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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Starts Off Tour With Performance Of “Tornado Of Souls” With MARTY FRIEDMAN

When Kiko Loureiro first announced his departure from Megadeth back in 2023, he told Guitar World that, he had “mentioned to management and Dave [Mustaine] that [he] thought bringing back Marty Friedman back would be amazing.” So, when Megadeth decided to go with Teemu Mäntysaari as their guitarist, it should come as no surprise that […]

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8 Bands Who Split With Their Drummer in the Last 6 Weeks

Over the last six weeks, eight rock and metal bands have split with their drummer. One legendary group even fired the same drummer twice. Dream Theater‘s Mike Portnoy even acknowledged the recent string of splits, calling it a “tough time for drummers.” May and some of the preceding weeks have been a shaky time for drummers overall. Earlier […]

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Pyro, Stage Designs and Camping for Women: Here Are the Changes Coming to Lost Lands in 2025

After drought-related fire restrictions forced Lost Lands to rely solely on drone displays last year, the prehistoric-themed festival, founded by dubstep superstar Excision, will restore its full pyrotechnic production in 2025 while introducing a spate of updates to both its venue and onsite experience. The Ohio-based event, which in recent years has established itself as […]

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Refused Debate Festival Boycott in Support of Palestine

Refused admittedly considered boycotting some upcoming festival appearances after learning that one of the financial backers had invested in Israeli Cyber Security amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. But rather than doing so, they detailed some of the thought provoking conversations that took place in deciding how to approach what to do in […]

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Tokyo Machine Unleashes Cybernetic Shockwave in New EP, "FACTORY RESET"

Even cutting-edge technology can benefit from an occasional reboot. Tokyo Machine is back with a new EP, Factory Reset, which sees the Japanese-inspired producer reclaim his position amongst bass music’s elite. Out now via Monstercat, the five-track collection marks a creative turning point for the virtuosic producer, combining his signature chaotic basslines with darker, more brooding […]