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GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour: 'It Couldn't Have Worked Out Better If We Scripted It'

During an appearance on the June 3 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TRIUMPH singer/guitarist Rik Emmett and drummer/vocalist Gil Moore spoke about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently launched first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members E...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'If We Weren't A Great Rock And Roll Band With Great Songs, We Wouldn't Still Be Around 25 Years Later'

In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho addressed the fact that some people still don't his band seriously due to his status as a legendary professional wrestler. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Every band has a gimmick. SLIPKNOT wears masks. When META...

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SYMPHONY X's RUSSELL ALLEN Is The Progressive Metal Powerhouse Vocalist With A Vulnerable Side

By David E. Gehlke SYMPHONY X's 2002 "The Odyssey" is anchored by its 25-minute epic title track. Based on Homer's "Odyssey", which details the trials and tribulations of the ancient Greek hero Odysseus, SYMPHONY X's "The Odyssey" was a seven-part drama spun through the lens of sublimely epic progre...

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Architects Of A New Weave

The merits of an EVERGREY studio album can usually be determined by their complexity. When the Swedes were at their absolute peak circa 2001-2003 with "In Search of Truth" and "Recreation Day", they were hauling out pretty captivating, challenging, yet accessible dark progressive metal. EVERGREY cou...

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ANDREW FREEMAN On His Former Bandmates In LAST IN LINE: 'I Did More Work On Those Records Than Any Of Those Guys Did'

In a new interview with the Hard Rock History Show, singer Andrew Freeman once again addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked if he was surprised by the fact that he was fired from LAST IN LINE — which was originally formed b...

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DAVID DRAIMAN Says DISTURBED Fans Will Be 'Pleasantly Surprised' By Band's New Songs: They Are 'Diverse, Fresh And Powerful'

David Draiman says that DISTURBED fans will be "pleasantly surprised" by the material he and his bandmates have written for DISTURBED's follow-up to 2022's "Divisive" album. On Saturday (May 30),the DISTURBED frontman took to his account on X (formerly Twitter) to write: "I'll tell you one thing… I...

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RIK EMMETT On TRIUMPH's Recently Launched Reunion Tour: 'Every Night It Gets Better. It Just Keeps Resonating And Growing'

In a new interview with Tuning In With Thom Jennings, TRIUMPH singer and guitarist Rik Emmett spoke about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently launched first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and Gil Moore (drums, vocals) are being joined by guitari...

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WENDY DIO Says The New Lineup Of The Officially Sanctioned DIO Tribute Band Will Hit The Road In The Fall Of 2026

In a new interview with Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the status of the officially sanctioned Dio tribute band DIO DISCIPLES. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I'm e...

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DEATH ANGEL Announces 10th-Anniversary Vinyl Reissue Of 'The Evil Divide'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans DEATH ANGEL will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their critically acclaimed eighth studio album, "The Evil Divide", with a special vinyl reissue arriving July 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. Originally released on May 27, 2016, "The Evil Divide" marked an...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO's BATTLEZONE Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of 'Fighting Back'

In 1986, legendary vocalist Paul Di'Anno — who was the unmistakable original voice behind IRON MAIDEN's formative years — launched a bold new chapter with the release of "Fighting Back", the explosive debut album from BATTLEZONE. Following his departure from IRON MAIDEN, Di'Anno refused to look back...

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JACK OSBOURNE On OZZY And SHARON Biopic: 'We Have Someone In Mind, A Really Brilliant Actor' To Play OZZY

In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack offered an update on the status of the long-awaited Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne biopic. Jack said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We are full steam ahead. We've been in development at Sony for a number of...

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OSBOURNE Family Receives Official Congressional Honor Recognizing OZZY

Earlier this month, Ozzy Osbourne was honored through the Congressional Record by U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana's 5th Congressional District. The record was made in the House of Representatives on May 12, and the full entry can be viewed here. In her remarks, Spartz said: "Mr. Speaker, I rise...

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MASTERPLAN Shares Music Video For 'The Call' From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal veterans MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's fourth single, "The Call", can be seen below. Grapow commented: "'The Call'...

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CHEVELLE's SAM LOEFFLER On Other Bands' Reliance On Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Some Of These Guys Aren't Playing Any Of It'

In a new interview with the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have no tracks. We have nothing. We're just three guys playing this mu...

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MIKKEY DEE Looks Back On MOTÖRHEAD: LEMMY, WÜRZEL And PHIL CAMPBELL, 'They're All Gone. It's F***ing Weird.'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Swedish drummer Mikkey Dee reflected on his 25-year run as a member of MOTÖRHEAD, which ended in 2015 with the death of the band's iconic frontman Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it w...