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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET On Songwriting Process: 'I Pray When I'm Writing, But I Could Always Pray More'

In a new interview with Rock Your Faith Out, Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER was asked how he goes about injecting his faith into the music and whether he and his bandmates "go to contemplative prayer" to help them get inspired during the creative process. Sweet responded (as transcribed...

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NICKO MCBRAIN: 'Maybe I'll Be Asked To Do A Couple Of Songs' On Next IRON MAIDEN Studio Album

In a new interview with Jason Green of Waste Some Time With Jason Green, Nicko McBrain confirmed that he is still technically a member of IRON MAIDEN despite having retired from touring with the band nearly a year ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm still a member of the band, bu...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH On Replacing NICKO MCBRAIN With SIMON DAWSON: 'It Was Never Gonna Be The Same'

IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke to Germany's Metal Hammer about the newly released book "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History". Available now via Thames & Hudson, "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" is described in a press release as "a mag...

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Official LED ZEPPELIN Documentary 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' Among Nominees At 'Critics Choice Documentary Awards'

Sony Pictures Classics' "Becoming Led Zeppelin", the first-ever sanctioned film on the band in the almost 57 years since the formation of the notoriously private group, has been nominated for "Best Music Documentary" at the 2025 Critics Choice Documentary Awards. The winners of tenth annual Critics...

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Photos: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON And NICKO MCBRAIN Reunite At 'Son Of Monsterpalooza' In Burbank

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain joined MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson this past weekend at horror film convention Son Of Monsterpalooza at the Marriott Burbank Convention Center in Burbank, California. McBrain attended on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 only, while Dickinson attended...

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VOLBEAT's JON LARSEN Defends METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'To Me, He's Still An Amazing Drummer'

In a new interview with Spain's Metal Journal, drummer Jon Larsen of Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT was asked to name his "all-time favorite drummers" and biggest "drumming inluences". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man, I hate that question, because there are so many. I ha...

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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Has Been Working On His Autobiography 'For Decades': 'I Have To Get It Finished Now'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, was asked about the possibility of writing an autobiography. The 78-year-old musician respond...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says Everybody In IRON MAIDEN Is 'Perfectly Happy' With SIMON DAWSON: 'You Can't Replace NICKO MCBRAIN With A Clone'

In a new interview with the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the spring/summer 2025 European leg of the band's "Run For Your Lives" world tour. The trek, which launched on May 27 in Budapest, Hun...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE Doesn't Know If He And PAUL RODGERS Will Perform At ROCK HALL Induction: 'I Sincerely Hope We Can'

In a new interview with Audacy's Remy Maxwell, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, which was announced in April 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked if fans can expect to see him and BAD COMPANY singer Paul Rodgers p...

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STEVE HARRIS On IRON MAIDEN's Split With NICKO MCBRAIN: 'We Didn't Really Have A Choice'

When IRON MAIDEN leader Steve Harris got together with long-term acquaintance Rock Candy magazine editor Howard Johnson, there was much catching up to do. During the in-depth chat, Steve gave his views on many topics, including the recent departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup cha...

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GUNS N' ROSES Singer AXL ROSE And SUMERIAN COMICS Announce 'Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction' Graphic Novel

Legendary GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has teamed up with Sumerian to launch a brand-new multi-volume graphic novel series, "Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction". Pre-orders are now live exclusively at sumeriancomics.com. Nathan Yocum, Sumerian Comics co-founder and series co-creator, said: "'Axl...

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Watch: Ex-AC/DC Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Performs With Tribute Bands At International Fan Meeting

Former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright performed with two separate AC/DC tribute bands at the AC/DC fan meeting Internationales AC/DC Fantreffen, which was held September 19-20 at CD-Kaserne in Celle, Germany. Wright took the stage on Friday, September 19 with the U.K. AC/DC tribute AC/DC UK to perform "...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Talks To DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE For Latest Episode Of 'Metal Sticks' Podcast

Ian Paice of DEEP PURPLE is the featured guest on the second episode of "Metal Sticks", the new podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. You can now watch the chat below. Dedicated to inter...

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DON BROCO Shares Music Video For New Single 'Disappear'

Alt-rock shapeshifters DON BROCO have released the official music video for their brand new single "Disappear". The striking clip is set against the backdrop of a brutalist industrial maze of concrete corridors, stairwells, and fluorescents. Through evolving split screens and reversed-motion sequenc...

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STRYPER Announces Long-Awaited Christmas Album 'The Greatest Gift Of All'

Christian rockers STRYPER will release their long-awaited Christmas album, "The Greatest Gift Of All", on November 21 via Frontiers Music Srl. The 10-song effort will include five original Christmas tracks and five traditional Christmas cuts, including remakes of "Reason For The Season" and "Winter...