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GENE HOGLAN Explains Why He 'Never Had A Good Taste' In His 'Mouth' About CHUCK SCHULDINER Documentary 'Death By Metal'

In a new interview with the IMPACT Metal Channel, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan was asked for his opinion of the 2016 documentary about DEATH frontman Chuck Schuldiner, "Death By Metal", in which Gene was prominently featured. Hoglan, whose iconic drum performances graced the classic D...

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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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Ex-WHITESNAKE Guitarist ADRIAN VANDENBERG Reflects On Recording 'Here I Go Again' Solo

Legendary Dutch guitarist and songwriter Adrian Vandenberg recently joined Mark Strigl on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38) for an in-depth conversation on Mark's live-from-New York City show, the home of hard and heavy classic rock. The wide-ranging interview covered Vandenberg's career from...

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HYPOCRISY's PETER TÄGTGREN Explains Long Gaps Between Studio Albums: 'You Become More Picky Of What You Write'

In a new interview with Kacper Dworniczak of Strefa Music Art, HYPOCRISY frontman Peter Tägtgren addressed the reason for the long gap between the band's last two albums, with 2021's "Worship" arriving eight years after 2013's "End Of Disclosure". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You b...

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MISS MAY I Announces New Album 'No Place For Me', Shares 'Sanctuary' Single

MISS MAY I — Levi Benton (vocals),Jerod Boyd (drums),Ryan Neff (bass) and Elisha Mullins (guitar) — will release a new album, "No Place For Me", on October 2 via Solid State Records. Today, the band also shares the video for the new single "Sanctuary". Watch it below. "'Sanctuary' is a song about...

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BIFF BYFORD On Upcoming SAXON Album: 'It's Heavier, More Than Anything'

SAXON vocalist Biff Byford recently spoke to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine about the British heavy metal legends' upcoming 25th studio album, tentatively due on January 22, 2027 via Silver Lining Music. He said: "I got into trouble for giving away the release date, so I must be very careful what I sa...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN On Stepping Outside His Comfort Zone For 'The Sound Of Silence' Cover: Producer KEVIN CHURKO 'Gave Me The Courage To Go There'

On the latest episode of the Detours & Destinations podcast, hosted by Rabbi David Ingber, David Draiman, lead singer of the multi-platinum metal band DISTURBED, talks about identity, resilience, faith, and the costs of speaking one's mind. Raised in an Orthodox Jewish world and once headed towa...

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IRON MAIDEN Wouldn't Attend ROCK HALL Induction Even If The Band Wasn't On Tour: 'I Don't Do Those Sort Of Things', Says STEVE HARRIS

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris and singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the legendary British heavy metal band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2026. Steve and Bruce will be inducted into the Hall Of Fame alongs...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Reveals He Is Confined To Wheelchair: 'I'm Not In Retirement Or Ill Or Giving Up'

Bill Ward has revealed that he is now mostly confined to a wheelchair, nearly one year after the death of his longtime BLACK SABBATH bandmate Ozzy Osbourne. The 78-year-old BLACK SABBATH drummer shared the health update with fans Wednesday (July 8),explaining that he was "making myself public and t...

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Legendary Extreme Metal Drummer NICK BARKER Says He Recently 'Developed A Life-Threatening Condition Called Calciphylaxis'

In a new interview with Paul McNamee of The False Face podcast, legendary extreme metal drummer Nick Barker (LOCK UP, BRUJERIA, DIMMU BORGIR, CRADLE OF FILTH) opened up about some of his recent health challenges, three years after he announced he was battling kidney failure. He said (as transcribed...

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RUDY SARZO Defends His Use Of A.I. To Make Solo Music: 'I've Been Jumping On New Technology Since The Electric Guitar Existed'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, legendary rock bassist Rudy Sarzo discussed his recent admission that he utilized artificial intelligence (A.I.) during the production process of his two new solo singles, "Your Heart Is The Road" and "For The Love Of Love"....

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Teams Up With SOFTCULT On New Single 'Drown Fountain'

Revered drummer Jay Weinberg (SLIPKNOT, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Bruce Springsteen) has unveiled his latest collaborative single, "Drown Fountain", featuring acclaimed Canadian grunge-gaze duo SOFTCULT. Available now, the track marks the newest installment in Weinberg's ongoing series of artist collabor...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE: 'I Don't Do Any Vocal Warm-Ups' And 'I've Never Taken Vocal Lessons'

In a new video his Facebook page, QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre answered a fan-submitted question about whether he uses "any secret concoctions to keep the vocal pipes in top form". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had days where I did everything you're supposed to do by the bo...