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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'You Don't Have To Put Somebody Down To Make Somebody Else Look Great'

In a brand new interview with USA Today, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about what transpired to cause the band's drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick to abruptly announce their exits within hours of each other in November 2014. "I was surprised but not surprised," Mustaine said....

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Recruits Former NORTHER Guitarist DANIEL FREYBERG

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have announced the addition of guitarist Daniel Freyberg (NAILDOWN, NORTHER) to the group's ranks. The band says: "Look for him on all upcoming tours!" CHILDREN OF BODOM last year recruited Antti Wirman, the younger brother of the band's keyboardist Janne Wirman,...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Dystopia' 'Wouldn't Have Turned Out As Good' With NICK MENZA And MARTY FRIEDMAN

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that the band's new album, "Dystopia", "wouldn't have turned out as good" as it did had MEGADETH gone through with its attempted reunion of the group's classic "Rust In Peace" lineup. Mustaine tried to re-team with drummer Nick Menza and guitarist Marty Friedman f...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Explains How His Involvement With METAL ALLEGIANCE Helps MEGADETH

Natalia Britt of California Rock News conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson before METAL ALLEGIANCE's January 9 concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about how his involvement in METAL ALLEGIANCE benefits MEGADET...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Sets Record Straight: DAVID ELLEFSON Is Not A Co-Founding Member Of MEGADETH

On Wednesday, January 13, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed by Kirby Ray of the Cape Girardeau, Missouri radio station Real Rock 99.3. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if his friendship with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson is "closer than ever" now since they formed the band...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is Still Hoping To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Noisey about the band's forthcoming album, "Dystopia", which will be released later this month via Universal Music Enterprises / Tradecraft / T-Boy Records. Asked if it is still important for MEGADETH to one day be recognized by the Grammy Awards, he said: "Th...

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DREAM THEATER: Official 'The Astonishing' Album Trailer

DREAM THEATER's thirteenth album, "The Astonishing", will be released on January 29 via Roadrunner. The CD will be made available in a wide range of distinctive versions, including standard 2-CD set, 4-LP vinyl box set and a limited edition deluxe box set, all of which are currently available for pr...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Heavy Metal Music Is Really Popular When The World Is Under A Lot Of Stress'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Loudwire about the songwriting process for the band's new album, "Dystopia". You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow. On whether the lyrics for "Dystopia" came first, followed by the music, or the other way around: Mustaine: "I u...

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MEGADETH: 'Dystopia' Title Track Available For Streaming

The title track of MEGADETH's forthcoming fifteenth studio album, "Dystopia", can be streamed below. Due on January 22, 2016, the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" was recorded last year in Nashville, Tennessee and was produced by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. The CD was mixed by Josh Wilbur, w...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: Why MEGADETH's Current Lineup Is The Best Ever

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Revolver magazine about the band's new lineup — featuring founding members Mustaine (guitar, vocals) and David Ellefson (bass) alongside LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA. He said: "Ellefs...

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CHRIS ADLER Had To Change His Signature Snare Drum Sound To Accommodate MEGADETH

Mohit J Gopalani, brand manager of Mapex drums in India, conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD and MEGADETH drummer Chris Adler in October 2015 before MEGADETH's concert in Mumbai. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he is handling pulling double duty with MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD, Adler s...

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Video: MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Performs Acoustic Version Of 'Silent Night' For Christmas

Video footage of MEGADETH's latest addition, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA, performing an acoustic version of of the popular Christmas carol "Silent Night" can be seen below. In a recent interview with The Irish Sun, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustane was full of p...

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Video: MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Performs PRIEST, MAIDEN, AC/DC Classics With SIN CITY SINNERS

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson joined SIN CITY SINNERS on stage on November 27 at Count's Vamp'd in Las Vegas, Nevada to perform classic songs from JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, AC/DC, MOTÖRHEAD and DEF LEPPARD. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Asked who the greatest bass...

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MEGADETH To Launch Virtual Reality Experience For New Album 'Dystopia'

Pioneer thrash rock band MEGADETH has announced today that it will give its fans the ultimate cutting edge experience in Virtual Reality. The band will head into a special Virtual Reality set-up with director Blair Underwood where they will perform and film five songs from their upcoming album "Dyst...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'We're Very Much A Band Of The People, By The People, For The People'

Chris Annunziata of the "Metal Teddy Bear Experience" show, which airs on the New Jersey radio station WMSC 90.3 Montclair State University, recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts fo...