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TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'I Try To Pay Respect To' All Former MEGADETH Guitarists

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, new MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari spoke about what it has been like to perform material originally recorded by previous MEGADETH guitarists Chris Poland, Jeff Young, Marty Friedman, Chris Broderick and Kiko Loureiro. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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BON SCOTT Estate To Celebrate Iconic AC/DC Singer's 78th Birthday

Marking what would have been the late AC/DC singer's 78th birthday, the Bon Scott estate is embarking on a number of high-profile activations to celebrate the icon's life and music. On the actual birthday (July 9),there will be a tribute concert at Arlene's Grocery on New York City's Lower East Sid...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'Kick The Chair' For First Time In 15 Years

MEGADETH played the song "Kick The Chair" live for the first time since 2009 this past Monday night (June 24) at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Kick The Chair" appeared on MEGADETH's tenth studio album, "The System Has Failed", which cam...

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MEGADETH Is 'Actively Working On Music Right Now', Says JAMES LOMENZO

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced work on material for the follow-up to 2022's "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're activel...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Surprises Fans By Singing 'Killing Time' At 'Best Of Blues And Rock' Festival

Former MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro surprised fans by performing the band's song "Killing Time" — with Kiko himself handling the lead vocals — during his set on Friday, June 21 at the Best Of Blues And Rock festival in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below...

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MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Doesn't Get Nervous Before Performing Live: 'Playing The Shows, It's The Way I Breathe'

In a new interview Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo was asked if he still gets nervous before performing at huge festivals like the Belgian annual event. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I hate to disappoint you, but no, I don't get [nervous]. I lov...

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SAVATAGE's 'Japan Live '94' To Be Released On Vinyl For The First Time

For three years earMUSIC has been paying tribute to heavy metal legends SAVATAGE with the extensive re-release of their entire studio album back catalog on heavyweight, high-quality 12-inch LP. From "Sirens" (1983) to "Poets And Madmen" (2001),all studio albums returned on finest vinyl after having...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says It Was 'Illegal' For Metal Fans To Admit To Liking NIRVANA In Early 1990s

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has weighed in on the never-ending debate about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Speaking to the X5 Podcast, he said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER And RONNIE ROMERO Join URIAH HEEP For 'Easy Livin'' Performance At Spain's ROCK IMPERIUM

According to Metal Journal, ELEGANT WEAPONS bandmates Richie Faulkner (also of JUDAS PRIEST) and Ronnie Romero (also of RAINBOW) joined URIAH HEEP on stage yesterday (Wednesday, June 19) at the Rock Imperium Festival at Parque El Batel in Cartagena, Spain to perform the URIAH HEEP classic "Easy Livi...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Whether He Would Attend MEGADETH's Hypothetical ROCK HALL Induction: 'When You Get Invited To The Party, You Always RSVP'

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio 92.5 FM, David Ellefson was asked if he would attend MEGADETH's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction should he and his former bandmates ever get the nod. He responded: "Who knows, man? I mean, listen, my attitude is, is when you get inv...

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Go Behind The Scenes Of MEGADETH's VIP Fan Experience On 2024 World Tour

In the eight-minute video below, MEGADETH webmaster, Cyber Army fan-club president and MEGADETH VIP coordinator Dave McRobb gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the meet-and-greet and VIP Photo Op experiences that the band is offering on its current world tour. According to Pollstar, five of the 12...

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Watch: Former FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Plays First-Ever Solo Concert

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell played the first concert with his solo band last night (Thursday, June 13) at 1720 in Los Angeles, California. Backing Bell at the 1720 gig were guitarist Henrik Linde (THE VITALS, DREN),drummer Ryan Junior Kittlitz (ALL HAIL THE YETI, THE ACID HELPS),ba...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Releases Music Video For New Single 'Let You Go'

ALL THAT REMAINS made an triumphant return last month with the release of the explosive new single "Divine". The track was lauded by Metal Hammer as "swinging for the fences... with a chorus that is begging to be screamed by thousands of fans," while Revolver concurred that "it's an all-power anthem...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Get In The Kitchen With 'Metal Mastication'

Former MEGADETH and current KINGS OF THRASH bandmates David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) recently got in the kitchen with "Metal Mastication" host Brett Hoag to prepare a very Minnesotan specialty: the Tater Tot Hot Dish. David and Jeff discuss their early years, how they got into metal,...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Partners With GIBSON For Strap And Strings Collection

As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce its partnership with Dave Mustaine — the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning band MEGADETH — with the addition of th...