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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Explains How His Jewish Identity Has Shaped His Professional Life

In the latest episode of The Brink podcast, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman joins podcast host Andrew Fox a deeply personal conversation about Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks — which saw more Jews killed in a single day than any time since the Holocaust — antisemitism, Israel and why he has refused...

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SAMMY HAGAR Responds To ALEX VAN HALEN's 'Idiot' Slam: 'I Guess The Truth Hurts Sometimes'

Sammy Hagar has responded to Alex Van Halen after the legendary VAN HALEN drummer called the singer "complete idiot". The 73-year-old Alex made the comment earlier this year while speaking to Brazilian music journalist Marcelo Vieira, who translated Van Halen's "Brothers" memoir into Portuguese for...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON Explains Why He Tries Not To Insert His Opinion Into His Lyrics

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, vocalist Eric "A.K." Knutson of veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM weighed in on the debate about the place of politics in music, particularly his lyrical content. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's pluses...

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SULLY ERNA: New GODSMACK Music To Arrive By Summer Of 2027

In an interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT FM's Cameron Buchholtz conducted at this weekend's Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna confirmed that there are plans for him and his bandmates to work on new music as a follow-up to 2023's "Lighting Up The Sky" album. He said...

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Watch: TWISTED SISTER Performs With SEBASTIAN BACH At Alaska State Fair

TWISTED SISTER played its second concert with ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach Friday night (September 4) at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska. The show featured TWISTED SISTER's new touring lineup, consisting of Bach on lead vocals, Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda on guitar, Russell Pzütto on...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Was 'Very Liberal' But He Wants 'Nothing To Do With' Democratic Party Now

During an appearance on Heretics, hosted by Andrew Gold, a long-form interview podcast that explores controversial topics and unconventional perspectives, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons addressed his recent claim that he had lost several performances with his solo band because he declined to spe...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Calls SAMMY HAGAR 'A Complete Idiot'

Legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has called the band's former singer Sammy Hagar a "complete idiot". The 73-year-old Alex made the comment earlier this year while speaking to Brazilian music journalist Marcelo Vieira, who translated Van Halen's "Brothers" memoir into Portuguese for the Bra...

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DEE SNIDER Blasts Bands Who Tour Without Any Members From Classic Lineups, Reunite After 'Bulls***' Farewell Tours

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has once again blasted bands who embark on "bullshit" farewell tours. In a video message posted on his Facebook page, Dee said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Farewell tours that never end or that end and then the artist comes out of retirement a couple of s...

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Go Inside OZZY OSBOURNE Haunted House At Universal Studios Hollywood's 'Halloween Horror Nights' With JACK And SHARON OSBOURNE

Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2026 kicked off on Thursday, September 3 and will run on select nights through November 1. This year's lineup features eight haunted houses and the Terror Tram, including "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness", a haunted house celebrating the late h...

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Legendary BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Is Mastering His New Solo LP: 'It's A Very Colorful Album'

In a new interview with Dan Shinder of Drum Talk TV, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward spoke about his plans to release solo music in the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Currently we're mastering a new album. And I'm not gonna reveal the name or the title of the album ye...

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BOB CATLEY Explains Why He Changed His Mind About Carrying On With MAGNUM Following TONY CLARKIN's Death

In a new interview with Dales Rock Interviews, MAGNUM vocalist Bob Catley spoke about his decision to carry on with the band, two and a half years after the passing of Tony Clarkin, the guitarist, songwriter and the driving force behind the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock act. When asked how he managed to c...

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TONY IOMMI Releases 'World Alone' Limited-Edition Seven-Inch Single

On July 29, Tony Iommi, founding member of BLACK SABBATH, announced his brand-new studio album, "From The Dark", and premiered the first single from it, "World Alone", to critical and fan acclaim. Racking up 2.5 million streams and heavy global radio playlisting since its release, "World Alone" is a...

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UMBILICUS, Featuring CANNIBAL CORPSE And DEICIDE Members, Announces New EP 'Ambiguous'

Florida-based classic hard rockers UMBILICUS will release a new EP, "Ambiguous", on November 20, 2026 via Listenable Insanity Records. The band, which features well-known death metal musicians Paul Mazurkiewicz (CANNIBAL CORPSE, HEAVENS GATE) and Taylor Nordberg (DEICIDE, INHUMAN CONDITION) alongsi...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says He Has Stayed Cancer-Free For More Than A Decade: 'It's Never Been Back'

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 11 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 65-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Once I was diagnosed [in June 20...

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EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS: 'We Are No Longer Under Contract With A Label Right Now'

In a new interview with Brutal Planet Media, vocalist/guitarist Kyle Thomas of thrash and groove trailblazers EXHORDER spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's fourth full-length album, "Defectum Omnium", which came out in March 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. The 56-year-old New Orleans-based...