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GEEZER BUTLER On His Future Plans In Music: 'I'm Always Writing, I'm Always Playing'

At last night's "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, the annual event benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, in Studio City, California, legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was interviewed by former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin for Canada's The Metal Voice. Ask...

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ALICE COOPER: 'I Have Never Lost My Voice, Because I Sing In The Middle Range'

During an appearance on the November 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary rocker Alice Cooper was asked if he ever envisions himself embarking on a farewell tour, like so many other artists have done in recent years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I Think I'm Just Beginning To Finally Get Actually Comfortable With What I'm Doing'

In a new interview with Brazil's 89 A Rádio Rock, Wolfgang Van Halen spoke about the recently released third album from his MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH) project, "The End". The musician, who plays all the instruments and sings all the vocals on the MAMMOTH recordings, said about the LP, which, lik...

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WENDY DIO Reflects On RONNIE JAMES DIO's Cancer Diagnosis And Eventual Passing: 'We Never, Ever Thought He Was Gonna Die'

Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, is the latest guest on Billy Corgan's podcast, "The Magnificent Others". In this powerful and emotional conversation, Wendy joins Billy to share the brilliance of her late husband, Ronnie James Dio — from their first meeting at the Rainbow B...

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MICHAEL MONROE: 'HANOI ROCKS Was Not A Hair Band; We Were A Hat Band'

In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe spoke about his upcoming studio album, "Outerstellar", which will arrive on February 20, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Regarding the lyrical inspiration for the song "Newtro Bombs", which was apparently wri...

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Embrace The Awakening

Huge credit is due to any band that can pull off a comeback. In 2021, when MEZZROW sprang back to life, they took a major leap of faith. With only one cult classic to their name, 1990's "Then Comes the Killing", the Swedes could not guarantee that there was any real demand for their return, but the...

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ANDREW FREEMAN Doesn't Have Any New Information About Possible Fourth LAST IN LINE Album: 'It's All About What VIVIAN CAMPBELL Wants To Do'

In a new interview with the Talkin' Bout Rock With Rob Edwards podcast, LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman commented on the status of the songwriting sessions for the band's fourth studio album. Freeman is joined in the group by DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOU...

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RIK EMMETT Doesn't Rule Out Limited Performances With TRIUMPH's Upcoming 'Mixed Reality' Show

During a November 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett spoke about the Canadian rock legends' three-song reunion performance — consisting of the tracks "Allied Forces", "Fight The Good Fight" and "Lay It On The Line" — on June 6, 2025 at t...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Hasn't Finished Reading ALEX VAN HALEN's Memoir Yet: 'It's Tough For Me To Fully Interact With'

During an October 30 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen and nephew of Alex Van Halen, was asked if he has read Alex's memoir, "Brothers", which came out in October 2024 via HarperCollins. The book is described as an "intimate and open...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On JEFF BECK: 'He Had A Very Special Way Of Playing'

In a rare new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore paid tribute to British guitar icon Jeff Beck, who died nearly three years ago. Ritchie said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Jeff was a great gu...

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Watch: SAMMY HAGAR And RIVAL SONS' JAY BUCHANAN Perform At Stage Red Fontana Youth Music Foundation's Inaugural Gala

Last night was a night to remember as rock icons and hometown heroes Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar and Jay Buchanan, frontman of RIVAL SONS, took the stage together at the Stage Red Fontana Youth Music Foundation's inaugural gala presented by Earl Minnis Presents at Stage RED Theater at 84...

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ROB HALFORD Says 'It Was Powerful And Moving To Be Able To' Sing Alongside OZZY OSBOURNE On JUDAS PRIEST's Version Of 'War Pigs'

In a new interview with Audacy Music, Rob Halford spoke about JUDAS PRIEST's "charity" version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs", featuring SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, which was released in late September. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the U.K. from aud...

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WENDY DIO: 'I'm So Glad To See That OZZY OSBOURNE Got To Play The Last Time Before He Passed Away'

In a new interview with "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, was asked for her opinion of the "Back To The Beginning" event, which took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom in early July and marked Ozzy Osbourne and BL...

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SAMMY HAGAR And 'The Best Of All Worlds' Supergroup Announce U.K. Arena Tour For July 2026

Rock icon Sammy Hagar today announced that his top-grossing "Best Of All Worlds" tour is headed to the United Kingdom for a huge arena tour kicking off on July 4, 2026. The Red Rocker will be joined by his supergroup THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS BAND, including legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, fellow Roc...

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Second ELEGANT WEAPONS Album Is 'Pretty Much Done'

In a new interview with Tim Caple of Rock 'N' Blues Experience, singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) spoke about the status of the sophomore album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the band led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually, the album is record...