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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG 'Deserves A Lot More Credit' For Being 'A Really Fantastic Musician'

In a new interview with Rad Jet, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, who is known as a composer and improviser of a multitude of styles, particularly metal and jazz guitar, spoke about some of his earliest influences. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Going back, when I first started pla...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'I've Gone Through Quite A Lot In The Last Couple Of Years' And 'Lies Have Been Said About Me'

In an interview with ChurchLeaders, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's newest single "Scream", which arrived on July 10. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I call it a 'scream' be...

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BLAZE BAYLEY 'Would Love To' Attend IRON MAIDEN's ROCK HALL Induction Ceremony

In a new interview with Paul Christine of the Hard Rock History Show, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about being on the list of members of the legendary British heavy metal band who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2026. Blaze, who sang for IRON MAIDEN fo...

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COAL CHAMBER's MIKEY COX Says His Latest Cancer-Related Surgery Was 'A Massive Success': 'Hopefully' It's 'The Last One'

On Friday, July 10, COAL CHAMBER drummer Mikey "Bug" Cox underwent what he hopes will be the final surgery related to his cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. A day later (July 11),Cox shared a video of him taking a few steps out of a hospital room using a walker while dressed in a hospital gown...

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FINGER ELEVEN: 'We're Friends Who Have A Band; We're Not A Band Who Are Trying To Be Friends'

In a new interview with Scott Rizzuto, the host of "The Rizzuto Show" on the 105.7 The Point radio station in St. Louis, FINGER ELEVEN vocalist Scott Anderson and guitarist James Black were asked how the Canadian rockers have managed to keep most of their original lineup intact for more than 35 year...

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TOM MORELLO Announces Passing Of His 102-Year-Old Mother MARY MORELLO

Tom Morello has announced the passing of his mother, Mary Morello, at the age of 102. The RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist shared news of her passing on social media Sunday night (July 12),writing: "Mary Morello is forever with the Rebels of Light & Song. (1923-2026)." The 62-year-old Tom too...

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BILL WARD On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Miss Him Every Single Day'

During Bill Ward's July 2026 show on LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark, the BLACK SABBATH drummer paid tribute to his longtime bandmate, singer Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22, 2025. Bill said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ozzy forever. That's what I wanted to say today. [He is] dearly m...

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MASTODON Announces 'Marrow Deep' Album, Shares 'Snakes For Dinner' Single Featuring JOSH HOMME

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON will release their long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The news is paired with the release of blistering new single "Snakes For Dinner" featuring a guest vocal appearance by QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme,...

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Watch: JASON NEWSTED Joins BLACKBERRY SMOKE For Cover Of THIN LIZZY's 'Jailbreak' In Wilmington

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined the iconic Atlanta country rock outfit BLACKBERRY SMOKE on stage on Thursday, July 9 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina to perform a cover of the THIN LIZZY classic "Jailbreak". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen be...

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Watch: AC/DC Kicks Off 2026 North American Leg Of 'Power Up' Tour In Charlotte

AC/DC kicked off the 2026 North American leg of the "Power Up" tour Saturday night( July 11) at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The band opened the 21-song set with "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" and ran through classics like "Back In Black", "Thunderstruck", "Highway To H...

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FRANK FERRER On His Exit From GUNS N' ROSES: 'Everything Comes To An End'

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Frank Ferrer spoke to Brian Hiatt of Rolling Stone magazine about his 19-year run with the band and his surprising March 2025 departure. Asked about the circumstances regarding his exit from the Axl Rose-fronted outfit, Frank said: "Everything comes to an end. Everything...

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CHTHONIC Frontman-Turned-Politician FREDDY LIM: 'Artists Are Capable Of Doing A Lot Of Things That Politicians Cannot'

During a recent appearance on the Bleeding Metal podcast, recorded at this year's Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland, Freddy Lim — vocalist for the Taiwanese extreme metal band CHTHONIC — discussed the intersections between politics and music. In 2025, Lim was appointed as Taiwan's new ambassador t...

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STEVE HARRIS Watched BLAZE BAYLEY's IRON MAIDEN Set At EDDFEST

Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN from 1994 to 1999, headlined the Friday night (July 10) Maidenville stage at IRON MAIDEN's Eddfest weekend in the United Kingdom. The concert was part of a celebration of IRON MAIDEN's 50th anniversary that is taking place on the iconic Knebworth site. Fans saw...

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METALLICA's 'ReLoad' Returns To BILLBOARD Charts After Remastered Reissue

According to Billboard, METALLICA's quadruple-platinum seventh studio album, "ReLoad", has landed on several charts since being re-released on June 26 via the band's own Blackened Recordings. "ReLoad" Billboard album chart positions: * Top Hard Rock Albums, No. 1 (debut) * Top Rock Albums, No. 3 (de...

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JEFF YOUNG On Possibility Of Playing With MEGADETH Again During Band's 'Farewell' Tour: 'I Don't Even Know If I'd Wanna Do It If It Was Offered To Me'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young was asked if he thinks all former members of the band, including his ex-MEGADETH and current KINGS OF THRASH bandmate David Ellefson, should be invited to play with MEGADETH again during the Dave Mustaine-...