Metal News

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"Grave Digger und Gitarrist Axel Ritt gehen ab sofort getrennte Wege. Wir bedanken uns bei Axel für sein langjähriges Engagement und wünschen ihm, persönlich wie musikalisch, nur das Beste.

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DREAM THEATER Announces Return Of Drummer MIKE PORTNOY

Grammy-winning progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have announced the return of drummer Mike Portnoy to the group. Portnoy will reunite with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung — the trio formed the band at the Berklee College Of Music in 1985 — along with longtime members, vocalist James LaBrie and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. DREAM THEATER will be going into the studio to begin working on their 16th studio album and the first with Portnoy since 2009's "Black Clouds & Silver Linings".

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Grad heute hab ich vor ca 2 Stunden die ersten zwei CRIMSON GLORY Alben gehört! Zufall?

Mit 3 Original Musikern! Leider ohne Gitarrist Jon Drenning! Dabei ist der nur einen Tag älter als ich! Drogen Vergangenheit dürfte da Mitgespielt haben. Schauen wir mal wie es mit neuen Lead Gitarristen und dritten Lead Sänger wird. Das 4. Album mit Sänger Wade Black war ja nicht so gut.

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MERCYFUL FATE Announces New Bass Player BECKY BALDWIN
January 19, 2024

MERCYFUL FATE has recruited Becky Baldwin as its new bass player.

The Birmingham, England-based musician previously toured with MERCYFUL FATE in the fall of 2022 as the temporary replacement for Joey Vera who was unable to make the dates due to a scheduled conflict with his longtime group ARMORED SAINT.

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Dear Friends (Kurdt here) As some of you may have recently noticed during our live performances, I frequently will disappear to the side of the stage during a set and continue playing while sitting on a chair. This is due to an ongoing back issue that I've needed to deal with for a while now. I kept putting it off and it's finally caught up with me, so I'm going to get this taken care of so I can continue performing live in the future. That being said, sadly we will be canceling all upcoming show dates for 2024. I apologize for this but I need to get this taken care of. Check with your local venues for any refunds. Thank you for your continued support and I'm looking forward to seeing you in the future!

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BRUCE DICKINSON Celebrates Worldwide Chart Success Of 'The Mandrake Project'


#1 In Germany and Sweden
#2 In Finland and Switzerland
#3 In U.K.
#4 In Brazil
#5 In Belgium and Italy
#6 In Netherlands
#10 In France and Mexico

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DAVID ELLEFSON To Play Bass For OVERKILL On 2024 Latin American Tour

New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL have recruited David Ellefson to play bass for the band on their "Scorching Latin America 2024" tour. The former MEGADETH member will be filling in for original OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni, who will be unable to make the shows as he is recovering from shoulder surgery.
OVERKILL's 10-date "Scorching Latin America 2024" tour will kick off on April 11 in Guadalajara, Mexico and will include stops in Costa Rica, Chile and Peru before closing on April 28 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

OVERKILL singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth states: "South, Central America and Mexico, with D.D. on the mend from surgery and the opportunity in front of us, where to go but back to the roots of THRASH! Please welcome Mr. David Ellefson to the OVERKILL, touring ranks this April 2024! 'David, can you help?' The answer: 'Yes, let's go!' We can't wait to see you guys! Horns up!"

Verni comments. "Bummed to not be able to thrash it up with our Latin America fans, but gotta get this wing workin!!....but who better than one of the great original thrash bass players, and old friend, David Ellefson to fill in."

Ellefson comments, "It's an honor to fill in for my friend, the mighty D.D. Verni, as he takes time to heal up right now. OVERKILL always brings the fury and I'm looking forward to scorching Latin America with them!"

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Liebe Fans und Freunde von Primal Fear,
wir müssen Euch heute leider mitteilen, dass Alex Beyrodt, Tom Naumann, Michael Ehré und Alex Jansen, der uns in den letzten zwei Jahren am Bass ausgeholfen hat, nicht mehr Teil der Band Primal Fear sind. Ausgelöst durch bandinterne Entscheidungen, mit denen wir nicht konform gehen, war dieser für uns alles andere als leichte Schritt unausweichlich. Wir möchten ausdrücklich klarstellen, dass es trotz der Meinungsverschiedenheiten keinen Streit oder gar böses Blut gegeben hat.

Wir bedanken uns für die gemeinsame Zeit, die zahlreichen Alben, die Tourneen, Shows und Festivals, die uns gemeinsam rund um den Globus geführt haben, und natürlich für die uns entgegengebrachte Liebe der Fans. Wir wünschen Mat und Ralf für die Zukunft alles Gute!
Alex, Tom, Michael und Alex

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JAKE E. LEE Was Shot Three Times — In Chest, Arm And Foot — While Walking Dog At 2:40 A.M.

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Hello Savatage Fans
This is Jon Oliva. I want to set a few things straight for everyone. First of all, I am very excited for Johnny, Chris, Zak, Jeff & Al to play again. I feel it's important for the fans to enjoy our music live, and believe me these guys will kick ass.
As far as I go, I was going to do these shows but unfortunately, I've run into more health issues. I want you all to know that if there was any way I could do these shows I would, but my health issues are more serious than I originally thought. As most of you know I fractured my spine in 3 places and have recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis as well as Meniere's Disease. My doctors are working with me to get healthy again.
I am working closely with the guys and will be involved in every other aspect of the show. I am 100 percent behind the guys doing this and I promise I will return asap.
In the meantime, I am working in the studio on new material I love you all and thank you for understanding my situation, I know my brothers will deliver the goods.
Enjoy Sava Legions
Much love to you all
Jon Oliva

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