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Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite 'Big Four' Band

Arguably the four most influential thrash metal bands of all time are set to share the stage at the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, United Kingdom today (Friday, July 8). The Sonisphere web site asked a bunch of the artists performing over the weekend which of METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH or ANTHRA...
July 8, 2011
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Former AC/DC Bassist MARK EVANS To Release 'Dirty Deeds' Memoir

Bazillion Points Books has announced the North American release of "Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside AC/DC" by Mark Evans, bass player in the classic 1970s AC/DC lineup. Evans recorded countless rock anthems with the band on the groundbreaking releases "High Voltage", "TNT", "Dirty Deeds Done Dir...
July 7, 2011
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ANTHRAX's Triple Axe Attack In Italy: Video Available

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, who is sitting out nearly a dozen shows on the band's current tour in order to spend time with his family following the birth of his first child (his temporary replacement is SEPULTURA's Andreas Kisser),rejoined the group exclusively for last night's "Big Four" concert...
July 7, 2011
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METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER, ANTHRAX: More Video Footage, Photos Of 'Darling' Performance

The "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX played the third show of their European tour last night (Wednesday, July 6) at Arena Fiera Rho in Milan, Italy. The highly anticipated onstage performance of the "Big Four" bands at the same time happened near the end...
July 7, 2011
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METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER, ANTHRAX Perform MISFITS Classic In Italy; Video Available

The "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX played the third show of their European tour earlier tonight (Wednesday, July 6) at Arena Fiera Rho in Milan, Italy. The highly anticipated onstage performance of the "Big Four" bands at the same time happened near th...
July 6, 2011
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MEGADETH, ANTHRAX Bassists Interviewed At Indiana Clinic (Video)

Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater Studios conducted an interview with MEGADETH's David Ellefson and ANTHRAX's Frank Bello when they took part in a joint Hartke bass clinic on Friday, June 24 at Gearfest 2011 at Sweetwater in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Check out the chat in two parts below. Ellefson and Bello...
July 6, 2011
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DEATH ANGEL: 'An Incredible Opportunity Has Arisen For The Band'

San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL have released the following statement: "Due to what we feel is an incredible opportunity that has arisen for the band, DEATH ANGEL is forced to pull out of this year's Neckbreaker's Ball [tour with DARK TRANQUILLITY, ELUVEITIE, VARG, MERCENARY and OMNIUM...
July 6, 2011
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METALLICA, LOU REED Reportedly Tap Famed Photographer ANTON CORBIJN For Album Cover

METALLICA and legendary singer and former VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed have reportedly tapped Dutch photographer, music video and film director Anton Corbijn to take a picture for the cover of their upcoming collaborative album. According to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Corbijn and Ree...
July 6, 2011
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TESLA Frontman Talks 'Twisted Wires', Upcoming Studio Album

Zoiks! Online recently conducted an interview with TESLA singer Jeff Keith. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Zoiks! Online: Can you tell us a little bit about "Twisted Wires And The Acoustic Sessions"? Jeff: "Twisted Wires" is basically an acoustic record. It's been twenty years sinc...
July 6, 2011
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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO: Why I Didn't Take Part In Latest 'Big Four' Jam

SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo has revealed that his didn't take part in the "Big Four" jam on Sunday, July 3 at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden because he was busy getting a new tattoo (see photo below). The "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX played th...
July 5, 2011
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SLAYER Frontman: JEFF HANNEMAN Will Return To The Road 'When He's 100 Percent'

Linna Olsson of SVT conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya prior to the band's July 3, 2011 "Big Four" concert at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is professionally filmed footage of the Gothenburg show. Gary Holt of EXODUS...
July 5, 2011
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ANTHRAX: Pro-Shot Footage Of Gothenburg Concert

Professionally filmed video footage of ANTHRAX's July 3 "Big Four" performance at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below. (Note: This footage was originally broadcast on the Swedish TV channel SVT.) The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Caught In A Mosh 02. Madhouse 03. Antisocial...
July 5, 2011
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METALLICA: Professionally Filmed Video Footage Of Gothenburg Concert Available

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA's July 3 performance at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below. (Note: This footage was originally broadcast on the Swedish TV channel SVT.) The "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX played th...
July 5, 2011
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ANTHRAX: Video Footage Of FRANK BELLO's Zurich Bass Clinic

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello took part in a clinic yesterday (Monday, July 4) at Soundlab in Zurich, Switzerland. Footage from the event can now be seen below. SEPULTURA's Andreas Kisser is filling in for ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian at 11 shows in July while Ian spends time with his family following...
July 5, 2011
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MEGADETH Performs Brand New Song In Hamburg; Video Footage Available

MEGADETH debuted a brand new song, "Public Enemy No. 1", during the band's headlining performance last night (Monday, July 4) at Docks in Hamburg, Germany. In introducing the track, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine said from the stage, "I wanted to do something for you tonight to show you how much we...
July 5, 2011