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TRIUMPH's GIL MOORE: MIKE LEVINE Is 'Extremely Optimistic' About His Chances Of Taking Part In Reunion Tour

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate TRIUMPH's 50th anniversary...

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JOE SATRIANI Reflects On Being Asked To Play With ALEX VAN HALEN And DAVID LEE ROTH: 'I Kept Saying, 'I'm Not The Guy. Call NUNO BETTENCOURT''

In a new interview with The Weekly Show With David J. Maloney, Joe Satriani once again reflected on being approached to reproduce Eddie Van Halen's guitar parts as part of an all-star VAN HALEN tribute project with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth. Recalling how the proposed pairing came about, Joe...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Admits 'Constant Comparisons' To YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drove Him 'Nuts'

Neo-classical guitarist Chris Impellitteri has once again dismissed suggestions that he is an Yngwie Malmsteen clone, saying that he views himself as much more of a child of players like Al Di Meola blended with Eddie Van Halen. Impellitteri first made his mark in 1987 with the release of his debut...

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Former ARCH ENEMY Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Launches New Band BLUE MEDUSA

Former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has announced the formation of a band, BLUE MEDUSA. She is joined in the group by guitarists Alyssa Day (MINDSCAR, ABSENTIA) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann). Bassist Alicia Vigil (DRAGONFORCE, VIGIL OF WAR) and drummer Delaney Jaster...

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GREAT WHITE Is 'Looking Into Studios Right Now' To Record First New Music With Singer BRETT CARLISLE

In a new interview with the Thunder Underground podcast, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall confirmed that the band is still working on new music with Brett Carlisle, who was officially named the band's new vocalist in October 2022. Brett joined the group as the replacement for Andrew Freeman (LAST...

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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE On His Battle With Arthritis: 'I've Tried Every Treatment I Can Find'

In a new interview with American Musical Supply, acclaimed DEEP PURPLE and THE DIXIE DREGS guitarist Steve Morse spoke about the extent to which his battle with arthritis is affecting his guitar playing. The 71-year-old musician, who revealed in 2024 that there was no cartilage in his right-hand wri...

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CHEAP TRICK Releases Music Video For 'The Best Thing' From 'All Washed Up' Album

Legendary rockers CHEAP TRICK have released the official music video for their song "The Best Thing". The clip, which was produced by Silent Trade, can be seen below. "The Best Thing" is taken from CHEAP TRICK's 21st studio album, "All Washed Up", which was released last November. Produced by CHEAP...

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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA Is 'Having A Ball' Working On Band's Next Album: 'It's Really Different' And 'Really Heavy'

POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra has taken to social media to offer an update on the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" LP. In a video message shared on Thursday (March 5),he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've...

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VENOM Announces New Album, 'Into Oblivion', Shares 'Lay Down Your Soul' Single

VENOM will release a new studio album, "Into Oblivion", on May 1 via Noise/BMG. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Lay Down Your Soul", can be seen below. "Into Oblivion" is VENOM's sixteenth studio album and features the long-standing lineup of Conrad "Cronos" Lant on bass/vocals,...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Says DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Still Writing Riffs Today That Are F***ing Good': He's The Riff Master'

In a new interview with the Heavy Metal Mayhem radio show, former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland discussed the evolution of his relationship with the band's leader Dave Mustaine. Poland said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and Dave lived together in a rehearsal studio [in the early days o...

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ZAKK WYLDE Names Song That Made Him Want To Pick Up The Guitar

Zakk Wylde appeared live on TalkShopLive on Tuesday, March 3 for a special interactive question-and-answer session hosted by Rock Feed's Brian Storm. Streaming exclusively via TalkShopLive, the event featured Wylde in conversation with Brian, taking fan questions in real time and discussing the maki...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Announces Third AMERIKAN KAOS Album 'The Sheeple Swing'

On March 31, 2026, Metal Department will release the third album from AMERIKAN KAOS, "The Sheeple Swing". The album release is preceded by a digital single release for first single "(I Won) The Hottie Lottery", available from all major streaming platforms on March 2, 2026. AMERIKAN KAOS is the no-lo...

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Guitarist JASON RICHARDSON Explains Exit From ALL THAT REMAINS: 'It Was Mostly Just A Business Thing'

In a recent interview with Guitar World, guitarist Jason Richardson was asked if it was a "difficult decision" to exit ALL THAT REMAINS last July after a nearly seven-year run with the band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Kind of, but not, simultaneously. I don't wanna get into...

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DON DOKKEN On Touring With METALLICA In 1988: 'They Kicked Our Butts. They Crushed Us.'

In a new three-part video interview with former Geffen A&R executive Tom Zutaut, Don Dokken once again reflected on DOKKEN's participation in the 1988 "Monsters Of Rock" U.S. stadium tour, also featuring VAN HALEN, SCORPIONS, METALLICA and KINGDOM COME. The trek kicked off in East Troy, Wisconsi...

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GLEN DROVER Names Three Guitarists He 'Recommended' To Possibly Replace Him In MEGADETH

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, Canadian guitarist Glen Drover, who joined MEGADETH in 2004 with his drummer brother Shawn, spoke about why he ended up leaving the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit more than eight years ago. Asked if the explanation that was given in January 200...