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GEORGE LYNCH: 'In Life, A Pure Socialist Democracy Doesn't Really Work'

In a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey, former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch addressed ex-DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson's recent comment that "egos" were the downfall of the band's classic lineup. Asked if he would agree with Pilson's observation, George replied (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'People Are Losing Their Minds Over How Things Are Going' With New Guitarist TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI

In a new interview with Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the addition of new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN, SMACKBOUND). Teemu is filling in for the band's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Explains Why 'Ghosts Of War' Is One Of SLAYER's Greatest Thrash Metal Songs

In a new interview with Banger TV's Sam Dunn, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked why he previously named "Ghosts Of War", off the band's 1988 album "South Of Heaven", as one of his three favorite SLAYER tracks of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Probably sev...

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TESLA's JEFF KEITH Says Tuning Down To Accommodate His Aging Voice Has 'Worked Out Well' For The Band

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, TESLA singer Jeff Keith spoke about the fact that he and his bandmates are still enjoying themselves on stage, more than 40 years after the group's formation. "I will admit that back in the '80s or in the '90s, I could sing things in the regular key of...

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Ex-MEGADETH Members JEFF YOUNG And DAVID ELLEFSON To Launch New Original Band With FRED ACHING And Singer From Brazil

In an interview with Jaime Poulos of Metal Express Radio, former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young revealed that he has formed "a whole original band" with fellow ex-MEGADETH member David Ellefson (bass) and Fred Aching (drums),all three of whom are also playing together in KINGS OF THRASH. "Everyone's...

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Watch MEGADETH Perform In Prior Lake, Minnesota During Summer/Fall 2023 Tour

The Melvin Zoopers YouTube channel has uploaded video of MEGADETH's September 30 performance at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota. You can now watch the clips below. In a recent interview with Wes Styles, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the addition of new touring guitarist...

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FATES WARNING Guitarist MICHAEL ABDOW: 'The Band Didn't Break Up'

In a new video interview with music journalist Joel Gausten, Mike Abdow, who is the guitarist for FATES WARNING and the songwriter/producer for the solo albums from FATES WARNING singer Ray Alder, discussed the band's current status. When asked to share his thoughts on the future of FATES WARNING co...

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Ex-JOURNEY Singer JEFF SCOTT SOTO Would Play With NEAL SCHON Again 'In A Heartbeat'

In a new interview with David Spuria of The Real Music Observer, former JOURNEY singer Jeff Scott Soto was asked if he would accept the invitation to jam with Neal Schon if the JOURNEY founder and guitarist called him up and wanted to play together again. "In a heartbeat. In a heartbeat," Jeff respo...

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WARRANT's ERIK TURNER Says Younger Rock Bands Aren't Partying Like He And Other Musicians Used To In 1980s

In a new interview with Shaggy of the KPKY / KZKY Classic Rock 94.9 / 104.5 FM radio stations, guitarist Erik Turner of veteran California rockers WARRANT was asked at what point in his life he started to notice that the rock and roll backstage party scene was starting to fizzle out. He responded (a...

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DIO DISCIPLES To Return To The Road In 2024

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, Ronnie James Dios widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the status of the officially sanctioned Dio tribute band DIO DISCIPLES. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on coming out for next year. We're working on some stuff....

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'I Just Love Riffs'

In a new interview with STL Tones, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt was asked how he manages to stay creative after more than four decades of writing and playing music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I just love riffs. I mean, I love, love riffs. I love writing them. I write them in my sle...

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DON DOKKEN To Fans Criticizing His Vocal Performance: 'If I Can't Sing The Way They Remember Me, Then Just Don't Come To The Show'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken spoke about the difficulties he has had preserving his voice as he gets older and the issues he has encountered trying to reproduce DOKKEN's classic material in a live setting. He said in part (as transcribed by...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Praises MEGADETH's New Touring Guitarist TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'He Plays A Lot Like MARTY FRIEDMAN'

In a new interview with Wes Styles, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the addition of new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN, SMACKBOUND). Teemu is filling in for the band's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced earlier this month that he would sit out the next leg of MEGAD...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Wants To Record New Studio Album In 2024: 'I'm Just Starting To Work On It Now'

Legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, who released two albums in the last four years — 2020's "Ordinary Man" and 2022's "Patient Number 9", both produced by Andrew Watt — has told Metal Hammer magazine that he has plans to record a new LP in 2024. "I'm getting myself fit," he said. "I've done...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His Acrimonious Relationship With Some Ex-MEGADETH Members: 'People That Get Fired Are Very Rarely Happy That They Got Fired'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about the acrimonious relationship that exists between him and some of the former members of the band, including musicians who have not played with him for decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thin...