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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON Plays MEGADETH's 'Hangar 18' With QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE On Drums

David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH) played bass and Todd La Torre (QUEENSRŸCHE) played drums with Tyson Leslie's RARE HARE for a performance of MEGADETH's "Hangar 18" during this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise. Fan-filmed video can be seen below. Ellefson was fired from MEGADETH two years ago after sexuall...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD To Star In Dark Western Thriller 'The Thicket'

According to Deadline, METALLICA's James Hetfield has a role in the upcoming dark western thriller "The Thicket", based on Joe R. Lansdale's novel of the same name. Production on the film, starring and produced by "Game Of Thrones" alum Peter Dinklage, is underway in Calgary, Canada. Dinklage will p...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces Spring/Summer 2023 European Tour

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, has announced a 15-date tour throughout Europe between May and July 2023. It includes 13 new headline tour dates, as well as festival appearances at Hellfest and Sweden Rock Festival which were previously announced. Harr...

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MACHINE HEAD, RAVEN, WARBRINGER, Others Added To MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2023

MACHINE HEAD, WARBRINGER and RAVEN are among the artists who have been added to the rebooted Milwaukee Metal Fest, set to take place on Memorial Day Weekend — May 26-28 — at The Rave/Eagles club. The iconic multi-day event has been defunct since the mid-2000s, but is returning this year after HATEBR...

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LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, NAPALM DEATH, Others Confirmed For MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2023

Before Ozzfest. Before Mayhem Festival. Before all of them — there was Milwaukee Metal Fest. The iconic, midwestern, multi-day event was the stuff of legends and is returning to prominence in 2023. HATEBREED frontman and podcaster Jamey Jasta purchased the rights last year and today announces the li...

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MEAT LOAF's Daughters Share Short Film To Commemorate First Anniversary Of His Death

Meat Loaf's daughters have commemorated the first anniversary of his passing by releasing a short film containing career highlights and private moments from their personal archives that had not been shared before. On Friday (January 20),Pearl Aday and Amanda Aday shared the following message via so...

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IHSAHN Announces 'Fascination Street Sessions' EP

Norwegian progressive metal pioneer Ihsahn (EMPEROR) will release a new EP, "Fascination Street Sessions", on March 24 via Candlelight Records. The first single from the effort, "Contorted Monuments", can be streamed below. Known as a constantly evolving artist who loves to transcend boundaries, Ihs...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From January 2023 U.K. Tour

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, has shared a six-minute behind-the-scenes video from the band's ongoing U.K. headlining tour. Check it out below. Prior to the current run of dates, BRITISH LION last played live in the U.K. at last year's Download festi...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Releases 'Legend' Live Video

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, has released a live video for the song "Legend". The clip was recorded during BRITISH LION's European tour this past summer, which included an appearance at U.K.'s Download festival as well as headlining performances at...

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STEVE GORMAN Says Keeping THE BLACK CROWES' Classic Lineup Together Was 'An Insurmountable Amount Of Work'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman touched upon the reasons for the breakup of the band's classic lineup. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's an easy explanation. Look, you're on stage for two hours, but you're i...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces January 2023 U.K. Tour With CONEY HATCH

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, will embark on an 11-date tour of the U.K. in January 2023. The full list of dates : Jan. 06 - Queens Hall, Nuneaton Jan. 07 - Leadmill, Sheffield Jan. 08 - The Garage, Glasgow Jan. 10 - Brickyard, Carlisle Jan. 11 - Par...

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THE BLACK CROWES Settle Lawsuit With Former Drummer STEVE GORMAN Over Unpaid Royalties

According to The Blast, former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the band over unpaid royalties. In newly filed legal documents, obtained by The Blast, Gorman and his former bandmates have tentatively agreed on terms that will clear up any financial issues...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says DAVID LEE ROTH Has 'Lost A Couple Of Nuts And Bolts': 'He's Like Somewhere Else'

In a new interview with Revolver, Ozzy Osbourne recalled when VAN HALEN opened for BLACK SABBATH in 1978 on the European leg of the latter band's "Never Say Die!" tour. "[Eddie Van Halen] was such a great guy. They came to our local pub and it was good fun," recalled Osbourne. "But David Lee Roth, h...

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PILEDRIVER Frontman GORD KIRCHIN Dead At 60

Lead vocalist Gord Kirchin of the Canadian cult metal band PILEDRIVER has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 60 years old. Gord's passing was confirmed by his sister Tina, who took to her social media to write: "Before I got to the hospital he played 2 songs for me on Sirius XM, Home Sweet...

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Watch: MEGADETH Kicks Off Summer/Fall 2022 U.S. Tour As Support Act For FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

MEGADETH kicked off its summer/fall 2022 U.S. tour as the support act for FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH last night (Friday, August 19) at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington. MEGADETH's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Hangar 18 02. Dread And The Fugitive Mind 0...