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Watch: MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is Named 'Guest Of Honor' In Buenos Aires, Argentina

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was pronounced Guest Of Honor of Buenos Aires during an event earlier today (Wednesday, April 29) at the legislature in the Argentine capital. The Legislature of Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires decided to confer the highest honor that can be awarded to foreign citizens...

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See Official Video Of MEGADETH's 'Ride The Lightning' Performance In Bogota

MEGADETH played its version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the legendary heavy metal band, live for the first and second time during its headlining concerts Sunday ni...

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ACCEPT Recruits METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, PANTERA, SCORPIONS, GHOST Members For 50th-Anniversary Album 'Teutonic Titans 1976–2026'

German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power by bringing together the scene's A-list musicians for a landmark release. "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026" stands as a definitive statement of the band's legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs. Arriving Septembe...

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STONE SOUR Guitarist JOSH RAND's THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT, the dynamic collaboration between guitarist and songwriter Josh Rand (STONE SOUR) and powerhouse vocalist Casandra Carson (PARALANDRA, CASANDRA'S CROSSING). This new partnership marks an important step forward for THE L.I.F.E. PR...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs Its Version Of METALLICA Classic 'Ride The Lightning' Live For First Time

MEGADETH performed its version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the legendary heavy metal band, live for the first time during its headlining concert Sunday night (Apri...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of MORTAL SIN's Performance At 2026 KEEP IT TRUE Festival In Germany

Professionally filmed video of MORTAL SIN's entire April 25 concert at the 2026 edition of the Keep It True festival on at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany can be seen below. The Australian thrash metal pioneers played their first show in more than 14 years on January 31, 2026 at the...

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Watch: MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Frontman CHAD GRAY Plays First '30 Years Of Madness' Solo Show In Las Vegas

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray kicked off his "30 Years Of Madness" series of live appearances Friday night (April 24) at the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. Backing Gray at the show were HELLYEAH guitarist Christian Brady and MUDVAYNE touring guitarist Marcus Raffety, along wit...

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MARC LOPES Explains His 'Anger' Over METAL CHURCH Exit: 'None Of My Phone Calls Or E-Mails Were Ever Answered'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, singer Marc Lopes once again opened up about his departure from METAL CHURCH after recording just one album with the veteran metal band, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation". Lopes joined METAL CHURCH in the summer of 2022 as the replace...

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MIKE PORTNOY On RUSH's Upcoming 'Fifty Something' Tour: 'I'm So Happy That They're Gonna Do It Again'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he is planning on attending any of the shows on RUSH's upcoming "Fifty Something" comeback tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I cannot wait to see it. I'm so cu...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Says He 'Absolutely Listened And Absorbed' What Other 'Big Four' Thrash Metal Bands Were Doing In 1980s

In a new interview with Slowhands Rock Talk Show, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked if he and his then-bandmates paid attention to what the other "Big Four" thrash metal groups — METALLICA, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — were doing, musically speaking, when they were all coming up in the 1980s...

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KYLE THOMAS Says 'It's Pointless' To Argue Over Whether PANTERA Was Influenced By EXHORDER

In a new interview with The Growl Podcast, vocalist Kyle Thomas of New Orleans-based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER once again spoke about his band's supposed influence on PANTERA's decision to move from a power metal act to a more aggressive form of thrash. Addressing the fact that EXHORDER played...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Believes Reformed SAVATAGE Will Eventually Play Some U.S. Shows: 'I Just Don't Know Exactly When Or How'

In a new interview with Matt Capitano of the Face The Music podcast, guitarist Chris Caffery of acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE was asked how the band's comeback performances in 2025 were received by the fans in South America and Europe. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Says Composing Score For Documentary About BMX Rider And Stuntman EDDIE FIOLA Was 'A Challenge'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof was asked about his work as the composer of the musical score for the upcoming feature documentary about legendary BMX rider and stuntman Eddie Fiola. Kurdt said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yep, yep...

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Former MEGADETH, GUNS N' ROSES SKID ROW, DEEP PURPLE Members Guest On 'Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow'

Cleopatra Records has set a June 19 release date for "Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow". The mighty RAINBOW, Ritchie Blackmore's post-DEEP PURPLE juggernaut, receives its full flowers on this star-studded tribute album. It features appearances by no fewer than s...

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IRON MAIDEN Won't Attend ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony: 'The Band Will Be On Tour In Australia'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have confirmed that they will not attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. The 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony will take place on November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. At the time of the event, IRON...