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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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The Battle Between Metal And Orchestra Still Goes On For SEPTICFLESH

By David E. Gehlke SEPTICFLESH and an orchestra are now inseparable. The long-running Greek extreme metal outfit has taken a union that was originally popularized by the likes of CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR and even METALLICA, via 1999's "S&M", making it such an integral part of their core sound t...

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Watch: DAVE GROHL Joins AC/DC On Stage For 'Highway To Hell' Performance At MetLife Stadium

FOO FIGHTERS leader Dave Grohl joined AC/DC on stage Friday night (October 2) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey to perform the hard rock legends' classic song "Highway To Hell". "A very good friend of ours asked us tonight if he could come and join us up on stage for 'Highway To Hell...

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KYLE THOMAS Has Finished Recording Vocals For 'About Half' Of The Songs For Long-Awaited New TROUBLE Album

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, TROUBLE singer Kyle Thomas spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2013 album "The Distortion Field". The 56-year-old New Orleans-based singer, who also fronts thr...

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POWERRAGE, Featuring Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI, Seeks New Vocalist Following Split With JACQUES BÉLANGER

POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, is seeking a new vocalist following the apparent recent departure of Jacques Bélanger. On Saturday, September 26, the POWERRAGE, social media shared a photo of Ricci, alongside bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER) and dru...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Explains Why He Decided To Call His 2027 U.K. Spoken-Word Tour 'Talking Gib'rish'

In a new interview with The Strange Brew podcast, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan spoke about his upcoming "Talking Gib'rish" tour. Set to take place in the spring 2027 in the United Kingdom, this very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian's rema...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On 'Darker' Sound Of 'Cursum Perficio' Album: 'It's Just Where We're At' Right Now

In a new interview with Gino Alache of Rockum TV, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke about the band's recently released twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio". It marks the band's first record in ten years since 2016's "For All Kings", which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. As...

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RIKKI ROCKETT On POISON's Musical Chemistry: 'I Just Think There's A Synergy Between The Four Of Us'

In a new interview with Troy Culpan of Australia's May The Rock Be With You, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked to name the "defining thing that made the band what it was" at the height of POISON's commercial success in the 1980s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wish I coul...

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AMON AMARTH's JOHAN HEGG: 'We Never Really Write Music That We Don't Feel Is Gonna End Up On The Album'

In a new interview with Thomas Moser of Germany's Rock Antenne, AMON AMARTH vocalist Johan Hegg spoke about the band's upcoming album "The Allfather Awakens", which will arrive on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. Asked if he still gets nervous when it's time to release new music to the record-buyi...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says His Onstage Reunion With DEEP PURPLE Went Down Like He 'Just Invented The Cure For Cancer': 'The People Went Nuts'

In the first part of an exclusive 13-part interview series with Now Spinning magazine editor-in-chief Phil Aston, Ritchie Blackmore reflected on his reunion with DEEP PURPLE for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert on August 12 at the Northwell at Jones Beac...

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JAY JAY FRENCH On TWISTED SISTER's Absence From ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'We Don't Get The Respect We Should Get'

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, hosted by "Mistress Carrie" Sarao, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French was asked about his band's absence from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, especially since the institution prioritizes musical influence, innovation and career impact over pu...

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MOTÖRHEAD's 'Orgasmatron' Album Remixed By Longtime Producer CAMERON WEBB For 40th-Anniversary Edition

The 40th-anniverasary edition of MOTÖRHEAD's classic album "Orgasmatron" will be made available on November 6 via BMG. Originally released in 1986, "Orgasmatron" featured the lineup of Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Würzel and Pete Gill. It marked a new chapter for the band, pushing further into heavier terr...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Says Some Of His Band's Christian Critics 'Believe That The Music Is Inherently Full Of The Power Of Satan'

During an appearance on The White House Pod - Dare To Dream, the podcast hosted by film and television actor, director and producer David A.R. White, Christian rock musician John Cooper, frontman of the band SKILLET, was asked if his group has faced any criticism about its hard rock music being demo...

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OZZFEST To Return To U.S. In 2027

Ozzfest organizers have confirmed that the reactivated heavy metal festival, founded by Sharon Osbourne and her late husband Ozzy in the mid-1990s, will return the U.S. in 2027. The latest announcement, which was shared on the official Ozzfest social media earlier today (Monday, September 21),follo...

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PRIMUS's LARRY LALONDE On Losing 60 Guitars In January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: 'I've Been Trying To Have A Positive Attitude'

In a new interview with the Sixty Scales And The Truth podcast, hosted by Niels Guns, PRIMUS guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde spoke about losing the guitar gear he had collected throughout the years in the January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...