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STEPHEN PEARCY Reflects On RATT's Early Years: 'I Was A Hustler, And It Worked'

In a new interview with 95.5 KLOS radio legend Frazer Smith, RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy reflected on the band's early years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As soon as discovered [VAN HALEN] in '78, I was in my band MICKEY RATT in San Diego, as Robbin [Crosby, late RATT guitarist] w...

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JON SCHAFFER Says He Has 'Had Great Financial Offers' To Bring ICED EARTH Back: 'But The Time Is Not Right Now'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the ICED EARTH-centric Podcast Of The Wicked podcast, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if there are any plan...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I Think Generative A.I. Is Really Stupid'

In a new interview with the Springfield, Missouri radio station Q102, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was once again asked for his opinion on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in music, particularly when it comes to the creative process. He responded...

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I PREVAIL Shares Music Video For 'Pray' From 'Violent Nature' Album

Two-time Grammy-nominated rock band I PREVAIL has released the official music video for the song "Pray". This is the fifth track to be made available off I PREVAIL's latest album, "Violent Nature", which was issued today (Friday, September 19) via Fearless Records. Previous singles off the record in...

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ERIC VANLERBERGHE On Taking Over Clean Vocals In I PREVAIL: 'Singing Is Mostly Just Being Confident'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, I PREVAIL frontman Eric Vanlerberghe spoke about the band's recently released four singles, "Violent Nature", "Into Hell", "Rain" and "Annihilate Me". Issued in May, "Violent Nature" — which is the title track of I PREVAIL's upcoming album — marked...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Releases New Single And Video 'So Low'

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica (vocals),Jeremy DePoyster (guitar, clean vocals),Kyle Sipress (guitar),Jonathan Gering (keys, synths, programming, percussion) and Giuseppe Capolupo (drums) — will unleash its ninth album, "Flowers", on November 14 via Solid State Records. Today, they share th...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Releases New Single 'I Really Wanna'

MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, will release its third album, "The End", on October 24 via BMG. The 10-track effort clocks in at 39 minutes and showcases the evolution of Wolfgang and...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Sings A Cappella Version Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Revelations', Performs Full-Band Version Of 'Flash Of The Blade' At Brazil's THE TOWN

Professionally filmed video of Bruce Dickinson belting out an a cappella version of the IRON MAIDEN song "Revelations", as well as a full-band version of MAIDEN's "Flash Of The Blade", during his solo group's September 7 concert at The Town festival in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. Prior to l...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW On His Work As Police Officer: 'We're Just Regular People That Put On A Uniform And Go Out And Do A Job'

In a new interview with George Dionne of The Rock Is George podcast, former ICED EARTH and current ASHES OF ARES frontman Matt Barlow, who works as a police officer in Georgetown, Delaware, was asked if he gets recognized by metalheads on the job. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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See WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's 'Right?' Playthrough For EVH Gear

Get an up-close look at Wolfgang Van Halen's tone and technique in his playthrough of "Right?", a song from MAMMOTH's 2023 album "Mammoth II", on the SA-126 Standard. The all-new EVH SA-126 Standard, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen, blends s...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Performs In Houston During 'The Mandrake Project Live 2025' North American Tour

Bruce Dickinson played the fifth show of his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album, "The Mandrake Project", on August 28 at the House Of Blues in Houston, Texas. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Space C...

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THE WHO's 'Who Are You' Revisited As 7-CD/1-Blu-Ray Set Featuring 71 Previously Unreleased Tracks

"Who Are You", THE WHO's eighth studio album, will be released in a suite of formats including a super deluxe edition this October 31 featuring over 70 unreleased tracks including never-before-heard versions of the title track "Who Are You", newly mixed live tracks from their first tour without orig...

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BON JOVI Shares New Single 'Red, White And Jersey' And Collaborative Song 'Hollow Man' With BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

BON JOVI will release "Forever (Legendary Edition)", a new version of last year's "Forever" album, on October 24 via Island Records. "Forever (Legendary Edition)" will include guest appearances on vocals by Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, James Bay, Robbie Williams, Jason Isbell, Ryan Tedder, THE WAR...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Drummer SHAUN FOIST To 'Step Away' From Touring

BREAKING BENJAMIN drummer Shaun Foist has announced that he will "step away" from touring with the band to "focus on healing" in his ongoing battle with Hashimoto's disease. Earlier today (Thursday, August 28),Shaun released the following statement via social media: "Friends, family, and most impor...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Explains Why He Intentionally Makes 'Heavier' Music With His Solo Career Than With IRON MAIDEN

In a new interview with Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Bruce Dickinson was asked if the "heavier" musical direction of his solo albums compared to IRON MAIDEN's recorded output was done "by design". The longtime MAIDEN singer responded (as transcribed by B...