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TESLA's DAVE RUDE Explains Why 'It's Not Really Worth All The Time And Effort' For The Band To Release Another Full-Length Album Of New All-Original Material

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, TESLA guitarist Dave Rude was asked about the possibility of him and his bandmates releasing a full-length album of new original material as a follow-up to 2019's "Shock". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'Shock''s one of my favori...

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Watch: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED And His THE CHOPHOUSE BAND Kick Off First-Ever North American Headlining Tour

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and his THE CHOPHOUSE BAND kicked off their first-ever North American headlining tour Wednesday night (July 1) at Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts. Video of the concert can be seen below. JASON NEWSTED & THE CHOPHOUSE BAND will play seven...

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PHIL COLLEN Looks Back On DEF LEPPARD's 'Slang' Album: 'We Really Needed To Change Things And Shake Things Up'

In a new interview with the Thunder Underground podcast, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke about the band's latest single, "Rejoice". The track was released in late January ahead of DEF LEPPARD's return to Las Vegas for their "Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency" that k...

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ICE NINE KILLS' SPENCER CHARNAS: 'What Percentage Of Bands Ever Get To Say They Played A Stadium, Let Alone With METALLICA, All Over The World?'

In a new interview with LA Lloyd, the nationally syndicated radio host for the "LA Lloyd Rock 30", ICE NINE KILLS frontman Spencer Charnas was asked what part of the band's journey, 20 years since the release of ICE NINE KILLS' debut album, "Last Chance To Make Amends", surprises him most or has bee...

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TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: MEGADETH Fans 'Have Been Super Welcoming And Very Warm From The Very Beginning'

During the Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal at this past weekend's Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland, MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari was asked what it has been like to tour and record with the Dave Mustaine-led outfit for nearly three years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We...

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VINNY APPICE Confirms LAST IN LINE Is Working With Potential New Singer, Refuses To Talk About ANDREW FREEMAN's Departure

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice offered an update on the band's search for a new singer following the recent departure of LAST IN LINE's original vocalist Andrew Freeman. Appice said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're...

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FRANK HANNON 'Can't Predict' If TESLA Will Ever Release Another Full-Length Album Of New All-Original Material

In a new interview with the Talk Louder podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon was asked if he and his bandmates are planning on releasing a full-length album of new original material anyti...

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METALLICA Scholars Initiative National Workforce Education Program Expands To Over 90 Schools

All Within My Hands (AWMH),the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of METALLICA, has announced the eighth year of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) with its largest grant to date: over $3.3 million. Eighteen new U.S. schools will join the MSI community...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'He's Been The Missing Link That We've Been Looking For For Many, Many Years'

In a new interview with Finland's Radio City conducted at this weekend's Tuska festival in Helsinki, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's latest addition, Finnish-born guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, who officially joined the group in September 2023 following the departure of Kiko Lourei...

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JASON NEWSTED Has Been Working On His Memoir 'For About Five Years': 'I've Got 130 Chapters'

In a new interview with Spin magazine, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was asked if he is writing a book. He responded: "I have a few lined up, but I have to do my memoir first as far as release. I have my poetry and lyric book done. I have the one that I did all the drawings. But I have to d...

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THE ROLLING STONES Release Two New Songs, 'Jealous Lover' And 'Divine Intervention'

THE ROLLING STONES have released their new single "Jealous Lover" alongside a music video directed by Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor (RADIOHEAD, Jack White) and starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Charles Melton. The single is the latest to be unveiled from their forthcoming studio album "Foreign Tongues",...

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RUDY SARZO Admits To Using A.I. During Making Of His New Solo Single 'Your Heart Is The Road': 'I Come Clean' About That

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo has released a new solo song called "Your Heart Is The Road". The track, which was made available on June 24, 2026 in celebration of Rudy and his wife Rebecca's 42nd wedding anniversary, can be streamed below. In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Border Ci...

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PHIL SOUSSAN Is 'Excited' About LAST IN LINE's 'New Chapter' Following Exit Of Longtime Singer ANDREW FREEMAN

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan offered an update on the band's search for a new singer following the recent departure of LAST IN LINE's original vocalist Andrew Freeman. Soussan, who joined LAST IN LINE in 2016 following the passing of...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Contemplates Bringing His All-Star Heavy Metal Project To The Stage For A Groundbreaking Live Spectacle

Having assembled one of the most ambitious gatherings of heavy metal royalty ever gathered for a single recording project, William Shatner is now exploring the possibility of taking his heavy metal album to the stage for a live event unlike anything audiences have seen before. Part concert, part the...

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RIVAL SONS Announce 'Domestic Bliss' Fall 2026 U.S. Tour

California-based rockers RIVAL SONS have announced an extensive U.S. tour this fall, kicking off in Boise, Idaho and finishing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the end of November. The Grammy-nominated band will head out across the U.S. this October, promising to play tracks from across its nine-album c...