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Watch MEGADETH Receive Platinum And Gold Records After Los Angeles Concert

Thrash metal pioneers and metal icons MEGADETH were presented with plaques to commemorate the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) certification for platinum sales of 1992's "Symphony Of Destruction" and the gold status of 1986's "Peace Sells…But Who's Buying?" and 1990's "Holy Wars…The...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Shares Drum-Cam Video Of First-Ever 'Soldier On!' Performance

MEGADETH's Dirk Verbeuren has shared drum-cam video of the first-ever live performance of the band's song "Soldier On!" on September 20 at Lakeview Amphitheatre in Syracuse, New York. Check it out below. "Soldier On!" is taken from MEGADETH's sixteenth studio album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dea...

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GODSMACK Teases New Single 'Surrender'

GODSMACK will release a brand new single, "Surrender", on Wednesday, September 28. A teaser for the track is available below. This past April, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna told the 101.1 WJRR radio station that band's new studio album was "finished; we're done recording it. You should probably be he...

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WENDY DIO Says VIVIAN CAMPBELL Wanted To Take DIO In A 'More Commercial' Direction

Wendy Dio says that Vivian Campbell's financial demands weren't the only reason he was fired from the DIO band. Ronnie James Dio, Vivian, drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain collaborated on the first three DIO albums — 1983's "Holy Diver", 1984's "The Last In Line" and 1985's "Sacred Heart"...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'Soldier On!' Live In Burgettstown

MEGADETH performed the song "Soldier On!" live for the first time this past Tuesday (September 20) during the band's concert in Syracuse, New York. The Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit played the track again the following night (Wednesday, September 21) at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Penn...

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Watch Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Perform In Toronto

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes took part in a signing session and performance Wednesday night (September 21) at the Rockpile in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Video of Holmes and his band performing a few tracks, including W.A.S.P.'s "Wild Child", "The Devil Made Me Do It" and a cover of Neil You...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's New Band DIETH Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

DIETH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, Swedish guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (formerly of ENTOMBED A.D.) and drummer Michał Łysejko (ex-DECAPITATED),has inked a deal with Napalm Records. The members of DIETH have pushed beyond the stereotypes of their genres to...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY: STEVE DIGIORGIO 'Wouldn't Have Lasted' Very Long As A Member Of MEGADETH

TESTAMENT's Chuck Billy says that he doesn't think Steve DiGiorgio "would have lasted" very long as a member of MEGADETH had he been asked to join the band. The longtime TESTAMENT bassist temporarily stepped in to record the bass tracks on MEGADETH's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!...

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DIRK VERBEUREN On Playing With MEGADETH: 'It's An Incredible Feeling'

In a new interview with Sick Drummer Magazine, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren spoke about what it has been like for him to have been involved with the writing and recording of the band's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm just humbl...

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Is WILLIE ADLER's COVID-19 Vaccination Status The Reason He Has Missed International LAMB OF GOD Shows? PHIL DEMMEL Responds

At last month's Bloodstock Open Air festival, former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel was asked by TotalRock if Willie Adler's COVID-19 vaccination status is the reason Phil has been filling in for the LAMB OF GOD guitarist at some of the Virginia metal band's recent non-U.S....

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ERIK GRÖNWALL 'Loves' Being The New Singer Of SKID ROW: I 'Feel So Privileged'

SKID ROW vocalist Erik Grönwall, who joined the band earlier this year as the replacement for ZP Theart, spoke to Australia's May The Rock Be With You about how his March 2021 acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosis changed his perspective on his music career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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Watch MEGADETH Perform In Camden During Summer/Fall 2022 U.S. Tour

MEGADETH performed last night (Thursday, September 15) at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey as part of its summer/fall 2022 U.S. tour as the support act for FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. Fan-filmed video of the concert is available below. MEGADETH's setlist was as follows, according to Setl...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE Says KING DIAMOND Is 'Definitely Working' On Long-Awaited 'The Institute' Album

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke to the "Heels And Quads" about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Titled "The Institute", KING DIAMOND's first studio LP in 16 years is tentatively due in 2023 via Metal Blade. It will be made available as a two...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: How I Was Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who recently completed seven weeks of radiation therapy in his battle with cancer in throat and neck, discussed his illness in a new interview with France's Duke TV. Reflecting on how he was diagnosed, Holmes said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In Nove...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Am A Stickler For Grammar'

During a new appearance on "The LA Lloyd Podcast", MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine discussed his songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The songs really never are done until they're done. The lyric is a whole different subject because I am a stickler for grammar. And a lot of t...