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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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NICKELBACK And MEGAN THEE STALLION Reimagine 'You Remind Me' For CHEETOS Campaign

Canadian rockers NICKELBACK have teamed up with three-time Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion for a brand-new campaign surrounding the return of the popular Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle flavor from Cheetos, a crunchy corn-cheese puff snack brand made by Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo. The resu...

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SISTER SIN Releases Cover Of CINDERELLA's 'Somebody Save Me'

Swedish heavy rock band SISTER SIN has released a cover of the CINDERELLA classic "Somebody Save Me". You can now listen to the track below. SISTER SIN comments: "40 years since [CINDERELLA's] 'Night Songs' was released. This is our take on the fantastic 'Somebody Save Me' track and a tribute to tha...

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JUDAS PRIEST: 50th-Anniversary Editions Of 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' Coming Soon

March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of JUDAS PRIEST's "Sad Wings of Destiny" in the U.S. (March 23 in the U.K.) — the landmark 1976 album that helped define the sound and ambition of heavy metal. Widely regarded as one of the most influential records in the genre's history, it continues to in...

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ANGEL Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Album; More 'Farewell' Tour Dates Announced

Legendary '70s rock band ANGEL is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, tentatively due later in the year via Cleopatra Records. The 12-song effort will mark ANGEL's third album on Cleopatra. ANGEL's 2026-2027 farewell tour will kick off on March 27 at Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville,...

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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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KERRY KING To Enter Studio In April 2026 To Begin Recording Second Solo Album

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will enter the studio in April 2026 to begin recording the follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. A new tour in support of the upcoming effort will launch in early 2027, according to the talent agency...

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VALERIE BERTINELLI On Her Relationship With EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'Near The End Of His Life, I Could Be Much More Compassionate'

During an appearance on The Bossticks show, hosted by Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick, the entrepreneurial duo behind The Skinny Confidential and Dear Media, Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli spoke about her relationship with the late guitarist, with whom she shares a son, 35-year-ol...

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EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS Explains Split With Longtime Drummer SASHA HORN

In a new interview with Metal Horror Madman, EXHORDER frontman Kyle Thomas discussed the band's recent announcement that drummer Sasha Horn was leaving the group in order to "focus on his personal life". Temporarily replacing him on the road will be Corey Pierce of GOD FORBID fame. A permanent repla...

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Watch MAMMOTH Perform Acoustic Version Of 'The Spell' On APPLE MUSIC's 'Zane Lowe Show'

Video of MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, performing an acoustic version of the song "The Spell" for Apple Music's "Zane Lowe Show" can be seen below. In a recent interview with Cutter'...

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GEORGE LYNCH: Seeing EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Up Close And Personal' In 1970s Was A 'Mind-Bending' Experience

In a new interview with The Music Zoo owner Tommy Colletti, legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch recalled seeing VAN HALEN perform in Southern California clubs in the mid-1970s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I saw UFO play with VAN HALEN at the Golden West Ballroom in Norwalk, Ca...

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MORGAN ROSE Admits SEVENDUST Had 'Discussions' Less Than Two Years Ago About Retiring: 'I Cried A Few Times Thinking About It'

In a new interview with Stan Bicknell, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose admitted that he and his bandmates were discussing the possibility of calling it quits less than two years ago, prior to beginning work on the band's upcoming fifteenth studio album, "One". He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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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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PUDDLE OF MUDD's WES SCANTLIN Is Working On A Book With His Brother

During an appearance on the March 23 episode of SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin, who has a long history of legal issues, discussed his struggles with addiction and his path to sobriety. The 53-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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HATEBREED To Headline 2026 Edition Of 'Summer Slaughter' Tour

Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED will headline the 2026 edition of the "Summer Slaughter" tour. Support on the trek will come from DEVOURMENT, INCANTATION (for last five dates only),SNUFFED ON SIGHT, BALMORA and FACE YOURSELF. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday,...