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MATTHEW GREYWOLF Talks POWERWOLF's 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Ascension To Become One Of Europe's Top Metal Bands

By David E. Gehlke Leave it to Europe and Scandinavia to produce the bands to take over when metal's legendary core of IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST and METALLICA call it a day. Germany's POWERWOLF and Sweden's SABATON are legitimate arena and festival headliners across the pond, solving what is now a r...

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ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN Have 'A Few Surprises Looming In The Not-So-Distant Future'

In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, Richie Kotzen was asked about the status of SMITH/KOTZEN, his collaborative project with IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith. He responded: "[There's] quite a bit [going on]. Yes, we got together and we did some writing. And we've got a few surprises...

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What Does VITO BRATTA Think About MIKE TRAMP Reimagining WHITE LION Classics Without Him? The Singer Responds

In a new interview with The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show, ex-WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp was asked what his former bandmate, guitarist Vito Bratta, thinks about Mike releasing two albums of reimagined WHITE LION songs with a lineup that includes guitarist Marcus Nand. Tramp said (as transcribed b...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Kicks Off Summer 2024 European Solo Tour At Finland's KUOPIOROCK Festival

Gene Simmons and his solo band kicked off their summer 2024 European tour on Saturday, July 27 at the Kuopiorock festival in Kuopio, Finland. Fan-filmed video of the entire performance can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Are You Ready 05:15 I Love it Loud (KISS cover) 12:53 Ace Of Spades (MOTÖR...

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DROWNING POOL Explains Delay In Releasing First New Song With Singer RYAN MCCOMBS In 13 Years

In a new interview with "The Dark", an active rock music program that airs nightly from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. on 94 Rocks KFML, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the progress of the songwriting sessions for the new music that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bass...

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THE HALO EFFECT's Second Album To Arrive In Early 2025

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, THE HALO EFFECT frontman Mikael Stanne spoke about the status of the band's sophomore album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been done for a while. Yeah, I think that's the hardest part for our labels, in order to squeeze stuff in and...

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MARK OSEGUEDA Explains Why Term 'Supergroup' Doesn't Apply To KERRY KING's New Band

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has launched the sixth in a series of interview videos to promote his recently released debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". Check it out below. Joining Kerry in his new band are Mark Osegueda (vocals; DEATH ANGEL),Phil Demmel (guitar; MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),Kyle San...

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AARON LEWIS: 'I Feel Like God's Had His Hand On My Shoulder My Whole Life'

During a recent solo concert, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis spoke about the inspiration for the deeply confessional nature of his lyrics. While introducing the song "Lost And Lonely", Aaron told the audience (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I write songs about shit that's fucking with me at the...

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NEIL FALLON Says CLUTCH Will 'Hopefully' Begin Recording New Album In March 2025

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we've been...

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AREJAY HALE Hopes To Release Next HALESTORM Album In 2025

During an appearance on the latest episode of The VORTX Podcast with host Ethan Jackson, HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale was asked when fans can expect to hear new music from the band. Arejay responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm hoping next year… We always say the same thing. It's, lik...

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LOLLAPALOOZA To Make History As First Major U.S. Festival To Power Main Stage Solely On Hybrid Battery System

Lollapalooza is excited to announce that this year's Main Stage, sponsored by T-Mobile, will be powered solely and completely on a hybrid battery system, including all audio, lighting, video and stage production. In partnership with Live Nation's sustainability initiative Green Nation, T-Mobile and...

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Watch: BUTCHER BABIES Play First Concert Since Singer CARLA HARVEY's Exit

Fan-filmed video of BUTCHER BABIES's July 27 performance at the Stonehenge festival in Steenwijk, The Netherlands can be seen below. The gig marked the band's first live appearance since the official departure of BUTCHER BABIES' co-founding co-vocalist Carla Harvey. The band announced Harvey's exit...

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LAMB OF GOD Frontman RANDY BLYTHE's Second Book Gets Official Title, Release Date

Hachette Books has set a February 18, 2025 release date for "Just Beyond The Light: Living With The War Inside My Head", the second book from LAMB OF GOD frontman D. Randall "Randy" Blythe. It will be the follow-up to his 2015 book "Dark Days: A Memoir", which focused on his ordeal in a Czech Republ...

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Watch: HALESTORM Joined By SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN For 'Slave To The Grind' Performance In Holmdel

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan joined HALESTORM on stage on Friday (July 26) at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey to perform the SKID ROW classic "Slave To The Grind". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Lzzy Hale, who has fronted her band HALESTORM for more than two and a...

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HELLOWEEN To Reissue Classic Early Albums

Igniting HELLOWEEN's 40th-anniversary celebration, the German power metal pioneers will re-release their early albums represented by BMG. Remastered by Sascha "Busy" Bühren, mastering engineer of the band's self-titled No 1 album "Helloween" from 2021, the albums will contain additional bonus tracks...