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The Lucid (Sponge, ex-Megadeth) share “Deaths of Despair” video

The Lucid (Sponge, ex-Megadeth) share “Deaths of Despair” video

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 13, 2022 | News, Touring, Video

  The Lucid, new project comprised of vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), bassist David Ellefson (ex Megadeth), guitarist Drew Fortier, and drummer Mike Heller have shared a  music video for “Deaths of Despair.” The track is taken from their debut...
Dave Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) talks about his family during his ordeal

Dave Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) talks about his family during his ordeal

by Mark Zapata | Oct 21, 2021 | News

Ex-Megadeth bassist, Dave Ellefson opened up about his dismissal from the band five months ago after explicit video footage involving the bassist and a woman that is not his wife were posted on Twitter. While talking to Eddie Trunk on SiriusXm’s Trunk Nation...
Dave Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) talks about his family during his ordeal

Dave Ellefson’s The Lucid unveil album artwork for their debut

by Mark Zapata | Oct 1, 2021 | News

  The Lucid have unveiled the album artwork from their debut album, which can be seen down below. The cover was created by Alex Sarabia and depicts a blindfolded boy hitting a piñata only to reveal a bomb with a lit fuse. The group established by ex-Megadeth...
Dave Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) talks about his family during his ordeal

Dave Ellefson and The Lucid release their second single “Damned”

by Mark Zapata | Sep 23, 2021 | New Music, News

  The Lucid is a new project involving former Megadeth bassist and founding member Dave Ellefson, vocalist Vinnie Dombroski of Sponge, guitarist Drew Fortier, and drummer Mike Heller of Fear Factory. The band will reveal their self-titled debut album on October...
Dave Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) talks about his family during his ordeal

The Lucid (David Ellefson) unveil debut single “Maggot Wind,” new album arriving in October

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 8, 2021 | Metal on Metal

  Following his removal from Megadeth over an involvement with a woman other than his wife, bassist David Ellefson has since broken his silence with the announcement of his new project The Lucid. Today (8th), the bassist has revealed, his new band featuring...

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Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’
Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’

Puscifer officially launched their first-ever comic series, Tales From the Pusciverse. The debut issue centers on the character Bellendia Black. The group recently shared more visual details on the comic series during the visualizer for their latest single,...

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The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video
The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video

German rock/metal trio The Hirsch Effekt have never been especially interested in blunt-force emotionalism. Their music has always behaved more like a conversation you replay later, wondering why it felt heavier after the fact. Their new single, “Die Brücke,” leans...

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Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide
Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide

Swedish heavy metal outfit Bullet have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide on their new album, Kickstarter, available now. Formed in 2001 with a mission to carry the torch of late '70s and early '80s heavy metal, the group has spent nearly 25...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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