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TOMMY CLUFETOS, Who Played With OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH: 'I Never Did Drugs, I Don't Drink, And I Just Play Rock And Roll Like A Guy Who Did'

In a new interview with WGN News, acclaimed rock drummer Tommy Clufetos insisted that he never got entrenched in the alcohol and drug lifestyle that has claimed the lives of so many iconic musicians. "I know I look like a nutcase, but I'm about the straightest guy you've ever seen in your life," Tom...

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STEVE VON TILL Talks NEUROSIS's Surprise Return: Playing With AARON TURNER 'Instantly Felt Right'

In a new interview with The New Scene, NEUROSIS vocalist/guitarist Steve Von Till spoke about the band's recently released first new album in a decade, "An Undying Love For A Burning World". The LP sees the band — Von Till, drummer Jason Roeder, bassist Dave Edwardson and keyboard player Noah Landis...

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DIMMU BORGIR Announces August 2026 North American Tour With HYPOCRISY And SUFFOCATION

Norwegian symphonic black metal titans DIMMU BORGIR will embark on a North American tour this summer. Support on the 10-date trek will come from HYPOCRISY, SUFFOCATION and HULDER. The tour will kick off on August 7 at the Palladium Times Square in in New York City, and will wrap up on August 23 at T...

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GUS G: 'It Was A Conscious Decision For Me After The OZZY OSBOURNE Gig To Not Join Other Bands'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G spoke about his reluctance to be a hired gun in another band after exiting Ozzy Osbourne's group nearly a decade ago following an eight-year run with the legendary heavy metal singer. "It was a conscious decis...

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BRING ME THE HORIZON Announces 20th-Anniversary Re-Recording Of Debut Album 'Count Your Blessings'

British rockers BRING ME THE HORIZON will release a 20th-anniversary re-recording of their debut album, "Count Your Blessings", on July 10. "Count Your Blessings | Repented" is described by the band as a "reactivation" and "recontextualization" of the 2006 LP, which included such singles as "Pray Fo...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Remembers His Friend COZY POWELL: He 'Was An Angel'

During BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's April show on LA Radio Sessions, he played RAINBOW's "Stargazer" which featured Cozy Powell on drums. After the show, Bill discussed knowing Powell as a fellow drummer and a friend. He said  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, Cozy Powell was somebod...

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JON SCHAFFER Explains How His 'Relationship With Jesus Christ' Helped Him Navigate Through Aftermath Of His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot

During a three-hour appearance on the latest episode of the Iblis Manifestations podcast, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. In October 2024, Schaffer was sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of comm...

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Watch: ULI JON ROTH Celebrates 50th Anniversaries Of SCORPIONS' 'In Trance' And 'Virgin Killer' In Pittsburg, California

On Thursday, April 9, legendary German guitarist and composer Uli Jon Roth performed at the Pittsburg California Theatre in Pittsburg, California as part of his North American tour dubbed "Pictures Of Destiny". Video of the concert can be seen below, courtesy of Walter Morgan. Uli's current tour was...

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JASON BONHAM On Performing LED ZEPPELIN's Entire 'Physical Graffiti' Album: 'Fifteen Years Into Paying Homage To Dad, I Wanted A Challenge'

In a new interview with Australia's "Today Extra" TV show, Jason Bonham spoke about the upcoming JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING tour of Australia celebrating the 50th anniversary of LED ZEPPELIN's "Physical Graffiti" double album. Regarding his inspiration for launching the show in tribute to h...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE On Upcoming 'Sanctuary' Album: 'It Feels So Good To Finally Be Releasing The Music That We've Been Obsessing Over'

In a new interview with Abe Kanan of Audacy Music, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Sanctuary", due on June 5. The LP, which features tracks produced by Zakk Cervini (BAD OMENS, YUNGBLUD, BRING ME THE HORIZON, SPIRITBOX) and Jordan Fish (BRING ME THE HORIZON, POPPY...

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PAUL STANLEY Confirms KISS Will Perform At 2026 Edition Of 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas': 'We Can't Wait To Play'

During an April 11 question-and-answer session at the Indy KISS Fan Expo at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Indianapolis, Indiana, KISS frontman Paul Stanley confirmed that there will be a 2026 edition of the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event. Over the years, KISS had hosted 11 branded "kruis...

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New NEVERMORE Music To Arrive In Early 2027: 'That's What We're Working On Right Now', Says JEFF LOOMIS

In an interview with Brazil's Headbangers News, guitarist Jeff Loomis spoke about the new lineup of NEVERMORE, which made its live debut on April 1 at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. Joining Loomis and drummer Van Williams in NEVERMORE's current incarnation are the band's latest ad...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's JANNE WIRMAN Confirms Plans For More 'Celebration Of Music' Concerts In 2027: 'It's Gonna Continue'

This past February, members of legendary Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM played two shows celebrating the group's music at the Tavastia club in Helsinki. The concerts, dubbed "Children Of Bodom – A Celebration Of Music", featured original CHILDREN OF BODOM members, bassist Henkka Seppälä, keybo...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Cancels May 2026 Tour Dates 'Due To Health Issues That Require Immediate Attention'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has canceled his previously announced tour of the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, scheduled for May 2026. All Chris Holmes shows taking place after July remain unaffected. On Friday (April 10),the social media of The Abyss club in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Hol...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Makes Surprise Appearance At COACHELLA, Performs VAN HALEN's 'Jump' With TEDDY SWIMS

VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth made a surprise appearance at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, California on Friday, April 10, joining singer Teddy Swims for a rendition of the band's classic song "Jump". Swims's Coachella stage was transformed into a stylized apartment set,...