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FLAMETAL: When Flamenco Meets Speed Metal, With A Little Help From MARTY FRIEDMAN

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has contributed guest guitar leads to a track from FLAMETAL, a self-described "flamenco metal" project that mixes flamenco and speed metal. The brainchild of innovative musician/artist Benjamin Woods, FLAMETAL's music is based off flamenco rhythms and tonalit...

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FOZZY: Upcoming Appearances Detailed

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and former members of STUCK MOJO, will be performing at the New Jersey State Fair at the Meadowlands Arena parking lot on Friday, June 25 at 10:30 p.m. Jericho and the rest of the band will also be signing autographs from 6 to...

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PAUL STANLEY Says TOMMY THAYER Has Earned His Place In KISS

Marty Hughley of The Oregonian reports that Portland native Tommy Thayer is living large these days as lead guitarist for KISS, taking over for original member Ace Frehley, even donning the famous Spaceman makeup and costume. It's a career peak for a self-described "geeky kid from Beaverton" who fel...

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MEGADETH: Drummer NICK MENZA To Rejoin The Fold?

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed in an online posting at Megadeth.com that he has sent a copy of the new MEGADETH album, titled "The System Has Failed", to former drummer Nick Menza. Mustaine will meet with Menza in Los Angeles or Arizona to see if Nick "has got what it takes to play [the...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: I'm Interested In Touring With ANTHRAX, EXODUS And TESTAMENT

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I have started looking at some bands to take out with me on this U.S. run, and yes I am interested in ANTHRAX, EXODUS, and TESTAMENT, but EXODUS apparently don’t want to play with TESTAMENT. "Also, the...

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TOMMY LEE Bassist To Tour With IMPELLITTERI

Bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, ex-KILGORE) has been asked to play bass for the band IMPELLITTERI for their one-week tour of Japan next month. "The band is quite popular in Japan, and just recently released a new CD ['Pedal to the Metal'] over there," says Marty. "We are in rehearsals right now. T...

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Ex-MEGADETH Members, WATCHTOWER Guitarist To Perform At WORLD GUITAR CONGRESS

SPASTIC INK/WATCHTOWER guitarist Ron Jarzombek is once again hooking up with fellow guitarist Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH, CACOPHONY) following last year's "Guitarevolution" tour. The MARTY FRIEDMAN solo band, also featuring bassist/vocalist Chris Catero (RAZER, ex-WARDOG) and drummer Jimmy DeGrasso...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On GENE SIMMONS' 'Anti-Muslim' Controversy

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has commented on the controversy surrounding KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comments which were seen by some as anti-Muslim. Asked by a fan in the "FAQ" section of his web site how people should react to Gene's opinion and if they still need to re...

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MEGADETH To Play 20 Concerts In America This Year

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I am going to put up a remix for your listening pleasure and switch it out every week or so with a new track until the release comes to relieve your fears that the remix did anything bad to the ...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: MARTY FRIEDMAN Tried To Make MEGADETH An Alternative Band

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Droogies! "Interesting day yesterday, yes it was. I got to review all of the interview footage for the DVD or enhanced CD material regarding the remixes. I had just gotten done doing an interview with...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Comments On FOZZY Guest Appearance

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently spent time at Heartbeat Studios in Tokyo, Japan laying down guitars on a special track to be mixed in 5.1 surround sound by legendary QUEEN producer Mack ("Another One Bites The Dust", "Dragon Attack", etc.) The tune will be available as a bonus trac...

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FOZZY: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist FRIEDMAN, CREED's TREMONTI To Guest On New CD

FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE fame) recently spoke to The Arizona Republic about his wrestling career and his burgeoning role as heavy-metal singer. Asked if he has ever met any of the bands whose songs FOZZY has covered, Jericho replied, "We've met quite a few, actually, that are fans of the...

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WYLDE, CANTRELL, LYNCH To Head Up 'Metal Clinic' At CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL

Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) and George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) will be heading up a "Metal Clinic" the Crossroads Guitar Festival, set to take place Friday, June 4 through Sunday, June 6 at Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. In add...

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MEGADETH: New Album Track Listing Revealed

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed the track listing for the group's new CD, tentatively due later in the year through Sanctuary Records. It is as follows: 01. Blackmail The Universe 02. Shadow Of Death 03. My Kingdom 04. Of Mice And Men 05. Truth Be Told 06. The Scorpion 07. Kick The Chair...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains His Non-Participation In MEGADETH Reissues

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has responded to speculation regarding his non-participation in the listening session in Arizona for the upcoming MEGADETH remixes/reissues which are being spearheaded by the group's mainman/mastermind Dave Mustaine. Writing to MEGADETH's official message boa...