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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Adds More Shows To European 2024 'Bass Warrior Tour'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has added more shows to his inaugural "Bass Warrior Tour", gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished classics, deep cuts, and insightful storytelling from his illustrious career. This journey will encompass his role as a co-founding...

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New ART OF ANARCHY Lineup Announces First Tour Dates

ART OF ANARCHY has announced its first shows in support of the band's third studio album, "Let There Be Anarchy", which will be released on February 16, 2024 via Pavement Music. Joining founding ART OF ANARCHY members Jon Votta (guitar),Vince Votta (drums) and guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Praises DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Ability To Sell An Idea': 'He Was Such A Good Salesman'

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) were interviewed for the latest episode of "The Garza Podcast", hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza. Asked what it was like being in a band with Dave Mustaine, Ellefson said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Announces Spring 2024 North American Tour With RAVEN

U.S. metal veterans VICIOUS RUMORS have announced a co-headlining North American tour with RAVEN from March 22 to May 4, 2024. The two bands have shared the stage many times over the years. However, this will be the first time these old-school metal pioneers join forces on tour. To celebrate VICIOUS...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On His Most Recent MEGADETH Stint: 'I Feel Like There's Just A Lot That I Never Got To Say'

In a new interview with "Disturbing The Priest", the heavy metal-themed podcast run by comedian Brandon Battick, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how he has managed to focus on new projects and move on with his career since his exit from the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit nearly thre...

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New QUEENSRŸCHE Book 'Roads To Madness: The Touring History Of Queensrÿche (1981-1997)' Due In March

"Roads To Madness: The Touring History Of Queensrÿche (1981-1997)" is now available for pre-order at nwmetalworxmusic.com. The book will be published in March 2024. QUEENSRŸCHE is one of the pioneers of progressive heavy metal. "Roads To Madness" covers the band's beginnings in the 1980s as an openi...

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ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS And CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Be Honored At 2024 VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS

Sally Steele's seventh Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Sam's Town Event Center at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, which will also celebrate Vegas Rocks! Magazine's 20th anniversary, will be available online throu...

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CRIMSON GLORY's Founding Guitarist JON DRENNING Supports The Band's Comeback: 'I Share The Same Enthusiasm As The Fans'

CRIMSON GLORY's founding guitarist Jon Drenning says that he "would have loved to be a part of" the band's reformed lineup, but that his family life has prevented him from being involved in the legendary progressive power metallers' comeback. Drenning made his comments one day after it was announced...

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Watch: GEDDY LEE Joined By ALEX LIFESON At Portsmouth Stop Of U.K. Book Tour

Geddy Lee was joined by his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson at the Portsmouth, United Kingdom stop of the bassist/vocalist's "My Effin' Life In Conversation" tour on December 17 at the Portsmouth Guildhall. They were later joined on stage by journalist Phil Wilding. Previous U.K. shows have had guests Ni...

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CRIMSON GLORY Announces Return With New Singer And Guitarist

Legendary progressive power metallers CRIMSON GLORY are returning with new lead vocalist, new guitarist and immediate plans to release two new singles. Founding CRIMSON GLORY members Ben Jackson (guitar), Jeff Lords (bass) and Dana Burnell (drums) are being joined by new lead vocalist Travis Wi...

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SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Appears To Have Settled His Legal Battle With Fellow Original QUEENSRŸCHE Members

The legal dispute between QUEENSRŸCHE's estranged drummer Scott Rockenfield and the band's fellow original members Michael Wilton (guitar) and Eddie Jackson (bass) appears to have been settled. According to a November 1 court filing in Snohomish County Superior Court in the state of Washington, the...

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GEOFF TATE Likes Playing Smaller Places On 'Operation: Mindcrime' 35th-Anniversary Tour: 'It Seems So Much More Personal'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about what it has been like to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album on tour in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At first I was sort of, do I want t...

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QUEEN Concert Film 'Queen Rock Montreal' Coming To IMAX Theaters For Limited Engagement

IMAX and Pathé Live in partnership with Mercury Studios and Queen Films announced today that, for the very first time, one of the world's biggest bands will perform on cinema's biggest screens with the global release of "Queen Rock Montreal", exclusively in IMAX beginning January 18, 2024. This exhi...

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Watch GEOFF TATE Perform QUEENSRŸCHE Classics In Vauréal, France During Fall 2023 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate's November 10 performance at Le Forum in Vauréal, France can be seen below. Joining Tate in his backing band are James Brown on guitar, Amaury Altmayer on guitar, Jack Ross on bass and Danny Laverde on drums. The setlist was as follows: 01....

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Feel A Newfound Liberty' After My Latest Exit From MEGADETH

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, David Ellefson elaborated on his recent comment that he can finally wear his METALLICA shirts again, after exiting MEGADETH in 2021. Referencing the fact that MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has had an acrimonious relationship with METALLICA in the decades a...