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THE QUIREBOYS' Founding Duo Reunites On THIRSTY QUIREBOYS' 'God Bless America' Album

London-based rock project THIRSTY QUIREBOYS returns with "God Bless America", a striking release that celebrates the life, work and unmistakable creative spirit of the late Guy Bailey — founder of THE QUIREBOYS, songwriter, guitarist, and the architect of THIRSTY's distinctive sound. The album will...

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Former MEGADETH, GUNS N' ROSES SKID ROW, DEEP PURPLE Members Guest On 'Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow'

Cleopatra Records has set a June 19 release date for "Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow". The mighty RAINBOW, Ritchie Blackmore's post-DEEP PURPLE juggernaut, receives its full flowers on this star-studded tribute album. It features appearances by no fewer than s...

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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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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'All The Heavy Music I Loved Always Had Melody'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about his songwriting evolution toward a heavier sound on the band's last three albums, including BUSH's latest release, 2025's "I Beat Loneliness". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I mad...

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Watch: CACTUS Joined By BILLY SHEEHAN, DOUG ALDRICH, DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK And BUMBLEFOOT At 'Temple Of The Blues II' Album-Release Concert

Legendary rock band CACTUS, whose current lineup includes original drummer Carmine Appice (also of VANILLA FUDGE and BECK, BOGERT & APPICE fame),singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon and bassist James Caputo, was joined by a number of guest musicians, including Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WIN...

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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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RON RINEHART On Why DARK ANGEL No Longer Plays Encores: 'To Me, It's Like Making The Fans Beg For Another Song'

DARK ANGEL frontman Ron Rinehart has weighed in on the encore ritual at live music events. Returning to the stage for the encore has become all but a formality at almost every concert, whereby a band will finish its regular set, walk offstage and then come back a few minutes later and play another c...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'The Most Important Thing For Me Is To Really Have That Authenticity'

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Noise11, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about the personal nature of the lyrics on the band's latest album, "I Beat Loneliness", and having to perform some of those songs live night after night. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The most impo...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN: The 'Young Generation' Of Music Fans 'Is Really Looking For Authenticity'

In a new interview with Brian Haddad and Kenzie Roman of Chicago's Q101 radio station, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked why he thinks so many younger rock music fans are connecting with the band's classic songs today. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's...

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GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH Rehearsals For Upcoming Tour: 'It's Just Jelled Really, Really Well'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's upcoming first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, and feature support from APRIL WINE. The 20...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Releases Music Video For 'The Thread' From 'Bumblefoot ...Returns!' Album

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has released the official music video for his song "The Thread". The track is taken from his latest instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!", which came out in January 2025. "Bumblefoot ...Returns!" arrived 30 years after Thal's debut solo ins...

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CACTUS Recruits DEE SNIDER And TRACII GUNS For 'The Little Red Rooster' From Upcoming 'Temple Of Blues II' Album

It's been two years since drum legend Carmine Appice and his reformed CACTUS — singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon and bassist James Caputo — first unbarred the doors to the "Temple Of Blues - Influences And Friends", a 15-track slab of headbanging, hip-swinging heavy blues rock whose subtitle r...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT On MIKE LEVINE's Ability To Make Reunion Tour: 'There's An Open Spot For Him If He Can Claim It'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, and feature support...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says Original Idea For His Orchestral Metal Opus 'The Moth' Can Be Traced Back To His Childhood

In the video below, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend talks about the inspiration for his rock opera "The Moth". An album over a decade in the making, "The Moth" will finally arrive on May 29, 2026. This 24-track record began as a vague vision more than a decade ago....

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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...