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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's DARON MALAKIAN On His First Exposure To KISS: 'It Scared The S*** Out Of Me'

Daron Malakian, composer, guitarist, vocalist and a founding member of SYSTEM OF A DOWN, returned to music producer Rick Rubin's podcast "Tetragrammaton" to reflect on his lifelong relationship with heavy metal. Using music as a guide to discuss how different styles, sounds, and eras shaped his iden...

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JASON MCMASTER On Turning Down Chance To Audition For PANTERA: 'Obviously I Was Not The Right' Singer For The Band

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of Radio Bypass, DANGEROUS TOYS and WATCHTOWER frontman Jason McMaster once again spoke about the time he was approached by PANTERA about possibly singing for the group before Philip Anselmo connected with the fellow Texas metal act. He said in part (as transc...

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NIKKI SIXX: 'There's A Few Bands That We Talked To About Getting Back Together To' Support MÖTLEY CRÜE On 2026 Tour

In a recent interview with Lyndsey Marie of the 93X radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's upcoming "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of CRÜE's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45th anniversary of the band. Th...

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ANDI DERIS Says VAN HALEN's Failed Reunion With Both ROTH And HAGAR Gave HELLOWEEN 'The Focus' To 'Not F*** It Up'

In a new interview with Italy's Wanted Record, HELLOWEEN vocalist Andi Deris once again spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning singer Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with Deris, guitarists Michael Weikath and Sascha...

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ADRIAN SMITH On Auditioning For DEF LEPPARD Three And A Half Decades Ago: 'It Was Worth Pursuing' But 'It Didn't Work Out'

In a new interview with Spain's MetalJournal.net, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if it's true that he tried out for DEF LEPPARD following the passing of the latter band's guitarist Steve Clarke in 1991. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I did. I went over to L.A...

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SWEET SAVAGE's RAY HALLER: 'I Owe So Much To METALLICA' For Covering 'Killing Time'

In a new interview with Spain's Made In Metal, bassist and vocalist Ray Haller of Belfast metal pioneers SWEET SAVAGE spoke about how his band gained wide recognition after METALLICA covered their track "Killing Time" — co-written by SWEET SAVAGE co-founder and future DIO/DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivia...

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FOREIGNER's 'Playlist: The Very Best Of Foreigner' Certified Gold By RIAA

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has officially certified "Playlist: The Very Best Of Foreigner" gold, marking a major milestone for the band's enduring legacy. Released by Sony Music in 2016, the compilation features some of FOREIGNER's most iconic hits, showcasing the group's p...

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Legendary Record Exec DEREK SHULMAN Guided Careers Of AC/DC, BON JOVI, DREAM THEATER And PANTERA And Lived To Tell The Tale

By David E. Gehlke At a time when record companies and those in their employ were of utmost influence and importance, few generated a better track record than Derek Shulman. After fronting SIMON DUPREE & THE BIG SOUND, then prog forerunners GENTLE GIANT throughout the 1960s and '70s, the Scottish-bo...

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SLAYER Band Biography By D.X. FERRIS Now Available As Audiobook

The freshly updated metal tome "Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography… Or, How F*kin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss" is now available as an audiobook. For the 2025 holiday season, the audiobook is available exclusively at Bandcamp.com. Award-winning journalist D.X. Ferris reads his book, which he updated...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Launches BON JOVI Tribute Band ALWAYS JOVI

Introducing ALWAYS JOVI — the ultimate BON JOVI tribute experience that brings the anthems, energy, and excitement of one of rock's most iconic bands to the stage with unmatched authenticity and passion. ALWAYS JOVI is a tribute like no other, featuring million-selling New Jersey rock legend Steve B...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Announce Spring 2027 European Tour Dates

THE DEAD DAISIES are set to tour Europe in the spring of 2027. The essence of THE DEAD DAISIES has always been about touring, connecting with fans and bringing that raw, good-time energy to every stage they play. THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist David Lowy commented: "We can't wait to get back to Europe a...

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NIKKI SIXX Says Touring With MÖTLEY CRÜE Now Is 'Fantastic': 'It's Not As Grueling As You'd Think'

In a new interview with Tony Toscano of The Screen Chatter Interview Page, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's upcoming "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of CRÜE's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45th anniversary of the...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL's Rally Car To Go On Display At 2025 Performance Racing Industry Show

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, who has a passion for rally racing and competes in the American Rally Association (ARA),will bring his rally car to the 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, the motorsports industry’s premier trade event, on December 11-13 in downtown Indianapolis, whe...

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LOU GRAMM's New Solo Album To Arrive In March 2026: 'It Rocks Hard', He Says

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, former FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm spoke about his previously announced plan to release some new solo material. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have a friend of mine who was in my solo bands. His name is Bruce Turgon, and he eventually became th...

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WOLFSBANE Releases Music Video For 'All Or Nothing' From 'Live Faster' Album

British metallers WOLFSBANE have released an official music video for "All Or Nothing", a blast of raw power from their new album "Live Faster". The LP is a full-throttle reinvention of WOLFSBANE's iconic debut, "Live Fast, Die Fast", which was originally produced by Rick Rubin and released on Def A...