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CHRIS CAFFERY: 'I Get Trashed More On The SAVATAGE Sites Than I Do On BLABBERMOUTH'

In a new interview with RockTheLife, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about online criticism he and his bandmates have received for reactivating the band without late SAVATAGE guitarist Criss Oliva and Criss's brother, SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva. Referencing the fact that he engaged in onli...

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DON AIREY: 'Guitar Players Are Very Strange People; They're Very Insecure'

In a new interview with Rock 'N' Roll Grad School, Don Airey, who has played with countless hard rock greats, including BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, OZZY OSBOURNE, DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE, spoke about a keyboardist's role in a rock band, particularly when it comes to collaborating with legendary...

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RUDY SARZO Says He Has Known About OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert Since Last October

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo says that it is an "honor" for him to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last month....

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CHRIS CAFFERY: SAVATAGE's Setlist For Upcoming Shows Will 'Go A Little Heavy' On ZAK STEVENS-Era Material

In a new interview with Thomas Moser of Germany's Rock Antenne, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about the reactivated band's upcoming shows in Europe and South America. Joining Chris in SAVATAGE's current touring lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on dr...

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SHADOWS FALL's BRIAN FAIR Is 'Excited' About Band's New Music: 'We Are Covering A Lot Of Ground Sonically'

SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair has praised the band's new material, saying it covers "a lot of ground sonically". On Wednesday (March 12),Fair took to his account on Threads to write: "Getting more and more excited about the new @shadowsfallband music we are working on. We are covering A LOT of gro...

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DANKO JONES Announces 'What You Need' Single, Fall 2025 European Tour

Vocals, guitars, drums, and bass: The basic elements of all things rock is what DANKO JONES, one of Canada's most successful hard 'n' heavy exports, has represented consistently since its foundation in 1996. Constant radio airplay in leading rock countries around the world, the most dedicated fan ba...

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SAVATAGE: 'ZAK STEVENS Won't Try To Imitate JON OLIVA; He Never Did'

In a new interview with Geoff of the Gas Masks & Hand Grenades podcast, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows. Joining them in SAVATAGE's current lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bas...

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DON DOKKEN Says He 'Gave Up 75 Percent' Of Songwriting Credits In DOKKEN In Order To Appease GEORGE LYNCH

In a March 8 interview with original MTV VJ Mark Goodman aboard this year's The 80s Cruise, DOKKEN leader Don Dokken commented on the recent trend of rock artists releasing new singles every few months as opposed to putting out an album every few years. Don said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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There Will 'Definitely' Be A New TRIXTER Album, Says STEVE BROWN

In a new interview with Youngstown Studio's B.J. Lisko, guitarist Steve Brown, who has been performing semi-acoustic TRIXTER shows with TRIXTER bandmate P.J. Farley on bass, backed by Ben Hans on percussion, was asked if he was open to making a new TRIXTER album in the not-too-distant future. He res...

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VOLBEAT Announces New Album 'God Of Angels Trust', Shares 'By A Monster's Hand' Single

Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT — Michael Poulsen (vocals, guitar),Jon Larsen (drums) and Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass) — have announced their ninth album, "God Of Angels Trust", due on June 6 via longtime label Vertigo/Universal. The LP will coincide with plenty of touring on the band's "Greatest Of A...

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DEEP PURPLE's DON AIREY To Finish Writing His Memoir This Year

In a new interview with Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives, Don Airey, the master behind the keys for some of rock's most iconic albums, was asked if he has any plans to write a memoir at some point. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm always writing a book, but it's always half...

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BEHEMOTH Unleashes Video For New Single 'The Shadow Elite'

Extreme metal giants BEHEMOTH will release their new album, "The Shit Ov God", on May 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "The Shadow Elite", can be seen below. On an exclusive invite-only basis, BEHEMOTH's legionnaires gathered at a secret location for...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces Summer/Fall 2025 North American Solo Tour

Bruce Dickinson has announced his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album, "The Mandrake Project". Joining the IRON MAIDEN singer on the "The Mandrake Project Live 2025" North American tour will once again be his 2024 backing band, featuring...

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RUDY SARZO On OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Show: 'He's Gotta Go Out With A Huge Fricking Bang'

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo says that it is "very exciting" for him to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last m...

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GLENN HUGHES Announces October 2025 U.K. Tour

Glenn Hughes, the legendary former bassist and singer of DEEP PURPLE, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and current frontman of rock supergroup BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, has announced an eight-date U.K. tour for October. Kicking off on October 14 at O2 Academy Bristol, the run includes shows at Lon...