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RANDY BLYTHE: 'With LAMB OF GOD, I Would Love To Do More Clean Vocals, But I Only Really Put Clean Vocals Where They Fit'

In a new interview with Jai Setright of Australia's Metal On Tap, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about how he manages to remain one of metal's most physically dynamic performers more than three decades into the band's career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm only good at o...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Looks Back On 'Reign In Blood': 'It Still Gives Me The Chills When I Listen To That Album'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo reflected on one of the most uncompromising metal records of all time, SLAYER's classic third full-length effort, "Reign In Blood", which celebrated its fortieth anniversary this past Wednesday, October 7. A...

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Should Heavy Metal Bands Be More Political In Their Messaging? TOM MORELLO Weighs In

In a recent interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM 87.9 radio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke about his active role as a champion for heavy metal icons JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN, both in his work as a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominating committee member and as a...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK: 'Vindicate' Has Been 'One Of Our Most Well-Received Records We've Ever Made'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, BLACK VEIL BRIDES vocalist Andy Biersack spoke about the fan response to the band's seventh studio album, "Vindicate", which came out in May via Spinefarm. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I kind of always feel like records li...

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LOU GRAMM: 'The Rock That's In The Charts Right Now Is Not Of My Liking. I Don't Even Know If I Would Call It Rock.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked to weigh in on KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons's comment that "rock is dead.". Lou said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, the rock that's in the charts right now is not of my...

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JACK OSBOURNE: OZZY OSBOURNE 'Never' Pretended He Wrote All The Music And Lyrics On His Albums

In a new interview with The HoneyDew With Ryan Sickler, the popular comedy storytelling podcast hosted by comedian Ryan Sickler, Jack Osbourne was asked if his father, legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, wrote all the lyrics to the all the songs that he recorded, including those with SABBA...

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DAVEY RIMMER Will Continue Playing With URIAH HEEP, Even After Joining JUDAS PRIEST

Dave "Davey" Rimmer will continue to play bass for URIAH HEEP, even after being confirmed as the replacement for Ian Hill in JUDAS PRIEST. Earlier today (Friday, October 7),URIAH HEEP released the following statement via social media: "Following today's announcement that Davey Rimmer will be joinin...

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DEAFHEAVEN Surprise-Releases New EP 'At Work In The Fields Of The Bomb'

DEAFHEAVEN has surprise-released a new EP, "At Work In The Fields Of The Bomb", which is available today on all streaming platforms, with vinyl variants available in the band's store. Recorded with producer Arthur Rizk, the three-song EP is led by the opening track "Hunter", which features a short f...

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IAN GILLAN Rejects 'Heavy Metal' Label For DEEP PURPLE: 'That Isn't Really Our Bag'

In a new interview with The Chap, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked if he prefers the term "heavy rock" or "hard rock" for his band. Ian responded: "If you want to pick a genre, then I would prefer hard rock. Only because heavy rock was the next step into heavy metal. "I've turned down awards...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Announces Debut Album 'Pretty Girls Do Ugly Things'

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the heavy rock group formed by Carla Harvey (ex-BUTCHER BABIES),will release its debut album, "Pretty Girls Do Ugly Things" on January 22, 2027. Across 11 tracks that blend the grit of old-school rock 'n' roll, the soul of indie and alternative, and just the right dose of heavy me...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Announces His Retirement; URIAH HEEP's DAVE RIMMER To Step In

JUDAS PRIEST's founding bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement from the band. His replacement is URIAH HEEP's Dave Rimmer, who previously stepped in for Hill during JUDAS PRIEST's September 21 concert at the Eventim Apollo in London, United Kingdom after Ian sustained what was described at th...

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Whether a reflection of the dark times we live in, or simply because their name seems to demand it, GRAVEYARD have been steadily becoming darker and heavier in recent times. The Swedish band's early albums adhered to a solid, reliable diet of occult-tinged, psychedelic heavy rock, and were plainly o...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Joined By Violinist LIDIA BAICH On Stage In Vienna

Austrian violinist Lidia Baich joined legendary rockers DEEP PURPLE on stage during their October 5 concert at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria to perform the band's classic song "Perfect Strangers". Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. Widely regarded as one of the most versati...

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GUNS N' ROSES Added As 'Very Special Guest Performers' To AEROSMITH's Hollywood Bowl Shows

Following yesterday's announcement of "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends", it has now been confirmed that GUNS N' ROSES will join AEROSMITH as very special guest performers for these two historic nights at the Hollywood Bowl. The addition of GUNS N' ROSES brings together two of the most...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER And His Son SVEN Weigh In On State Of Heavy Metal In 2026: Record Companies Are 'Doing A Lot Of Things Wrong'

In a new interview with Rock Kommander, former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider and his son Sven Dirkschneider, who plays drums for both of Udo's bands, U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER, were asked what the "biggest difference" is in terms of the way music is made today compared to how it was four decades...