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JAMES LOMENZO On MEGADETH's No. 1 Album Achievement: 'For Me It's A Career High'

In a new interview with Terry Palamara of Loud And Proud Italy, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo was asked how it feels to have a No. 1 album in the U.S. with the band's final effort, "Megadeth". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're walking on clouds. We are so elated by the respo...

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GEORGE LYNCH On DON DOKKEN: 'He Has The Same Exact Personality Traits And Character As DONALD TRUMP, Except TRUMP's A Better Singer'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The SDR Show, legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch was asked how he first met Don Dokken. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[My pre-DOKKEN band was] already bouncing around L.A. We were playing all the clubs, along with everybody els...

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TOM MORELLO On YUNGBLUD's Version Of 'Changes' At 'Back To The Beginning': '48 Hours Before' The Concert, 'He Wasn't Gonna Be The Singer Of That Song'

In a new interview with Shan Man of the 98KUPDradio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello reflected on his role as the "curator" for BLACK SABBATH's all-star "Back To The Beginning" farewell show, which also marked Ozzy Osbourne's final performance. Asked when he realized the event...

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Legendary NWOBHM Band MORE Releases 'Spirits Of War' Single From Upcoming Album 'Destructor'

Legendary New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band MORE has released its powerful anthem "Spirits Of War" — the first single from the band's upcoming "Destructor" album — accompanied by a lyric video. The "Destructor" album, which is due on March 6, is the final production by the late, legendary produce...

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Watch: ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN Kick Off 2026 European Tour In Madrid

SMITH/KOTZEN, the collaborative project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, kicked off its 2026 European tour Tuesday night (February 3) at La Riviera in Madrid, Spain. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Life Unchaine...

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There has rarely been a shortage of bands playing traditional metal, but the mainstream rock and metal media remains curiously resistant to celebrating them. TAILGUNNER may be one rare exception to that rule. Demonstrably in love with the old school, but possessed of a raw, feral spirit, they releas...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Explains Why He Will No Longer Do 'Meet-And-Greets And Signing' Sessions At His Headlining Solo Concerts

British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 25 years ago, has announced that he will stop doing "meet-and-greets and signing" sessions at his solo concerts. The 62-year-old musician, who underwent a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March 2023, exp...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE Gets Tribute From POST MALONE, SLASH, DUFF MCKAGAN And CHAD SMITH During 2026 GRAMMY AWARDS

Post Malone, along with GUNS N' ROSES members Slash and Duff McKagan, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, and producer Andrew Watt performed a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at this weekend's Grammy Awards. They played a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs" at last night's (Sunday,...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Comparisons To MIKE MANGINI 'Aren't Fair': 'Technically, He Does Things That I Can't Do'

In a new interview with Ibagenscast, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about the material the band wrote and recorded with Mike Mangini, who replaced Portnoy in DREAM THEATER for a 13-year period before Portnoy rejoined DREAM THEATER in October 2023. Portnoy said (as transcri...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We're Pushing The Envelope' On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on the new QUEENSRŸCHE, writing with...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG....

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ACID REIGN To Release New Album, 'Daze Of The Week', In May

U.K. thrash metal veterans ACID REIGN will release a new album, "Daze Of The Week", on May 15. The LP will mark the band's first release since 2019's "The Age Of Entitlement". Formed in 1985, ACID REIGN is one of the "Big Four" of U.K. thrash metal, along with ONSLAUGHT, SABBAT and XENTRIX. "The Age...

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Watch: STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Performs EXODUS And TESTAMENT Classics In San Francisco

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza performed with his solo band on Monday, January 26 at at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. Video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Walter Morgan). When the San Francisco gig was first announced last month, Zetro said in a...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'There Will Never, Ever Be Another OZZY F***ing OSBOURNE In This Industry Again'

On Wednesday, January 28, Sharon Osbourne accepted the Visionary Award from Clive Davis, Michelle Anthony and Billboard's executive director Leila Cobo at Billboard's Power 100 Party 2026 at Zouk Los Angeles. The Billboard Power 100 featured 2026 awards presentations, including executive of the year...

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Late IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO: Limited-Edition Statue Coming From KNUCKLEBONZ

KnuckleBonz, the creator of the Rock Iconz music collectible series, has announced new limited-edition statue of Paul Di'Anno, former lead singer of IRON MAIDEN. Officially licensed, this statue is hand-cast and painted and is created in 1/9 scale. Each statue comes with a certificate of authenticit...