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CHAD GRAY: Revisiting HELLYEAH Songs For Upcoming Solo Shows Has Been 'Really Weird'

In a new interview with "The David Ellefson Show", MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray spoke about his upcoming "30 Years Of Madness" live appearances. The gigs will mark Chad's first-ever solo performances and will take place during a year when MUDVAYNE is not scheduled to do any touring. It w...

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RONNIE ROMERO Wouldn't Work With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN If He Got The Call: 'I'd Hang Up The Phone'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjälä of Chaoszine, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Ronnie Romero, who has previously worked with such legendary guitarists as Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker and Adrian Vandenberg, was asked if he would "seriously consider" playing with Yngwie Malmsteen if the iconi...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Denies Former Members Were Blindsided By Band's Split And Eventual Reformation: 'That's On Them'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, FIFTH AN...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA: 'I've Been Dealing With Some Serious Health Issues' But 'It Hasn't Stopped Me'

Jon Oliva, SAVATAGE's founding vocalist and keyboardist, who has been absent from the band's recent reunion shows, has shared a new update on his health, as well as the progress of the writing sessions for SAVATAGE's long-awaited new studio album. In a message posted in the Savatage Legion group on...

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CHRIS POLAND Says He Will Try To Catch MEGADETH On Band's Final Tour: 'I'll Make Time For DAVE MUSTAINE'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, ex-MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland was asked if he is planning to see his former band play during what is being billed as MEGADETH's "farewell" tour. Chris responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, I'm sure I will. If it's the final one,...

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BLACK SABBATH Members BILL WARD And GEEZER BUTLER To Appear At MONSTERPALOOZA Horror Convention In Pasadena In May 2026

Legendary BLACK SABBATH members Bill Ward and Geezer Butler will make an appearance at the Monsterpalooza horror convention this May 29-31 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California to meet fans for pro-photo ops. Note: Event tickets are required to be purchased first before buying a...

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D.D. VERNI Says New OVERKILL Album Will 'Probably' Be Released In Early 2027

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni was asked why he isn't touring with the band right now as part of the "Thrash Of The Titans" run of shows with TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ah,...

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YES's STEVE HOWE To Undergo 'Essential' Surgery; Tour Dates Postponed

YES has been forced to postpone its previously announced U.K. tour as guitarist Steve Howe requires surgery. The progressive rock legends were scheduled to hit the road for a nine-date trek across the U.K. starting on April 22 at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and ending with a two-night run at t...

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Classic KING DIAMOND Members Have Been Working On Debut LEX LEGION Album For A 'Few Years'

Hal Patino has commented on the launch of LEX LEGION, the new band featuring four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late '80s lineup. The group, in which Hal (bass) is joined by fellow members of KING DIAMOND's classic lineup Mikkey Dee (drums),Andy La Rocque (guitar),Pete Blakk (guitar),alongside...

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BUTCHER BABIES Share Music Video For New Song 'Black Dove'

BUTCHER BABIES have shared the official music video for a new song called "Black Dove". The track was written by BUTCHER BABIES singer Heidi Shepherd and guitarist Henry Flury, and the video was directed by Shepherd. BUTCHER BABIES said: "You wanted a banger, you've got a banger! Get through your we...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN: The 'Young Generation' Of Music Fans 'Is Really Looking For Authenticity'

In a new interview with Brian Haddad and Kenzie Roman of Chicago's Q101 radio station, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked why he thinks so many younger rock music fans are connecting with the band's classic songs today. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's...

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LEE HARRISON And MONSTROSITY Continue To Bring The 'Steak And Cheese' To Death Metal

By David E. Gehlke After 36 years of being in business, MONSTROSITY has yet to achieve the same level of success as their Floridian death metal peers in CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE, MORBID ANGEL and OBITUARY. That hasn't stopped founding member, songwriter and drummer Lee Harrison from trying. Harrison...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Added To IRON MAIDEN's EDDFEST; Will Play MAIDEN Set From His Era

IRON MAIDEN's highly anticipated Eddfest weekend this summer has just got even bigger with the announcement that Blaze Bayley, who fronted the band from 1994 to 1999, will be headlining the Friday night Maidenville stage. He is the latest name to be revealed, as part of the all-encompassing celebrat...

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LEX LEGION, Featuring Classic KING DIAMOND Members MIKKEY DEE, ANDY LA ROCQUE, PETE BLAKK And HAL PATINO, Releases Debut Single, 'Sleep Eternally'

LEX LEGION, the new band featuring four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late '80s lineup, has released the official music video for its debut single, "Sleep Eternally". The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of the rEvolver Film Company and can be seen below. Featuring Mikkey Dee, Andy La Rocque,...

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ADRIAN SMITH: 'Even People Who Don't Really Know About IRON MAIDEN Might Be Interested' In Upcoming Official Documentary

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke about the band's upcoming feature documentary, titled "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition", which will hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7, 2026. Asked how the idea came about to give t...