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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Is Hoping To Release His Long-In-The-Works Autobiography In 2027: 'I'm About Halfway Finished'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography, which has the working title of "Tales From The Square Mile". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I first started writing, I asked [IRO...

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Watch: GUNS N' ROSES Joined By CHRIS STAPLETON For 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' Performance In Toronto

Chris Stapleton made a surprise guest appearance with GUNS N' ROSES on August 5, 2026, at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Ontario Canada. The country music star joined the iconic rock band on stage to perform a live rendition of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door". Fan-filmed video of his appearance...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE On Using A.I. To Write Music: 'I'm Definitely Against All That Stuff'

In a new interview with "The Seth Williams Show", DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I.) algorithms and machine learning...

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ANTHRAX Shares Music Video For 'Everybody's Got A Plan' From Upcoming 'Cursum Perficio' Album

ANTHRAX has released the official music video for "Everybody's Got A Plan", the third single from the band's upcoming " Cursum Perficio" album. The clip, which premiered via Revolver, includes footage of ANTHRAX's recent performance at Lisbon, Portugal's Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica as the supp...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On MEGADETH Lineup Changes: 'For Almost 50 Years, The Amount Of People That We Have On Record Is Really Pretty Small'

In a new interview with Fox Radio host Terrence Long, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked how he has managed to keep the band's momentum for more than four decades despite going through a number of lineup changes over the years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Certain people...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains MÖTLEY CRÜE's Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'We Do Play 100% Live'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has shot down claims that he and his bandmates don't perform live during their concerts. Sixx addressed MÖTLEY CRÜE's alleged use of pre-recorded tapes while responding to a fan during a question-and-answer session on X (formerly Twitter). Asked why MÖTLEY CRÜE uses ba...

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THE KOVENANT Has Eight Songs Written For First Studio Album In More Than 20 Years

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen of THE KOVENANT spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's first studio album in more than 20 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this [THE KOVENANT reunion...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Announces 'Hell Or High Water' Album, Shares 'Now Or Never' Single

One of the world's most captivating guitarists, Yngwie Malmsteen has announced his new studio album, "Hell Or High Water", which will be released on November 13 via Music Theories Recordings/Artone Label Group. To whet your appetite, the Swedish-born musician has also revealed the first single from...

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Give Me Dirt

When they first emerged with their 2006 "Birthing The Giant" debut album, CANCER BATS were a formidable breath of fresh air. Eschewing the increasingly plastic machinations of the flourishing metalcore scene in favor of balls-out hardcore punk with a side order of BLACK SABBATH, the Canadians were l...

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STATUS QUO's FRANCIS ROSSI Announces 'The Way We Were Vol. 2' Collection Of Demo Recordings

Following the critical and commercial success of "The Way We Were Vol. 1" and the acclaimed studio album "The Accidental", Francis Rossi returns to his personal archive with "The Way We Were Vol. 2". Released on September 25, 2026, on CD, 2LP and digital formats, the collection features 17 previousl...

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GEOFF TATE 'Would Like To Learn How To Cook More': 'I Love Food. I Love To Eat.'

During a recent appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if there are things on his "to-do list" creatively that he hasn't had a chance to get to that he would like to pursue if suddenly there was free time and he was h...

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GLENN HUGHES Announces Retirement From Touring And Live Performances

Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes has announced his retirement from touring and live performances. Upon his doctor's advice, Glenn, who will turn 75 later this month, will have to undergo heart surgery and has made the difficult decision to s...

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Eclipse

Symphonic metal has been quietly evolving over the last few years as more and more bands decide to step away from the genre's established formula to embrace new and often more modern elements. But as essential as that liberated outlook has become, it is reassuring to hear a band that are sticking to...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'We Feel Privileged And Lucky To Still Be Here Writing Music'

In a new interview with Poland's Mystic Festival, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked how he manages to still be passionate about music nearly 50 years into his career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we love what we do, for starters. We love what we do, and we love writi...

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LINKIN PARK Announces 'Unshatter' Documentary, Companion Live Album

A new LINKIN PARK documentary, "Unshatter", will open in theaters on September 30. The film focuses on LINKIN PARK's 2024 return, seven years after the death of the group's singer Chester Bennington. This movie captures the years that followed Bennington's 2017 death and how the band reformed with D...