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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK: 'I Don't Think There's Enough Artists Asking The Hard Questions' In Music These Days

During a new appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, FILTER frontman Richard Patrick — who has been very vocal with his political views in recent years as an outspoken opponent of the Republican Party's hard-line stance on social issues — was asked if he feels ther...

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MICHAEL KISKE Is Happy And At Peace During HELLOWEEN's Historic Reunion: 'You Can Only Write Stories Like This'

By David E. Gehlke HELLOWEEN's 2017 reunion with vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen, and subsequent joyously successful "Pumpkins United" world tour, followed by their brilliant 2021 self-titled album, is unquestionably one of the best metal stories in recent memory. The reinte...

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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Guitarist TIMO TOLKKI: 'It Doesn't Make Any Sense To Make New Music Anymore'

In a new interview with The Dark Melody, former STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki was asked if he is working on any new music at the moment. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It doesn't make any sense to make new music anymore, really. Because it costs money, and there are no CDs...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE: 'The Odds' Of PAUL RODGERS And Me Performing At ROCK HALL Induction 'Are Very Good'

In a new interview with Defenders Of The Faith, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, which was announced in April 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked how it feels to finally be inducted, Simon said: "We're very pleas...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Pays Tribute To BRENT HINDS: 'You Were A Brother' And 'We Were A Family'

MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher has paid tribute to his bandmate Brent Hinds, who died last week after being injured in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51. Earlier today (Monday, August 25),Kelliher took to his Instagram to write: "It's been hard to get a grip on my emotions this week. "W...

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THRICE Unveils New Single And Visualizer 'Albatross'

Acclaimed rock innovators THRICE continue the journey toward their upcoming album, "Horizons/West", with the release of their anthemic new single "Albatross", out now worldwide via Epitaph Records. Arriving alongside a cinematic visualizer directed by Sean Stout (DEAFHEAVEN, TOUCHÉ AMORÉ, SCOWL),th...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Reflects On 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'I'm Very Happy That I Was Able To Be A Part Of That'

At this year's Brutal Assault festival, Metalshop TV spoke to Kerry King about SLAYER's participation in the "Back To The Beginning" event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Asked if he enjoyed being part of the concert, the SLAYER guitarist — who is currently touring...

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HELSTAR Announces New Album 'The Devil's Masquerade'

U.S. metal veterans HELSTAR will release their eleventh studio album, "The Devil's Masquerade", on September 12, 2025 through Massacre Records. The effort will be available as a limited mediabook, limited vinyl LP in various colors, and digital formats. "The Devil's Masquerade" marks a powerful retu...

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ZOË M. FEDEROFF Abruptly Exits CRADLE OF FILTH Mid-Tour 'For Personal Reasons'

Zoë M. Federoff has announced her exit from CRADLE OF FILTH. The 33-year-old Federoff, who joined CRADLE OF FILTH in 2022 as the band's female vocalist and keyboardist, released the following statement earlier today (Sunday, August 24) via social media: "It is with deep regret I share that for pers...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Pays Tribute To BRENT HINDS: He Was 'A True Rock 'N' Roll Wild Man'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe has paid tribute to former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, who died Wednesday night (August 20) in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta. He was 51. On Saturday (August 23),Blythe took to his Instagram to share a photo of Hinds and he included the following message: "For t...

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BILLY SHEEHAN: How MR. BIG Weathered Rise Of Grunge In 1990s

In a new interview with Nashville On The Rocks, MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan spoke about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We noticed it right away. We wen...

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SALIVA's BRAD STEWART Fires Back At 'Desperate' JOSEY SCOTT: 'No One's Showing Up To His Shows'

SALIVA bassist Brad Stewart has fired back at Josey Scott after the band's founding singer called the current incarnation of the group a "Temu version of SALIVA." In a recent interview with Youngstown Studio, Scott, who left the band in 2011 and was replaced the following year by Bobby Amaru, made i...

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SCOTT TRAVIS On TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS-Era JUDAS PRIEST Albums Not Being Available On Streaming Services: 'It's Probably A Delicate Situation'

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern", JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked why the two studio albums singer Tim "Ripper" Owens recorded with JUDAS PRIEST — 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demolition" — are not available on the major streaming servic...

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JON SCHAFFER On Being Among Over 1,500 Capitol Riot Defendants Pardoned By TRUMP: 'I'll Always Be Grateful'

ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer recently sat down with Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel of Attorneys On Retainer to tell his side of the story regarding his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, and provide a client testimonial for the Attorneys For Freedom law...

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Watch: MASTODON Pays Tribute To BRENT HINDS At First Concert After Guitarist's Tragic Death

MASTODON drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor has paid tribute to the band's co-founding guitarist Brent Hinds, who died earlier this week after being injured in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51. At the end of MASTODON's August 22 concert at the Alaska State Fair as part of the ConocoPhillips Al...