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ELUVEITIE Announces New Lineup

Swiss folk metallers ELUVEITIE have announced their new lineup (pictured from left to right): * Jonas Wolf (guitar) * Matteo Sisti (whistles, bagpipes, mandola) * Nicole Ansperger (fiddle) * Alain Ackermann (drums) * Chrigel Glanzmann (vocals, whistles, mandola, bagpipes, bodhran) * Fabienne Erni (v...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'When NICK MENZA Died, It Broke My Heart'

When MEGADETH performs at the Revolver Music Awards (formerly Revolver Golden Gods) on December 13 at Webster Hall in New York City, the band's set will include a tribute to its former drummer Nick Menza, who passed away this past May. During last night's (Tuesday, November 1) press conference at Sa...

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Love Us Or Hate Us: The Very Best of the Noise Years 1985-1992

If you followed thrash from its infancy, the name Noise Records rolls through the mind as readily as Megaforce, Metal Blade and New Renaissance. The hallowed German imprint, founded by Karl-Ulrich Walterbach, exposed some of the most respected thrash, power, doom and experimental metal acts of the d...

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ELUVEITIE Working On Second Acoustic Album, 'Evocation II'

Swiss folk metallers ELUVEITIE are working on their next album, the long-awaited second part of their acoustic concept effort "Evocation". The band plans to start the studio recording at the end of the year and to release the album next spring. ELUVEITIE mastermind Chrigel Glanzmann comments: "We're...

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GENE SIMMONS Stands By His PRINCE Comments: He 'Died Because Of Drugs'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons says that he stands by the comments he made about Prince's death. Simmons made headlines in May when he told Newsweek about Prince's passing: "His drugs killed him. What do you think, he died from a cold?" Simmons added that while he still holds Prince in high rega...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Was 'Devastated' By PRINCE's Death

Lars Ulrich says that he was "devastated" by the passing of legendary singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer Prince, explaining that METALLICA could relate to his resolve to make music on his own terms. Prince's body was discovered on April 21 in the elevator of his Minnesota estate Paisley Park...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Says PRINCE's Death Was 'Shocking And Very Sad'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook says that the passing of legendary singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer Prince is "a great loss" and a reminder that life is short. Prince's body was discovered on April 21 in the elevator of his Minnesota estate Paisley Park. The coroner later rule...

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CORONER To Release New Studio Album In 2017; 'Autopsy' Set Due In September

Swiss metal pioneers CORONER have entered the studio to begin recording their long-awaited seventh album, to be released in 2017. The band has signed a worldwide record deal with Sony Music Switzerland, which has enlisted the help of Century Media Records, a strong partner that will release CORONER...

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Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA's Long-Awaited 'Megalife' Book To Arrive In November

Late MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza's long-awaited book, "Megalife: Nick Menza The Book", will be released on November 4. The book, which was written with J. Marshall Craig, will include events immediately before and after the drummer's death. There are also plans for a Los Angeles memorial concert and...

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More Video Footage Of Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Talking About His 'Influx' Art Collection

On July 23, fans of drumming great Nick Menza will see and be able to own the art collection the drummer/artist was planning to release prior to his sudden passing. The Menza family, the musician's management, and art publisher SceneFour will release the collection on what would have been the drumme...

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Video: Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Talks About His 'Influx' Art Collection

Just two days before his passing, former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza and SceneFour announced a new art release which was to be made available on June 16. Understandably, SceneFour and Nick's family postponed the release for a later time. On July 23, which would have been Nick's 52nd birthday, this a...

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Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA's Art Collection 'Influx' To Be Made Available Next Month

Just two days before his passing, former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza and SceneFour announced a new art release which was to be made available on June 16. Understandably, SceneFour and Nick's family postponed the release for a later time. On July 23, which would have been Nick's 52nd birthday, this a...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: NICK MENZA 'Meant A Lot To Us'

MEGADETH took part in a press conference on June 19 at Hellfest in Clisson. France. You can watch video footage of the question-and-answer session below. Asked about MEGADETH's previously announced plan to stage a tribute concert to their late drummer, Nick Menza, featuring past and present members...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says MEGADETH Benefit Concert For NICK MENZA's Family May Not Happen

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed that a previously mooted Nick Menza tribute concert featuring past and present members of MEGADETH is now unlikely to happen. Less than 24 hours after the former MEGADETH drummer died on May 21, Mustaine said that he had already started talks to perform a...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Cried Onstage After Dedicating Song To Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA

MEGADETH members Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson were interviewed by Kerrang! magazine at this year's edition of the Download festival, which is being held June 10-12 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about last month's tragic passing of fo...