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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Says 'America Is Still Incredibly Homophobic': It Really Gets Me Angry And Upset'

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, who publicly declared his homosexuality back in 1998 during an appearance on MTV News, was interviewed on the latest episode of the Queer The Music podcast, hosted by Jake Shears. Asked by Shears if he thinks attitudes about sexuality have changed in the heavy meta...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Is 'The Reason I Wanted To Play Guitar'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked to name the first band he ever became a fan of. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "AC/DC. [AC/DC guitarist] Angus Young is the reason why I wanted to play guitar. The minute I saw him, I was n...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Reflects On RATT's Early Years: 'I Was A Hustler, And It Worked'

In a new interview with 95.5 KLOS radio legend Frazer Smith, RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy reflected on the band's early years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As soon as discovered [VAN HALEN] in '78, I was in my band MICKEY RATT in San Diego, as Robbin [Crosby, late RATT guitarist] w...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I Think Generative A.I. Is Really Stupid'

In a new interview with the Springfield, Missouri radio station Q102, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was once again asked for his opinion on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in music, particularly when it comes to the creative process. He responded...

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GRETA VAN FLEET's JAKE KISZKA Shares 'Must I Go Bound' Music Video From His New Band MIRADOR

MIRADOR, the band co-founded by Grammy Award-winning GRETA VAN FLEET co-founder Jake Kiszka and IDA MAE's Chris Turpin, has just released its self-titled debut album via Republic Records. "MIRADOR comes from a deep passion for rock 'n' roll, early folk, and country blues as well as folklore," says T...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was More Than The Music'

In a new interview with Ethan Jackson of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — spoke about iconic BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne who died in July at the age of 76. Asked what Ozzy's impact was on Wolfgang's car...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Would Love To Be Friends' With DAVID LEE ROTH

Sammy Hagar has once again downplayed David Lee Roth's recent comments about Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream...

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BIOHAZARD Shares New Song 'Death Of Me' From Upcoming 'Divided We Fall' Album

The reunited classic lineup of BIOHAZARD has released the official visualizer for its new single, "Death Of Me". The track is taken from "Divided We Fall", the band's first studio album in over a decade, which will arrive on October 17 via BLKIIBLK. BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Schuler comments: "'Death...

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AMORPHIS's TOMI JOUTSEN On Use Of A.I. To Make Music: 'What Machines Cannot Do Is Create Real Emotions'

In a new interview with Jovan Ristić of Altnote, vocalist Tomi Joutsen of Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS 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...

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BLAZE BAYLEY On His Post-Heart Attack Recovery: 'The Worst Part About It For Me Is The Diet, Trying To Keep The Weight Off'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley once again opened up about his health — two and a half years after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March 2023. The 62-year-old singer — who fronted MAIDEN more tha...

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BILLY GRAZIADEI On BIOHAZARD's Comeback: 'It's Almost Like We Found The Fountain Of Youth'

In a new interview with Mike Trujillo of Zero Hour Squared Classics, BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei spoke about what it has been like to reunite the band's classic lineup, also featuring bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, drummer Danny Schuler and guitarist Bobby Hambel. Billy said (as tr...

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STEEL PANTHER Is Recording Four New Songs At DAVE GROHL's Studio

In a new interview with Rob Chapman's "Lo-Fi Podcast", drummer Stix Zadinia of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER confirmed that he and his bandmates have entered Dave Grohl's Studio 606 with longtime producer Jay Ruston to begin recording their first new music since 2023's "On The Prowl"...

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SAMMY HAGAR Announces 2026 Las Vegas Residency At Dolby Live At Park MGM

On the eve of his return to Las Vegas to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadioMusic Festival, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar today announced the return of his hit "The Best Of All Worlds" residency to Dolby Live at Park MGM for 11 performances March 11-21 and September 18-26, 2026. The 2026 resid...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Performs VAN HALEN Classics In Temecula, California During Summer 2025 Tour

The Tim Bourke channel on YouTube has uploaded video of David Lee Roth's entire September 10 concert at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. You can now watch it below. Featured songs: * Panama (VAN HALEN song) (1:11) * Drop Dead Legs (VAN HALEN song) (6:38) * I'm The One (VAN HALEN song)...

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PERRY FARRELL Responds To JANE'S ADDICTION Bandmates' $10 Million Lawsuit, Denies Accusations

According to People magazine, Perry Farrell has responded to a lawsuit filed by his JANE'S ADDICTION bandmates Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins over the singer's onstage altercation with Navarro in September 2024 that forced the cancelation of JANE'S ADDICTION's reunion tour. Their claim...