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Author: David Slavkovic

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Anthrax Bassist Explains How Vinnie Paul Would React to Pantera Reunion, Recalls How Two Bands Treated Each Other on Tour

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

The announcement of Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown reuniting under the Pantera moniker is still taking its rounds online. It

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DragonForce’s Herman Li Explains How Megadeth Is Different From Metallica, Shares Opinion on ‘Not the Most Technical’ Dave Mustaine Solos

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

From June to now, Megadeth has already released three singles from their upcoming new album “The Sick, the Dying… and

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Richie Faulkner Speaks Up on Passing Out and Ending Up in Hospital After Judas Priest Show, Explains What Happened

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Back in 2021, Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner had to be hospitalized. After playing a set on the Louder Than Life

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David Ellefson Reveals Unfair Way He Was Treated Financially in Megadeth Before Firing, Reveals What He’d Say to Dave Mustaine Now

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 David Slavkovic 6 min read

David Ellefson’s dismissal from Megadeth was regarded as sort of a tectonic change in the world of metal. Sure, the

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Evanescence’s Amy Lee Finally Speaks Up on Firing Jen Majura From the Band: ‘It’s Complicated’

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Back in May 2022, Evanescence revealed that they’re parting ways with their guitarist Jen Majura. With two Evanescence albums behind

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Gene Simmons Claims Kiss Will Continue Even After Farewell Tour, Explains How

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

In the past few years, we’ve seen some of the biggest bands and artists in rock and metal music come

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Nita Strauss Shreds on Demi Lovato’s First Tour Show, Here’s What That Was Like

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Although some rock fans were bummed out when the news of Nita Strauss leaving Alice Cooper’s backing band came out,

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Ola Englund Shares Honest Opinion on Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Destroying Expensive Guitar Gear During Live Show

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Back in the 1960s and the 1970s, destroying your guitar, accompanying gear, or any other instrument or stage prop, was

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Jared James Nichols Recalls How He Reacted to Hearing Zakk Wylde Live for the First Time, Reveals Amps He Used on Last EP

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Blues rock and blues-filled heavy metal might not seem that difficult to pull off. But, in all honesty, there aren’t

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Current Alice Cooper Guitarist Speaks Up on Replacing Nita Strauss, Shares Honest Opinion About Her Playing

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

It would be an understatement to say that the world of rock music was shocked when Nita Strauss revealed that

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Ex-Cradle of Filth Guitarist Reveals How He Was Treated Before Leaving the Band, Says He Couldn’t Make a Living With Them

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 David Slavkovic 5 min read

Cradle of Filth has been on the scene for a very long time now. Going well over three decades, it’s

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Ozzy Osbourne Recalls What Mötorhead’s Lemmy Was Like on One of Last Tours: ‘He Couldn’t Speak With Anyone’

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

On December 28, 2015, the world lost one of the most influential rock ‘n’ roll musicians of all time. By

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Pyro Tech Reveals What Really Led to James Hetfield Burn Accident at 1992 Metallica Concert, Recalls Lars Insulting Him Before the Show

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Even though it’s been three decades after the incident, James Hetfield getting second- and third-degree burns on the left side

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Yngwie Malmsteen Reacts to ‘Tone Deaf’ People Saying He Plays Without Emotion, Claims He Never Had a Bad Live Performance

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

It would be an understatement to say that Yngwie Malmsteen is an influential guitar player. In fact, he’s one of

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TikToker Criticizes Metallica for Supposed Problematic Past and Calls Them ‘Ancient,’ Here’s How Fans Reacted

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Despite Metallica’s obvious mainstream success, a huge portion of zoomers only got introduced to their music after “Master of Puppets”

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Dave Sabo Weighs In on Potential Skid Row and Sebastian Bach Reunion, Reveals Whether They’re in Contact

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Sebastian Bach (the metal singer, not the baroque composer) left Skid Row way back in 1996. And even though he’s

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Ex-Megadeth’s David Ellefson Reveals Bands Worthy of ‘Big Four’ Status, Says One of Them Inspired Slayer

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

The impact of the so-called Big Four of Thrash Metal is felt even to this day. However, what many tend

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DragonForce’s Herman Li Reacts to Nita Strauss Joining Demi Lovato’s Band, Explains What People Don’t Understand About It

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

The news of Nita Strauss leaving Alice Cooper’s band was a surprise. But the surprise turned into somewhat of a

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Def Leppard Guitarist Hits Out at ‘Derivative’ Modern Rock Bands, Says Foo Fighters Are ‘Offshoot of Nirvana’

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

The discussions about rock music being supposedly dead are heard all the time. Whether you agree with it or not,

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Rober Fripp Reveals Jimi Hendrix’s Honest Opinion on King Crimson, Explains How Guitarist Acted During Band’s Show

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Despite revealing that King Crimson will most likely never tour again, the band’s mastermind Robert Fripp is still pretty active.

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David Ellefson Recalls Why Megadeth Started Playing Faster Than Metallica, Reveals What New Tour With Other Ex Band Members Will Be Like

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

David Ellefson’s dismissal from Megadeth in 2021 will go down as one of the most dramatic moments in metal history.

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Tommy Thayer Opens Up on What He’ll Do After Kiss Is Done, Reveals Non-Music Business He’s Starting

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Kiss may have been one of those artists that get criticized for being on a constant farewell tour. All the

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Ex-Mötley Crüe Singer Reveals How Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx Treated Him After Asking for Help, Says He Was ‘Disappointed’

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

A lot of classic metal and hard rock bands have periods with lesser-known singers. And, in most cases, these eras

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Drummer Reveals What Axl Rose Was Really Like in AC/DC, Explains How He Reacted to Band Bringing Back Phil Rudd

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 David Slavkovic 5 min read

An unstoppable machine that is AC/DC had plenty of great musicians pass through their lineup. And although we’re looking at

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King Crimson’s Robert Fripp Says He Has ‘No Interest in Gear at All,’ Shares Opinion on Digital Amp Modelers

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

In recent months, King Crimson’s Robert Fripp got some attention from guitar lovers worldwide, revealing why the band most likely

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Ex-QOTSA Bassist Reveals How He Felt After Firing, Explains How Josh Homme Treated Him When They Met Recently

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

During the 1990s and the 2000s, Josh Homme made a huge impact on modern rock music with his band Queens

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Want to Learn Slide Guitar? Derek Trucks Says You Should Do This to Master the Technique

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Playing guitar with a slide is far more difficult than it may seem at first. In a way, it’s similar

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Gibson Wins Lawsuit, Dean to Stop Production and Sale of Various Guitars After Court Ruling

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

For a while now, Gibson has been giving some strong hints that they’ll be focusing on protecting their trademarks. This

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Squier Announces Road Worn Hardware Limited Edition Guitars and Basses, Here Are Some Details

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

For many years now, Fender’s road-worn guitars have been attracting a lot of attention. Although just an aesthetic feature, it’s

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John Corabi Explains How Leaving Mötley Crüe Affected Him Financially, Reveals Odd Job He Had to Do

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

There’s often this misconception that joining a big rock band and recording an album or two would financially settle you

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Bassist Recalls How Ozzy Osbourne Treated Randy Rhoads in His Band, Reveals What Randy Was Really Like

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

There’ll never be anyone else like Randy Rhoads. After playing in Quiet Riot, the semi-famous guitar player at the time

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New Video Suggests Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee Is Using Pre-Recorded Drumming Backing Tracks Live

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

It’s no secret that the past few years have been crazy. Before the year started, 2020 seemed like it was

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Zakk Wylde Explains One Reason Why New Musicians Have More Chance to Make It Today, Talks What It Takes to Be Successful

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

As years go by, trends in the music industry change. And if you’re a musician, you need to follow them

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Buckethead’s ‘Ten of the Most Important Guitars’ Reportedly Stolen, Says He’ll ‘Never Be Able to Replace Them’

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

For many years now, Brian Carroll, popularly known as Buckethead, has been living a very secluded life. Apart from one

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Origin Effects Release TS808-Inspired Halcyon Green Overdrive, Here’s What It Sounds Like

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

After decades of electric guitar development, one thing still remains ­– there’s never a shortage of Tube Screamer clones. Origin

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Dave Mustaine Addresses ‘Touchy’ Period in Megadeth After David Ellefson’s Firing, Shares Honest Opinion on Sammy Hagar

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

This September, Megadeth will release their new album “The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!” which marks the band’s 16th

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Ex-AC/DC Drummer Chris Slade Remembers How David Gilmour and Jimmy Page Hired Him on Same Day, Explains Why Supergroup With Page Ended

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 David Slavkovic 5 min read

Chris Slade comes up as one of the most underrated names of rock ‘n’ roll. In the 1960s, he recorded

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‘Ripoffs’: Hanoi Rocks Guitarist Slams Mötley Crüe for Reunion Tour and ‘Pure Lies’ in Biopic

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

This June, Mötley Crüe finally kicked off their reunion tour, originally announced back in late 2019. And back then, the

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Ozzy Osbourne Was ‘Paranoid’ and Thought Eric Clapton Was Stalking Him, Recalls How Guitarist Treated Him When They Met

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Geezer Butler, who wrote the lyrics to Black Sabbath’s biggest song, didn’t really know what “paranoid” means at the time.

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Orianthi Reveals Whether She’d Join Alice Cooper Again, Shares Honest Opinion on Nita Strauss

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Even well into his 70s, Alice Cooper rocks unlike any other singer of his era. His shows are always top-notch

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Steve Vai Announces Signature DiMarzio Humbuckers, This Is the Price and Some Specs

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

In a new official statement, guitar maestro Steve Vai has just announced his signature DiMarzio humbucker pickups, reports Guitar World.

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Joe Bonamassa Recalls Hearing Jeff Beck and Wanting to ‘Weep,’ Explains Why He’s ‘Best Rock & Roll Player in the World’

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Decades pass and the guitar just keeps evolving. But despite that, our favorite instrument still retains the main features that

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Mike Mangini Reveals How Mike Portnoy Reacted to His Dream Theater Audition, Blasts ‘False’ Accusations on How He Joined

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

It’s been a while since Mike Portnoy left and Mike Mangini joined Dream Theater. And, at this point, all the

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Ola Englund Shares Honest Opinion on Pantera Reunion, Says ‘There’s a Lot of Gatekeeping’

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Before the whole Pantera “reunion” or “tribute” thing was announced, Zakk Wylde was one of the most expected choices for

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Fender CEO Reveals Favorite Fender Guitar Model, Explains How Company Is Dealing With Supply Chain Issues

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 David Slavkovic 5 min read

We’ve been hearing about “guitar dying” and “rock dying” for a while now. However, in 2020 when the COVID lockdowns

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Judas Priest Producer Recalls ‘Great Rivarly’ Between K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton in ’80s, Explains What Made Guitar Sound ‘Really Big’

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

It’s been well over a decade now since K.K. Downing left Judas Priest. And these days, it’s not uncommon for

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Zakk Wylde Finally Speaks Up on Joining Pantera Tour, Says They’re ‘Celebrating Vinnie’s and Dime’s Greatness’

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

It’s been a few days since the official announcement that Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown will be reviving Pantera in

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EVH’s Son Wolfgang Speaks Truth on Rumored Van Halen Tour, Says ‘Some People’ Make it ‘Very Difficult to Do Anything’

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

Earlier this year, the news of some form of a Van Halen tour, or a tribute tour, organized by drummer

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Report: Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante to Participate in Pantera Reunion Tour

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

On Wednesday, July 13, metal fans worldwide were either shocked or thrilled (or both at the same time) to find

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Robert Fripp Explains Why There Won’t Be a King Crimson Reunion Tour, Says the Band Could Have Bankrupted During Last Tour

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Pushing the limits of modern music is what Robert Fripp has been doing for the past several decades or so.

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Keith Richards Recalls What He Thought of The Beatles Back in the Day, Admits The Rolling Stones Were ‘Envious’ of Them

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Several decades have passed since rock music blew up back in the day. But even after all this time, one

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Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown Announce Pantera Reunion Tour in 2023 and Fans Aren’t Happy About It

July 14, 2022July 15, 2022 David Slavkovic 5 min read

UPDATE: Report reveals that Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante will join the Pantera reunion tour. Read the original

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Joe Satriani Explains Why Marshall Amps Make Him ‘Self-Conscious’: ‘There Is No Hiding When You Plug Straight Into a Marshall’

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

For several decades now, Marshall has been changing not just the guitar tone but the music industry itself. After all,

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Gibson Announces Pantera Bassist Rex Brown’s Signature Thunderbird Model, This Is the Price

July 13, 2022July 14, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

On Tuesday, July 12, Gibson dropped a new official announcement, revealing that they’re releasing a new Thunderbird bass. And not

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Nita Strauss Leaves Alice Cooper’s Band: ‘I Don’t Know What the Future Will Hold After This’

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Nita Strauss, a guitar shredder of the new generation, made her breakthrough as a member of Alice Cooper’s band. Unfortunately,

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Fender Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for ‘Overcharging’ Consumers

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

A new report by The Times (via Guitar.com) reveals that Fender is now facing a class-action lawsuit for “overpricing” their

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Dee Snider Reacts to Vince Neil’s Teleprompter Use, Says He Doesn’t Need It Because He ‘Didn’t Kill Brain Cells’ With Substance Abuse

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

There’s been a lot of commotion lately after it was revealed that Vince Neil uses a teleprompter for Mötley Crüe

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Rob Halford Recalls What He Thought of Iron Maiden in Early 1980s, Reveals They Were Like When He Met Them Recently

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

The early 1980s were a crucial time for the development of metal music. That’s when things were taken to a

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Trivium’s Matt Heafy Explains Why He Hired My Chemical Romance Frontman for Black Metal Project

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

It’s not uncommon to associate black metal music with elitism and some form of “snobbery” if you will. However, times

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Steve Vai Explains Why Social Media Is Good for Musicians, Claims He’s ‘Not a Good Blues Player’

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Although widespread and present in plenty of musical styles today, the guitar is still mostly associated with boomer or boomer-like

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B.C. Rich Announce Limited Edition ‘Stranger Things’ Warlock Guitars, These Are Prices and Specs

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

As the 4th season of “Stranger Things” came to its end, the hype for the show and its characters was

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Bryan Adams Guitarist Recalls Being ‘Intimidated’ by Eddie Van Halen, Recalls People Saying ‘Guitar Is Dead’ in 1970s

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

If you’re bored of “rock is dead” or “guitar is dead” statements, bear in mind that this is actually nothing

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Zakk Wylde Reveals What Ozzy Osbourne’s Singing Was Like on New Album, Recalls One Thing Ozzy Told Him About Guitar Solos

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Even after all these years, Zakk Wylde still remains one of the most influential guitar players in metal. New generations

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Brian May Opens Up on Potential Queen Reunion With John Deacon, Says They Asked Him ‘A Couple of Times’

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Sure, it won’t ever be the real deal again. We could argue that the band died along with Freddie Mercury.

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Kirk Hammett Answers We Can Expect New Metallica Album, Explains Why He Doesn’t Like to Use Many Pedals

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

The news of Kirk Hammett releasing a solo EP came as a surprise to many. After all, Metallica always had

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Dave Mustaine Insults Judas Priest Guitar Tech During Recent Megadeth Festival Show

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

We know that Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine has a bit of a personality. Despite his immense impact on metal music,

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Strymon Upgrades 6 Classic Pedals, These Are Some of the Specs

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

It’s been a while since Strymon showed up on the market. At this point, they’re on par with some of

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Jeff Beck Reveals Why He Prefers Fender Stratocasters Over Other Guitars, Says He Never Thought Guitar Music Would Last This Long

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

One of the electric guitar’s biggest advantages is the ability for expressive sonic qualities. But, in all honesty, rarely anyone

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Producer Explains What Makes Steve Morse Better Than Jeff Beck, Calls Morse ‘The Best Guitarist I’ve Ever Worked With’

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

We could spend a whole day listing incredible guitar players that changed modern music, and we’d still not be able

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Are Legacy Acts Worth the Money? Guns N’ Roses Criticized By Fans for Recent Performance, Footage Goes Viral for All the Wrong Reasons

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

We’ve waited for about two years or so for big-name rock bands to go back to their tours. Although eagerly

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Neural DSP Quad Cortex Announces Major Software Update, It Has 9 New Amps and More

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

Advancing every year, digital guitar amp and effects modeling is now largely on par with the “real” thing. The latest

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Ozzy Osbourne Opens Up on Tony Iommi Guesting on New Solo Album, Explains Why ‘No One Can Touch Him’

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

To be 100% honest with you, hardly anyone would have expected Ozzy Osbourne to release two full-length albums so close

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Dave Mustaine Opens Up on Firing David Ellefson from Megadeth, Explains How He Made the Decision

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

We all know that Megadeth is one of those metal bands that went through numerous lineup changes. However, no one

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Joe Satriani ‘Felt Really Bad’ About Doing This on New Album: ‘I Need to Tell People the Truth’

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

During a recent interview with Mixdown magazine, legendary guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani looked back on his new album “Elephants of

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Poison Drummer Shares Honest Opinion on Tommy Lee Sitting Out Mötley Crüe Shows Due to Injury

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Earlier this month, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett finally kicked off their much-anticipated joint tour. Now, we

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Kiss’ Tommy Thayer Speaks Up on Gene Simmons’ and Paul Stanley’s ‘Big Egos’, Reveals How They Behave These Days

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Say what you will, but for a great band to succeed, you need a firm hand to lead it. And

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Ex-Evanescence Guitarist Reveals First Reaction to Getting Fired From the Band: ‘Is This a Bad Joke?’

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Making a breakthrough in 2003 with their debut full-length album “Fallen,” Evanescence became one of the most influential nu metal

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Zakk Wylde Recalls Being ‘Beyond Terrified’ After Hearing Black Sabbath for the First Time: ‘I Can Thank God for Creating Black Sabbath’

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

All the metal fans reading this remember the first moment they were introduced to the genre. And one of the

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Steel Panther Cover Ozzy Osbourne Live, Michael Starr Nails Ozzy Impression and Bites Off Bat Toy Head

June 21, 2022June 23, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

Although things seemed uncertain in late 2021, it seems that 2022 is the year when live music finally comes back.

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Jack White Explains How The White Stripes Breakup Was ‘The Only Way’ to Start Solo Career

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

When you have a commercially successful, it’s not an easy task for its individual musicians to make a breakthrough as

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Kirk Hammett Reveals How Kurt Cobain Acted While Attending Metallica’s Show in ’90s, Recalls Which Song Nirvana Frontman Requested Them to Play

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Almost three decades after his passing, Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain is still remembered as one of the most impactful musicians

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Alice Cooper Shares Honest Opinion on Gene Simmons Saying ‘Rock Is Dead’: ‘I Don’t Think Rock Is Ever Gonna Die’

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

“I stand by my words: rock is dead. The people that killed it are fans.” This is what Gene Simmons

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Zakk Wylde Shares Honest Opinion on Social Media’s Impact on Music Today, Names ‘Big Issue’ in the Industry

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Although now considered as one of the older-generation metal guitar players, Zakk Wylde and his work is as relevant as

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Mötley Crüe’s Anti-Climactic Tour Start: Tommy Lee Leaves After Five Songs Due to Injury, Vince Neil is Vince Neil, and MGK Guests

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Mötley Crüe announced their comeback tour back in November 2019. The first show took place on June 16, 2022. Sure,

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Biffy Clyro Frontman Explains Why Biffy Clyro Is the Best Live Band Today

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil is absolutely certain about one thing – he knows what’s the best live band today.

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Ozzy Bassist Recalls Rhoads How Randy Was Almost Not Hired, Reveals His Reaction to Randy’s Death

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

While chatting recently with Stefan Adika, original Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley recalled the singer’s early solo career days and

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Jack White Recalls How He Reacted to ‘Seven Nation Army’ Becoming Sports Anthem

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

It’s one thing when you write a successful hit song for your target audience. But things might feel strange when

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DragonForce’s Herman Li Shares Honest Opinion on Social Media Guitar Shredders, Says He Now Feels ‘Not Good Enough’

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

We’re all aware of how the approach to guitar evolved, with plenty of players pushing the boundaries, making the instrument

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Zakk Wylde Recalls His Old Band Trying to Imitate Bon Jovi, Reveals One Important Thing He Learned From It

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Zakk Wylde isn’t exactly the first name that you’d associate with Bon Jovi. Heavy riffs tritone-filled riffs on downtuned guitars

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Ace Frehley Speaks Up on Kiss’ Alleged Use of Pre-Recorded Tracks, Calls Out Paul Stanley

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

To some, it wasn’t really a shock that Kiss was caught in the act, doing what it seems to be

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This Was Embarrassing: Kingdom Come Completely Butchered Recent Live Performance, This Is What It Sounded Like

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Formed back in the late 1980s, German hard rockers Kingdom Come have been through some turbulent lineup changes throughout the

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Orianthi Recalls What Michael Jackson Was Really Like Before His Death, Reveals What Legendary Singer Told Her About Guitar Tone

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

One of the things that we often tend to overlook is how incredibly versed and detail-oriented mainstream pop singers can

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Jason Newsted ‘Broke Down’ in Front of James and Lars Because of This: ‘I’m Sorry, It Won’t Happen Again!’

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

“He fockin’ left the band,” screamed Lars Ulrich. Well, he surely “left” but we can discuss how things got to

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Is David Coverdale’s Singing Bad or Not? Here’s What Whitesnake Fans Say of Recent Performances

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Although David Coverdale has been waiting for a while to get his band together and hit the road, 2022 marks

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Gibson CEO Talks Company Success After Change in Management, Says Their Fan Base Grew Significantly

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

During the past decade or so, Gibson went through some turbulent times. That’s not a new thing for the company,

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Guitarist Reveals Michael Jackson Manager’s Proposal That Made Her Feel ‘Horrified,’ Explains Why She Left Ibanez for Washburn

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

The music industry is full of extremely talented instrumentalists who end up being no more than “hired guns.” Some of

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Kiss Caught Red Handed: Band May Be Lip-Syncing and Using Pre-Recorded Tracks Live According to Recent Fan-Filmed Videos

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

There’s a lot to say about so-called “legacy acts” that have been doing their “final tours” for a while now.

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Andy Summers Says Only ‘a Real Guitarist’ Can Pull Off This Riff by The Police

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

One thing that we guitar players are often guilty of is underestimating a song. And sure, we may think that

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Zakk Wylde Shares Opinion on Ozzy’s Current Health Status and Whether He’ll Be Able to Tour, Says This Is the First-Ever Metal Riff

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Plenty of guitar players went through Ozzy Osbourne’s band. Although some were a better fit than others, we can agree

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New Martin CEO Says Company Wants to Engage With Younger Audiences, Explains How They’ll Do It

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

While we’d prefer to stray away from the usual buzzwords to define and generalize entire populations of music fans, it’s

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Josh Klinghoffer Names One Regret About Red Hot Chili Peppers, Reveals How John Frusciante Reacted to Him Joining the Band in 2009

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Sure, we all remember Red Hot Chili Peppers for their classic lineup. But, to be fair, plenty of great musicians

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Dean CEO Fires Back at Gibson Lawsuit Ruling, Reveals Whether They’ll Change Guitar Design

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

The whole Gibson vs. Dean legal battle lasted about three years, finally ending last week. The jury’s verdict? Dean lost.

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Michael Angelo Batio Shares Honest Opinion on Joe Bonamassa, Reveals Important Thing Joe Told Him About His Vintage Guitars

June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Sure, the 1980s brought so many proficient technical guitar players. However, hardly any of them were as skilled as Michael

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Joe Satriani Reveals Surprising Thing Mick Jagger Did After Joining His Solo Band, Recalls Losing $8,000 Per Week During ‘Surfing With the Alien’ Tour

June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Kirk Hammet was the last lesson he gave as a guitar teacher, recalled Joe Satriani during his appearance in Tone

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Eagles Bassist Reveals Whether Band Will Release New Music, Explains Most Challenging Aspect of Songwriting

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Even after several decades of work, the Eagles are still at the top of their game. Of course, Glenn Frey’s

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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Rocks ‘Experimental Prototype’ Gibson Model Live, Gibson Brand President Hints at Possible Re-Release of This Rare Model

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Back in the 1950s, Gibson explored (pun intended) some uncharted territories of the possible guitar body and headstock shapes. For

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Arch Enemy’s Jeff Loomis Reveals What He Doesn’t Like About Floyd Rose Bridges, Explains What He’s Looking for in a Guitar

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

If we were to look for the next generation of guitar virtuosos who will carry the torch of old legends,

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Michael Schenker Says He Influenced Eddie Van Halen, Explains Why He Doesn’t Listen to New Guitar Players

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Although probably not as huge as some other names in the world of all things guitar, Michael Schenker had his

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Def Leppard Guitarist Reveals How Mick Jagger Treated Him When They First Met, Explains Why He Felt ‘Scared’

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Should you ever meet your idols? There’s no definitive answer to this question as feelings on the matter are mixed.

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Kirk Hammett Messed Up ‘Nothing Else Matters’ Intro During Metallica Show, Here’s How the Audience Reacted

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

No matter what you might think, a rock star life is far from an easy one. All the tedious problems

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Rush’s Alex Lifeson Explains Why He’s Not Interested in Guitar Solos Anymore

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

When Rush officially ended back in 2018, plenty of prog rock fans secretly wished for (at least) one more tour.

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Is It Really That Bad: The Darkness Singer Shares Honest Opinion on David Coverdale’s Recent Live Performances, Reveals If He’d Go to a Whitesnake Show

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Kicking off on May 10, David Coverdale is currently doing a Whitesnake farewell tour. After a lengthy break due to

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Van Halen’s Michael Anthony Looks Back on Recording Band’s Controversial Album, Recalls Weird Things Eddie Did to ‘Priceless Guitars’

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

It’s not uncommon for Van Halen fans to spend their time arguing whether David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar was

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Duran Duran RRHOF Induction Is ‘Such a Joke’ Says Band’s Bassist, Shares Opinion on the Institution

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

In recent years, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has attracted some negative attention from rock fans. The problem that

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Dream Theater Keyboardist Shares Honest Opinion on Mike Portnoy Attending Band’s Show, Reveals How They Reacted to It

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

It’s been a long time now since Mike Portnoy left Dream Theater. Nonetheless, some of the band’s fanbase still mourns

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Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Says This One Social Media Trend Is Harming Artists and Quality of New Music

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

In recent weeks, a new video by American singer Halsey has gone viral, explaining the issue she’s having with her

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Billie Joe Armstrong Reveals One Important Thing He Learned from Sex Pistols, Says Punk ‘Was Not Meant for the Masses’

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

It’s been a while since punk made its huge initial impact on modern music. Although these days you’ll still have

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3 New Amp Emulator Pedals Released by Universal Audio, Here’s What They Sound Like

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Having a super-compact and reliable substitute for an entire amplifier seems to be more popular each year. With this in

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Real-Life ‘Spinal Tap’: W.A.S.P. Frontman Recalls Cliff Burton Getting Lost on the Way to Stage for Metallica Show

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Life imitates art. Or is it the other way around? Either way, it’s always mind-boggling how the legendary parody mockumentary

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These New Distortion Devices by Tech 21 Combine Amp and Pedal Tone, Here Are the Prices and Some Specs

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

As time goes by and technological advances further shape the world of music, it seems that the days of bulky

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Ozzy Osbourne Says He ‘Can’t Walk Properly’ Due to Health Struggles, Reveals One Thing About Black Sabbath That He Regrets

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Without Black Sabbath, we’d have no heavy metal. Or, at least we wouldn’t have heavy metal in the form that

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Ex-Dio Guitarist Recalls Embarrassing Mistake While Opening for Metallica, Reveals How Ronnie Reacted

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

No matter how large or small the audience is, playing in front of people has its challenges. There’s always a

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Unholy Abomination or a Masterpiece? Fender Japan Releases Limited-Edition HSS Strat With a Reverse Telecaster Headstock

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

Strat with a reverse Telecaster headstock? Fender Japan pushing the boundaries with this unusual design…

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Metallica’s Rob Trujillo Recalls Feeling ‘Insulted’ After How James Hetfield Treated Him on Tour, Here’s What Happened Next

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Rob Trujillo explains what “bumping heads” in Metallica looks like

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David Lee Roth Vs. Sammy Hagar: Michael Anthony Reveals Who He Thinks Was Better in Van Halen and Explains Why

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Van Halen or Van Hagar? Here’s what bassist Michael Anthony thinks

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‘I Didn’t Hear Any Incredible Guitar Playing’ in Black Sabbath Claims Starz Guitarist, Says Ozzy Rejected Him Because of His Hair Color

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 David Slavkovic 5 min read

Although the “glam metal” or “hair metal” genre emerged in the 1980s, there were a few bands from the 1970s

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Chad Smith and Matt Cameron Blast Recent Taylor Hawkins Report for Taking Their Statements Out of Context: ‘Had I Known, I Would Have Never Agreed to Participate’

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

On May 17, Rolling Stone magazine ran a story about Taylor Hawkins, reflecting on the struggles he had with Foo

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PRS Announce New Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition Guitar, Here Are Some Specs

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

After their last year’s reintroduction of the Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition within the Core line, PRS are now unveiling an

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Taylor Hawkins Was Upset and Exhausted By Foo Fighters’ Touring Schedule: He ‘Couldn’t Do It Anymore’ Drummer’s Friend Says

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

On March 26 this year, Foo Fighters have shared an official statement, revealing that the band’s longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins

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‘A Bunch of British Old Women’: GWAR Frontman Blasts Steve Harris and Iron Maiden for Not Supporting Punk Rock

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Even after all these years, things are still pretty wild in metal music. And sometimes purposefully over-the-top. Some bands are

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Metallica’s James Hetfield Gets Emotional Live on Stage in Front of 60,000 People: This Is How His Bandmates Reacted

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

There’s this misconception that the rock star lifestyle is what all of us would be envious of. Although there certainly

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Everyone’s Talking About How Bad It Is: Jon Bon Jovi Opens Live Show Coming Out of Audience Singing ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

It’s been over a month now since a few live fan-filmed videos of Bon Jovi went viral. Unfortunately, it’s not

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Pearl Jam Are Bringing Digital Modeling Amps and Rare Gibson Guitars on Current U.S. Tour

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

After a lengthy break (because of the whole you-know-what), Pearl Jam are finally out on the road, supporting their 2020

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Vivian Campbell Recalls How ‘Not Friendly’ Gary Moore Treated Him When They Met: ‘It Didn’t Go Well’

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Never meet your heroes – an old saying that seems to be truer than ever. You never know what’s going

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Is Vince Neil Capable of Enduring Mötley Crüe & Def Leppard Tour? Guitarist Phil Collen Weighs In, Reveals They’re Taking a Trainer on Tour

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Although initially signing a contract of sorts that they won’t ever tour again, Mötley Crüe announced a comeback tour in

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Some Fans Aren’t Happy About Whitesnake’s First 2022 Show and David Coverdale’s Singing, Here’s What He Sounds Like

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

On Tuesday, May 10, Whitesnake have kicked off their farewell tour, doing their first show of 2022. The concert took

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Children of Bodom Members Reveal How Alexi Laiho Behaved Before Band’s Split: ‘Fans Have a Right to Know What Happened’

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

Alexi Laiho’s tragic passing marked an end of an era in metal music. Nonetheless, his game-changing influence will still be

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Metallica’s James Hetfield Reveals Guitar Players Who Inspired Him the Most, Explains One Major Challenge He Had With Guitar Playing

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

At this point, James Hetfield is not just a guitar player and a singer of Metallica, but a man who

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Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker Explains Why You Don’t Need Expensive Gear to Sound Good, Shares Important Advice to Bedroom Musicians

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Look, it’s no secret that all of us guitar players would enjoy having an elaborate professional studio or live rig

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John Mayer Signs Fan’s Klon Centaur Pedal, Marks His Settings on It

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

When a guitar player’s bored, they’ll likely go on Reverb and search for the most ridiculously weird or expensive stuff

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The Darkness Frontman Reacts to Bon Jovi’s Live Vocal Performances, Says He Should Get ‘Medical Attention’

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

It’s been about a month since fan-filmed videos of Bon Jovi’s live shows started circulating online. Some of the footage

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John Frusciante Explains Decision to Come Back to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Details How He Got Distorted Tone on Latest Album

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

Near the end of 2019, not long before you-know-what brought the entire music industry to a halt, Red Hot Chili

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Engineer Remembers One Weird Thing Nirvana Did to Ramones, Remembers Kurt Cobain Trolling Journalists

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

Almost three decades after his tragic passing, Kurt Cobain still continues to inspire new generations of musicians. And it goes

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Jack White Explains Why He Uses EVH Guitars, Recalls Talking to Eddie Van Halen About It

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

While we mostly remember him for The White Stripes and “Seven Nation Army,” Jack White has an incredibly rich career.

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Two New Budget-Friendly EMG-Equipped Guitars Launched by Harley Benton, These Are the Prices and Some Specs

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

For quite a while now, Harley Benton have been delivering some pretty decent yet affordable electric guitars. However, they’ve been

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Mike Portnoy Shares Honest Opinion on Dream Theaters’ Mike Mangini: ‘I Feel Bad for Him’

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

It’s been well over a decade since Mike Portnoy left Dream Theater. And despite that fact, a huge portion of

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Justin Bieber John Mayer
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Justin Bieber Recruited John Mayer for New Album, Praises Mayer’s ‘Wicked Guitar Solo’

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Fans of guitar-oriented music are often gatekeepers. But we’d argue that new and unexpected combinations of musicians are always refreshing.

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Jon Bon Jovi John 5
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John 5 Reacts to Bon Jovi’s Recent Vocal Performances, Shares Opinion on Fan-Filmed Footage of Live Shows

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

A few weeks ago, fan-filmed footage of Bon Jovi started circulating online, with countless rock fans addressing Jon Bon Jovi’s

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Dunlop Releases New Kirk Hammett Signature Wah Pedal to Match His Ouija ESP Guitars, This Is the Price

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Reading the title, you’re automatically thinking about all the classic Kirk Hammett wah pedal jokes. Say what you will, but

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Glenn Danzig Shares Honest Opinion on Grammy Awards and Metal Music Not Getting ‘Recognition That It Deserves’

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

At this point, we could argue that metal music has somewhat of a classical music status. It’s absolutely not “dead”

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Joe Satriani Remembers Robert Fripp’s Weird Request for G3 Tour, Explains What King Crimson Mastermind is Really Like

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

We’re already aware of Joe Satriani’s incredible impact on the world of guitar. But aside from teaching some of the

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Jackass’ Steve-O Recalls Prince Being a ‘Super Jerk,’ Says That Kid Rock Physically Assaulted Him

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

We all know what it’s like when parents tell you that you can’t make a living from just being a

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Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Speaks on How Rick Rubin Behaved During ’13’ Sessions, Recalls ‘Ridiculous’ Thing Producer Told Them

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Although it didn’t feature all four original members, Black Sabbath’s “13” was a pretty decent record. In their final chapter,

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Longtime Guitarist Jonathan Topore Leaves Rivers of Nihil, Band Announces Replacement for Upcoming Shows

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

In their recent social media posts, progressive death metal band Rivers of Nihil has revealed that they’re parting ways with

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John McLaughlin Explains Why He Gave Up on Session Work in the ’60s, Remembers Meeting Miles Davis for the First Time

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Now aged 80, John McLaughlin is as active and as prolific as any other of his younger musician colleagues. If

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Kanye West’s Label Facing Legal Action Over King Crimson Sample, Robert Fripp: ‘Dispute Has Been Dragging on for Several Years’

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Universal Music Group is facing a lawsuit over Kanye West’s 2010 song “Power” and its use of King Crimson’s “21st

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Tool Surprise Opening Band Brass Against With ‘No Pee Zone’ Sign, Reminding Them of Last Year’s Incident

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

Initially known for their unique brass covers of some hard rock and metal classics, Brass Against got their five minutes

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Sting Says There’s No ‘Growth’ in AC/DC and The Rolling Stones, Claims That Being in a Band Is for Teenagers

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Gordon Sumner, who we all know as Sting, is one of the most successful solo artists in music history. But,

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Zakk Wylde Explains Why Retirement in Music Makes No Sense, Addresses Artists Who Come Back After ‘Farewell’ Tours

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Various guitar masters have passed through Ozzy Osbourne’s lineup. But when you draw the line, Zakk Wylde has the longest

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Ex-Metallica’s Jason Newsted Thought ‘Enter Sandman’ Is ‘Corny,’ Reveals Favorite Song from ‘Black Album’

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

In 2012, Metallica’s 1991 self-titled album, better known as the “Black Album,” was certified 16x platinum in the US. Although

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Reddit Permanently Banned a User for ‘Threatening Violence’ After Mentioning the Name of Metallica’s Debut Album

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Metal being a controversial genre is old news. So at this point, people are generally used to obscene album, song,

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DigiTech and DOD Brands Acquired by Cort Guitars and They Have Big Plans in the Pipeline

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

In mid-April, various reports started circulating online, suggesting that DigiTech and DOD brands have been dropped by their parent company

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Here’s What Fender’s Ukulele Sounds Like Through High-Gain Marshall, Whammy Pedal, and Playing Slayer’s ‘Raining Blood’ (Sort Of)

April 22, 2022July 24, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

Among all musicians, it seems that guitar players are the most open to experimentation. And among all guitar players, we

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Ozzy Osbourne Remembers What Lemmy Was Like on the Morning He Died: ‘I Couldn’t Understand What He Was Talking About’

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

It’s been over six years since the world lost one of the greatest rock musicians of all time. However, Lemmy

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John Frusciante Explains How Original Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Hillel Slovak Influenced Him, Says First Year With Band Was ‘a Struggle’

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

Even though John Frusciante is one of the first (if not THE first) people that you think of at the

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Avenged Sevenfold Frontman Updates on Band’s New Album Status, Addresses Their Stance on NFTs

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

At this point, it’s been six years since the last Avenged Sevenfold album. It took some time for 2016’s “The

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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Felt ‘Insecure’ About His Solo EP, James Hetfield Then Gave Him This Piece of Advice

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

It was quite a surprise to find out that Kirk Hammett was going to release a solo EP, titled “Portals.”

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New Bigsby Pedal by Fender and Gamechanger Is Now Available, This Is What It Sounds Like

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

Although somewhat of an archaic and outdated concept, Bigsby vibrato systems still remain popular to this day. A bit impractical

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Gibson Teams Up With Kiss’ Gene Simmons for Signature Thunderbird Bass, This Is the Price and Some Details

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

As revealed in the company’s press release, Gibson has teamed up with Kiss bassist Gene Simmons for a signature bass

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Joe Satriani Confirms There Were Plans for Van Halen Tour Featuring Jason Newsted on Bass, David Lee Roth Speaks Up on the Matter

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

In a recently published interview with The Palm Beach Post from earlier this year, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted dropped

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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says He Was Allowed to Be Himself on Solo EP Without Lars Ulrich Micromanaging Everything

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read

It was both a shock and a pleasant surprise to find out that an active Metallica member is finally allowed

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Fans Aren’t Happy About Jon Bon Jovi’s Recent Live Vocal Performances, Here’s What He Sounds Like

April 18, 2022April 28, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Recently, fan-filmed footage of Bon Jovi’s live performance at Raleigh, North Carolina on April 9. As Metal Sucks and various

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Zakk Wylde Recalls ‘Bizarro Land’ First Gig With Ozzy Osbourne, Remembers Jamming With Geezer, Ozzy & Bill Ward

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

A total of nine guitar players have passed through Ozzy Osbourne’s band. And, of course, Randy Rhoads is the one

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Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland Has a New 4-String Guitar-Bass Hybrid Built by PRS, Here Are a Few Details

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Nu metal may be the most divisive subgenre of metal music. And while we usually don’t associate it with virtuosic

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New Overdrive by Catalinbread Allows Versatile Tone-Shaping Through Its One-Band Parametric EQ, Here’s What It Sounds Like

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

Catalinbread have released a brand new overdrive pedal, featuring a one-band parametric EQ, reports Premier Guitar. Although bearing a simple

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Florida Man Spends $17,000 for 11 Gibson Les Pauls, 2 Marshall Amps, and More, Using 78-Year-Old’s Credit Card

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

In a recently shared report by Volusia Sheriff, a Florida man has spent a total of $17,000 from a 78-year-old

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Slash Answers Whether He Sees Guns N’ Roses as Side Project at This Point, Talks What Myles Kennedy Is Like to Work With

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

On February 11, 2022, Guns N’ Roses legend Slash released a new album with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. Simply

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It Seems That DigiTech and DOD Have Been Dropped By Parent Company Harman, Many Are Speculating Surge in Used Pedal Prices

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

According to a new video published by Ryan Bruce (aka Fluff) of the Riffs, Beards & Gear YouTube channel, it

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Gibson Launches Sergio Vallín Signature ’55 Les Paul Goldtop With Exciting Pickup Combination, Here Are Some Specs and Price

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Gibson has teamed up with veteran guitarist Sergio Vallín of Mexican band Maná for a signature Custom Shop ’55 Les

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Joe Satriani
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One Song That Joe Satriani Doesn’t Want to Perform Live: ‘There Was Silence When We Ended the Song, You Could Hear a Pin Drop’

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read

During a recent interview on the Tales from the Road show, Joe Satriani remembered a song that he refuses to

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Joe Bonamassa Takes Aim at ‘Overprocessed’ Music Today, Explains Why He ‘Always Really Liked the Rival Sons’

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

In late October 2021, Joe Bonamassa released his fifteenth solo record. Titled “Time Clocks,” it comes with 10 new tracks

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Eric Johnson
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Eric Johnson Working With Fender on New Stratocaster With Built-in Overdrive, This Is What It Sounds Like

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

Legendary guitar master Eric Johnson shared a new video on social media, revealing that he’s working on a new instrument

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Nine Inch Nails to Headline Welcome to Rockville 2022 Instead of Foo Fighters, Additional Bands Announced

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 David Slavkovic 1 min read

Organizers of Welcome to Rockville have revealed that Nine Inch Nails will replace Foo Fighters as headliners on the festival’s

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Rivers of Nihil Release Mini-Documentary for Their Latest Album “The Work”

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

In an official statement shared through Metal Blade’s website, death metal band extraordinaire Rivers of Nihil are releasing a mini-documentary

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Zakk Wylde
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Zakk Wylde Explains Unusual Bending Technique and Specific Pentatonic Licks He Used on Last BLS Album

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

Released on November 26, 2021, Black Label Society’s “Doom Crew Inc.” brought 12 new tracks. Nonetheless, there’s the classic old

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Joe Bonamassa OpenAI Jukebox
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Here’s AI Attempting to Write a Blues Rock Song in the Style of Joe Bonamassa

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

A neural network project going by the name of Jukebox was used in an attempt to generate a song in

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Anthrax Bassist Explains How Vinnie Paul Would React to Pantera Reunion, Recalls How Two Bands Treated Each Other on Tour
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Anthrax Bassist Explains How Vinnie Paul Would React to Pantera Reunion, Recalls How Two Bands Treated Each Other on Tour

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 David Slavkovic 2 min read

The announcement of Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown reuniting under the Pantera moniker is still taking its rounds online. It

DragonForce’s Herman Li Explains How Megadeth Is Different From Metallica, Shares Opinion on ‘Not the Most Technical’ Dave Mustaine Solos
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DragonForce’s Herman Li Explains How Megadeth Is Different From Metallica, Shares Opinion on ‘Not the Most Technical’ Dave Mustaine Solos

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 David Slavkovic 4 min read
Richie Faulkner Speaks Up on Passing Out and Ending Up in Hospital After Judas Priest Show, Explains What Happened
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Richie Faulkner Speaks Up on Passing Out and Ending Up in Hospital After Judas Priest Show, Explains What Happened

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 David Slavkovic 3 min read
David Ellefson Reveals Unfair Way He Was Treated Financially in Megadeth Before Firing, Reveals What He’d Say to Dave Mustaine Now
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David Ellefson Reveals Unfair Way He Was Treated Financially in Megadeth Before Firing, Reveals What He’d Say to Dave Mustaine Now

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 David Slavkovic 6 min read