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LYNYRD SKYNYRD's RICKEY MEDLOCKE On A.I.-Generated Music: 'Where's The Value In That? Where's The Heart And Soul In That?'

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, LYNYRD SKYNYRD guitarist Rickey Medlocke 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 learni...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Admits 'Constant Comparisons' To YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drove Him 'Nuts'

Neo-classical guitarist Chris Impellitteri has once again dismissed suggestions that he is an Yngwie Malmsteen clone, saying that he views himself as much more of a child of players like Al Di Meola blended with Eddie Van Halen. Impellitteri first made his mark in 1987 with the release of his debut...

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LORRAINE LEWIS Is Working On Documentary And Book; Another FEMME FATALE Single To Drop Soon

In a new interview with 80s_METAL_HEADZ, Lorraine Lewis spoke about some of the projects she has coming up for later in 2026 after the recent release of two singles, "Bad Love" and "Living Like There's No Tomorrow", from her long-running band FEMME FATALE via Cleopatra Records. The singer said (as t...

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BRENT SMITH Says SHINEDOWN's Upcoming 'Ei8ht' Album Is 'Essentially A Double Record'

In a new interview with Audacy Music's "Katie & Company", SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke about the band's upcoming eighth studio album, "Ei8ht", which will be released on May 29 via Atlantic Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The record's called 'Ei8ht'. Yes, it's the ei...

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Former ARCH ENEMY Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Launches New Band BLUE MEDUSA

Former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has announced the formation of a band, BLUE MEDUSA. She is joined in the group by guitarists Alyssa Day (MINDSCAR, ABSENTIA) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann). Bassist Alicia Vigil (DRAGONFORCE, VIGIL OF WAR) and drummer Delaney Jaster...

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MASTERPLAN's ROLAND GRAPOW On A.I.-Created Music: 'There's Nothing Fresh, There's Nothing New'

In a new interview with Brazil's Rock Mania, former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow 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.) algorith...

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JACK OSBOURNE Reflects On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'He Was Done. He Was Okay With His Journey.'

In an appearance on Hate To Break It To Ya, the weekly podcast hosted by actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne was asked if it was a "surprise" for him when the legendary heavy metal singer died so soon after playing his final concert with BLACK SABBATH in July 2025. Jack r...

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METALLICA Adds 10 February And March 2027 Shows To Sphere Residency; A Total Of 24 Dates Have Been Announced So Far

METALLICA has added more shows to its Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. A total of ten shows in February 2027 and March 2027 have been announced for the "Life Burns Faster" production: February 4 & 6 February 18 & 20 February 25 & 27 March 4 & March 6 March 11 & March 13 Announ...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Says DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Still Writing Riffs Today That Are F***ing Good': He's The Riff Master'

In a new interview with the Heavy Metal Mayhem radio show, former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland discussed the evolution of his relationship with the band's leader Dave Mustaine. Poland said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and Dave lived together in a rehearsal studio [in the early days o...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Explains His Involvement In VAN HALEN Deluxe Reissues

In a new interview with Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station, former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony spoke about the upcoming deluxe edition of "5150", the band's first album with vocalist Sammy Hagar, and Hagar's 2026 Las Vegas residency, which will take place in March and September. Asked if he...

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METALLICA Reveals Details Of Six Newly Added 'Life Burns Faster' Sphere Residency Shows In Las Vegas

Due to unbelievable demand, six shows have been added to METALLICA's "Life Burns Faster" residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. Says METALLICA: "Get your calendars out… our new Sphere dates are locked in! We're psyched to add 'Life Burns Faster' No Repeat Weekends to October 8 & 10, November 5 &...

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BUTCHER BABIES Release New Single 'Lost In Your Touch'

BUTCHER BABIES return with their powerful new single "Lost In Your Touch", produced by Howard Benson. Blending emotional vulnerability with crushing intensity, the track — which marks the second release from BUTCHER BABIES' forthcoming album via Judge & Jury Records — serves as a key chapter in...

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MOON SHOT, Featuring CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist HENRI SEPPÄLÄ, Announces Third Studio Album, 'Thunderlust'

MOON SHOT, the Finnish rock band featuring CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä, will release its third studio album, "Thunderlust", in the fall of 2026. The LP marks the next major step for a group that is no longer searching for its path, but has fully found it. They say...

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METALLICA Adds Six Shows To 'Life Burns Faster' Residency At Sphere In Las Vegas

Due to unbelievable demand, six shows are being added to METALLICA's "Life Burns Faster" residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. More details will be announced shortly. METALLICA fan club ticket presale for these six shows will begin on Wednesday, March 4 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. If you already have a L...

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Leather Temple

Mainstream hijacking may have hastened the popping of the synthwave bubble, but the harder, more metal-friendly end of that subgenre continues to flourish. CARPENTER BRUT has been leading the pack since this sound first became ubiquitous in underground circles, and while fellow frontrunners PERTURBA...