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CHUCK BILLY On TESTAMENT's Musical Evolution Over Last Four Decades: 'It's Totally A Different Universe, That's For Sure'

In a new interview with the She Shreds With Rasan podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's musical evolution, from TESTAMENT's debut album, 1987's "The Legacy" to the group's latest effort, "Para Bellum", which came out in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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Ex-FREHLEY'S COMET Member TOD HOWARTH Is Putting Finishing Touches On His Autobiography

In a new interview with Travis Marc of the Musicians Mentor podcast, former FREHLEY'S COMET vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist Tod Howarth confirmed that he is putting the finishing touches on his autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That was a tough thing, 'cause my retent...

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WOLF HOFFMANN Says 'It's Sad' No Former ACCEPT Members 'Wanted To Have Anything To Do With' 50th-Anniversary Album

In a new interview with "The David Ellefson Show", hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT confirmed that several former ACCEPT members, including singer Udo Dirkschneider, were offered an opportunity to contribute to th...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Will Have A Busy Next Two Years: 'I Know What I'm Doing Up Until The End Of 2028', He Says

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson made a one-day-only appearance at Fan Expo Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on August 28, 2026. Asked during a question-and-answer session at the event what non-music related projects he is currently working on, Bruce said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Takes Part In 'Setlists & Stories' Event At North Texas Library: Photos, Video

On Saturday, September 19, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach took part in "Setlists & Stories", a special author series highlighting acclaimed musicians who have swapped the stage for the page, at North Richland Hills Library in North Richland Hills, Texas. All 400 tickets — priced at $25.00...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' To Be Re-Released As 'Original 1976 Masters' And 'Remixed & Remastered' Editions

Released in 1976, "Sad Wings Of Destiny" was the moment JUDAS PRIEST found its true identity. Where "Rocka Rolla" offered promise, "Sad Wings" delivered purpose. Featuring Rob Halford (vocals),Glenn Tipton (guitar),K.K. Downing (guitar),Ian Hill (bass) and Alan Moore (drums),"Sad Wings Of Destin...

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Un-Alive From Pol'and'Rock 2025

"Straight from the soundboard" is usually a good sign that a live album will be of value. For certain segments of rockers, both old and young, a live performance is now an opportunity to use enough technology that one doesn't need to play his or her parts in full. Pulling a recording straight from t...

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Lay Me Down O Silent Fear

Germany's LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE are the quintessential goth metal hangers-on. Active since 1993, the band hit their stride somewhere around the early-to-mid aughts, particularly with 2004's dark-cloud-filled "Ave End" and 2006's "Filthy Notes for Frozen Hearts". At that point, LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE full...

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SKID ROW Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of Band's Formation With Remastered '40 Seasons: The Best Of Skid Row'

BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, has announced a newly remastered edition of SKID ROW's "40 Seasons: The Best Of Skid Row", arriving November 6 in the U.S. and December 4 elsewhere, on CD — and for the first time ever — translucent blue vinyl. Originally released in 1998, "40 Seasons: T...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Performs Without Bassist IAN HILL At Final Concert Of 2026 'Faithkeepers' European Tour

JUDAS PRIEST's founding bassist Ian Hill was forced to sit out the band's concert Monday night (September 21) at the Eventim Apollo in London, United Kingdom after sustaining "a badly damaged tendon in his left arm." His temporary replacement for the gig was URIAH HEEP's Dave Rimmer. Fan-filmed vide...

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WEDNESDAY 13 On Upcoming Collaboration With JOHN 5: 'It's Gonna Be Something Fun For The Fans'

In a new interview with "The David Ellefson Show", Wednesday 13 spoke about the recent announcement that he will team up with John 5 and the legendary guitarist's solo band, THE CREATURES, for the summer/fall 2027 touring season. This is the first time John's band will include a singer and to mark t...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA: 'We Never Really Were A Part Of Any Scene'

In a recent interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera was asked if it is doing the group a "disservice" to just pigeonhole him and his bandmates as a "heavy metal" act. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Sometimes it is. And that's kind of been, dare I...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL To Miss London Concert After Injuring Tendon In His Left Arm; Temporary Replacement Announced

JUDAS PRIEST's founding bassist Ian Hill will be forced to sit out the band's concert tonight (Monday, September 21) at the Eventim Apollo in London, United Kingdom after sustaining "a badly damaged tendon in his left arm." His temporary replacement for the gig will be URIAH HEEP's Dave Rimmer. Earl...

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OZZFEST To Return To U.S. In 2027

Ozzfest organizers have confirmed that the reactivated heavy metal festival, founded by Sharon Osbourne and her late husband Ozzy in the mid-1990s, will return the U.S. in 2027. The latest announcement, which was shared on the official Ozzfest social media earlier today (Monday, September 21),follo...

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K.K. DOWNING Checks In From KK'S PRIEST's Fall 2026 North American Tour: 'It's Great To Meet All Of Our Audiences Again In The States'

KK'S PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has shared with BLABBERMOUTH.NET the first in a series of exclusive reports from the band's recently ongoing North American tour as the support act for W.A.S.P. The two groups launched the trek on September 10 in El Cajon, California and are spending six weeks tra...