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Legendary Rock Producer JACK DOUGLAS, Who Worked With AEROSMITH And CHEAP TRICK, Dead At 80

Legendary rock producer Jack Douglas has died at the age of 80. According to a statement from his family, he passed away peacefully on Monday night, May 11. Douglas's daughter, Sarah, also confirmed her father's death to Rolling Stone, adding he died from complications from lymphoma. "He most enjoye...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On Keeping IRON MAIDEN Concert Tickets Affordable: 'We Don't Want A Bunch Of Very Rich People Standing In Front Of The Stage'

On the red carpet of the world premiere of the "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition" documentary, which was held Tuesday night (May 5) at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson discussed the changes in the music industry, especially on the touring front, ove...

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TRIXTER's Upcoming Contribution To '1970s Soft Rock Tribute' Album Will 'Blow You Away'

In an interview with The Metal Summit conducted at the 2026 edition of the M3 Rock Festival on May 2 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, TRIXTER guitarist/vocalist Steve Brown once again confirmed that a new studio album from the band is in the works. He said (as transcribed by...

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Watch: TRIXTER Leader STEVE BROWN's BON JOVI Tribute Band Performs Live For First Time

ALWAYS JOVI, the new BON JOVI tribute band led by TRIXTER guitarist/singer, producer and songwriter Steve Brown, made its live debut this past Saturday, April 18 at BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of the YznzRZN channel on YouTube). I...

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BILLY CORGAN: 'I Patently Refuse To Use A.I. In My Music Creation'

In a new interview with the And The Writer Is... podcast, SMASHING PUMPKINS leader Billy Corgan spoke about how artificial intelligence (A.I.) music generators are becoming surprisingly advanced, with programs such as Suno, Udio and other generative audio systems now able to create songs that sound...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS's Upcoming Avatar Show: 'The Experience Will Start When You Come Through The Door'

Earlier today (Tuesday, April 14),KISS principals Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, along with longtime manager Doc McGhee of McGhee Entertainment, participated in a panel discussion titled "KISS Forever: How Pophouse Defines The Next Era Of KISS in Vegas" during the Pollstar Live! Conference at the L...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Believes He Can Help JON BON JOVI Get In Vocal Shape For 2026 Tour: 'I Don't Think The Right People Are Working With Him'

Jon Bon Jovi's vocals three months out from BON JOVI's return have been described as having "a long way to go" by a friend who has issued a public appeal for the superstar to accept his help. Steve Brown tells Hot Metal he first offered the now-64-year-old his assistance at the 50th-birthday party o...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Meaning Of Life: 'It Is Always Evolving And Always Changing'

In a new interview with  IMPACT Metal Channel, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked: "What's the meaning of life?" He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is always evolving and always changing. We go through these different phases. When you're young, you're just trying to...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN On His BON JOVI Tribute Band: 'I Have This Crazy Ability To Where My Voice Sounds Just Like JON BON JOVI At His Prime'

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, TRIXTER guitarist/singer, producer and songwriter Steve Brown spoke about his new BON JOVI tribute band ALWAYS JOVI which is scheduled to make its live debut on April 18 at BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN: The 'Young Generation' Of Music Fans 'Is Really Looking For Authenticity'

In a new interview with Brian Haddad and Kenzie Roman of Chicago's Q101 radio station, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked why he thinks so many younger rock music fans are connecting with the band's classic songs today. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's...

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KREATOR Releases 'The Crow'-Inspired Music Video For 'Loyal To The Grave'

German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR have released the official music video for the song "Loyal To The Grave". The track is taken from the band's sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which was made available in January via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fasc...

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MIKE PORTNOY Rules Out Using A.I. During DREAM THEATER Songwriting Process: 'I Don't Think It Will Ever Come Into The Band'

In a new interview with Thailand's Overdrive Live, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he and his bandmates used artificial intelligence (A.I.) at all as a way of coming up with ideas for their latest album, "Parasomnia", which came out in February 2025 via InsideOut Music. He responded...

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MOONSPELL Announces Details Of New Album 'Far From God', Shares Title Track

Portuguese gothic metal pioneers MOONSPELL have released the first single and title track of their upcoming studio album "Far From God", offering a first glimpse into what promises to be one of the band's most defining offerings to date. "Far From God" will be released on July 3 via Napalm Records....

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CANDLEBOX To Release New Studio Album In 2027: 'We Have Eight Songs Now'

In a new interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on the follow-up to 2023's "The Long Goodbye" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, for some reason we think we should make another reco...

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TRIXTER's 'Phenomenal' New Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In Early 2027: 'Everybody Is Gonna Be Blown Away'

In an interview with Australia's The Rockpit, TRIXTER guitarist/vocalist Steve Brown once again confirmed that a new studio album from the band is in the works. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are probably 75% done with it. We've probably got about 14 or 15 songs. The problem with...