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Very longtime HardRadio friends MEGADETH have good reason to celebrate their self-titled final studio album—released last week (January 23) to worldwide critical acclaim—has exploded onto the charts at #1 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S. (highest previous position #2). This debut also marks the band's 9th Billboard Top 200 album. "After 40 years of delivering Megadeth music, playing shows around the world, I have nothing but gratitude at this moment. Finding out that our last Megadeth record is also our first #1 only further validates my will to go out on top," says Dave Mustaine, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer.
Very longtime HardRadio friends METALLICA have announced the winners of THE SECOND METALLICA MARCHING BAND COMPETITION. A message from the band follows: "Last year, we challenged marching bands at all collegiate levels to come up with the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of our songs. The submissions are in, we've watched the videos, and we're thrilled to announce that the University Of South Carolina has taken the top prize in the 2025 Collegiate Edition of the annual competition. Congratulations Gamecocks! A huge thank you to all the incredible bands who participated this year. Visit metallicamarchingband.com for the complete list of collegiate winners. Time marches on!"
Longtime HardRadio friends WARRANT celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their fifth album which was released in October of 1996 and the last with Jani Lane. Belly To Belly Vol. 1 has been remastered and repackaged and available in April for the first time on vinyl along with an accompanying CD. As founding member Erik Turner looks back, "Belly To Belly shows Warrant holding onto our melodic musical identity while exploring a heavier, alternative sound. We had a blast writing, recording and self-producing the album at Jerry Dixon's Dreamstate recording studio in Van Nuys, California. If you are a fan of Warrant & early 90's style hard rock, you will probably love listening to this rare gem."
