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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Undergoes 'Successful Procedure': 'I Have To Rest In Order To Make A Complete Recovery'

Less than a week after DEEP PURPLE canceled the remaining shows of its European due to vocalist Ian Gillan's illness, the 81-year-old singer revealed that he has undergone a successful "procedure" is currently resting before returning to the road. Earlier today (Saturday, November 7),Gillan wrote o...

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VAN WILLIAMS On NEVERMORE's Return To Live Stage: 'It's Been Nothing But Goosebumps Every Day'

In an interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams spoke about the new lineup of NEVERMORE, which made its live debut on April 1, 2026 at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. Joining Loomis and Williams in NEVERMORE's current inca...

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JOE SATRIANI On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'He Did Things The Way Nobody Else Did Them, And To Him It Came Naturally'

In a new interview with Talk Is Jericho, the podcast hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, Joe Satriani once again reflected on being approached to reproduce Eddie Van Halen's guitar parts as part of an all-star VAN HALEN tribute project with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Ro...

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HEART's ANN WILSON On How She Has Managed To Keep Her Singing Voice In Such Great Shape After Five Decades: 'I Take Care Of Myself Moderately'

In a new interview with Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, HEART's Ann Wilson was asked how she manages to keep her singing voice in such great shape after more than five decades. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I take care of myself moderately. But I don't really do voca...

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IRON MAIDEN Is 'Built For Touring', Says Longtime Manager ROD SMALLWOOD

In a new interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, IRON MAIDEN's longtime manager Rod Smallwood was asked about the current mood within the band, having just completed the 2026 Latin American leg of MAIDEN's "Run For Your Lives" world tour. Rod responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's great....

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Drummer CHRIS KONTOS Exits FORBIDDEN: 'I Have Decided That I Can No Longer Continue As A Part Of The Band'

Drummer Chris Kontos has officially exited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN after a three-year run with the band. Earlier today (Wednesday, November 4),Kontos released the following statement via social media: "This does not come easy for me. I have been trying to not have to do this and...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM: 'Hate Crew - A Visual History' To Be Released In April 2027

In April 2027, "Children of Bodom Hate Crew - A Visual History", an extensive visual book documenting the history of Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM, will be released. Compiled by Finnish music journalist and author Timo Isoaho, the 240-page publication covers more than three decades of the ban...

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NICKO MCBRAIN On Next IRON MAIDEN Album: 'I Would Love To' Play 'A Couple Of Songs On It. Why Not?'

In a new interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM, longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain once again expressed hopes to be involved with his former bandmates in a studio capacity even if he can't play drums on a full album. McBrain announced his retirement on December 7, 2024 in a statement on M...

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IRON MAIDEN And Z2 Present 'Somewhere In Time: The Graphic Album' Celebrating LP's 40th Anniversary

Z2, the leading publisher of music-driven graphic novels and illustrated books, is collaborating once again with heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Somewhere In Time" with a new, star-studded graphic album anthology that dives deep into the menacing science-fiction...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Debuts New Look: 'I've Had Long Hair My Whole Life, Except When I Was Ill With Cancer'

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has debuted a new haircut, explaining that ALICE IN CHAINS' Jerry Cantrell "gave [him] the strength and energy and the nerve to cut it all off." On Tuesday, November 3, the 64-year-old singer took to his Facebook page to share a video of him getting his hair cut, telli...

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ENSLAVED Remains One Of Progressive Metal's Most Restless Bands: 'We're Still Looking For New Paths'

By David E. Gehlke ENSLAVED co-founding member, guitarist and primary songwriter Ivar Bjørnson decided to throw caution to the proverbial wind after deciding his demos for what would become "Mið" weren't up to snuff. Instead of relying on standardized, if not predictable, ways of working, Bjørnson s...

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PRONG Shares New Single 'New Commission' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

New York's alternative metal legends PRONG have released "New Commission", the latest single from their upcoming self-titled album, due on November 6 via Napalm Records. Built upon machine-gun kicks, discordant riffage, and frontman Tommy Victor's venomous barks, the cataclysmic thrash rager is boun...

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CHRIS JERICHO On Singing FOZZY Songs That He Didn't Write: 'I Have To Figure Out What They Mean To Me To Really Deliver Them With Authority'

In a new exclusive interview with Skratch N' Sniff, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho discussed his working relationship with FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward and longtime producer Johnny Andrews. Speaking about how a song like FOZZY's latest single, "I Know Evil", came together and the overall songwriting proc...

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DEEP PURPLE Cancels Remainder Of Fall 2026 European Tour On Advice Of IAN GILLAN's Medical Team

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have canceled the remainder of the European leg of their "Splat!" world tour as a result of a medical emergency involving PURPLE singer Ian Gillan. This past Saturday (October 31),DEEP PURPLE announced that Gillan had been hospitalized, resulting in the cancelation of...

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STEVE VAI On Debut SATCHVAI Album 'The Sea Of Emotion': 'It Was My Favorite Collaboration'

After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and separate careers that helped redefine what the electric guitar could do, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally made a record together. "The Sea Of Emotion", the first studio album from SATCHVAI, will be released November 6, 2026 via...