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The ‘Big 4’ of Nu-Metal, According to Dave Ellefson

See what the former Megadeth bassist thought of these bands. Continue reading…

April 1, 2025 1

DISTURBED On Celebrating ‘The Sickness’ On 25th-Anniversary Tour: ‘It’s Very Therapeutic For Us’

DISTURBED changed the course of hard rock music when lead singer David Draiman opened his mouth in 2000 on "Down With The Sickness", a song from the band's debut album, "The Sickness". Now Draiman and his DISTURBED bandmates are celebrating 25 years of that seminal LP, touring across the world in ho...

March 28, 2025

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The ‘Nordic Nomad’ Who Overcame the Darkness to Now Help Others

David Jansson of black metal-turned folk group Ofdrykkja reflects on becoming a 'nordic nomad' as a way to cleanse the darkness in his life. Continue reading…

March 25, 2025 2

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DAVID LEE ROTH Among Performers At Mountain Winery’s 2025 Concert Series

Legendary VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth will perform in Saratoga, California on September 12 as part of the Mountain Winery's 67th Summer Concert Series. Presale tickets for the concert will be available March 25, followed by a general on-sale beginning on March 28. Following a successful 2024 sea...

March 22, 2025 1

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DISTURBED’s DAVID DRAIMAN Sues Former Landlord Over Mold That Allegedly Affected Singer’s Health

According to Law360, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has filed a lawsuit against his former landlord, alleging that mold in a rental home in Coral Gables, Florida caused him to suffer health issues that negatively affected his singing career. In the lawsuit, which was filed on March 11 in a Miami-D...

March 19, 2025 2

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Summer/Fall 2025 U.S. Tour Dates Announced

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), has announced a dozen or so tour dates for the fall. The California-based four-piece, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, will play the following sh...

March 18, 2025 3

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DAVE LOMBARDO On Filling In For METALLICA’s LARS ULRICH At 2004 DOWNLOAD Festival: ‘It Was A Challenge’

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show" video podcast, former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo reflected on how he and SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison filled in for METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich when he was unable to appear at the Download festival in England in June 2004. Ulric...

March 17, 2025 2