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‘Big 4’ Thrash Bassist Who Turned Down Alice Cooper Tour Offer

Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson reflected on the invitation he received to join Alice Cooper‘s touring band — and why he turned it down. Ellefson and ex-Rob Zombie/current Marilyn Manson bassist Piggy D discussed career second chances in a recent episode of The David Ellefson Show podcast, which you can hear below. For Ellefson, one of those second chances […]

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Watch GRAVE’s Original Lineup Reunite On Stage

Grave – currently featuring original frontman Ola Lindgren, drummer Jensa Paulsson who originally played for Grave between 1988 and 2002; bassist Jonas Torndal who originally played for Grave between 1989 and 1992; and guitarist and vocalist Jörgen Sandström, who originally played for Grave between 1988 and 1995 – just played their first show with the […]

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Terrence Howard Cut Off Diddy After Alleged Sexual Advance

Terrence Howard said he distanced himself from Sean “Diddy” Combs after an uncomfortable encounter that began with acting lessons and ended with what he believed were sexual advances. During a recent podcast appearance, Howard claimed Diddy invited him over repeatedly under the pretense of private coaching sessions but never actually rehearsed any material.  “Puffy invited […]

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EQ Music Presents Poptronik at SXSW London 2025

To our wonderful community of EQ Music Blog readers, we are thrilled to share some exciting news! You may have heard that the prestigious SXSW festival, which annually captivates audiences in Austin, Texas, marks its debut in London this June. This event promises to be Europe’s largest, and most dynamic cross-sector networking opportunity, […]

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AFEM Roundtable Spotlights Role of Education—Not Fear—In Messaging for Dancefloor Safety

As the electronic music industry returns to pre-pandemic crowds, an enduring question has never been more urgent: how do we party without putting people in danger? Last week, the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) convened a virtual roundtable titled “From Dance Floors to Festivals: Rethinking Crowd Safety,” offering an in-depth look into the challenges and […]