DAVID ELLEFSON Looks Back On MEGADETH's Early Years: DAVE MUSTAINE 'Needed A Real Right-Hand Man Who Was Gonna Be There'
During an appearance on “Vox&Hops”, the podcast hosted by Matt McGachy, frontman of extreme metal band CRYPTOPSY, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on the band’s early years, particularly how he survived the days of rock and roll debauchery and Sunset Strip excess of the late 1980…
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GUNS N' ROSES Bring Out Rarities At 2023 Tour Launch In Abu Dhabi
GUNS N’ ROSES kicked off their 2023 tour earlier today (Thursday, June 1) in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, at the prestigious Etihad Arena, the largest indoor multi-purpose venue in the UAE, with a seating capacity of over 20,000.
The Axl Rose-fronted outfit opened the concert…
Matt Pike and Lace Music Introduce Firespitters Humbuckers
Matt Pike, guitarist/frontman of Sleep and High on Fire, collaborates with Lace Music on unique humbucker pickups available as a set, neck only, and bridge only.The third collaboration between Lace and Pike has developed yet another set of distinct metal-tone humbuckers. For the first time, in the Signature Pike humbucker lineup, there is a fourth option of a middle humbucking pickup to join forces with the Firespitters bridge and neck set. Metal guitarists can now blaze away with guitars outfitted with three humbuckers as a Matt Pike optional tone addition.Firespitters feature the famous Lace patented pickup design featuring barium ferrite magnets. A fine copper gauge wire wound on the Micro Matrix Comb bobbins. Matt Pike specifically designed each of the humbucker size pickups, for the three different positions now available. This new Pike model is only available in chrome and burnt chrome with the Lace method of distressing the finish. A Pike-designed skull with a lyre design is laser etched into the heavy brass pickup covers.Matt Pike Firespitters pricing starts at $ 142.99 US. For more information, please visit lacemusic.com.
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Sleep Token announce UK show
SLEEP TOKEN have announced a special UK show! Set for December this year, at OVO Arena Wembley in London, the show will see the enigmatic metal collective performing their biggest show to date…
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To Hell And Back
Best known as a member of ENTOMBED A.D.’s final lineup, guitarist Guilherme Miranda clearly means serious business. DIETH sees the Brazilian team up with ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, and if nothing else, “To Hell And Back” is an absolute feast for fans of the great man’s playing. With former…
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EP REVIEW: Slasher – Omnium Gatherum
OMNIUM GATHERUM are perhaps not a name that you’ll know, which is surprising seeing how extensive their back catalogue is and how much of that is finely crafted melodic death…
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11-year-old guitarist brings literal shred fireworks and Marty McFly-flavored tapping to Britain's Got Talent stage
Having already won plaudits from Brian May, young Harry Churchill further wowed viewers and judges alike with Johnny B. Goode á la Back to the Future, and Kiss-like theatrics
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TRIUMPH's GIL MOORE Says AI 'Could Be A Creative Tool For Musicians' When Not In Hands Of 'Bad Actors'
During an appearance on the “Beer Rum & Rock N Roll” podcast with host Randy Legault, drummer Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH weighed in on a debate about people using AI (artificial intelligence) to create fake tracks and artist voices. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE…
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Full Album Stream: Hemplifier – ‘The Stoner Side of the Doom’
Hear Maltese fuzz lords Hemplifier explore The Stoner Side of the Doom on their debut full-length.
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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT On Playing With PAUL MCCARTNEY: 'It's Like You're Having This Bizarre Dream'
In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil’s 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt reflected in his February 2015 performance with THE BEATLES legend Paul McCartney at the 57th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. He said (as transcribe…
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