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SLAYER/EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT's Own Blood Used To Paint Signature ESP Guitar
Groundbreaking blood-wielding surrealist Vincent Castiglia has been turning heads with his shocking, detailed art painted in human blood for the past several years, but this year, Castiglia turns to a new medium to transform his creativity into reality. This past Saturday at the NAMM show in Anaheim...January 25, 2016
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STEPHEN CARPENTER Was 'Glue' During Songwriting Process For New DEFTONES Album
Music Radar conducted an interview with DEFTONES guitarist Stephen Carpenter at the Orange booth at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about his role during the songwriting process for DEFTONES' forthcoming studio album, Stephen said: "I spent a lot...January 25, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE Didn't Know If MEGADETH Needed New Bassist During Early Stage Of 'Dystopia' Songwriting Process
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that he didn't know if he needed to find a new bassist for the band while David Ellefson was busy recording the debut album from his METAL ALLEGIANCE all-star project. MEGADETH spent most of 2014 off the road while the band was sorting out its business affairs and...January 25, 2016
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VINNY APPICE Says People Who 'Confirmed' JIMMY BAIN's Death On Internet Had No Business Doing So
Former DIO and BLACK SABBATH drummer Vinny Appice has voiced his displeasure over the fact that his LAST IN LINE bandmate Jimmy Bain's death was "confirmed" via social media before the group had a chance to break the news to Bain's family. Bain died over the weekend at the age of 68. He passed away...January 25, 2016
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Former MEGADETH Drummers NICK MENZA And SHAWN DROVER Team Up For Side-By-Side Jam At NAMM (Video)
Former MEGADETH drummers Nick Menza and Shawn Drover joined forces for a quick "side-by-side" jam on January 24 at the Soultone booth at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Check out video footage below. In a recent interview with USA Today, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about what...January 25, 2016
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KORN's RAY LUZIER Unveils New Signature VIC FIRTH Drumsticks At NAMM (Video)
Cat With Hats spoke to KORN drummer Ray Luzier at the Vic Firth booth at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Luzier is currently the drummer for the iconic nu metal band KORN. He is also well known for his work with David Lee Roth, ...January 25, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE: New Signature Guitar USA VMNT Holy Grail Unveiled At NAMM
Dean Guitars has unveiled the new Dave Mustaine signature guitar USA VMNT Holy Grail. This 24K Gold Leaf finish, atop a blood red paint job, is a first for Dean Guitars and introduces a unique design idea by MEGADETH guitarist and frontman Dave Mustaine. Celebrating 33 years of MEGADETH, only 33 of...January 25, 2016
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LAST IN LINE Releases Two New Songs As Tribute To Fallen Bassist JIMMY BAIN
LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB — has released two videos today, a lyric video for "Blame It On Me" and a music vi...January 25, 2016
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Video: MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Demonstrates New Signature Amp At NAMM
Premier Guitar has uploaded video footage of Bill Kelliher (MASTODON) talking about and demonstrating his new signature Butterslax 100-watt head and cabinet from Friedman at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. This three-channel amp is handwired in the USA, and the cabinet consists of 2×15...January 25, 2016
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL On JIMMY BAIN: 'We Will Continue To Celebrate His Life Through His Music'
DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell has released the following statement: "It's with the heaviest of hearts that I must confirm the news of the passing of our dear friend and LAST IN LINE bandmate Jimmy Bain. It was Jimmy who gave me my first big break in the music industry and .....January 24, 2016
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Video: Former MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT Performs JOHNNY CASH's 'Big River' With DANNY B. HARVEY
Former MORBID ANGEL vocalist and bassist David Vincent joined Danny B. Harvey (HEADCAT, THE 69 CATS) on stage this past Friday, January 22 at the NAMMJAM 2016 at the City National Grove Of Anaheim in Anaheim, California to perform a cover version of "Big River" by Johnny Cash. You can now watch vide...January 24, 2016
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ERIC PETERSON Says New TESTAMENT Material Is 'A Lot Quicker' And 'A Lot More Melodic'
Jose Mangin, SiriusXM on-air host (Liquid Metal, Ozzy's Boneyard, Octane),conducted an interview with TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson at the Dean Guitars booth at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about TESTAMENT's plans to record the long-aw...January 24, 2016
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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT: 'I'd Rather Make An Album When We Have Something To Say As A Band'
Jose Mangin, SiriusXM on-air host (Liquid Metal, Ozzy's Boneyard, Octane),conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about ARCH ENEMY's plans for the coming months, Amott said: "We're kind o...January 24, 2016
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Video: ALICE COOPER Performs With BEASTO BLANCO At NAMMJAM 2016
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper joined BEASTO BLANCO, the band led by the bassist in Cooper's solo group, Chuck Garric, on stage this past Friday, January 22 at the NAMMJAM 2016 on Friday, January 22 at the City National Grove Of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. Video footage of his appearance can be s...January 24, 2016
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LAMB OF GOD Guitarist MARK MORTON Releases New Solo Song 'SnowBound'
LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton has uploaded a new solo song titled "SnowBound". The track, which features a guest appearance by Jean-Paul Gaster of CLUTCH, can be streamed below. Morton stated about the offering: "Here is sample of some of the new music I've been working on. It's definitely a lit...January 24, 2016