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BILLY CORGAN: 'I Patently Refuse To Use A.I. In My Music Creation'

In a new interview with the And The Writer Is... podcast, SMASHING PUMPKINS leader Billy Corgan spoke about how artificial intelligence (A.I.) music generators are becoming surprisingly advanced, with programs such as Suno, Udio and other generative audio systems now able to create songs that sound...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says Performing Entire 'Parasomnia' Album Has Been 'A Blast' Even Though 'It Might Be A Little Self-Indulgent'

In a new interview with Dream Theater Argentina, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci spoke about the band's ongoing "An Evening With Dream Theater" tour, which sees him, James LaBrie (vocals),John Myung (bass),Jordan Rudess (keyboards) and Mike Portnoy (drums) perform their latest, 16th studio a...

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ANDI DERIS Is The MVP Of HELLOWEEN's Historic Reunion: 'It's Incredible What We've Achieved By Sticking Together'

By David E. Gehlke HELLOWEEN's expanded North American itinerary this spring is emblematic of how well their reunion with Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske is going. Sure, the septet is now an arena act in Asia, Europe and South America, territories that are far more generous toward their brand of power...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces August/September 2026 Shows With TITANIUM TART

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled the following shows in Florida and Georgia with his TITANIUM TART project: Aug. 29 - The Barn - Sanford, FL Sep. 05 - Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sep. 11 - The Albatross - Jacksonville, FL Sep. 13 - Center Stage Loft - Atlanta, GA Sep. 19 - OCC R...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Meaning Of Life: 'It Is Always Evolving And Always Changing'

In a new interview with  IMPACT Metal Channel, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked: "What's the meaning of life?" He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is always evolving and always changing. We go through these different phases. When you're young, you're just trying to...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Says He Thinks Of Himself As 'A Retiree': 'I Just Do What I Want, When I Want, How I Want'

In a new interview with Joe "Punk" Scibilia of The Rock N Roll & Coffee Show, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how he occupies his time now, more than a decade since he exited the Axl Rose-fronted outfit. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't need...

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GEOFF TATE On Proposed THE THREE TREMORS Project With BRUCE DICKINSON And ROB HALFORD: 'It Didn't Progress Very Far At All'

In a new interview with Ruben Theodor Kovalsky of Czech Republic's Spark magazine, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the never-materialized project called THE THREE TREMORS which was supposed to feature Tate, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson and JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. As...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Doesn't Care About Fans Filming Entire Shows On Their Phones: 'What Can You Do Against This?'

In a new interview with Jaqueline Souza of Brazil's Heavy Metal On Line, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER frontman Udo Dirkschneider was asked if he is the kind performer who gets annoyed by fans in the audience holding up their phones and taking pictures and videos of the band's c...

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SEPULTURA Shares New Song 'Beyond The Dream' From Upcoming 'The Cloud Of Unknowing' Farewell EP

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA will release a new EP, "The Cloud Of Unknowing", on April 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. Described in a press release as "one of SEPULTURA's most diverse and emotionally resonant releases", the four-song "The Cloud Of Unknowing" EP "serves as a bittersweet farew...

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KREATOR Releases 'The Crow'-Inspired Music Video For 'Loyal To The Grave'

German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR have released the official music video for the song "Loyal To The Grave". The track is taken from the band's sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which was made available in January via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fasc...

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The Unyielding Season

The black metal spectrum is a curious thing. It stretches from the lobotomized shrieking of the primitive nihilist to the cerebral proselyting of the mercurial intellectual, covering all points of intrigue and ignominy in between. Both extremes have their value, of course, but when it comes to makin...

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Watch: SEPULTURA Performs New Song 'The Place' Live For First Time

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA played their new song "The Place" live for the first time this past Friday (March 20) at the kick-off concert of the band's Australian tour at Metro City in Perth, Australia. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the se...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce 'Vindicate' Album, Share Title Track

BLACK VEIL BRIDES will release their seventh studio album, "Vindicate", on May 8 via Spinefarm. From the opening organ introduction and dramatic soliloquy of "Invocation To The Muse" to the emotive finale of "Eschaton", the band — vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonn...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Says DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'A Total Badass' And 'A True Rock Star'

In a new interview with Drummer's Review presenter Ollie Winiberg, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren spoke about his addition to the band a decade ago. Prior to Dirk joining the group, then-LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler had performed all the drums on MEGADETH's 2016 album "Dystopia", and had toured...

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ANVIL Announces June/July 2026 North American Tour

Canadian metal legends ANVIL will embark on a North American tour in June 2026. The trek, which will feature East Coast metal wolves MIDNITE HELLION as support, will kick off on June 3 in Rochester, New York and wrap up on July 11 in Toledo, Ohio. The "Pounding The Past 2026" tour will see ANVIL per...