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Former VENOM Members MANTAS And ABADDON Reunite On Stage In Japan: Entire Concert Video Now Available

Former VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Antony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) reunited for a special concert on November 30 at Shinjuku Antiknock, a legendary music venue in Tokyo, Japan. Dunn and Bray performed three VENOM classics alongside some of Japan's finest black metal players: Masaki "...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE Is Working On Album With His Son JAMES: 'It's Not A Drumming Record', IAN Says

DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice has revealed that he is working on a solo album of sorts with his son James. The 77-year-old British-born-musician — who spent much of the past year performing with the band PURPENDICULAR, which started in October 2007 as a DEEP PURPLE tribute act but evolved into a ban...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD Has 'About 30 Songs' That Were Written With GARY ROSSINGTON But Never Recorded: 'We Would Like To Get It To Our Fans'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", LYNYRD SKYNYRD guitarist Rickey Medlocke and singer Johnny Van Zant spoke about the possibility of fresh music from the iconic rockers. Johnny said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have songs that we wrote with Gary [Rossington, late LYNYRD SKYNY...

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GENE SIMMONS Says Seeing ACE FREHLEY In An Open Casket Was Heartbreaking: 'I Just Had To Put My Head Down'

During a recent appearance on the "Mohr Stories" podcast, hosted by comedian and actor Jay Mohr, Gene Simmons was asked how he found out about the passing of his longtime KISS bandmate Ace Frehley. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was here in California, and I got a text from...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Is 'Absolutely' Open To Making Fourth Album With SWEET & LYNCH

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER was asked if there is "any chance" of a fourth album from SWEET & LYNCH, Michael's collaborative project with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB). Sweet responded (as tran...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Opens Up About His Battle With Hand Condition Known As Dupuytren's Contracture

In a new interview with Spain's MariskalRockTV, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked if he remembers the day that he decided it was time to announce the final round of his career. Mustaine responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. No, 'cause I just brought it up. I didn't decide. We we...

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MYLES KENNEDY: Why Now Is Right Time For ALTER BRIDGE To Release Self-Titled Album

In a new interview with MyGlobalMind magazine, ALTER BRIDGE guitarist/vocalist Myles Kennedy spoke about the band's upcoming self-titled eighth studio album, which will arrive on January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. Regarding why it took ALTER BRIDGE more than 20 years to release a self-titled effort...

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KISS Members Talk Being Recognized At 2025 'Kennedy Center Honors': 'It's The Embodiment Of The American Dream'

The Kennedy Center channel on YouTube has uploaded a one-and-a-half-minute video in which the three living original members of KISS — guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and drummer Peter Criss — talk about being reunited at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 7 in Wash...

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HELIX Shares Music Video For 'Stuck In The '80s' From Upcoming 'Scrap Metal' Album

The official music video for "Stuck In The '80s", the new single from Canadian rockers HELIX, can be seen below. The song is taken from HELIX's new full-length album, "Scrap Metal", which will be released on January 23, 2026 via Perris Records. This will be the 14th HELIX release on the label. "Scra...

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ADRIAN SMITH On IRON MAIDEN Songwriting Process: 'It's All About Sparking Off Someone Else'

In a new interview with Spain's Modern Guitar Lab, Adrian Smith spoke about his songwriting process with IRON MAIDEN. The 68-year-old guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I still spend a couple of weeks before every MAIDEN album, I sit in my home studio, 'cause we're all separated...

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SULLY ERNA On Whether There Will Be A New GODSMACK Album: 'I Think There Will'

On the latest episode of Kylie Olsson's "Life In Six Strings", Kylie heads to Lawrence, Massachusetts — the hometown of GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna — where he reflects on his early days and the roots that shaped his career. Sully opens the doors to his self-described "music house" in New Hampshire,...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Rules Out New Music From MR. BIG: 'I Think It's Good To Put A Period At The End Of The Sentence'

In a recent interview with Czech Republic's Hovory u Grega, Billy Sheehan was asked about the possibility of MR. BIG recording new music, less than a year after he and his bandmates played what was billed as their final show. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "N...

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TOBIAS FORGE Explains Origin Of GHOST's Narrative Story

Tobias Forge, the creative force behind the Grammy-winning Swedish rock band GHOST, recently sat down virtually with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to discuss the evolution of his "Papa" frontman alter-egos, his songwriting process and the expansive lore that defines GHOST's i...

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MICHAEL 'PADGE' PAGET: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Has 'About Three Albums' Worth Of Music' Written For Upcoming LP

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, guitarist Michael "Padge" Paget of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming eighth album. Regarding the musical direction of BULLET FOR MY VALENTI...

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PETER CRISS Shoots Down Reports He Is Asking Fans To Pay $1,000 For Digital Download Of His New Solo Album

Peter Criss has shot down reports that he is asking fans to pay $1,000 for a digital download of his new solo album. The original KISS drummer's Bandcamp page is offering Peter's self-titled effort on vinyl for $32.98 and on compact disc for $14.98, but lists a price of the aforementioned $1,000 for...