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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE On A.I.-Generated Music: 'Do You Want Fake Perfection Or Human Originality That Has Spirit And Soul?'

In a new interview with the And Now The Band podcast, HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske 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 intelligence (A.I.) algorithms and machine learning...

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EVERGREY's TOM S. ENGLUND Says 'The World Is In Turmoil': 'It's Hard To Grasp And It's Hard To Predict What's Gonna Happen Next'

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the Swedish metal band's upcoming fifteenth album, "Architects Of A New Weave", which will be released on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Watch: MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs Medley Of METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, OZZY OSBOURNE At Opening Game Of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball Season

On Friday, March 27, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed at Tokyo Dome for the opening game of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) season. Twelve teams across Japan's Central and Pacific Leagues took the field around the country, with the Tokyo Giants defeating last season's le...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases Music Video For OZZY OSBOURNE Tribute 'Ozzy's Song'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has released the official music video for "Ozzy's Song", a tribute to BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde's longtime bandmate, the iconic BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne. The clip, which was directed by Justin H. Reich of Three Thirty-three Creative, can be seen...

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NEVERMORE Pulls Out Of PROGPOWER USA XXV Festival Due To Work Permit Delays

The new lineup of NEVERMORE has canceled its previously announced appearance at this year's ProgPower USA XXV festival, set to take place September 9-12, 2026 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Earlier today (Friday, March 27),NEVERMORE released the following statement via social media: "...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Dates In Support Of 'Released' Solo Album

Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic original voice of FOREIGNER will hit the road throughout 2026 in support of his third solo album, "Released", with a run of solo headline dates across North America. Highlights include stops at the Ho...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'This Last Year And A Half Was The Most Complicated My Life Has Ever Been On A Personal Level'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend — who is promoting his upcoming rock opera "The Moth" — discussed his songwriting process, particularly as it relates to some of his recent releases. He said in part (as transcribed by BLA...

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NAPALM DEATH Bassist SHANE EMBURY To Release Debut Solo Album, 'Bridge To Resolution', In June

Dissonance Productions has announced the release of "Bridge To Resolution", the debut solo album by legendary NAPALM DEATH bassist and songwriter Shane Embury, to be issued on CD and vinyl on June 5. Written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, "Bridge To Resolution" is a deeply personal work...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'Everyone's Terrified Of It', But 'To Me, It's No Big Deal'

In a new interview with Qobuz, Zakk Wylde once again 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 intelligence (A.I.) algorithms and machine learning (M.L.) models. The BLACK LABEL S...

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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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EDDIE OJEDA: SEBASTIAN BACH Is 'Probably The Only Person' Who Could Step In For DEE SNIDER In TWISTED SISTER

Eddie Ojeda says that Sebastian Bach is "probably the only person" who could step in for Dee Snider as the lead singer for TWISTED SISTER. Bach ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the band's fall 2026 shows after Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". Speaking to th...

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Engines Of Demolition

When ZAKK WYLDE first put BLACK LABEL SOCIETY together, they were a relentless, explosive force, releasing seven studio albums in their first decade and appearing at every festival worth a shiny fuck. If time has slowed the band's output, there have been excellent reasons, from Wylde's continued par...

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GEOFF TATE Explains Why He Didn't Approach Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist CHRIS DEGARMO About Contributing To 'Operation: Mindcrime III'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he had thought about approaching original QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Chris DeGarmo to contribute to the upcoming third chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series,...

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Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN On His Upcoming Debut Solo Album: 'It's Definitely Gonna Be Metal'

In a new interview with Yiannis Dolas of Rockpages.gr, former KAMELOT and current CONCEPTION vocalist Roy Khan spoke about his upcoming first solo album, which is tentatively due in late 2026 or early 2027. Asked why he hadn't released a solo record earlier, Roy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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LOU GRAMM Says Working On New Solo Album 'Released' Was A 'Cathartic' Experience

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic voice of FOREIGNER, spoke about his highly anticipated solo album "Released". Set to arrive on March 27, 2026 on CD (HNE Recordings / Ch...