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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Looks Back On Band's First Show: 'It Was Packed To The Rafters'

In a recent interview with Belgische Radio Unie, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was once again asked how the band got its name. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were trying to find a name because the guy that was gonna manage us at the time, he said, 'Look, I've got y...

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STYX's LAWRENCE GOWAN On Use Of A.I. In Music: 'I Don't Quite Know Yet What To Think'

In a new interview with the U.K.'s Beyond The Vibe podcast, hosted by Ryan Vacey, STYX keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligen...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA On Making Of 'Krushers Of The World' Album: 'Ideas Were Flowing' And 'Everybody Was Participating'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, Mille Petrozza of German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR spoke about the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which will arrive on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fascination St...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: 'I Don't Wanna Sound Like Somebody That Listens To Too Much ALLAN HOLDSWORTH Playing Over A Metal Song'

In a new interview with And Now The Band, Alex Skolnick, a world-renowned lead guitarist and founding member of TESTAMENT, was asked how being fluent in a multitude of styles, from blues to funk to flamenco-inspired acoustic and jazz, has shaped his metal playing. He responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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CARLA HARVEY Says She Was 'Kind Of Squeezed Out' Of BUTCHER BABIES

In a new interview with Matt Wake of AL.com, former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey spoke about her split with the band nearly a year and a half ago after a decade-and-a-half run. She said: "I couldn't do a tour [in the fall of 2023] because I had a serious eye injury and they went and did a to...

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JONATHAN CAIN On JOURNEY's Upcoming 'Final Frontier' Farewell Tour: 'It Just Seems Like A Good Time To Get Off'

During an appearance on this past Tuesday's (December 16) episode of 700 Club, the flagship television program of the Christian Broadcasting Network, JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain spoke about the band's upcoming "Final Frontier" North American tour. JOURNEY announced the trek in early November,...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: Every Time I Make An Album, I Treat It Like It's My First

In a new interview with Australia's Inner-Strength Check, Mille Petrozza of German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR spoke about the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which will arrive on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fas...

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SEPULTURA Announces 'Final' European Tour

After four decades, 14 gold records, and having traversed 80 countries and numerous diverse cultures, SEPULTURA has transcended into one of the most influential metal bands of our time, serving as Brazil's emissary to the rest of the world. SEPULTURA has just announced the final European leg of the...

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SAMMY HAGAR On His Las Vegas Residency: 'It's A Dream Come True For An Elderly Rock Star That Still Wants To Perform'

During a December 6, 2025 appearance on the CNN program "The Story Is With Elex Michaelson", Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar spoke about the return of his hit "The Best Of All Worlds" residency to Dolby Live at Park MGM for 11 performances March 11-21, 2026 and September 18-26, 2026. The 202...

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GENE SIMMONS Says 'A.I. Is A Concern If Left Unregulated': 'The Government Must Get A Federal Law That Encompasses All Of A.I.'

During an appearance on an early edition of "Balance Of Power", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to Bloomberg TV Washington correspondent Joe Mathieu about how artificial intelligence (A.I.) is revolutionizing the music industry through the use of A.I. music generators. These tools use machi...

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GUNS N' ROSES Announce Support Acts For 2026 North American Tour

Powerhouse rock icons GUNS N' ROSES have announced the special guests joining them on their worldwide 2026 tour: THE BLACK CROWES, Ice Cube, PIERCE THE VEIL, PUBLIC ENEMY and BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA. Each act will join GUNS N' ROSES on select dates across the North American leg. Detailed support li...

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TRIUMPH Announces First Tour In 30 Years; North American Dates To Launch In April 2026

TRIUMPH, one of Canada's most revered and influential rock bands, has announced its first tour in 30 years with the "Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour", produced by Live Nation — an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence, pioneering stagecraft, and a legacy that...

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KREATOR Releases Music Video For 'Satanic Anarchy' From Upcoming 'Krushers Of The World' Album

German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR will release their sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren. Bogren previously helmed KREATOR's "Ph...

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FERNANDO RIBEIRO On MOONSPELL's Metal-Meets-Orchestra Album 'Opus Diabolicum': 'I Wanted Something Raw, Authentic, With No Overdubs'

By David E. Gehlke Frontman Fernando Ribeiro of long-running Portuguese Gothic metal outfit MOONSPELL is acutely aware that the novelty factor of performing with a live symphony orchestra has long since worn off. He's right. METALLICA may have popularized the idea in 1999 with the dodgy "S&M", but h...

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GUNS N' ROSES Release Two New Singles, 'Nothin'' And 'Atlas'

Powerhouse rock icons GUNS N' ROSES have returned today with two brand new singles. Marking their first new music release since 2023, "Nothin'" and "Atlas" find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different sides of their personality. "Atlas" is GN'R in full sur...