Did MXR just launch its own take on the Fulltone OCD?

The Super Badass Dynamic O.D. overdrive utilizes a MOSFET-based design and a similar control layout to the classic overdrive pedal

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Am A Stickler For Grammar'

During a new appearance on “The LA Lloyd Podcast”, MEGADETH’s Dave Mustaine discussed his songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “The songs really never are done until they’re done. The lyric is a whole different subject because I am a stickler for grammar. And a lot of t…

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VINNY APPICE On Why He Hasn't Been Inducted Into ROCK HALL: ''Cause They're A Bunch Of F***in' A**holes'

Original DIO drummer Vinny Appice has once again said that Ronnie James Dio should have been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
The legendary heavy metal vocalist, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer 12 years ago at the age of 6…

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces November 2022 U.S. Tour

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will embark on a U.S. tour in November. Support on the trek will come from SPIRIT ADRIFT and THE NATIVE HOWL.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY is continuing to tour in support of its latest album, “No Cross No Crown”, which came out in January 2018 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.
Tou…

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How RIKKI ROCKETT And His Wife 'Caught A POISON Scammer'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett and his wife TC have shared a 13-minute video on social media in which they offer a step-by-step account of how they caught a “POISON scammer”. The person in question was allegedly pretending to be Rikki’s personal manager and contacting Rikki’s fans via Instagram and ot…

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Watch Amy Winehouse play I Heard Love Is Blind on her Strat unaccompanied in 2004 Fender promo

The prodigiously talented singer/songwriter was born on this day, 1983

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EXCITER Announces Fall 2022 U.S. Tour Dates

Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER have announced a limited run of U.S. tour dates that includes stops the band hasn’t played since as early as 1984. The tour begins with a trio of Midwest shows, then heads out to Salt Lake City for a special Halloween night appearance, before joining up with Ho…

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THE OBSESSED Cancels San Francisco Concert Over COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Doom metal legends THE OBSESSED have canceled their September 20 concert in San Francisco, California.
Earlier today (Wednesday, September 14), the band released the following statement via social media: “It is with regret that THE OBSESSED will not be playing the September 20th show in San Francisc…

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says He Only Learned In The Last Month How TikTok Works

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the importance of social media both as it relates to promoting his band and his personal need — or lack thereof — to stay connected to the outside world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT…

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Lorna Shore release new music video for ‘Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames’

LORNA SHORE have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames, is taken from the American deathcore band’s upcoming new album, Pain Remains,…

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