The book will also tell the tale of his battle against cancer.
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“This was a journey of me saving myself”: Dave Mustaine to release new memoir, In My Darkest Hour
Fresh from the triumph of their final studio album, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has announced details of a new memoir.
Due out on September 8 via Da Capo, the 240-page book documents his journey from his 2019 diagnosis with squamous cell carcinoma to his recovery – though as he notes, it also goes so much further beyond that… “One of most harrowing experiences of my adult life has been my seven-year journey through cancer treatment and onward into remission,” Dave shares. “This story is considerably more than just go to the doctor, get diagnosed, get treatment and hopefully I live happily ever after. This was a journey of me saving myself, staying alive, keeping my family together, and continuing to make music through it all.”
Meanwhile, a synopsis describes how In My Darkest Hour also looks at his return to the studio, as Dave “chronicles how his diagnosis inspired him to take up the pen and guitar pick, going from radiation and chemotherapy appointments straight into hours-long recording sessions, resulting in Megadeth’s 16th studio album, The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!
“Along the way, Mustaine details how confronting his own mortality brought him closer to his family, taught him how to ask for help, strengthened his faith, and challenged the vulnerability of his art.
“Filled with perseverance, hope and the determination to never let the bastards grind you down, In My Darkest Hour is a masterful portrait of a Dave Mustaine that the world has yet to see, and serves as a moving reminder that even our most invincible heroes are human.”
In last year’s Kerrang! Cover Story, the 64-year-old spoke about bringing the band to an end in the future, and their plans to keep playing shows for a good while yet.
“We’re easily talking about touring for another three to five years,” he said. “And if we’re going to be doing it for that long then, shit, I’ll be looking at the birthday I don’t even want to think about!”
With that birthday in mind, though, he stressed that his main focus was just making sure he was as well as can be: “I have to remember that people live and they die. And I need to take good care of myself.”
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Jamie Bower Shares Stirring New Ballad ‘Waiting For Your Love’
Jamie Bower has shared a new piece of music, showcasing his knack for crafting a beautiful, triumphant ballad.
The song is titled ‘Waiting For Your Love’, and is as spine-tingling as you would expect it to be. It’s actually a track made in collaboration with Jamie’s brother, Sam, with the last time the two worked together being in their band, COUNTERFEIT.
Well, that sibling and creative connection is on show here in abundance, as beautiful pianos and vibrant drums sit below a vocal full of hope, wonder and desire. The sort of inspirational piece that makes the heart shimmer, a reminder that you are enough, and that there is somebody out there who knows that and wants to share in your splendour with you.
It’s also a reminder that Jamie can put on any musical hat he wants and make it his own. A spellbinding, sensational return to the studio, and possibly the first piece of a special new chapter.
Don’t just take our word for it, have a listen to it for yourself:
It’s the first music from Jamie in almost two years, following on from the dark decadence of ‘The Witch Of Bodmin Moor’:
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Ex-PORCUPINE TREE Members Reunite As VOYAGE 35; Single & Tour Dates Announced
Former members revisit the band’s cosmic early years with a swirling eight-minute tribute and a European tour.
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Brit Hard Rockers, Death Warmed Up, Announce Debut Album & Release New Single
Rising British hard rock outfit Death Warmed Up are ready to make serious noise with the announcement of their debut album, Wildcard, out on Friday 17th April. The fast-rising Nottingham crew have also unveiled a brand-new single, ‘Gods Of Rock N Roll‘. Listen to the band on Spotify Formed in 2023 and hailing from Nottingham, […]
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Lamb Of God Comment On The Exclusivity Of Their “Into Oblivion” B-Side Track “Wire”
That’s one way to comment on the matter.
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Black Veil Brides Announce New Album ‘Vindicate’
Black Veil Brides have announced the details of their new full-length album, their first since 2021’s ‘The Phantom Tomorrow’.
The album will be called ‘Vindicate’ and will be released on May 08 via Spinefarm Records. It was produced by the band’s own Jake Pitts and Andy Biersack and mixed by the one and only Zakk Cervini.
Andy had this to say about what the album represents, explaining, “This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication. These are emotions that can either push us forward or hold us back. There’s a duality to them. They can fuel growth, drive ambition, and help us rise above what’s tried to break us, but they can also become destructive if we let them consume us.“Each song explores a different side of that struggle. Sometimes it’s about getting even with someone else, sometimes it’s about confronting ourselves and our past, our pain, or the things that were done to us. At its core, though, this album is about resilience.
“It’s for anyone who’s ever had their dreams doubted or their fire challenged by people who couldn’t see their vision. We’re all born with that spark. The world will try to take that away at times, but this record is about holding onto it, fighting back, and turning those struggles into something powerful.”
The artwork looks like this:
Whilst the full tracklisting is more like this:
1. Invocation To The Muse
2. Vindicate
3. Certainty
4. Bleeders
5. Hallelujah
6. Cut
7. Alive
8. Purgator
9. Revenger
10. Sorrow
11. Grace
12. Ave Maria
13. Woe & Pain
14. Eschaton
To go along with the announcement, and joining ‘Certainty’, ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Bleeders’ as being out in the world, the band have also shared the title track.
From the calliope introduction to the driving riffs and metalcore hooks, all held together by a sensational classic-rock chorus, it is a savage addition to the album.
It’s wicked, wild and wonderfully over the top. Everything you could ever want from the band.
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Ulver Drop Digital Single “Hollywood Babylon (Gazelle Twin Remix)”
Earlier today, Norwegian avant-garde black metal/electronic outfit Ulver released a surprising remixed version of their track “Hollywood Babylon” that features the highly atmospheric and distinctive sound of Gazelle Twin (aka Elizabeth Bernholz). So if you know the track from Ulver’s 2024 album Liminal Animals, you may want to check this new variant out.
Created to sort of play in both artists’ musical worlds, “Hollywood Babylon (Gazelle Twin Remix)” leans into the experimental side of things. This comes just a few weeks after the band’s latest album Neverland finally got its physical release on February 27.
Speaking of this new version of the track, Ulver mastermind Kristoffer Rygg said they were excited to see what Bernholz would be able to do with it.
“We became instant fans of Gazelle Twin when we both played at Austria’s Donau Festival in 2017, and we are thrilled to have Elizabeth lend her unique vision and voice to ‘Hollywood Babylon’. Her approach captures the song’s essence while adding new and different layers of emotional depth and contemporary resonance.”
Likewize, Bernholz said she enjoyed working on the project, stating that she was excited to get her own darker side of things played into the track.
“I have really enjoyed working on ‘Hollywood Babylon’ – it is such a great song. I love the vibe, chord sequences, vocals and lyrics, which feel ever more prescient. I wanted to bring all those things to the foreground, plus add a bit of GT darkness and my voice.”
You can check out the remixed version of “Hollywood Babylon” below. Neverland is available now wherever you get your music.
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Video Premiere: Annihilus Mundi – “Absolute Terror”
Extreme prog metal one-man band Annihilus Mundi return with their newest single and music video “Absolute Terror.” Check out the video below.
The track features an intense vocal performance from Noah Magnelli, delivering the song’s conceptual narrative with visceral energy, as well as a blistering guest guitar solo from Chris Jones of Aether Realm.
“Lyrically, ‘Absolute Terror’ draws inspiration from the metaphysical Absolute Terror Field (AT Field) concept from Hideaki Anno’s landmark anime Neon Genesis Evangelion,” Daniel Saillant, the man behind the band, explains. “In the series, the AT Field appears as a protective barrier used by the EVA units against the Angels, but it also represents a deeper philosophical idea: the emotional walls humans construct out of fear that prevent genuine connection with one another.
“The song explores the psychological struggles of two of the anime’s central characters, Shinji Ikari and Asuka Langley-Soryu. The first verse reflects Shinji’s desperate longing for approval from his emotionally distant father, while the second delves into Asuka’s trauma after witnessing her mother’s suicide. Through the chorus and final verses, the song expands on the philosophical meaning of the AT Field, portraying fear itself as the invisible barrier separating individuals from meaningful human connection.”
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