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KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), recently entered the studio to begin recording the first of four original songs. The group, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, along with…

In a brand new interview with The Metal Voice, former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush was once again asked whether he is still open to the idea of embarking on a special tour during which he would perform material from his time as the singer of ANTHRAX. He responded (as transcri…

Octave fuzz often sounds best when applied in brutish extremes, where tracking goes explosively haywire. But some pedal builders have made the case for a more refined approach. Mastro Valvola’s OFF1—an octave fuzz filter that combines three analog circuits, an octave with sub1 and sub2 frequencies, a fuzz, and a ladder filter—fits that bill.The OFF1’s octave and fuzz circuits can be used independently, each controlled by their own footswitch, while the filter is tied to the fuzz circuit. The octave controls are simple, with three level controls for dry, sub1, and sub2. Sub1 tracks well, while cranking sub2 is home to the most glitchiness. The fuzz circuit is bright. And generally, I kept the tone knob at sub-noon settings, with the mid-shift toggle on, so I could tame the treble. But when using fuzz with the octave circuit, all that treble is an asset. The filter has a wide range, and I accessed everything from crushing distorted organ bass to square-wave-style faux synth and treble-y cocked-wah sounds.The OFF1 rewarded my recent ZZ Top obsession by getting me as close to the Reverend’s tone as I could hope for with an SG and a Deluxe Reverb.Though I tested the OFF1 with and SG and a Strat-style instrument, I found that the fuzz circuit played best with humbuckers. The OFF1 rewarded my recent ZZ Top obsession by getting me as close to the Reverend’s tone as I could hope for with an SG and a Deluxe Reverb. The OFF1 is a refined, well-crafted pedal, and with so much controllability, there is much to discover.

Fan-filmed video of the newly reactivated LYNCH MOB performing on October 25 aboard this year’s Kiss Kruise can be seen below.
Earlier this week, legendary DOKKEN axeman George Lynch explained his decision to return to using the LYNCH MOB name for his solo project.
For much of the last year and a ha…

The Dead Kennedys’ D.H. Peligro wasn’t just a pioneer in the emerging hardcore art form but one of its finest musicians. He will be sorely missed. Rest well, D.H., and thank you.
The post D.H. Peligro: 1959-2022 appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist Flea has paid tribute to the band’s former drummer D.H. Peligro, who has died at the age of 63.
Peligro’s passing was announced earlier today (Saturday, October 28) by the legendary punk band DEAD KENNEDYS, with whom the drummer had played, on and off, for more than fou…

Longtime DEAD KENNEDYS drummer D.H. Peligro has died at the age of 63.
The news of Peligro passing was shared by the band in a social media post earlier today (Saturday, October 29).
DEAD KENNEDYS’ statement reads as follows: “DEAD KENNEDYS’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) passed away in his Lo…

In a new interview with Germany’s Rock Antenne, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury was full of praise for the band’s latest album, “Under The Midnight Sun”, calling it “essential.” He clarified: “If you’re a fan of rock music, our new record’s essential… I don’t think there’s any recent releases of rock…

In celebration of Halloween this year, AVENGED SEVENFOLD has shared its cover of the classic MISFITS song “Last Caress”.
Earlier today, the AVENGED SEVENFOLD YouTube channel was updated with a clip of guitarist Zacky Vengeance, bassist Johnny Christ and drummer Brooks Wackerman — with their faces pa…