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DAVID ELLEFSON On Getting Fired From MEGADETH Over Sex Video Scandal: 'I'm Sad That Things Went Down The Way They Did'

In a new interview with the "Mike Nelson Show", David Ellefson was asked if it's fair to say that Dave Mustaine ran the show in MEGADETH since the bassist rejoined the band in 2010 and that he and the other members of MEGADETH were treated and paid merely as session members prior to his dismissal fr...

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Watch MÖTLEY CRÜE Perform In Pittsburgh During 'The Stadium Tour'

Fan-filmed video of MÖTLEY CRÜE's August 12 performance at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania can be seen below. MÖTLEY CRÜE's "The Stadium Tour" kicked off on June 16 in Atlanta, Georgia and will conclude on September 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CRÜE's long-delayed North American trek with DEF LEPPAR...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist MATTHIAS JABS: 'It Was A Fantastic Feeling' To Return To Live Stage After Two-Year Break

SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs spoke to Joe Rock of The Eagle 103.3 radio station about what it has been like for him and his bandmates to return to performing live after a two-year pandemic-related break. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "After a two-year break due to the pandemic,...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Ride The Lightning' In Buffalo

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Ride The Lightning" during its August 11 concert at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, New York can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Whiplash 02. Creeping Death 03. Enter Sandman 04. Ride The Lightning 05. The Memory Remain...

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DINO CAZARES On Keeping New FEAR FACTORY Singer's Identity A Secret: 'I Just Want This To Be Amazing'

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares once again opened up about his band's search for a new vocalist following the departure of Burton C. Bell nearly two years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A lot of people online are asking me about FEA...

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PHILIP ANSELMO On LEMMY: 'He's Forever, And I Love Him'

Banger TV has uploaded a new video of Philip Anselmo sharing his MOTÖRHEAD stories and love for the Lemmy-fronted band. The PANTERA singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The first thing that attracted me to MOTÖRHEAD was Lemmy Kilmister and the sound of his voice. And then it was solidi...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's Five-Night Residency In New York Raises $1 Million For Charity

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE recent shows in New York City have raised $1 million for charity. As was the case with the rest of the concerts on RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's North American "Public Service Announcement" tour, 10% of tickets sold for the five dates at Madison Square Garden earlier this month...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Says He Owns Bed That Once Belonged To ELVIS PRESLEY

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has penned a blog post about one of the most iconic figures in American music, Elvis Presley, who passed away in 1977 at age 42. Lawless, whose real name is Steven Duren, wrote: "This August 16th will mark the 45th year of the passing of Elvis Presley, the undispute...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's IVAN MOODY On Getting Through Pandemic: 'The Hardest Part For Me Was Being Sober'

In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH vocalist Ivan Moody was asked if there were "benefits" to the pandemic-related break for him or if he found that period especially challenging considering that he celebrated his fourth year o...

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GRIM REAPER's Founding Guitarist NICK BOWCOTT Pays Tribute To STEVE GRIMMETT: 'Your Voice Will Always Live On'

GRIM REAPER's founding guitarist Nick Bowcott has paid tribute to the band's singer Steve Grimmett who died on Monday (August 15) at the age of 62. Last night, Bowcott took to his Instagram to write: "STEVE GRIMMETT (Aug 19th, 1959 - Aug 15th, 2022): REST IN PEACE, MATE. REST IN PEACE... "This heart...

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Watch LOU GRAMM Perform FOREIGNER Classics At 2022 Ozark Empire Fair

Fan-filmed video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm's July 28 performance at the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, Missouri can be seen below (courtesy of Facebook users Gary Dean Ash and Kevin Matz). In an interview earlier this month with John Beaudin of RockHistoryMusic.com, Gramm was asked w...

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GRIM REAPER Singer STEVE GRIMMETT Dead At 62

GRIM REAPER singer Steve Grimmett has died at the age of 62. Steve's passing was confirmed by his brother Mark Grimmett, who wrote on social media: "I don't really know where to start so I guess I will just come right out with it. It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I have to tell y...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Says 'The Fans' Will Decide Whether ANSELMO And BROWN Should Tour As PANTERA

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory has weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA...

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NIGHTWISH Has Been 'Brainstorming' Over Demo Of Next Studio Album

NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen and drummer Kai Hahto spoke to Knotfest about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Human. :II: Nature." album. Tuomas said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, actually, for the past few weeks...

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MOONSPELL Cancels Summer 2022 North American Tour

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have canceled their previously announced summer 2022 North American tour. The trek, which was scheduled to kick off on August 25 in New York City and conclude on September 18 in Boston, has been called off due to "unsolvable logistic and transportation problems". Earli...