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BARRY KERCH: 'I'm Not The Best Drummer In The World', But 'I Am The Best Drummer For SHINEDOWN'

During a recent appearance on The Ty Sherrell Show, SHINEDOWN drummer Barry Kerch spoke about the musical chemistry between him and his bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's a magic between the four of us. There's a magic. Listen, I'm not the best drummer in the world. I'...

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DANKO JONES Doesn't Really Believe All Of His Band's Songs Sound The Same: 'The References' In The Music 'Are Really Varied And Very Particular'

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, DANKO JONES's namesake frontman was asked about his previous comment that all of the band's songs "sound the same". He clarified (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's just a joke. Obviously, I don't believe that. I don't really r...

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SLASH Praises New Generation Of Guitarists: 'Little Kids Are Blowing My Mind'

In a new interview with the "Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show", which airs on New York's Q104.3 FM radio station, GUNS N' ROSES' Slash was asked if he thinks it's easier or harder now for aspiring guitarists to get started than it was when he first began playing the instrument more than four de...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'I've Always Tried To Bring New Concepts To Drumming'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Metal & Rock Zone, Gene Hoglan, who has been raising the bar in extreme metal drumming for decades, was asked to name the "most challenging" album or band or style that he has been involved with. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): I've alw...

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JEFF GUTT Believes STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Are Working On New Music, But Says He 'Would Be Fine' With The Band Never Releasing Another Album

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Jeff Gutt spoke about what it has been like to sometimes play entire shows with the band without performing a single song that he has written and recorded with STP during his nine-year run with the grou...

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VOIVOD's AWAY On Long-Awaited 'We Are Connected' Documentary: 'Right Now We Are Aiming For A Christmas Release'

In a new interview with Poland's Noise Magazine, VOIVOD's drummer and founding member Michel "Away" Langevin was asked when fans can expect to finally see the band's long-awaited official documentary, "We Are Connected", which received its world premiere in July 2024 at the Fantasia International Fi...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON: 'You Can Either Fight A.I. Or You Can Learn How To Use It'

In a new interview with Tomasz Michalski of Poland's MetalSide, vocalist Eric "A.K." Knutson of veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM 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 artific...

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DANKO JONES Frontman Says Band's Next Album Will 'Sound Like The Last One': 'We're Not Gonna Evolve'

In a new interview with Tony of Metal Exposure, DANKO JONES's namesake frontman was asked "what still makes writing songs feel urgent rather than just doing a routine". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's an interesting question. Well, the urgency, I guess — there is a slight ur...

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ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON Explains Why It's 'So Hard' For FLOTSAM AND JETSAM To Tour In U.S.: 'We Do So Much Better In Europe'

In a new interview with Dimitris Kontogeorgakos of Metal Kaoz, vocalist Eric "A.K." Knutson of veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM was asked about the possibility of him and his bandmates embarking on a U.S. tour in support of their upcoming album, "Rats In The Temple", which is due on Augu...

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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS On ERIC BASS's Absence From Current Tour: 'It Was Important For Him To Take A Step Back And Take Some Time At Home'

In a new interview with Rock 102.1 KFMA's Razor, SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers addressed bassist Eric Bass's recent announcement that Eric was stepping away from touring with the band to focus on his mental health. Bass revealed that Josh Sturm of the band KAIROS and Zack Mack would be taking his p...

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Watch: GRETA VAN FLEET Plays Intimate Concert At Chicago's Metro

The Mike Dziama channel on YouTube has uploaded video of GRETA VAN FLEET's intimate July 31 performance at Chicago's Metro. You can watch it in the YouTube playlist below. (Note: After each song, the YouTube player automatically jumps to the next song in the playlist.) The Detroit-born, Nashville-ba...

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LITA FORD Is Finalizing 'Paperwork' For Her Long-Awaited New Album: 'We're Hoping For A September' Release

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar...

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VOIVOD Drummer MICHEL 'AWAY' LANGEVIN's Brother CAROL Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer

Carol Langevin, brother of VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin (pictured),has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 60. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to "allow Carol to reduce the financial strain related to his time off work, travel, treatments, and the unexpected expenses...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Announces New Album 'Palace For The People', Releases 'Saw You Stand' Single

Grammy Award-winning rock and roll band GRETA VAN FLEET has unveiled a powerful new ballad, "Saw You Stand", available everywhere now via Republic Records. The track is taken from GRETA VAN FLEET's upcoming album, "Palace For The People", due on October 9. Following the explosive return of "Play You...

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FRED COURY Says He And ERIC BRITTINGHAM Are Both 'Ready' To Play With CINDERELLA Again: 'I Would Love It, And I Think The Fans Would Love It'

During a July 29 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Fred Coury was asked if he has any desire to go back on the road as part of a CINDERELLA reunion of all the surviving members of the band. (Guitarist Jeff LaBar died in July 2021 at his apartment in Nashville.) The CINDERELLA...