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MASTODON Recruits YouTuber BEN ELLER For 'Tool Live In The Sand' Festival Performance

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON recruited YouTuber and session musician Ben Eller to step in for founding guitarist Brent Hinds for their concert on Sunday, March 9 at "Tool Live In The Sand", a destination festival which was held at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Royalton Resort in Punta C...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'If You Want To Call Me A Control Freak, Go Ahead. Guilty As Charged.'

In a new interview with La Hora Del Vértigo By Stairway To Rock, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen once again explained why he chooses not to partner with other musicians, preferring instead to handle most of the lead vocals and production duties on his albums himself. He said in part (as...

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SAVATAGE: 'ZAK STEVENS Won't Try To Imitate JON OLIVA; He Never Did'

In a new interview with Geoff of the Gas Masks & Hand Grenades podcast, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows. Joining them in SAVATAGE's current lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bas...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON On Why He Doesn't Get Too Political In His Lyrics: 'I'm Not There To Deliver The World's News In Song And Dance'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, JETHRO TULL mastermind Ian Anderson was asked if the "more personal" nature of the band's latest album, "Curious Ruminant", was in any way influenced by the social, political and economic complexities that characterize the "rapidly changing" world. He responde...

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DON DOKKEN Says He 'Gave Up 75 Percent' Of Songwriting Credits In DOKKEN In Order To Appease GEORGE LYNCH

In a March 8 interview with original MTV VJ Mark Goodman aboard this year's The 80s Cruise, DOKKEN leader Don Dokken commented on the recent trend of rock artists releasing new singles every few months as opposed to putting out an album every few years. Don said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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NEW YEARS DAY Plans To 'Go Nuts' On Next Studio Album: 'Whatever Feels Good, Let's Just Do That'

In a recent interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, NEW YEARS DAY singer Ash Costello was asked how long she and her bandmates plan on staying on the road in support of 2024's "Half Black Heart" album before they "start to move forward on to the next thing." She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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Watch: DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Joins SEVENDUST For 'Black' Performance At Chicago Concert

DISTURBED singer David Draiman joined SEVENDUST on stage last night (Saturday, March 8) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois to perform the latter band's song "Black". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. SEVENDUST and THREE DAYS GRACE are the support acts for DISTURBED on the...

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Watch: DISTURBED Rejoined By Original Bassist STEVE 'FUZZ' KMAK For 'The Sickness' Performance At Chicago Concert

DISTURBED was rejoined by the band's original bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak at last night's (Saturday, March 8) concert at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois during "The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour". Produced by Live Nation, the tour celebrates 25 years of DISTURBED's seminal debut album which la...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO Says There Are No Plans For Him Or CRISTINA SCABBIA To Release Solo Albums

In a new interview with La Hora Del Vértigo By Stairway To Rock, LACUNA COIL singer Andrea Ferro was asked if he and LACUNA COIL co-vocalist Cristina Scabbia have ever thought about releasing a solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, no. I mean, we talk about it for fun,...

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TOBIAS FORGE Explains Why He, And Not GHOST, Is Performing At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Ireland's Overdrive, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the fact that he will appear at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH'...

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HEART's NANCY WILSON Says A Lot Of Musicians Are 'Not Equipped With The Armor That It Takes To Soldier Through' Their Fame

In a new interview with Radio Forrest, a radio DJ on 96.9 The Eagle in Boise, Idaho, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson reflected on the list of estimable Seattle singers who have died prematurely in recent decades, including SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell, whose 2017 death was ruled a suicide by hanging; NI...

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BRIAN WHEAT Won't Be Heartbroken If TESLA Never Gets In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a recent interview with The Seth Williams Show, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat was asked for his opinion of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Listen, I think it's a bit of a popularity contest. I saw that THE BLACK CROWES are [nominated this year]. "...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Doesn't Need To Tour 'For The Money' Or The 'Ego': 'I Don't Miss It'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett, who completed radiation treatment for prostate cancer more than a year ago, spoke about his reluctance to return to full-scale touring. The 71-year-old Canadian-born musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Next EUROPE Album Will Be 'Really Strong', With 'Great Melodies': 'Some Of It's Really Heavy As Well'

In a new interview with El Expreso Del Rock, EUROPE vocalist Joey Tempest spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2017's "Walk The Earth" album. Asked if the musical direction of the upcoming LP will be similar to that of "Walk The Earth" and 2015's "War Of Kings", he said (as transcribed...

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Watch: SAXON Joined By DORO PESCH For 'Denim And Leather' Performance In Düsseldorf

German metal queen Doro Pesch and members of GIRLSCHOOL joined SAXON on stage this past Thursday (March 6) at Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany to perform the SAXON classic "Denim And Leather". Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. In a recent interview with FaceCultu...