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SEBASTIAN BACH On SKID ROW's 'I Remember You': 'That Song Has Transcended A Lot Of Places That We Never Thought It Would'

In a new interview with KWCH, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was asked how much he depends on nostalgia and how much he wants to bring that to an audience at his live shows nowadays. Bach responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this is gonna sound weird. Me as a singer, I'm not...

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ZAK TELL On Why CLAWFINGER No Longer Performs One Of Its Biggest Songs Containing Anti-Racist Message: The Topic 'Deserves To Be Addressed Properly'

In a new interview with the IMPACT Metal Channel, vocalist Zak Tell of the long-running Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER was asked for his opinion of the current political situation in his home country. Zak responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a mess, like it is in a lot of places...

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NICKELBACK's MIKE KROEGER: 'To Get Too Emotionally Involved In Politics Is A Real Fool's Errand. There's No Benefit To It.'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer Spain, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger, who founded the Canadian rock band in 1995 with his brother Chad, was asked how he views the current friction between Canada and the U.S., having lived in Los Angeles for nearly a decade. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Explains Why He Didn't Approach Any Of His IRON MAIDEN Bandmates About Contributing To His Autobiography

In a new interview with Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern, longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain was asked if he talked to any of his MAIDEN bandmates as he was writing his recently published autobiography, "Hello Boys And Girls!". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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Watch: Ex-TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH Joined By JEFF KEITH For 'Rock Me To The Top' Performance In Sacramento

TESLA singer Jeff Keith joined BAD MARRIAGE, the band featuring former TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, on stage on Friday, November 6 at Swabbies On The River in Sacramento, California to perform the TESLA song "Rock Me To The Top". Fan-filmed video of Keith's appearance can be seen below (uploaded by...

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STEVE VAI Explains How His Definition Of 'Success' Has Changed Through The Years

In a new interview with Ned Tepper of Australia's Blunt magazine, legendary guitarist Steve Vai was asked how he would define success at this point of his career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, that's changed through the years. My definition of success has changed. In the...

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Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW Singer ZP THEART Releases Re-Imagining Of NIGHTWISH's 'Nemo'

Power metal vocalist ZP Theart, the founding voice of DRAGONFORCE and former frontman of SKID ROW, has released a new cover of NIGHTWISH's iconic track "Nemo" accompanied by a studio playthrough video on his official YouTube channel. Originally released in 2004 on NIGHTWISH's acclaimed album "Once",...

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CHRIS POLAND And GAR SAMUELSON's Pre-MEGADETH Band THE NEW YORKERS To Release Collection Of Never-Before-Heard Demos And Live Tracks

Guitarist Chris Poland and drummer Gar Samuelson helped lay the foundation for 1980s thrash metal with their virtuosic playing on MEGADETH's "Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!" and "Peace Sells… But Who's Buying?" and As jazz musicians drafted into the emerging speed metal genre, they...

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Watch: SEPULTURA Plays Final Concert In São Paulo, Brazil

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA performed their final concert Saturday night (November 7, 2026) at the Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo, Brazil. Several musicians connected to SEPULTURA's history over the decades joined the celebration, including Jairo Guedz, who preceded SEPULTURA guitarist And...

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THE OBSESSED's SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH Explains Title Of Upcoming 'Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free' Album

In a new interview with Electric Eye, THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich spoke about the American doom metal veterans' upcoming album, "Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free", which is tentatively due in early 2027 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records. The follow-up to 2024's "Gilded Sorrow" was recor...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS On Upcoming 'The Space Between The Darkness And The Light' Album: 'It's A Pretty Heavy, Driving Record'

In a new interview with "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Space Between The Darkness And The Light", and the LP's recently released first single, "Ghosts". Asked if STAIND's ongoing tour celebrating th...

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ADAM DUTKIEWICZ Already Has Enough Material For Second BURN ETERNAL Album

In a new interview with Jai "Jaimunji" Setright of Metal On Tap, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz spoke about BURN ETERNAL, his new project featuring former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones, which will release its self-titled debut album on February 26, 2027 via Metal Blade. Adam sai...

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Drummer JOHN TEMPESTA Exits THE CULT After 20-Year Run

Drummer John Tempesta has announced his departure from THE CULT. Earlier today (Saturday, November 7),Tempesta released the following statement via social media: "After 20 years, my chapter with THE CULT has come to an end. "So many unforgettable shows, experiences, and memories. "I'm incredibly...

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SUICIDE SILENCE Guitarist MARK HEYLMUN Is Sitting Out Fall 2026 Tour To Focus On His 'Sobriety And Mental Health'

Guitarist Mark Heylmun is sitting out SUICIDE SILENCE's fall 2026 tour in order to focus on his "sobriety and mental health". The trek, which features support from EMMURE, ANGELMAKER and SYNESTIA, kicked off on Friday, November 6 in Riverside, California and is scheduled to conclude on December 13 i...

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ANTON KABANEN On BEAST IN BLACK's Upcoming Fourth Album 'Fear The Beast': 'It's Near Completion'

In a new interview with Jovan Ristić of "Soundcheck", Altnote's interview series with the artists behind heavy and alternative music, former BATTLE BEAST guitarist Anton Kabanen spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the upcoming fourth album from his current ban...