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JOE ELLIOTT: 'DEF LEPPARD Now Is More Known For Selling Tickets Than Albums'

In a new interview with Ben Jones of Virgin Radio UK, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was asked if it's fair to say that he and his bandmates still love touring, nearly five decades after the group's formation. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, and it's something that, fingers...

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Watch: GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Covers METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS, LED ZEPPELIN, THE BEATLES At Uncasville Concert

On September 6, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna played a solo concert with special guests as part of the Mohegan Sun "Sun Patio Concert Series" at Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Sully's setlist was as follows: 01. Asleep (GODSMACK song) 02. Time (PINK FLOYD cover) 03. Sinner's Pra...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On MEGADETH's Farewell Tour Announcement: 'It Was A Little Shocking'

During an appearance on the Rock 'N' Blues Experience podcast with host Tim Caple, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his reaction to the band's announcement that MEGADETH's upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026....

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STEVE MORSE BAND Announces New Album 'Triangulation'

The STEVE MORSE BAND has announced details of their brand-new album, "Triangulation", which will be released on November 14 via Music Theories Recordings. To celebrate, they have unveiled the official video for their new track, "Break Through". "Break Through" is the first new music since the releas...

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JERRY CANTRELL On Guitarists Who Influenced Him: 'I Think RANDY RHOADS Might Qualify As An Otherworldly Being'

During a new appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked about some of the guitarists who influenced him over the years, either tonally or with their technique and musicianship. He responded (as transcribed by...

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ROGER GLOVER: 'There'll Probably Be' A New DEEP PURPLE 'Album Next Year'

During an August 26 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover spoke about the band's ongoing tour, "The Long Goodbye", which started in May 2017. Asked if he and his bandmates will "just keep moving forward" with live shows while they are still physic...

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SHINEDOWN's Latest Single 'Killing Fields' Hits No. 1 On Active Rock Chart

SHINEDOWN has once again made history as the band's latest single, "Killing Fields", reaches No. 1 on the Active Rock Mediabase chart. This is a massive moment for the band as it solidifies their 23rd single at the format. This marks the third No. 1 for the band this year with their No. 1 at Alterna...

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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Says AEROSMITH Needs To 'Come Back' And Play A Few Farewell Concerts: 'You Can't Go Out With An Instagram Post'

In a new interview with Chaz & AJ In The Morning, a morning radio talk show program on 99.1 WPLR, a rock radio station broadcasting from New Haven, Connecticut, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna weighed in on AEROSMITH's August 2024 announcement that the latter band was retiring from the road due to...

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GARY HOLT Officiates SLAYER Bandmate TOM ARAYA's Vow Renewal In Texas

On Saturday, September 6, SLAYER frontman Tom Araya and his wife Sandra renewed their vows in a ceremony in their home state of Texas officiated by Tom's SLAYER bandmate Gary Holt. Earlier today (Sunday, September 7),Holt shared a photo of jim wearing a black long-sleeve clergy shirt, and he includ...

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Ex-SLAYER Drum Legend DAVE LOMBARDO Introduces 'Double Kick' Coffee

Back-beating to his Cuban-born heritage, and blast-beating coffee tins into shape, Dave Lombardo, the double bass pioneer and a founding member of thrash metal legends SLAYER, with an equally legendary resume of playing with everyone from SUICIDAL TENDENCIES to the MISFITS and from MR. BUNGLE to TES...

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DONALD TARDY: 'Should There Be One More' OBITUARY 'Record? Possibly'

In a new interview with Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne, OBITUARY drummer Donald Tardy was asked if the veteran Florida death metallers are still planning on releasing a new studio album in 2026 or 2027. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In the rock and roll industry, you make plans...

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Watch: THE SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN Hosts 'Machina' Weekend Commemorating 25th Anniversary

This past weekend, Madame Zuzu's tea shop in Highland Park, Illinois was transformed into a time capsule dedicated to the 25th anniversary of "Machina", a heartfelt tribute brought to life by THE SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan and Chloe Mendel Corgan. From August 30 to 31, fans were welcome...

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ADEMA's TIM FLUCKEY Doesn't Mind 'Nu Metal' Label: 'You Wear It A Little More Proudly The Longer You've Been Around'

In a new interview with Keen Eye 4 Concerts, ADEMA guitarist/vocalist Tim Fluckey offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's upcoming studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're pretty close to getting it done. We recorded almost all the instruments. There's li...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Doesn't Do Anything Special To Take Care Of His Singing Voice: 'If You Respect Your Body, The Voice Is Just A Projection Of That'

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson was asked what he does to take care of his singing voice. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Nothing, honestly, nothing special other than kind of common sense, really. Don't go to football m...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON On Heavy Metal Community: 'We're A Tribe Of Quirky Misfits'

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the changes in the music industry since he first started in the 1980s and 1990s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I got in under the wire. I got in when there was still an oppor...