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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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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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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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MYLES KENNEDY Announces Third Solo Album, 'The Art Of Letting Go'; European And North American Tour

Keeping the tradition of releasing new music every three years alive, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Myles Kennedy — known for his work with rockers ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS — is back with his third solo album, "The Art Of Letting Go". The album marks the...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA's First-Ever Performance Of 'Inamorata'

METALLICA played the song "Inamorata" live for the first time during the band's May 26 concert at Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany. Professionally filmed video of the performance can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two-night, no-repeat...

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Watch: TED NUGENT Performs With NIGHT RANGER In Jackson, Michigan

Ted Nugent joined NIGHT RANGER on stage this past Saturday (May 25) at at Optimist Ice Arena in Jackson, Michigan to perform the DAMN YANKEES song "Coming Of Age" and the Nugent classic "Cat Scratch Fever". Video of Ted's appearance can be seen below (courtesy of the Shor'Line YouTube channel)....

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Watch: METALLICA Performs Band's Longest Song To Date, 'Inamorata', Live For First Time

METALLICA played the second show of the 2024 leg of its "M72" tour Sunday night (May 26) at Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two-night, no-repeat shows in each city— first in Europe , then in North America and now back...

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MICHAEL SWEET Fends Off Thyroid Cancer, Readies New STRYPER Album: 'I Think It's Our Best'

By David E. Gehlke STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet underwent treatment last October for a growing nodule on his thyroid. It was the latest in a series of health issues for Sweet, who previously dealt with a detached retina. Yet for the repeated trips to the doctor ("I don't like going to the doctor,"...

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Unofficial BATHORY Biography 'From Hades To Valhalla' To Be Released In English For First Time

Pagan Records and Monomaniax will release the English-language edition of "From Hades To Valhalla… Bathory - The Epic Story", the unofficial biography of one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Written by renowned metal journalist José Luis Cano Barron, this comprehensive tome delves in...

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BULLETBOYS Join Forces With SONGVEST To Give Fans A Chance To Invest In Band's Music

BULLETBOYS have made a name for themselves with their loud guitars, boisterous vocals, and shredding solos. Now, the band is blazing a new trail as they join forces with SongVest, giving fans a chance to level up with an opportunity to invest in the music. The band's current lineup features founding...

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DAN LILKER Says He Is 'Just Filling In' For FRANK BELLO At Upcoming ANTHRAX Shows: 'I'm Doing My Friends A Favor'

Earlier this week, ANTHRAX announced that, due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello will not be able to accompany the band on its upcoming South American tour, set to kick off April 13 at MXMF The Metal Fest in Mexico City. Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May, wi...

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APOCALYPTICA's PERTTU KIVILAAKSO On Split With Drummer MIKKO SIRÉN: 'It Was Time'

In a new interview with I Ask No One With Kevin Re LoVullo, APOCALYPTICA lead cellist Perttu Kivilaakso spoke about the recent departure of longtime drummer Mikko Sirén. Sirén laid down his drum tracks on APOCALYPTICA's upcoming album, "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2", before officially exiting...

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JUAN CROUCIER, 'The Other Voice Of RATT', To Perform Band's Classic Songs On Spring/Summer 2024 Tour

Juan Croucier, the self-proclaimed "other voice of RATT", has announced a series of shows where he will perform some of the band's classic songs. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: April 5 - Arcada Theatre - St. Charles, IL (with LYNCH MOB, BULL Y LOS BÚFALOS)) July 25 - Fitzgerald's - San Anton...

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MIKE KROEGER Talks NICKELBACK Hate: 'When People Started Coming At Us, It Did Hurt'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger spoke about "Hate To Love: Nickelback", a feature-length documentary film about one of Canada's most iconic and globally celebrated rock bands. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is the f...

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BULLETBOYS' MARQ TORIEN Says He Is Working On 'Very Funky' New Project With METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal Rules, BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien said that he has been collaborating with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo on a new project. "We cut a track… and I'm going to go start finishing it up and stuff," he said. Torien went on to say that it was "quite...