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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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JOAN JETT Cancels Shows After Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery On A Fractured Vertebra

Rock legend Joan Jett has been forced to cancel a couple of shows in September in order to allow sufficient time for recovery after a recent surgical procedure. On Wednesday, August 5, Joan's social media was updated with the following message: "Following a recent injury, Joan Jett has undergone ort...

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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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L.A. GUNS' PHIL LEWIS Describes His New Look As 'Incredibly Liberating': 'My Only Regret Is I Didn't Do It Before'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis once again spoke about the new look he recently debuted, having cut off all of his long, luscious locks in favor of a super-short, cropped hairdo. Phil said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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Chilean Progressive Death Metal Band DECESSUS, Featuring 'Miss World Chile 2025' IGNACIA FERNÁNDEZ, Signs With BLKIIBLK

Chilean progressive death metal band DECESSUS, which is fronted by Ignacia Fernández, the 28-year-old model who was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during last year's finals of the talent competition, has signed with BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Grou...

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ACCEPT Shares New Recording Of 'Save Us' Featuring TOBIAS FORGE, FRANK BELLO And RAY LUZIER

German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power by bringing together the scene's A-list musicians for a landmark release. "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026" stands as a definitive statement of the band's legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs. Arriving Septembe...

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THEORY OF A DEADMAN's TYLER CONNOLLY Says Idea For Informal Name Change To THEORY 'Came From The Record Label'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, THEORY OF A DEADMAN frontman Tyler Connolly spoke about the Canadian rockers' decision a few years ago to undergo an informal name change, shortening it to THEORY, before eventually returning to their original moniker. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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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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JERRY CANTRELL, KIM THAYIL And DAVE KRUSEN Set For 'Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2' Rock Camp In December 2026

Rock fans and musicians of all skill levels will have the opportunity to step into the heart of Seattle's legendary music legacy at the "Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2" rock camp, an immersive four-day experience where participants rehearse, learn, and perform alongside the artists who helped define one...

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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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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'We Really Sing' Live. 'A Lot Of Bands Don't Really Do That.'

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this past weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, DEF LEPPARD guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell were asked how they manage to keep such an "insane level of craftsmanship" in their live performance after so many yea...

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POSSESSED Hopes To Begin Recording New Album In September 2026: 'I'm Fine-Tuning The Songs', Says JEFF BECERRA

POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra has taken to social media to offer an update on the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" album. In a video message shared on Friday (July 31),he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hey,...

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TOMMY THAYER And DORO PESCH To Appear At '50 Years Of Kiss In Germany' Official KISS Fan Celebration

The "50 Years Of Kiss In Germany: Official Fan Celebration" will take place on October 30, 2026 at Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will appear as the event's featured special guest, joining the KISS tribute act KISS FOREVER BAND during its live set....

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PLUSH Announces New Single 'Animalistic' And Album 'Mass Hysteria'

PLUSH will release a new single, "Animalistic", on August 14, 2026 via Pavement Entertainment on all major streaming platforms. The track was written by singer/guitarist Moriah Formica, Blair Daly and Zac Maloy. Produced by Kile O'Dell and Formica, "Animalistic" serves as the first introduction to P...

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FOREIGNER Launches $1,000 'Golden Anniversary VIP Ticket' Experience That Allows Fans To Sit Onstage During Shows

Fifty years is a golden anniversary, and to celebrate this milestone, FOREIGNER is giving fans the opportunity to experience the band like never before with the launch of its all-new Golden Anniversary VIP Ticket, the most exclusive concert package in the band's history. Designed for the band's most...