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Metal News for June 17, 2019

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Dave Mustaine Diagnosed With Cancer

Jun 17, 2019 at 12:10 PM by Greekbastard.

Dave Mustaine of Megadeth made an announcement via the Megadeth Facebook page that he's been diagnosed with throat cancer and is currently receiving treatment.

Below is the statement that was posted to their Facebook page. More...

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Satan’s Taint (ex-Overkill) Premiere New Song

Jun 17, 2019 at 12:30 AM by LugalKiEn.

Ex-Overkill guitarist Bobby Gustafson's thrash metal solo project Satan’s Taint premiere a new song entitled "Desecration", taken from their upcoming new album "Destruction Ritual", which will be out August 2 via Megaforce.

Check out now "Desecration" below.

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