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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET On Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'I Don't Know Why That Doesn't Scare More People Than It Does'

In a new interview with the "Thunder Underground" podcast, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The human touch is fading, and that's very concerning. That is not good f...

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APOCALYPTICA's PERTTU KIVILAAKSO Had 'Tears' In The Studio While Playing Along To CLIFF BURTON's 'The Call Of Ktulu' Tracks

APOCALYPTICA's lead cellist Perttu Kivilaakso spoke to Australia's Metal-Roos about the band's cover of METALLICA's "The Call Of Ktulu" which features the original bassline laid down by METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton, who tragically lost his life in a tour bus accident in 1986. He said (as transcrib...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIK 'A.K.' KNUTSON Still Dreams Big: 'We Want To Get To That Next Rung Of The Ladder'

By David E. Gehlke The quality and even occasional brilliance of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's first two and now last three albums are not in question — it's everything in between that has kept the long-running Phoenix thrashers stuck in the middle. Elevated to MCA Records in time for 1990's "When The Storm...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says His Autobiography Addresses 'A Lot Of Unanswered MEGADETH Questions'

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming autobiography, "Dreaming Japanese", which will arrive on...

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DISTURBED's DAN DONEGAN Mourns Death Of His Father

DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan is mourning the death of his father. Earlier today (Monday, September 30),the 56-year-old musician, who formed DISTURBED 30 years ago under the band's original name BRAWL, took to his social media to share a few photos of his father and he included the following mess...

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SERJ TANKIAN: 'If You're Going To Be An Actual Artist, You Have To Have Honesty'

In a new interview with Chasta and Baby Huey of San Francisco Bay Area's 107.7 The Bone radio station, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian, whose 2021 documentary "Truth To Power" charted the impact of his political activity and growth as a musician, both with and without SYSTEM OF A DOWN, was on...

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SAXON To Perform Entire 'Wheels Of Steel' Album On 2025 European Tour

British heavy metal legends SAXON have announced the extensive "Hell, Fire And Steel" 2025 European tour. The band states: "The tour will see us perform our classic album 'Wheels Of Steel' in its entirety on what will be its 45th anniversary, plus all the hits, fan favorites and songs from our new a...

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NITA STRAUSS Wants To Collaborate With SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL's ALEX TERRIBLE On Her Upcoming Solo Album

On Saturday, September 28, guitarist Nita Strauss, who plays in Alice Cooper's band in addition to being an acclaimed solo artist, was interviewed by Rock Antenne at this year's Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany. Asked if there are any other artists she would love to work with down the road, Nita s...

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Watch: DOWN Rejoined By KIRK WINDSTEIN For Rescheduled Concert In Mescalero, New Mexico

DOWN played its rescheduled concert at Inn Of The Mountain Gods Resort And Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico this past Friday, September 27. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. The long-running heavy metal supergroup, which features vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keen...

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DOUG ALDRICH Thanks Fans For Their Support After 'Very Successful' Surgery In Battle With Throat Cancer

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich has thanked fans for their support while he underwent a "very successful" surgery after being diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer. On Saturday (September 28),Aldrich took to his Instagram to share a photo of him lyin...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Cancels Show In Mexico City As Support Act For METALLICA After IVAN MOODY's Injury

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has been forced to cancel its appearance in Mexico City on Sunday (September 29) as the support act for METALLICA due to an injury sustained by FFDP singer Ivan Moody. Replacing the Las Vegas-based metallers on the bill will be the Mexican metal band AGORA. On Saturday (Septe...

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MARC STORACE Says KROKUS Is 'Reborn', Six Years After Announcing Farewell Tour

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, vocalist Marc Storace of Swiss hard rock legends KROKUS, who released his first solo album, "Live And Let Live", in late 2021, was asked if the group is "packing it up now", six years after he and his bandmates announced that they would embark on their "farew...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Singer IVAN MOODY Fractures Rib In Stage Fall At LOUDER THAN LIFE

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH frontman Ivan Moody fractured his rib while performing with his bandmates this past Thursday (September 26) at the Louder Than Life festival at Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The 44-year-old singer sustained the injury during th...

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Former DIO And WHITESNAKE Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Undergoes Successful Surgery In Battle With Throat Cancer

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich has undergone a successful surgery being after diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer. On Friday (September 27),Doug's wife Daniela "Danni" Aldrich shared an update on her husband's condition, writing on her personal Fa...

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SERJ TANKIAN Releases Music Video For 'Cartoon Buyer' Song From 'Foundations' EP

Singer, poet, songwriter, visual artist, film producer, activist and author Serj Tankian, lead singer and lyricist for the Grammy Award-winning rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, has just released "Foundations", his EP of new music, worldwide via Gibson Records. Serj has also debuted the new video for the...