SAN FRANCISCO — Legendary thrash metal band Metallica announced that Kirk Hammett is to be the new lead guitarist after he successfully completed his 42-year…
Child Protective Services Finally Called On the Lady From Megadeth’s “Youthanasia” Album Cover
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Child protective services finally paid a visit to 89-year-old Bertha Gwynne after she had been clipping newborn babies upside-down to a…
Testament, Exodus, Overkill, and Dark Angel Announce “Mid-Sized Four of Thrash” Concert
SAN FRANCISCO — Semi-titans of American thrash metal Testament, Exodus, Overkill, and Dark Angel announced their plans to play a concert in the same vein…
Dave Mustaine Starts Second, Rival Retirement Organization After Being Kicked Out of AARP
LA MESA, Calif. — Prolific thrash metal frontman Dave Mustaine started a rival retirement organization after being removed from the American Association of Retired Persons…
DUBAI — Members of the Saudi royal family were are in full damage control today after it was revealed Metallica’s first-ever show in the country…
Every Megadeth Album Ranked Worst to Best
Megadeth is a thrash metal band founded in 1983 and is considered one of the genre’s Big Four. The band’s founder and primary creative force…
Every Sunday, The Hard Times revisits notable albums from the past. This week, we tackle Megadeth’s “Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good!” which…
Dave Mustaine & Judy Blume Co-Write Young Adult Novel “Are You There Me? It’s Me Again”
NEW YORK — Beloved author Judy Blume and maligned Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine are set to become unlikely collaborators as they plan to coauthor the…
Idiot 6th Grader Writes “Megadeath” on Notebook
WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Local sixth grader Billy Luetzen suffered a crushing embarrassment yesterday after writing “Megadeath” instead of “Megadeth” on his math notebook, sources close…
LEIPZIG, Germany — Thrash metal stalwarts Anthrax are “pretty surprised” to be considered one of thrash metal’s “legendary Big Four,” the band members admitted backstage…
Dave Mustaine Refuses to Leave Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Until He Speaks to Manager
CLEVELAND — Metal legend Dave Mustaine refused to leave the lobby of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at closing time early this week…