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RIP … Bob Nalbandian of Inside Metal has Died at 58

Metal Sludge — Sad news from the metal community as we learn of the passing of Bob Nalbandian. Nalbandian, 58, had recently battled an aggressive illness that contributed to his death. Metal Rules wrote the following about Nalbandian: “Veteran heavy metal journalist, historian and documentarian Bob Nalbandian passed away on Friday, December 30 in Redding, California. According to his sister Diana Nalbandian Spahr, Bob was recently diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma, an aggressive, rare form[…]

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MR. ROGERS … Dave Mustaine of Megadeth sneaks into seats behind fans secretly handing kids guitar picks

Metal Sludge — Don’t let that snarl fool you, inside he’s a teddy bear. Megadeth founder, frontman, guitarist, song-writer and leader Dave Mustaine has just shown what life is all about. In a new social media post on his official Instagram, Mustaine is seen sneaking into the bleacher seats at a concert in Green Bay, behind some unassuming fans. While parents talk and text on their phones, Dave makes eye-contact with some little grade-school kids[…]

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GEAR SELLS… BUT WHO’S BUYING … David Ellefson is selling off some signed tour-used Megadeth gear

Blabbermouth — Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson is parting ways with several signed pieces of the band’s gear. Ellefson‘s official merchandise site has listed five signed MEGADETH-related items, including an album-used Hamer 12-string bass guitar (price: $1,500), a tour-played black Jackson CBXM IV David Ellefson X Series signature bass ($1,500), a tour-used Jackson X Series David Ellefson signature series concert bass CBX five-string bass guitar ($2,500), MEGADETH tour-used Hartke Hydrive 8×10″ cabinets in flight cases[…]

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ELLEFSON IS HARDLINED … Former Megadeth bassist says he has become more ‘Hardlined’ about Separation Between his Music and Family

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with the “All Access Live! With Kevin Rankin” podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the challenges of navigating work and personal life in the months since sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving him were posted on Twitter. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I think the main thing is there’s a professional life and there’s a personal life… In rock and roll, especially MEGADETH, we[…]

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VIDEOS FOR SALE … David Ellefson former Megadeth Bassist is back on Cameo and selling Videos of himself

Blabbermouth — David Ellefson, who was fired from MEGADETH earlier this year following a sex video scandal, has returned to Cameo, the online platform that allows fans to buy personalized video messages from celebrities. The 56-year-old bassist is charging purchasers $30 per video and he is offering a “24-hour delivery.” Ellefson stepped away from Cameo for several months beginning in May, just days after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving the bassist were[…]

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MEGA LAWSUIT … David Ellefson former Megadeth bassist is pursuing Revenge Porn charges against person who leaked Private Videos

Blabbermouth — Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he is pursuing “revenge pornography” charges against the person who leaked his private messages and videos of his interactions with a woman who is not his wife. MEGADETH fired Ellefson on Monday (May 24), two weeks after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving him were posted on Twitter. The longtime MEGADETH member later released a statement on Instagram denying all social media chatter that[…]

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CHERRYDETH … Warrant’s Erik Turner talks about the time he met with Dave Mustaine to audition for Megadeth

Blabbermouth — WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner has confirmed to “The Chuck Shute Podcast” in a new interview that he nearly auditioned for MEGADETH when the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit was first being assembled back in 1983. “Yeah, it’s true,” Erik said (see video below). “When I was 16, there was a paper called the Recycler in Orange County, and there was an ad in there. I had never heard of METALLICA at the time, but [the ad said], ‘Ex-METALLICA guitarist forming new band MEGADETH. Inquire if you’re interested.’ So I contacted Dave through the[…]

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METAL SLUDGE 20 QUESTIONS with NITRO singer and Jiu-Jitsu world champion JIM GILLETTE

METAL SLUDGE 20 QUESTIONS with NITRO singer and Jiu-Jitsu world champion JIM GILLETTE   METAL SLUDGE — Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your spotify we must warn you….. prepare to cover your ears. As it may get louder and heavier sounding than it has in a while. You may have heard or maybe not, but NITRO is back, and they are making a new record.  Not only are founding members Jim Gillette[…]

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MEGADOUCHE … Dave Mustaine thinks band’s Grammy would have been better presented to his name

MEGADOUCHE Dave Mustaine thinks Grammy would have been better presented to his name, instead of Megadeth Metal Sludge Staff Reporter     RICHMOND, Kentucky — Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has never been afraid to share his opinion about, well, just about anything and everything at any time. The outspoken and often controversial frontman addressed a series of topics in a recent interview with the Richmond Register, a Kentucky-based newspaper. He talked about former band members, finally winning[…]

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OWNED … Eddie Trunk calls Bobby Blotzer’s recent online rant; “Juvenile, lame, weak”

OWNED Eddie Trunk calls Bobby Blotzer’s recent online rant; “Juvenile, lame, weak”   Eddie Trunk Show — Radio host Eddie Trunk recently blasted Bobby Blotzer about comments the drummer had posted online. Blotzer posted a video of former bandmate Juan Croucier performing live, and added some choice words. The drummer made comments that some might find offensive, then ended his post with a sh!t imoji and “F.Y. J.CASTRO”. As of press time the original comments have been edited out.[…]

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