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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Don't Know When KIKO LOUREIRO Is Coming Back'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine talked 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 last month that he would sit out the next...

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Watch: MIKE PORTNOY Performs With BLUE THUNDER Drumline At SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Game

Former DREAM THEATER and current THE WINERY DOGS drummer Mike Portnoy performed with the Blue Thunder drumline at the Seattle Seahawks game on September 24. Video of his appearance can be seen below. In a message accompanying the YouTube release of the video, Portnoy wrote: "What a blast it was play...

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PARADISE LOST Announces Release Date For Re-Recorded Version Of 'Icon' Album

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their fourth album, "Icon", British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST recently re-recorded the LP for a special new release. There will also be "an extra special vinyl" version of the album, both of which will be made available on December 1. "Icon 30" track li...

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FRANK HANNON Says TESLA 'Wasn't Really Affected' By Rise Of Grunge In 1990s

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon 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. Asked in a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey how he and his bandmates were aff...

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SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU On WAYNE SWINNY: 'He Was A Huge Part Of This Band And Brand And Always Will Be'

In a new interview with the FM99 WNOR radio station, SALIVA singer Bobby Amaru spoke about the band's decision to carry on following the March 2023 passing of SALIVA founding guitarist Wayne Swinny. Bobby said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Wayne] was one of those guys, if you knew him, his...

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JOEY BELLADONNA To Start Recording Vocals For ANTHRAX's New Album In November

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. When Florenti...

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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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FOZZY's RICH WARD: 'I've Had Lots Of Bad Interactions With Famous Musicians Over The Years'

During a new appearance on Knotfest's Squared Circle Pit, FOZZY and STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward reflected on FOZZY's September 2019 concert as the opening band for IRON MAIDEN at Banc Of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That was another...

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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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Watch JOSEY SCOTT'S SALIVA Perform In Northampton, Pennsylvania

The yupsure YouTube channel has uploaded video of JOSEY SCOTT'S SALIVA's entire September 30 performance at the Gin Mill And Grille in Northampton, Pennsylvania. Check out the footage below. In a new interview with LehighValleyNews.com, original SALIVA singer Josey Scott said that he is current...

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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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AC/DC To Open Official 'High Voltage' Dive Bar In Indio, California

Legendary rockets AC/DC will celebrate their return to the stage by launching the AC/DC High Voltage dive bar in Indio, California, 10 minutes from the Power Trip festival. The bar is located at 82971 Bliss Ave and will be open daily, October 5 through October 8, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. It's the...

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MINISTRY Announces 2024 North American Tour With GARY NUMAN And FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY

Just prior to the release of MINISTRY's brand-new studio album, "Hopiumforthemasses", dropping March 1, 2024, the band will head out on a spring 2024 North American tour, once again teaming up with touring comrades Gary Numan and FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY. The 29-date trek kicks off February 27 in San Fra...

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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...