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MIKE LEPOND On SYMPHONY X's Upcoming Album: 'It Sounds Groundbreaking'

In a new interview with Brazil's Whiplash.Net, SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "There is new material. I've heard it, so it's real, I...

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FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM Looks Back On 1980s 'Hair Metal' Scene: 'It Was A Really Weird World To Be In At That Time'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the recent release of his memoir "The Royal We"...

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HASTE THE DAY Announces New Album 'Dissenter', Shares Visualizer For 'Shallows' Single

HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song "Burn". They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop there. Today, the band has announced its new album "Dissent...

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TOMMY ALDRIDGE Recalls Meeting OZZY OSBOURNE Five And A Half Decades Ago: 'I Knew Him Before Most People Did, Even Before He Met His Wife'

Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has discussed the greatest guitar players he has worked with during his career in his first interview of 2026. The three-minute clip, conducted by Robert Scott of Phantom Four, can be seen below. Following the soft launch of his new official web site, Aldr...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On GUNS N' ROSES Releasing Standalone Singles In Recent Years: 'I Think It Was The Right Thing To Do'

In a new interview with Ethan Jackson of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan spoke about the band's recently released two new songs called "Atlas" and "Nothin'". When they were made available in December, the tracks marked the first new GN'R music since...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Announces Initial Dates For 2026 'The Undercover Tour', Including Shows With WARREN DEMARTINI

As he continues to lay down tracks for his upcoming sixth solo album, Stephen Pearcy — the voice of RATT — has announced his initial tour dates for 2026. Billed as "The Undercover Tour", the itinerary will be highlighted by performances with guitarist extraordinaire Warren DeMartini — his longtime b...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Release Music Video For Debut STANLEY SIMMONS Single 'Body Down'

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has released the official music video for its debut single, "Body Down". The clip was directed by Kuya Allen and Shey Allen of Downhaus and can be seen below...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL To Release Solo LP This Year: 'I've Never Been Prouder Of An Album Than I Am Right Now'

In a new interview with Roppongi Rocks' Stefan Nilsson, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall confirmed that his new solo album will arrive before the end of 2026. He worked on the LP with his producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate Jona Tee. Erik said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can't say...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We're Pushing The Envelope' On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on the new QUEENSRŸCHE, writing with...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Wants To Make A Christmas Album: It's Not Gonna Be 'Jingle Bells' With Electric Guitars'

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about some of his plans for the immediate future, which includes lots of touring with his solo band. He also said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At some point in my life, I need to do a Christmas record. I...

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SLASH Says New GUNS N' ROSES Music Is 'Coming': 'We've Already Written A Ton Of S***'

In a new interview with longtime radio host Abe Kanan of Audacy, Slash was asked if there is going to be a new GUNS N' ROSES album where he, bassist Duff McKagan and singer Axl Rose get into a studio and write an entire collection of fresh material. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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SEVENDUST Releases New Single 'Is This The Real You?' From Upcoming 'One' Album

One week after announcing its fifteenth studio album "One", SEVENDUST returns with its first new music of 2026, releasing the powerful new single "Is This The Real You?" The track showcases the unmistakable sound that has propelled the band to the top of rock radio throughout their career. Comprised...

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SLASH Talks New GUNS N' ROSES Music: 'The Next Record That We're Gonna Do Is Gonna Be All New Original Stuff'

In a new interview with Sylvia Alvarado of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the band's recently released two new songs called "Atlas" and "Nothin'". When they were made available in December, the tracks marked the first new GN'R music since the 2023 si...

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New SYMPHONY X Music Is Sounding 'Amazing': 'Our Fans Will Think It Was Worth The Wait', Says MIKE LEPOND

In a new interview with Heavy Mextal, SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we have been writing. We've been writing music for years...

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HELD., Featuring Members Of THE SLEEPING And COHEED AND CAMBRIA, Announce Debut Album, 'Grey'

HELD., the trio featuring Douglas Robinson and Sal Mignano of THE SLEEPING and Josh Eppard from COHEED AND CAMBRIA, will release its debut album, "Grey", on May 15 via MNRK Heavy. An introduction to the band arrives with "New You Anthem" featuring MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's Frank Iero on the powerful thr...