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ANDI DERIS Is The MVP Of HELLOWEEN's Historic Reunion: 'It's Incredible What We've Achieved By Sticking Together'

By David E. Gehlke HELLOWEEN's expanded North American itinerary this spring is emblematic of how well their reunion with Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske is going. Sure, the septet is now an arena act in Asia, Europe and South America, territories that are far more generous toward their brand of power...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces August/September 2026 Shows With TITANIUM TART

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled the following shows in Florida and Georgia with his TITANIUM TART project: Aug. 29 - The Barn - Sanford, FL Sep. 05 - Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sep. 11 - The Albatross - Jacksonville, FL Sep. 13 - Center Stage Loft - Atlanta, GA Sep. 19 - OCC R...

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ULI JON ROTH On Guitarists' 'Pursuit Of Technical Brilliance': 'Too Many Players Start Sounding Like Typewriters'

In a 2025 interview with North Coast Music Beat that has just been uploaded to YouTube, hugely influential German guitarist Uli Jon Roth was asked what advice he would give to a young player trying to find their own unique voice in today's music. Uli responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Announce First-Ever STANLEY SIMMONS Live Shows

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has announced its first-ever live dates for later this spring. The duo, which recently released the official Mitchell Richmond-directed music video for its s...

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RONNIE ROMERO Wouldn't Work With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN If He Got The Call: 'I'd Hang Up The Phone'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjälä of Chaoszine, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Ronnie Romero, who has previously worked with such legendary guitarists as Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker and Adrian Vandenberg, was asked if he would "seriously consider" playing with Yngwie Malmsteen if the iconi...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET On His Thyroid Cancer Battle: 'I'm Just Kind Of Putting Everything In God's Hands'

In a new interview with Christian Music Guys, Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER was asked to share something that God's been doing in his life recently that would help build the podcast's viewers' and listeners' faith. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, look, I tell y...

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ARCH ENEMY Shoots Down KIKO LOUREIRO's 'Copyright Infringement' Claim Over 'To The Last Breath' Single: 'Any Similarities Are Purely Coincidental'

In light of a recent copyright infringement accusation against ARCH ENEMY made by Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, and his lawyer, ARCH ENEMY has presented what it says is "clear evidence" proving this to be a false claim. In the video below, you ca...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Releases Music Video For 'Born To Break' Single From Upcoming 'Bad Bones' Solo Album

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has released the official music video for his new solo single, "Born To Break". The track is taken from Erik's upcoming solo album, "Bad Bones", which will arrive on May 22. Known worldwide for his powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, Erik has previou...

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ARCH ENEMY's DANIEL ERLANDSSON Says Response To New Singer LAUREN HART 'Has Been Overwhelming', Believes ALISSA WHITE GLUZ's Exit Came 'Naturally'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, ARCH ENEMY drummer Daniel Erlandsson was asked about the fan reaction to the band's latest addition, singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN),who recently replaced Alissa White-Gluz. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think th...

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SEVENDUST Releases Music Video For 'Threshold' From Upcoming 'One' Album

With their 15th studio album "One" arriving May 1, Grammy Award-nominated metallers SEVENDUST return with a powerful new single, "Threshold". Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals),Clint Lowery (guitar),John Connolly (guitar),Vince Hornsby (bass) and Morgan Rose (drums),the band once again deli...

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ALICE COOPER Introduces New Guitarist ANNA CARA

Alice Cooper has introduced British guitarist Anna Cara in place of his longtime guitarist Nita Strauss, who announced earlier this year that she was taking a break to welcome her first child this summer. 22-year-old Anna, from Newcastle, England, has previously worked with Marc Storace (from the Sw...

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New FIREHOUSE Singer NATE PECK Does The Songs 'Great Justice', Says BILL LEVERTY

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, FIREHOUSE guitarist Bill Leverty spoke about the band's latest single, "Midnight Gasoline", which was made available in early March. "Midnight Gasoline" marks FIREHOUSE's second release with the band's new lead vocalist Nate Peck, 2023 "...

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SAGA To Return To Stage In 2026 With Limited Engagements

Canadian progressive music icons SAGA have announced a return to live performances in 2026 with a series of carefully selected engagements across Canada. Dates will be announced shortly. Frontman Michael Sadler is warmly welcomed back to the stage following his extended recovery. He rejoins guitaris...

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GEOFF TATE: 'What I Find Really Interesting Is How Many People Don't Recognize Me, And How Many People Do'

In a new interview with Terry Hudson, speaker, author and host of rBeatz, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he is flattered or annoyed by the number of other vocalists who have tried to copy his sound and style over the years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thi...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I'm Starting To Get That Itch To Do A New Album'

In a new interview with Harley Roxx of Florida's Rock It 100.5 radio station, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was asked if he has any new music in the works as a follow-up to his 2024 album "Child Within The Man". He responded:  "I'm starting to get that itch to do a new album. But the last on...