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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On Other Bands Who Have Announced Farewell Tours: 'They Never Follow Through With It And Stick To Their Word'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, Dave Mustaine insisted that MEGADETH won't be like other veteran hard rock and heavy metal bands, such as MÖTLEY CRÜE and SLAYER, who had announced farewell tours, only to return to the live stage a few years later. "I don't think so," he said. "...

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JOSH SMITH On HALESTORM's Longevity: There 'Was Just Always This Family Vibe' Within The Band

In a recent interview with Chas Byrne of Express FM, HALESTORM bassist Josh Smith spoke about how he and his bandmates — guitarist/vocalist Lzzy Hale, drummer Arejay Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger — have managed to stay together and remain successful for more than two decades. He said (as transcri...

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BIFF BYFORD Says SAXON Put 'Denim And Leather' Heavy Metal Look 'On The Map' With 1981 Song And Album

At this year's edition of the Rockharz festival, vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON spoke to Katrin Riedl of Germany's Metal Hammer magazine about the inspiration for the band's classic song "Denim And Leather", which was the title track of SAXON's fourth studio album. Biff sa...

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Former VENOM Members MANTAS And ABADDON Reunite On Stage In Japan: Entire Concert Video Now Available

Former VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Antony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) reunited for a special concert on November 30 at Shinjuku Antiknock, a legendary music venue in Tokyo, Japan. Dunn and Bray performed three VENOM classics alongside some of Japan's finest black metal players: Masaki "...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Rules Out New Music From MR. BIG: 'I Think It's Good To Put A Period At The End Of The Sentence'

In a recent interview with Czech Republic's Hovory u Grega, Billy Sheehan was asked about the possibility of MR. BIG recording new music, less than a year after he and his bandmates played what was billed as their final show. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "N...

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JASON MCMASTER Explains Why It Is Taking So Long For DANGEROUS TOYS To Release New Studio Album

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, DANGEROUS TOYS singer Jason McMaster spoke about the possibility of a new album from the Texas rock veterans who have not released any fresh material since 1995. Jason said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The calendar days...

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ANTHRAX Films Music Video For First Single From Upcoming Album: 'A Great Day For All Of Us', Says SCOTT IAN

ANTHRAX has filmed a music video for the first single from the band's long-awaited new studio album, tentatively due in early 2026 in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions, for the LP took place at Dave Grohl's...

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PRETTY MAIDS Guitarist KEN HAMMER Opens Up About 2024 Health Scare: 'I Had A Blood Clot In My Brain'

In a new interview with Metal Covenant, guitarist Ken Hammer of Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS spoke about his 2024 health scare. He said: "Yeah, [it happened in the] summer [of 2024]. Just before we were going back together again, I had a blood clot in my brain. So I couldn't speak, and I c...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: 'When We Get Too Used To Something, That's Kind Of When The Magic Goes Away'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke about the band's decision to work with producer Dave Cobb on the band's latest studio album, "Everest", after making three records with Nick Raskulinecz. Lzzy said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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HAMMERFALL Announces Summer/Fall 2026 North American Tour With EVERGREY And ELVENKING

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have announced the "Freedom World Crusade North America 2026" tour. Support on the trek, which will launch on September 12, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina and conclude on October 8, 2026 in Seattle, Washington, will come from EVERGREY and ELVENKING. All three bands will...

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CLUTCH To Finally Begin Recording New Album In Early 2026

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He said: "We did begin a pre-production and writing session...

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ABADDON Says 'Prime Evil' Is His Favorite VENOM Album, Explains Why

In a new interview with Almarok, Anthony "Abaddon" Bray spoke about his plans to team up with fellow original VENOM member Jeff "Mantas" Dunn to celebrate the 45th anniversary of VENOM's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell", at various festivals in 2026, including Germany's Keep It True and...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Announces Early 2026 North American Tour With STITCHED UP HEART

On the heels of a wildly successful Australian tour with sold-out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has announced his 2026 North American headlining tour, "The Party Never Ends", kicking off February 26 in Highland, California at Yaamava' Casino....

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY Says He Went Through A 'Midlife Crisis-Slash-Mental Breakdown' In 2024: 'Now I'm In A Better Place Than I've Ever Been'

In a recent interview with Shawn Whitney of the Missoula, Montana radio station 96.3 The Blaze, vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy of Florida metallers TRIVIUM spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's latest three-song EP, "Struck Dead", which came out on October 31 via TRIVIUM's longtime...

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SABATON Releases Music Video For 'Crossing The Rubicon' From 'Legends' Album

Swedish metallers SABATON have released the official music video for the song "Crossing The Rubicon". The track is taken from the band's eleventh studio album, "Legends", which came out October 17 via Better Noise Music. SABATON released a special version of "Crossing The Rubicon" to radio on Septem...