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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Names Bands That He Thinks Would Be Included In New 'Big Four' Of Thrash Metal

In a recent interview with Czech Republic's Óčko, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked which bands he would pick if he had to "put together a new young generation of the 'Big Four'" of thrash metal. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it wouldn't be a young generation, but I...

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JON SCHAFFER Shares Music Video For 'Jekyll Island' From SONS OF LIBERTY Project

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, has released the official music video for "Jekyll Island" from his recently issued reimagining of...

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SEPULTURA Downgrades Venue For Final Concert

Live Nation Brasil has announced that SEPULTURA's final concert on November 7, 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil has been moved from the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu stadium, which has a capacity of around 26,000, to the Suhai Music Hall, which holds just over 9,000. Previously announced support acts K...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says The End Of DAVID ELLEFSON's Time With MEGADETH 'Was Likely Near' Even Before Leaked-Video Scandal

Rolling Stone magazine has shared an excerpt from MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's latest memoir, "In My Darkest Hour", in which he discusses how the band's bassist, David Ellefson, became the focus of online speculation in May 2021 when footage of him masturbating leaked, prompting MEGADETH to fire...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK On Downside Of Social Media: 'Every Fan Can Express Their Opinion, But Some Of Them Are Just Trolls'

In a recent interview with Jack Mangan and Mark Pruett of S.L.A.M. Support Life And Music, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick spoke about how the advent of social media has made it possible for bands and musicians to build an audience without record deals. "Social media, it's been around a while now...

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FORBIDDEN Releases 'Burning The Lungs Of Earth' Single From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN will release their new, self-titled album on October 23 via BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. The band's long-awaited follow-up to 2010's "Omega Wave" album was tracked at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California with e...

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Colorado Thrashers HAVOK Share New Single 'The Ultimate Weapon'

Thrash metal powerhouse HAVOK has shared the new single "The Ultimate Weapon", alongside an official video, which can be seen below. The band commented: "We're excited to debut this new song right before our two headline tours begin. We'll be playing 'The Ultimate Weapon' live and look forward to h...

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Posthumous JOHN SYKES EP 'One Way' To Arrive In November

Australia's Golden Robot Records will release "One Way", a posthumous EP from late English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES),on November 6. The EP is available now to pre-save across all major streaming platforms. Featuring some of the final known...

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CHUCK BILLY Says TESTAMENT Hopes To Enter Studio In Summer 2027: We've Got 'Close To Nine Tracks' In The Works Right Now

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's "Para Bellum" album, which came out last October via Nuclear Blast. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Writing with [TESTAMENT guitarist] Eric [Peters...

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TED NUGENT On DOLLY PARTON: 'We've Lost A Great, Great Musical Authority'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Tuesday, August 25) episode of "Carl Higbie Frontline" on Newsmax, Ted Nugent paid tribute to Dolly Parton shortly after her death was announced. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll tell you, Dolly Parton was a force to reckon with. We've lost a g...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: MEGADETH 'Opened Doors' For Metal Guitar Players To Get 'Respectability'

In a recent interview with Poland's Mystic Festival, Dave Mustaine was asked to name MEGADETH's greatest achievement. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Just getting respectability for metal guitar players. I think that's really great, because when we first started out, metal guitar...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD Releases Music Video For 'Win Win Win' From 'Kiss The Machine' Album

PUDDLE OF MUDD has released the official music video for the song "Win Win Win". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Kiss The Machine", which came out in May 2025 via Pavement Entertainment. "Kiss The Machine" showcases PUDDLE OF MUDD's fearless approach to music and frontman Wes Scant...

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KISS Shares Official Video Recap Of PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS's Return To Anaheim For ANGELS' Ceremonial First Pitch

In 1976, KISS took the stage at Anaheim Stadium in front of more than 40,000 fans — one of the largest crowds the band had played to at that point. It was a show that helped define what a rock concert could be — full of pyrotechnics, spectacle, and the kind of larger-than-life energy KISS became kno...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Collaborates With Film Composer/Producer TYLER BATES And British Synth-Wave Band GUNSHIP

Renowned film composer/producer Tyler Bates has teamed up with British synth-wave band GUNSHIP and drummer Dave Lombardo (of SLAYER, MR. BUNGLE, MISFITS) for a new single collaboration, "Revolution.exe". Released on Bates's record label, Gravel And Echo Recordings, the track is hard-hitting, politic...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Releases Dramatic New Video For 'Change Of Heart' From 'More Balls To Picasso' Album

Following the award-winning video for IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's classic solo track "Tears Of The Dragon", released earlier this year, comes its companion piece. "Change Of Heart" was shot in São Paulo, Brazil in September 2025 when Bruce joined with directors Leo Liberti and Antoine de Mo...