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KAMELOT's TOMMY KAREVIK Admits It Was A 'Challenge' To Replace ROY KHAN, But Says 'Now It Feels Like My Band'

In a new interview with Ethereal Metal, KAMELOT's Tommy Karevik spoke about what it was like to replace Roy Khan nearly a decade and a half ago. The Swedish singer has appeared on the band's last five studio albums, 2012's "Silverthorn", 2015's "Haven", 2018's "The Shadow Theory", 2023's "The Awaken...

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ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO On Importance Of Warming Up Before A Show: 'If I Just Go Out There All Guns Blazing Without Doing Any Vocal Exercises,' I'm 'Not Gonna Last'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Mark Tornillo was asked if it was difficult to become an active musician again — after not touring and recording for several years — in 2009 when he was asked by ACCEPT to join the band as the replacement for Udo Dirkschneider. He responded (as transcribe...

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BODY COUNT's ICE-T: 'It's So Obvious To The World That The United States Is Having A S*** Show Right Now'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Metalshop TV, BODY COUNT frontman Ice-T and guitarist Ernie "C" Cunnigan were asked if they have already started work on material for the follow-up to the band's "Merciless" album, which came out in November 2024 via Century Media. Ice-T responded (as transcr...

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SILENOZ On DIMMU BORGIR's Longevity: 'We Love What We Do, And We're Meant To Do This'

In a interview with Łukasz Dunaj of Noise Magazine at this year's Mystic Festival in Gdańsk, Poland, which took place from June 3 to 6, 2026, guitarist Sven "Silenoz" Kopperud of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR was asked to name the "most difficult moment" in the the band's history...

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GENE SIMMONS On Why He Continues Performing Live: 'I Can't Stay Off The Stage. I Love It Too Much.'

In a new interview with Detroit's classic rock station 94.7 WCSX, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons explained why he continues to perform with his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, nearly three years after KISS played the final concert of the group's "End Of The Road" farewell tour. He said (as transcr...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On His Upcoming Book: 'It's Not Your Typical Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll'

In a new interview with IndiePower TV, b>W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography, which has the working title of "Tales From The Square Mile". The title of the book is a reference to the square mile that Blackie lived in nearly five decades ag...

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SOULFLY's MAX CAVALERA Is Already Working On Material For Follow-Up To 'Chama'

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, Max Cavalera confirmed that he has started putting together material for the follow-up to SOULFLY's thirteenth album, "Chama", which came out last October via Nuclear Blast Records. "I have already some ideas for the new SOULFLY, because I...

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Watch: IN FLAMES Joined By DARK TRANQUILLITY's MIKAEL STANNE And TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY At GÖTEBORG BRINNER Festival

Swedish/American metallers IN FLAMES were joined by DARK TRANQUILLITY's Mikael Stanne and TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy during their headlining performance Saturday (August 22) at the Göteborg Brinner festival at Frihamnen in the pioneering band's hometown of Gothenburg. Heafy came up on stage for "Artifacts...

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Watch: FOO FIGHTERS Perform With LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC Orchestra At Hollywood Bowl

On Saturday, August 22, FOO FIGHTERS joined forces with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) for a special performance celebrating Gustavo Dudamel, the beloved conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. FOO FIGHTERS' se...

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JON SCHAFFER Doesn't Rule Out New ICED EARTH Music With Singer MATT BARLOW: 'Anything's Possible' But 'I Need To Be Really Inspired'

In a new interview with Spain's Metal DJ Phoenix, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if there is a chance that he could reform the band with former ICED EAR...

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Watch: MICHAEL ANTHONY, KENNY ARONOFF And PHIL X Perform VAN HALEN Classics At 2026 'Drum Off' Finale

Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT, Sammy Hagar),Phil X (BON JOVI, TRIUMPH) and Kenny Aronoff (CHICKENFOOT, Sammy Hagar) played several VAN HALEN classics — including "Somebody Get Me A Doctor", "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" and "I'm The One" — during the 2026 edition of Guitar Center's "Drum Off...

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SYMPHONY X Plans To Start Recording Long-Awaited New Studio Album In September

SYMPHONY X vocalist Russell Allen joined Mark Strigl on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38),the home of hard and heavy classic rock, this past week for an in-depth conversation about his career and the status of the long-awaited next SYMPHONY X album. During the interview, Allen discussed his w...

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See RUSH's Entire Performance In Philadelphia During 2026 'Fifty Something' Tour

Fan-filmed video of RUSH's entire August 21 concert at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can be seen below. Prior to Friday night's concert, RUSH last performed in Philadelphia on the same stage in 2015, when the venue was still known as the Wells Fargo Center. RUSH will perform at...

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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Announces His Retirement From Drumming: 'With A Heavy Heart, It's Bye For Now'

Journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, has announced his retirement from drumming. Earlier today (Saturday, August 22),Slade released a video message via his social media in which he said (as tr...

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American Version Of THE SWEET Fires Back At ANDY SCOTT: 'Enough Of This Bullying'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, bassist Stevie Stewart and drummer Richie Onori spoke about their involvement with THE SWEET — the five-member group which obtained the rights to use the name and perform in the U.S. and Canada under THE SWEET banner despite cont...