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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SLASH: 'He's Just An Icon. He's A Legend.'

During an appearance on the March 14 episode of "The Card King Sports And Variety Show", which airs on the ABC news affiliate KMET 1490 AM, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how he landed the guitarist gig with GUNS N' ROSES more than 20 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Joe...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On Retirement: 'I'm Gonna Let My Mind, Body And Soul Tell Me When It's Time'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to retire at some point in the not-too-distant future. Chuck responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm gonna let my mind, body and soul tell me when it's time. B...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'I'm Not Rich, But I Make A Living Playing Guitar, And That's A Gift In Itself'

In a new interview with Moshville Times, Gary Holt was asked what has kept him so focused on EXODUS since he joined the band four and a half decades ago. The 61-year-old guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a way of life, being in EXODUS. Even in the years I spent [touring...

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ROB DUKES Reclaims EXODUS Vocal Throne On 'Goliath': 'It's The Best Thing I've Done'

By David E. Gehlke The surprise early-2025 firing of frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza and the reinstatement of his predecessor, Rob Dukes, have allowed EXODUS to correct a mistake that should never have occurred. Dukes was originally plucked from relative obscurity in 2005 to front the legendary thrashe...

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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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JOE SATRIANI Explains Why He Recommended RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL For Guitarist Position In GUNS N' ROSES

In a new interview with the GUNS N' ROSES-centric Appetite For Distortion podcast, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani spoke about how he ended up recommending Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal for the guitarist position in GUNS N' ROSES more than 20 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That happe...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'Right Now The Energy And The Vibe In This Band Is Remarkable'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt once again opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the decision to bring Rob Dukes back. Regarding what happened to cause Zetro's exit from EXODUS, Gary said (as transcribed by B...

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GARY HOLT Reflects On SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'We Were Really Good. We Rehearsed Really Hard.'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt was asked if he was surprised when he was approached to play the band's first two reunion performances, which took place on September 22, 2024 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10, 2024 at t...

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TOMMY ALDRIDGE Says He 'Wasn't Invited' To Play At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I'm Not Gonna Crash Someone Else's Party'

Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has explained why he wasn't part of Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final show, "Back To The Beginning", which took place last July in Birmingham, United Kingdom. In a newly released audio clip, which was made available via Aldridge's official YouTube ch...

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Watch: DIO RULES, All-Star Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO Feat. ANDREW FREEMAN And MATT STARR, Performs In Maryland And Pennsylvania

DIO RULES, the "ultimate tribute" to Ronnie James Dio featuring Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE) on vocals, Angus Clark (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Joe Lynn Turner) on guitar, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG, KIX) on drums, Winston Roye (SOUL ASYLUM) on bass and Mark Klett (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) on...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's Band CLOSE ENEMIES Releases 'Rain' Music Video

CLOSE ENEMIES — the all-star band featuring Tom Hamilton (AEROSMITH),Tony Brock (THE BABYS),Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow),Trace Foster (AC/DC's tech guru) and Chasen Hampton — has released the official music video for the song "Rain". The track is taken from CLOSE ENEMIES' debut full-length album, whic...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY: EDDIE And ALEX VAN HALEN 'Had This Bond That Was Unlike Any Bond I Had Ever Seen Brothers Have'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony was asked if he felt, during the Sammy Hagar era of the band, that it was the Van Halen brothers Eddie and Alex versus him and Sammy at one point in terms of the dynamics of their personal rela...

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ALEX VAN HALEN On VAN HALEN: 'We Did Our Best Work With DAVID LEE ROTH'

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was once again asked why he made the decision to end his "Brothers" book in 1984 and not cover any of the band's later years, including those with Sammy Hagar. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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EXODUS Shares Music Video For Title Track Of Upcoming 'Goliath' Album

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS will release their twelfth studio album, "Goliath", on March 20, 2026 via Napalm Records. Today, the band reveals the music video for the colossal title track. The clip simmers the tempo down with winding, malevolent leads, towering drums and ominou...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On 'Goliath' Songwriting Process: 'We Write For An Audience Of Five. We Write To Make Ourselves Happy.'

In a new interview with Brando of the Appetite For Distortion podcast, guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS spoke about the band's upcoming twelfth studio album, "Goliath", which will arrive on March 20 via Napalm Records. Asked if he still feels excitement at th...