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PARADISE LOST Is 'Slowly' Working On Next Studio Album

In a new interview with MetalSide.pl, PARADISE LOST frontman Nick Holmes spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band's 2020 LP "Obsidian". He said: "We are working slowly on a new album. When we get a decent chunk of time off, then we will hopefully complete it...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'There's Nothing Worse Than When Someone Comes Into Your Presence And Tries To Change You'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the importance of sticking to his guns as a musician, both in terms of his songwriting style and the way he approaches his vocal delivery. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's great, 'cause you look...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: What You Need To Have In Order To Be Successful In Thrash

In a recent interview with BBC Radio 4's "Saturday Live", MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine spoke about what makes a song a good song. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For me, what I'd like to leave for future generations is to know that melody is so critical to songs. Quincy Jones is a...

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Watch: MEGADETH Goes 'Ghost Hunting' At Ohio State Reformatory

On July 16, the four members of MEGADETH took part in a "ghost hunt" at Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio prior to the band's performance at the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. Video of the experience, as uploaded by Professor Reggie Almeida of the Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jits...

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Watch: MEGADETH Kicks Off Summer 2023 European Tour In Katowice, Poland

MEGADETH kicked off the summer 2023 European leg of its "Crush The World" tour on Sunday, July 23 at the Triple Thrash Triumph festival at Spodek in Katowice, Poland. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Hangar 18 02. Wake Up Dead 03. In My Darkes...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN: 'The Metal Scene Is Really In A Good Place'

In an interview with Knotfest.com conducted at this past March's Knotfest Australia, MEGADETH's Dirk Verbeuren was asked if he thinks the metal scene "is going somewhere positive" after the pandemic. The Belgian-born-and-now-Los-Angeles-based drummer, who had played with SOILWORK for more than a dec...

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KAMELOT Shares Music Video For 'Eventide'

Modern heavy symphonic metal leaders KAMELOT recently released their most introspective, uplifting, vital release to date — their first full-length in five years, "The Awakening". The LP, which debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. Current Hard Music Albums chart and No. 27 on the Current Album Sales chart,...

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Go Behind The Scenes Of MEGADETH's Concert In Tampa

Professor Reggie Almeida of the Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Spring Hill, Tennessee, who has been traveling with MEGADETH on the band's recent tours, has uploaded behind-the-scenes video from MEGADETH's June 24 concert at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida as the su...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On Recording 'The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!': 'It Was Really Tough This Time'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was interviewed this past February for an episode of AXS TV's "Power Hour" which has just been uploaded to YouTube. Asked during the chat by co-host Matt Pinfield if making MEGADETH's latest album, last year's "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!", was as enjoyable as re...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I'm A Free Agent Of A Fortunately Very Large Band That Owes Nobody Anything'

In a new interview with Amy Harris of The Travel Addict, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine briefly touched upon the band's plans for the rest of 2023. He said: "So far, it doesn't seem like anything is out of reach. We have the elusive Grammy that we were trying to reach for so long. That happened and i...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We've Never Been A Band That Was Strong In The Singing Department'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Consequence, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked how he is feeling about the band's current lineup after all the personnel changes the group has gone through over the years. He responded: "There hasn't been that many when you think about how many some of the...

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KIKO LOUREIRO Shares Video Recap Of MEGADETH's 'Crush The World' 2023 Canadian Tour

Kiko Loureiro has shared a 15-minute video recap of MEGADETH's recently completed "Crush The World" tour. The trek kicked off in British Columbia, with shows in Abbotsford and Kelowna on April 28 and 29, respectively, before making stops in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Ottawa, Q...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On Increased Cost Of Touring: 'It's About 45 Thousand Dollars A Day For Us Just To Sit Still'

In a new interview with The Jeremy White Show, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Asked how much more expensive it is for MEGADETH to tour nowadays, Dave said (as transcribe...

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PARADISE LOST To Embark On 'Embers Of Europe' Fall 2023 Tour With MY DYING BRIDE

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their fourth album, "Icon", by embarking on the "Embers Of Europe" tour in the fall. Support on the trek will come from MY DYING BRIDE. So far the following shows have been announced: Dec. 01 - Shepherds Bush Empire –...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Launches KRAMER Vanguard Guitar

Kramer, the original made-to-rock-hard guitar brand, has been setting trends with premium, performance-focused instruments since 1976. Kramer is proud to welcome Dave Mustaine, the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum selling and Grammy Award-winning band MEGA...