Marty Friedman Shares New Single “Illumination” as He Announces His Next Solo Album



Groundbreaking guitar icon, Marty Friedman, has just released his latest solo single, “Illumination,” with a visualizer video. It comes from his freshly announced studio album, Drama, which is due out on May 17th, via Frontiers Music Srl. solidified his status as a unique guitar icon. Check out the new track in the article below and read more from Marty.
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Megadeth Observes The 40th Anniversary of Their Debut Concert in Berkley, California


Megadeth shared a post on social media celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first two live performances in the bands’ history. Returning to Dave Mustaine’s old stomping grounds with Metallica, Megadeth’s first two live performances ever were in the Bay Area. February 17th, 1984 the band played at Ruthie’s Inn, and February 19th, 1984 the band played at The Stone. Fellow L.A. band Abbatoir opened. At Ruthie’s INN Chicago Doom Metal legends Trouble also opened. Megadeth shared a flyer from the weekend and images by noted Bay Area Thrash documentarian Brian Lew (Murder In The Front Row book). Continue reading


Super7 Toys to Release a New Version of Metallica’s Cliff Burton Reaction Figure


Super7 Toys will start 2024 in their music series by releasing version 3 of their acclaimed Cliff Burton of Metallica ReAction. Creative with permission of Metallica and witha portion of the prioceeds going to music charity, there have been two ReAction Figures and an Ultimates Cliff Burton “Day on The Green Cliff” edition that was just delivered to fans. for the very first time! Wave 1 (Danger Days versions) are on sale now and these usually sell out! You can buy them at the link below! In addition to the ReAction figures, Super7 has released a Slayer Live Undead playset as well as figures based on other music, movies, toy lines, and other pop culture icons. Other reaction figures in the line include Ozzy Osbourne, Cliff Burton of Metallica, Johnny Cash, Misfits, Alice Cooper, several versions of Papa Emeritus and Nameless Ghouls, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Agnostic Front, Anthrax, Lemmy of Motörhead, Beastie Boys, Venom, Circle Jerks, Gorilla Biscuits, King Diamond, Megadeth, Rancid, Judas Priest, Napalm Death, The Sex Pistols, Discharge, Alice Cooper, Run DMC, Doctor Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, Paul Baloff of Exodus, Jimi Hendrix, MF Doom, Blondie, Ramones, My Chemical Romance and many more! Order right now since these usually sell out.Continue reading


Ellefson Coffee Co to Premiere Nick Menza Documentary Trailer at NAMM Show


David Ellefson (Megadeth)’s Ellefson Coffee Co.®, will exhibit at the 2024 NAMM Show, January 25-28, Anaheim Convention Center, CA. On the Saturday, the booth will premiere the trailer for This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza, an upcoming documentary about Ellefson’s former bandmate. The Ellefson Coffee Co.® booth number 5030 located inside Hall D will feature the VIP Rock & Roll Lounge Experience, and will premiere the official trailer at 12pm PST. It will be hosted by David Ellefson & Nick Menza’s sister Donia Menza Ontiveros, followed by a Q&A joined by Chris Poland and close friend Dr. Randall Kertz, (Ellefson’s bass tech from 1989-90), both featured in the film. Keep reading below for more.

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Thunderflix Add New Releases from Soulfly, Immortal, Soilwork, and More, Revealing Their Top Ten Streaming Titles of 2023


Metal video streaming service, Thunderflix, have shared the top ten releases on their service for 2023. Featured among them are Death, Ozzy, Powerwolf, Opeth, and more. The site has also teamed up with Nuclear Blast Records, and added a huge batch of new material. Head into the article below for more.

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Super7 Toys Releases My Chemical Romance “Danger Days” Wave 1 ReAction Figures


Super7 Toys has released My Chemical Romance ReAction Figures for the very first time! Wave 1 (Danger Days versions) are on sale now and these usually sell out! You can buy them at the link below! In addition to the ReAction figures, Super7 has released a Slayer Live Undead playset as well as figures based on other music, movies, toy lines, and other pop culture icons. Other reaction figures in the line include Ozzy Osbourne, Cliff Burton of Metallica, Johnny Cash, Misfits, Alice Cooper, several versions of Papa Emeritus and Nameless Ghouls, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Agnostic Front, Anthrax, Lemmy of Motörhead, Beastie Boys, Venom, Circle Jerks, Gorilla Biscuits, King Diamond, Megadeth, Rancid, Judas Priest, Napalm Death, The Sex Pistols, Discharge, Alice Cooper, Run DMC, Doctor Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, Paul Baloff of Exodus, Jimi Hendrix, MF Doom, Blondie, and many more! Order right now since these usually sell out.Continue reading


Watch Dirk Verbeuren of Megadeth Perform a Drum Playthrough for The Track “The Last Howl” by Savage Lands


Dirk Verbeuren has shared a new drum playthrough for the “The Last Howl” track from his new project Savage Lands. Savage Lands is a non-profit organization co-founded by Dirk, focused on the preservation and reforestation of threatened lands in Costa Rica. “The Last Howl” is their first single and features John Tardy (Obituary) on vocals and Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) on lead guitar. Watch Dirk’s playthrough with his new Meinl Cymbals, on their YouTube channel. Continue reading


Resurrection Fest 2024 Books Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me The Horizon, Alice Cooper, The Offspring, Machine Head, Sum 41, Megadeth, Bad Omens, Bruce Dickinson, Corey Taylor, and More


Resurrection Fest has announced its full lineup for 2024! Headliners include Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me The Horizon, Alice Cooper, The Offspring, and Machine Head! Among the dozens of other bands on the bill are Sum 41, Megadeth, Bad Omens, Bruce Dickinson, Corey Taylor, Electric Callboy, Slaughter To Prevail,
Accept, Fear Factory, Ihsahn, Delain, and many more! The festival takes place in Galicia, Spain from June 26th to the 29th! Tickets and accommodation are available now at the line below!

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Megadeth Launches a New NFT Series Featuring Their Mascot, Vic Rattlehead


Following 2022’s initial release of the Rattleheads NFT and later, Megadeth Digital, Megadeth has announced a new nonfungible token (NFT) collection featuring the band’s mascot, Vic Rattlehead. The 5,000-piece collection will unlock both physical and digital experiences to be had in the metaverse, including one-on-one conversations with the band members. In a video message (transcribed by Blabbermouth.net) announcing the collection, Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine (transcribed by Blabbermouth.net) said: “Ladies and gentlemen, metalheads and Droogies, the time has come for something unlike anything we’ve ever done before. Today, I’ve got something special to share with each and every one of you.

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Former Megadeth Guitarist Kiko Loureiro Confirms His Exit From The Band “For Now” – Citing Family and Freedom


 

 

According to a published report by Blabbermouth.net, former Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro has given a new interview on the “Amplifica” podcast, hosted by his former Angra bandmate Rafael Bittencourt. Kiko confirmed he is out of the band citing family and “personal freedom” he needs right now. This comes just a week after Kiko shared he was extending his absence into 24, and Dave Mustaine followed up by sharing that while he respects Kiko’s decision, Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun, Smackbound) would remain with the band for the foreseeable future.

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