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Hear Previously Unreleased Recording Of 'Wake Up Dead' By Former MEGADETH Members MENZA, LOMENZO, POLAND

A 2014 live rehearsal, unreleased instrumental recording of MEGADETH's "Wake Up Dead" by the band's former members Nick Menza (drums),Chris Poland (guitar) and James LoMenzo (bass) can be heard below. The unnamed trio came together when Menza and LoMenzo decided to join forces in a new project, lat...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA: Trailer For Posthumous Autobiography, 'Megalife'

An official trailer for "Megalife: The Autobiography Of Nick Menza" by J. Marshall Craig is available below. The book will be released on December 11 via Post Hill Press. Official book synopsis: "With Nick Menza behind the kit, MEGADETH transitioned from celebrated cult band to international supers...

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THE CRANBERRIES Singer Died By Drowning Due To Alcohol Intoxication

According to BBC News, THE CRANBERRIES frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan died by drowning due to alcohol intoxication. An inquest at inner west London coroner's court heard that she had been drinking heavily before she was found dead in room 2005 of the Park Lane Hilton hotel in Park Lane, London in the...

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VINNIE PAUL: Official Cause Of Death Revealed

Vinnie Paul Abbott's cause of death has been revealed. The 54-year-old PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer died of dilated cardiomyopathy — an enlarged heart — as well as severe coronary artery disease, a heart condition. Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg told TMZ he died of natural causes. Dilated cardi...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA's Posthumous Autobiography, 'Megalife', Due In December

According to Amazon, Post Hill Press has set a December 11 release date for "Megalife: The Autobiography Of Nick Menza" by J. Marshall Craig. Official book synopsis: "With Nick Menza behind the kit, MEGADETH transitioned from celebrated cult band to international superstars. 'Rust In Peace', the fi...

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NO RETURN: 'Despise Your Heroes' Video

"Despise Your Heroes", the new video from the French melodic death-thrash metal band NO RETURN, can be seen below. The song is taken from the group's latest album, "The Curse Within", which was released in November via Mighty Music. Formed in 1989, NO RETURN recorded its first album, 1990's "Psychol...

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Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA To Be Celebrated At Hollywood Event

On Sunday, April 22, late MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza will be celebrated by his family, friends and colleagues in a night of musical remembrance of his vast and varied musical history at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood, California. Mostly known to the public at large for his work with the Dave Musta...

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CHRIS POLAND Opens Up About NICK MENZA's Final Moments: 'It Was The Best I've Ever Heard Him Play Drums'

Former MEGADETH and current OHM: guitarist Chris Poland says that Nick Menza was a great person who "would do anything for anyone." On May 21, 2016, the ex-MEGADETH drummer collapsed after suffering a heart attack during a concert with OHM: and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The...

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TOM PETTY's Cause Of Death Revealed: Accidental Pain Medication Overdose

Tom Petty died of an accidental overdose due to a mixture of medications, his family has revealed. THE HEARTBREAKERS frontman passed away last October shortly after completing a tour celebrating the band's 40th anniversary. He was 66 years old. According to a statement from the Los Angeles County De...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Widow Blasts Coroner, TMZ For 'Dramatizing' And 'Sensationalizing' Previous Suicide Attempt

Chester Bennington's widow has slammed the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office and taboid web site TMZ for revealing that her husband allegedly attempted to drown himself nine months before he committed suicide by hanging. TMZ reported earlier today that the former LINKIN PARK frontman got drunk, ti...

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CELLAR DARLING Feat. Former ELUVEITIE Members: 'Six Days' Animated Video

The official animated music video for the song "Six Days" from CELLAR DARLING, the band featuring former ELUVEITIE members Anna Murphy (vocals, hurdy-gurdy),Merlin Sutter (drums) and Ivo Henzi (guitars, bass),can be seen below. The song is taken from CELLAR DARLING's debut album, "This Is The Soun...

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TOM PETTY's Death Being Investigated

Tom Petty's death is being investigated by the Los Angeles County coroner's department. Petty died suddenly on Monday night (October 2) at UCLA Medical Center, one day after suffering cardiac arrest at his Malibu home. The Associated Press reported: "Department spokesman Ed Winter says an autopsy wa...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Is Willing To 'Bet' CHESTER BENNINGTON Was 'On Psychiatric Medication' At Time Of Suicide

Billy Sheehan says that he is willing to "bet ten thousand dollars" that Chester Bennington was taking psychiatric medication just prior to committing suicide in July. The legendary bassist is an avowed member of the Church Of Scientology, which decries the practice of psychiatric medicine and whose...

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NO RETURN To Release 'The Curse Within' Album In November

French melodic death-thrash metal band NO RETURN will release its new album, "The Curse Within", on November 17 via Mighty Music. The official lyric video for the disc's first single, "The Crimson Rider", can be seen below. Formed in 1989, NO RETURN recorded its first album, 1990's "Psychological To...

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CHRIS CORNELL's Widow: 'I Do Not Know Life Without Him' And 'I Don't Want To'

Chris Cornell's widow says that she loves her late husband "more each day" and insists that she does not want to know life without him. The SOUNDGARDEN frontman was found dead on May 18 in his hotel room shortly after performing at Detroit's famed Fox Theater. The coroner declared the cause of death...