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AVATAR's Upcoming Tenth Album Will Be 'Very Multifaceted' With 'More Progressive' And 'Melodic' Parts Than Ever Before

Swedish metallers AVATAR entered the studio this past January to begin work on their tenth album. The follow-up to 2023's "Dance Devil Dance" was once again produced by Jay Ruston, who has previously worked with ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER and URIAH HEEP, among many others. AVATAR's next LP is tentativel...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON: 'I'm Just A Guy Who Loves Playing Guitar'

In a new interview with The Rockman Power Hour, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson insisted that he still has a modest view of his place in the music world, despite his status as one of the most legendary rock musicians of the past half century. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You get a lot...

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SCOTT TRAVIS: JUDAS PRIEST Hopes To Work On Next Album In 2026

In a new interview with El Salvador's Nación Metal, JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked what, if any, challenges he and his bandmates encountered while making their latest album, 2024's "Invincible Shield". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Um, no real challenges. We took...

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Will there be a moment in the evolution of death metal when the genre becomes too fast, too technical, and far more like brutal automatons competing in an Olympic event than anything resembling rock 'n' roll? The jury is out on that one, but CYTOTOXIN are cheerfully testing the boundaries of avowedl...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: PAUL QUINN Is 'Still Sending Ideas' For New Songs

In a new interview with Gustavo Maiato, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if guitarist Paul Quinn, who announced two years ago that he was stepping back from touring with the band, is still contributing to the songwriting process in SAXON or if Quinn's replacement, DIAMOND HEAD's Brian Tatler, is...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On GLENN TIPTON: 'He's Doing What He Can To Keep Going'

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Brazil's Rolling Stone magazine, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if there will be any setlist changes on the band's upcoming South American tour — which kicks off on April 16 in Brasilia, Brazil — compared to the songs he and his bandmates pla...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces Newest Distortion Guitar Pedal, 'Platinum Pocket P***y Melter'

Emerging from their musical workshop after perfecting their latest piece of pleasure-inducing musical equipment, California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER are back with their fifth guitar pedal, the Platinum Pocket Pu**y Melter — a modern-day reimagining of the pedal that started it all for them...

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PAUL STANLEY Dons His KISS 'Starchild' Makeup Again For WORKDAY's 'Rock Star' Campaign

Workday, Inc., the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, is bringing AI agents center stage in its latest "Rock Star" campaign featuring Paul Stanley (KISS),Billy Idol and Gwen Stefani (NO DOUBT). The rockers, dressed in business attire, hilariously try to navigate the corporate world...

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Watch: COREY TAYLOR Plays Acoustic Solo Show At 2025 SPOOKALA Horror Convention In Tampa

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor played an acoustic solo show this past Saturday (April 5) at the Spookala horror and pop culture convention at the Florida State Fairgrounds - Expo Center in Tampa, Florida. Video of the performance can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the concer...

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IAN HILL Says Most Of JUDAS PRIEST's Concerts Are Professionally Recorded: 'We'll See Where It Leads'

In a new interview with Mexico's OsvAlex Comunicación, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill spoke about the band's upcoming spring 2025 Latin American tour, including the May 4 concert in Mexico City with OPETH. Asked what fans can expect from the setlist for the upcoming shows, Hill said (as transcribed b...

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HARDLINE To Release New Studio Album In 2026

There's been speculation behind closed doors for some time, and at long last it's official: American hard rock veterans HARDLINE, helmed by vocalist Johnny Gioeli (also frontman of the AXEL RUDI PELL band),have signed with Steamhammer/SPV. The five-piece act is currently working on new material for...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL To Release New Solo Single, 'Savages': 'That Song Is A Banger'

In a new interview with Australia's My Kind Of Weird, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell, who issued two solo singles in 2024 — "Anti-Droid" and "Technical Exorcism" — and a cover of RAMMSTEIN's "Du Hast" in 2023, was asked when fans can expect to see a full-length solo album from him. He res...

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JON SCHAFFER Opens Up About His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot And His 'Faith Journey': 'It's Just Amazing The Way God Works'

ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer has given his first interview since being sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service in connection with his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution and a $...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says JUDAS PRIEST Has Already Talked About Follow-Up To 'Invincible Shield': 'We'll Have To Wait And See'

In a new interview with Chile's PowerOfMetal.cl, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if he and his bandmates have already commenced work on material for the follow-up to their "Invincible Shield" album, which came out a little over a year ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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TRACII GUNS Rules Out Autobiography: 'I Would Really Have To Spill The Beans, And I'm Not Gonna Do It'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns, who spent some of his early years as a member of GUNS N' ROSES, was asked if he would ever consider writing an autobiography. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. And I was with Rich Bienstock last...