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DAVID ELLEFSON On Bands Relying On Backing Tracks During Concerts: 'If You Need It For Your Show, Use 'Em'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN On EDDIE VAN HALEN: He Would Always Tell Me, 'Man, You're Part Of The Family'

TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown recently spoke to Tulsa Music Stream about his nearly 30-year friendship with Eddie Van Halen. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's mindblowing to think, first off, that he's not here anymore. That's the hardest thing for me and I think for so man...

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ROBB FLYNN: How 'Is There Anybody Out There?' Became MACHINE HEAD's Most Streamed Song On SPOTIFY

In a recent interview with Brazilian journalist Gustavo Maiato, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn spoke about how the band's 2016 standalone single, "Is There Anybody Out There?", ended up becoming MACHINE HEAD's most streamed song on Spotify. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm super...

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Watch 4K Video Of PANTERA's Concert In São Paulo, Brazil

The reformed PANTERA played its third concert without bassist Rex Brown Thursday night (December 15) at Vibra in São Paulo, Brazil. Newly uploaded 4K video of the show can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube channel chriskato76). The São Paulo gig took place three days after Rex confirmed that a posi...

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Gosudar / Malignant Altar Split EP

Metal's underground channels are always awash with split releases and other seemingly peripheral projects, but this four-tracker featuring two of the filthiest and most horrifying death metal bands on the planet is an undeniable doozy. Both GOSUDAR and MALIGNANT ALTAR arrive here after delivering to...

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VILLE VALO: 'I Can Still Smell The Sweat Of The Guys From HIM'

In a new interview with Sonic Perspectives, former HIM frontman Ville Valo spoke about how he came up with the logo of his VV solo project, which is said to be a spinoff of HIM's "heartagram" logo (best described as a combination of a heart and an inverted pentacle). He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Says He Feels 'Great' Six Months After His Open-Heart Surgery

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has once again opened up about the aortic valve replacement he underwent this past summer. Speaking to Alamo True Metal, the 63-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't even know I had a problem 'cause it comes on so suddenly. I just...

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Watch: FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Holds Guitar Clinic At ORMSBY GUITARS Headquarters In Australia

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares took part in a meet-and-greet and guitar clinic on December 10 at the Ormsby Guitars headquarters in Perth, Australia. A video report from New Breed TV and photos from Ormsby and others can be found below. In a recent interview with the "Everblack" podcast, Cazare...

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Watch: ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS Joined By JOE BONAMASSA and ROBBY KRIEGER At 73rd-Birthday Jam In Hollywood

Joe Bonamassa and Robby Krieger are among the guests who joined ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons for his annual birthday jam on Thursday, December 15 at the Troubadour in West, Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video can be seen below. When one thinks of the most influential rock musicians on the planet, Gibb...

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SHINEDOWN's BARRY KERCH Reflects On Elbow Injury Which Nearly Ended His Career

Barry Kerch has had a passion for drumming since the age of seven. His passion turned into a career and he is now the drummer for the multi-platinum band SHINEDOWN. After he sustained an injury to his elbow, Barry's everyday routine was compromised. With the help of the expert team at Northeast Flor...

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Will There Ever Be Another STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Album? DEVIN TOWNSEND Responds

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend once again reiterated that he has no interest in reforming STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, the seminal industrial metal outfit he fronted until 2007. Since the band's dissolution, Townsend has been asked repeatedly whether he would reform STRAPPING, only to cite the me...

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Watch: MARK TREMONTI Sings FRANK SINATRA Classics At London Concert

On December 15, Mark Tremonti — guitarist/singer-songwriter/founding member of the rock bands CREED, ALTER BRIDGE and TREMONTI — performed a set of Frank Sinatra classics with members of Frank's orchestra at London, England's Indigo at The O2. Video of the concert is available below. In May, Tremont...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Promises Rarely Performed And Never-Before-Played Songs On Upcoming Tour

Earlier this month, QUEENSRŸCHE announced an early 2023 U.S. tour in support of its sixteenth studio album, "Digital Noise Alliance". The band has just wrapped up a fall run in North America supporting JUDAS PRIEST on the "50 Heavy Metal Years" tour, and will now launch their first headlining campai...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: PANTERA Tour Should Be Billed As A 'Celebration'

Former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united 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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JOHN PETRUCCI To Be Joined By ZAKK WYLDE, TOSIN ABASI, FREDRIK ÅKESSON, Others At Summer 2023 'Guitar Universe' Camp

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has announced the fourth edition of his "Guitar Universe" camp. "John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 4.0" will take place August 3-6, 2023 at the W hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joining Petrucci at the camp will be guest instructors Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, P...