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DAVID ELLEFSON: How I Discovered RUSH's Music

In a new interview with Mike Gaube and Shaggy of 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick and Mike Gaube's Headbangers, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how he first discovered RUSH's music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I grew up in the Midwest where, ironically, most of my favorite band...

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DIMEBAG, ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ, RIKKI ROCKETT, BURTON C. BELL, Others To Be Inducted Into 'Metal Hall Of Fame'

The Metal Hall Of Fame announced today a partial list of musicians who will be inducted in 2025. The annual Metal Hall Of Fame charity gala, which will take place Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Grand Theater in Anaheim, California, will be sponsored by Sammy Radio, Ellefson Coffee Co., Troubadou...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says He Was Initially 'Angry', Then 'Puzzled And Sad' About MEGADETH's 'Salary Offer' For 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Reunion

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has once again admitted that money was a major motivator for him when he was approached about taking part in a reunion of the band's "Rust In Peace" lineup nearly a decade ago. The opportunity for MEGADETH's most celebrated lineup to regroup arose following t...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Adds Second Nights To All Three Stadium Events With KORN, AVENGED SEVENFOLD And DEFTONES

Due to incredible demand, SYSTEM OF A DOWN has added second shows in East Rutherford, New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on August 27 with KORN; Chicago, Illinois at Soldier Field on September 1 with AVENGED SEVENFOLD; and Toronto, Ontario at Rogers Stadium on September 5 with DEFTONES, as part of their...

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THE HALO EFFECT/Ex-IN FLAMES Bassist PETER IWERS Is Open To Writing Autobiography: 'I Have A Story To Tell'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, former IN FLAMES and current THE HALO EFFECT bassist Peter Iwers was asked if he has ever been approached about writing an autobiography. Peter responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A few years ago, we released a...

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DEF LEPPARD, NICKELBACK, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SHINEDOWN To Headline Inaugural BOARDWALK ROCK

DEF LEPPARD, NICKELBACK, MÖTLEY CRÜE and SHINEDOWN are set to headline the inaugural Boardwalk Rock, bringing some of the most legendary names in rock and roll to Ocean City, Maryland, May 17-18. From C3 Presents, producers of the beloved Oceans Calling and Country Calling festivals, the two-day pow...

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BULLETBOYS Announce Return Of Bassist LONNIE VENCENT

BULLETBOYS have announced the return of bassist Lonnie Vencent and addition of guitarist Jake Faun (David Lee Roth, WINGER) to the group's ranks. Earlier today, BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien shared the following message via the band's social media: "BREAKING!!!! BULLETBOYS NEWS!!! 2025 Touring Dat...

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See EXODUS's Entire Tour-Ending Concert In Los Angeles

sexthrash69 has uploaded video of EXODUS's entire December 7 concert at The Regent in Los Angeles, California. Check out the footage below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. The Last Act Of Defiance 02. Blood In, Blood Out 03. Fabulous Disaster 04. And Then There Were None 05. Body Harvest 06....

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'Heavier Trip' Directors Discuss The Pressure Of Creating Sequel To Metal Cult Classic 'Heavy Trip'

By David E. Gehlke Perhaps the best movie reflecting the true spirit of underground metal in recent years is "Heavy Trip", the 2018 creation of first-time Finnish filmmakers Jukka Vidgren and Juuso Laatio. The story is simple and endearing: A small-town metal band featuring four Finnish youngsters h...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarists KIKO LOUREIRO And MARTY FRIEDMAN To Join Forces For Spring 2025 Brazilian Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarists Kiko Loureiro and Marty Friedman will join forces for a Brazilian tour next spring. Kiko said: "Big news, Brazil! I'm hitting the road with my amazing friend and guitar legend Marty Friedman as a special guest! The 'Theory Of Mind' tour is going to be something you've neve...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Announces Summer 2025 Stadium Shows With DEFTONES, AVENGED SEVENFOLD And KORN

SYSTEM OF A DOWN has announced three massive stadium events featuring DEFTONES, AVENGED SEVENFOLD and KORN. Produced by Live Nation, the performances will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 28 with KORN; Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on August 31 with AVENGED...

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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI Launch SATCHVAI Band, Announce 'Surfing With The Hydra' European Tour

For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form the SATCHVAI band, with plans to ignite Europe with an electrifying summer tour. Satriani and Vai, along with each of their respective bands, initially joined forces for...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says It Was 'Natural' For Him To Rejoin MEGADETH On Stage Last Year

In a new interview with France's Metal Obs', ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked what it was like to rejoin his former band twice on stage over the course of a six-month period last year — first in February 2023 at Tokyo, Japan's famed Budokan and then in early August 2023 at the Wacken O...

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JAKE E. LEE Shares Photos Of Bullet Wound In His Back: 'How Did That Not Actually Hit My Spine?'

Former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Jake E. Lee has shared more details about the shooting in October which left him hit three times about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center's intensive care unit. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, L...

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DEATH ANGEL's TED AGUILAR Opens Up About 'Scheduling Conflicts' With KERRY KING Which Forced His Band To Pull Out Of W.A.S.P. Tour

In a new interview with El Planeta Del Rock, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Humanicide" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Rehearsals have been good. Writing has been good. I mean, we have...