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  • Former Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson On The Band’s Upcoming Farewell: “Put It Away With Grace And Go Enjoy The Rest Of Your Life”

    During an interview with Alternative Nation, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson further addressed frontman Dave Mustaine’s decision to end the band following a new album and farewell tour. He says if it has to be done, “put it away with grace and go enjoy the rest of your life.”

    Ellefson said the following:

    “Honestly, I don’t think about it that much. I think probably everybody else thinks about it more for me than I do for me.

    It’s been a rocky road, for sure, obviously, and there have been moments sublime and there have been moments that I just scratch my head over, but at the end of the day… Look, Dave said four and a half years ago he doesn’t wanna play music with me anymore, so I just left it there and just moved on. I’m not sitting around waiting for a call. I’ve already offered, if it should come my way, I’d be happy to participate on some level.

    What we saw in Birmingham [at BLACK SABBATH’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ event], in my opinion, was 100% on point the right way to say goodbye,” Ellefson continued. “You bring back the O.G.s — Geezer [Butler], Tony [Iommi], Bill [Ward] and Ozzy [Osbourne]; the four O.G.s — ’cause, obviously, they went through their… Look, they fired Bill [at some point earlier in their career], they fired Ozzy, and at some point they’re back together. The four guys that started it all get to say goodbye together, to each other, to the fans, the fans say goodbye to them. So, to me, that is the model of how it’s done. I mean, that is a hundred percent the right way to do it.”

    He also added:

    “If it really is a farewell, if it really is, and it’s not just an attempt to boost ticket sales, ’cause we’ve seen this movie before — boost ticket sales, go away, then the bigger offers come after everybody’s gone away for a couple years; I mean, we’ve seen how this works — but, look, if Dave needs to shut it down and call it quits because he is just had enough and he’s been through it all, then hey, you know what? As a still friend to him, even we haven’t spoken almost five years — you know what? God bless you, brother. Put it away with grace and go enjoy the rest of your life. So if he really is shutting it down and he’s really gonna put it away, then please do so with dignity and grace and do what you say and mean what you say. ‘Cause I think that farewell thing has been thrown around so much by so many people that it doesn’t have much weight to it. We’ve just seen it over and over again. So, if you’ve really gotta shut it down, shut it down and put it away and go enjoy the rest of your life.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • Legendary Drummer Nick Barker: “I’m Dealing With Stage Five Chronic Kidney Failure Right Now”

    Drummer Nick Barker, who is known for his work with Brujeria, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, etc., has shared another health update amid his battle with chronic kidney failure. According to him, his condition is at stage 5.

    Barker told the Pod Scum podcast the following:

    “Well, at this point in my career, as you probably know, I’m experiencing renal failure right now. So I’m on dialysis three times a week for four hours at a time. And that’s pretty much consumed my life. I’ve gone from one extreme to the other, whereas before the renal failure, I was [on tour] in a different place every week. Today I could be in New York; next week I could be in Sydney, and then the week after that, I’m in Amsterdam, I’m in London. Because of what I’m going through personally, it’s made me appreciate it more now it’s gone. Now I don’t have it, I really do appreciate it. And I realize how much I took it for granted.”

    He continued:

    “Well, I’m dealing with stage five chronic kidney failure right now, which is full renal failure. I’ve been on dialysis, hemodialysis since January ’23. I’ve been approved by the transplant list here in Vancouver. I did all the pre-assessments, passed all the assessment tests. They said, ‘Yep, you’re totally fine. You’ve just gotta drop some of those lbs. So I’ve got about 20, 30 pounds to lose before they can operate on me.”

    He went on to say the operation will involve “a new kidney”:

    “They don’t give you two [kidneys] now. What they do is they make an incision and they basically implant the live kidney on one of your dead kidneys.”

    He also offered timeline on the surgery:

    “I’m on a waiting list. I could get a phone call after I speak to you, or it could be next year. It’s really just a waiting game. To not sound so crass, I’ve just gotta wait for somebody to die.”

    He later confirmed he is still involved in music:

    “Yeah, I am. I still play the drums, but not very often. See with me, I need somebody to jam with to be inspired. I can play do playthroughs all day, but they’re not really challenging. But if I’m there with a guitarist and he’s throwing riffs at me, I get really creative that way. But playing on my own, I’ll be honest with you, I get bored after 20 minutes.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • The Smashing Pumpkins Team Up With Erewhon For “OG Goth” Smoothie

    The Smashing Pumpkins and Erewhon have announced the launch of a new smoothie called “OG Goth.” The drink will be available at all Erewhon locations through November 8 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Concussion Legacy Foundation to assist athletes, veterans, etc. affected by concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The following was said about the smoothie:

    “The “OG Goth” smoothie blends a powerhouse lineup of nutrient-rich ingredients including MALK Organic Almond Milk, GT’s Alive Cola, Cocoyo Cacao, Eidon Ionic Minerals Liquid Electrolytes, organic coconut water, Erewhon Chocolate Ganache, organic black sesame butter, organic peanut butter, organic banana, organic avocado, organic dates, organic chia, organic maple, organic blue spirulina, organic chlorella, organic cacao powder, organic lucuma, organic beet juice, and organic lion’s mane, for a decadent yet functional take on wellness.”

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  • Rob Zombie Art Exhibition “What Lurks On Channel X?” To Open In Kent, CT

    A new Rob Zombie art exhibition called “What Lurks On Channel X?” will be opening at the Morrison Gallery in Kent, CT later this month. Fans will be able to check out the display from October 25 through November 16.

    The Morrison Gallery shared more information:

    “Morrison Gallery is pleased to announce the first ever gallery exhibition of Rob Zombie’s paintings with “What Lurks on Channel X?” 25 October – 16 November 2025.

    Opening reception: Saturday, 25 October 5-7 pm

    Zombie’s paintings to be displayed are a colorful collision of pop culture iconography spanning over a decade’s worth of work. This exhibition will include over 10 large-scale works on canvas, featuring a multitude of famous sinister faces from Bela Lugosi to Charles Manson, juxtaposed with innocent representations of Archie comics favorites Betty and Veronica, or classic comedians like Laurel and Hardy or Jerry Lewis. These opposing forces compel the viewer to cast a new eye on familiar images and reconsider their meaning.

    As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold more than fifteen million albums and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of nine feature films including, House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, The Munsters, and the #1 box-office hit, Halloween.”

    Zombie said the following about his TV inspired art:

    “I watched at least eight hours of television every single day. Everything in my head I learned straight from the boob tube. It started each morning at 6 a.m. with the crop reports and ended each night with Johnny Carson.”

    William Morrison, owner of Morrison Gallery, added:

    “We are extremely honored to introduce Rob’s paintings, which have never been seen before by the public. His works are vibrant, crazy and extraordinary — a jarring cultural mash-up.”

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  • Bloom Premiere New Song “Out Of Reach”

    Bloom have premiered a new song titled “Out Of Reach.” This track is from the band’s new album, “The Light We Chase,” which will be released on Halloween (October 31). The group said the following about the single:

    “‘Out Of Reach‘ stems from questioning whether the pursuit is worth it, and the dissatisfaction that can come when striving towards a goal. The idea that the goalposts are always moving is at the root of the song, opening with the lyrics ‘Never satisfied, I always push to have it all’. Imagery of rot and ash drive the track forward, and Jono’s switch to clean vocals in the chorus ‘spit out the taste of’ a dream that has become a tragedy. Here, there is no light, and ‘Out Of Reach‘ asks the question if anything was worth chasing at all.”

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  • Gene Simmons “Recovering At Home” Following Car Crash

    According to NBC4 Los Angeles, Gene Simmons (KISS) was recently hospitalized following a car crash. The incident occurred on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, CA after the musician passed out behind the wheel. His SUV went across several lanes of traffic before hitting a parked car. The 76-year-old is now “recovering at home.” Simmons said the following about the accident via X/Twitter:

    “Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes. I’m completely fine. I had a slight fender bender. It happens. Especially to those of us were horrible drivers. And that’s me. All is well.”

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  • Watch Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs’ Recent Performance For KEXP

    On August 29, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs played a live set at the KEXP gathering space in Seattle, WA. You can see footage of that below:

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  • Cave In’s Stephen Brodsky To Release “Cut To The Core Vol. 1” On Halloween

    Cave In’s Stephen Brodsky will be releasing a number of his recent acoustic covers as a new compilation album titled “Cut To The Core Vol. 1.” The effort will be available on Halloween (October 31) and it can be pre-ordered HERE.

    “Cut To The Core Vol. 1” Track Listing:

    01. “Windows” (Snapcase cover)
    02. “Fall On Proverb” (Unbroken cover)
    03. “Farewell Note To This City” (Converge cover)
    04. “Midas” (Threadbare cover)
    05. “Benchwarmer” (Lincoln cover)
    06. “Two Snowflakes” (Into Another cover)
    07. “Nickel Wound” (Texas Is The Reason cover)
    08. “Fissures” (By The Grace Of God cover)
    09. “Sometimes” (Still Life cover)
    10. “The Game” (Shotmaker cover)
    11. “Voice” (Sense Field cover)

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  • Dreadnought Share Video For Cover Of Nine Inch Nails’ “The Becoming”

    Dreadnought have shared a new video for their cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “The Becoming.” You can check that out below. The track is from Magnetic Eye Records’ new tribute to “The Downward Spiral.“ That effort is titled “The Downward Spiral Redux” and it will be released on November 28 alongside another tribute album called “The Best Of NIN Redux.” Dreadnought’s Kelly Schilling commented:

    “What excited us most about our choice of ‘The Becoming‘ for this tribute was the challenge of covering an artist with a completely different sound from us yet one that we love and respect. While we wanted to pay homage to the original song, we also wanted to fully make it our own. We had a lot of fun interpreting the melodies and nuances with different voicings and instrumentation, and we couldn’t resist adding a new flair of our own.”

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  • System Of A Down, Evanescence, Mastodon, Etc. Featured On Rolling Stone’s List Of “The 250 Greatest Songs Of The 21st Century So Far”

    Rolling Stone have officially unveiled their choices for “The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far.” Among the rock songs featured are Foo Fighters’ “Times Like These“ (235), Mastodon’s “Blood And Thunder“ (230), Green Day’s “Jesus Of Suburbia“ (205), Evanescence’s “Bring Me The Life“ (195), System Of A Down’s “Chop Suey!“ (174), Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle“ (169), Jay-Z and Linkin Park’s “Numb/Encore“ (166), Johnny Cash’s cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” (157), My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome To The Black Parade“ (96), and The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” (4). The full list can be found HERE.

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