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GIL MOORE Doesn't Rule Out New Music From TRIUMPH: 'We'll Just See'

In a new interview with Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH was asked if there have been any discussions about him and his bandmates possibly working on new music to coincide with their upcoming first tour in more than 30 years. He re...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says Setlist For Upcoming 'Faithkeepers' Tour Won't Focus On 'Anything Specific'

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if the setlist for the band's upcoming "Faithkeepers" European tour will focus on the 50th anniversary on the band's "Sad Wings Of Destiny" album and the 40th anniversary of "Turbo". He responded (as transcribed...

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New RUSH Touring Drummer ANIKA NILLES On NEIL PEART: 'Adapting To His Way Of Playing Is A Challenge'

Anika Nilles, the German fusion drummer who was selected to sit behind the drum kit for RUSH's 2026 and 2027 tours, has spoken out about the task of stepping in for the band's late drummer Neil Peart. Nilles, who toured with legendary guitarist Jeff Beck in 2022, has been rehearsing with bassist/voc...

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SAVATAGE To Release 'Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)' In June

On June 26, 2026, a long-lost chapter of SAVATAGE history finally comes to light. earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of "Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)", a previously unreleased official live recording capturing the band at the height of their legendary "Rulin' Gutter" tour. In 199...

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SALIVA Shares New Single 'Cope' Featuring TREVOR MCNEVAN Of THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH

SALIVA has returned with a new single, "Cope", featuring Trevor McNevan of THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, available now via Judge & Jury Records. "Cope" is a rock song that illustrates a vision of hope to people in a dark place. The track blends the crisp rap cadence of SALIVA frontman Bobby Amaru with t...

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Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist KENNY HICKEY Would 'Absolutely' Be Into Playing 'A Dozen Shows' In Tribute To PETER STEELE

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey once again spoke about the possibility of teaming up with the other surviving members of TYPE O NEGATIVE to stage a Peter Steele tribute concert with various guest musicians. Asked if former TYPE O NEGATIVE keyboardist...

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SIX FEET UNDER Shares 'Mutilated Corpse In The Woods' Single From Upcoming 'Next To Die' Album

The official lyric video for "Mutilated Corpse In The Woods", the newest single from American death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER, can be seen below. The track will appear on SIX FEET UNDER's upcoming full-length album, "Next To Die", set for release on April 24th via Metal Blade Records. Comments S...

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GEDDY LEE Explains Why RUSH Didn't Choose Well-Known Rock Drummer For Upcoming Tour: We 'Wanted To Stay Away From The Obvious Comparisons'

In a new interview with the Brazilian TV show Fantástico, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH spoke about their decision to reunite for a tour in 2026 and 2027. The run of dates — Lee and Lifeson's first official shows under the RUSH banner in 11 years — will begin at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, si...

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JON OLIVA Shares Another Update About Upcoming SAVATAGE Live Album And New Studio LP: 'There Is A Lot Of Music That I Have Been Working On'

Jon Oliva, SAVATAGE's founding vocalist and keyboardist, who has been absent from the band's recent reunion shows, has shared a new update clarifying his recent comments on his health, as well as the progress of the writing sessions for SAVATAGE's long-awaited new studio album. In a message posted i...

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ULI JON ROTH On Guitarists' 'Pursuit Of Technical Brilliance': 'Too Many Players Start Sounding Like Typewriters'

In a 2025 interview with North Coast Music Beat that has just been uploaded to YouTube, hugely influential German guitarist Uli Jon Roth was asked what advice he would give to a young player trying to find their own unique voice in today's music. Uli responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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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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PEPPER KEENAN On His Failed METALLICA Bassist Audition: 'I Would've Loved To Bang Heads With JAMES HETFIELD Writing S***'

On the latest episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan reflected on what it was like to be one of the musicians to have auditioned for...

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RONNIE ROMERO Wouldn't Work With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN If He Got The Call: 'I'd Hang Up The Phone'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjälä of Chaoszine, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Ronnie Romero, who has previously worked with such legendary guitarists as Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker and Adrian Vandenberg, was asked if he would "seriously consider" playing with Yngwie Malmsteen if the iconi...

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LAST IN LINE Parts Ways With Singer ANDREW FREEMAN

LAST IN LINE, the band formed by original DIO members Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Vinny Appice (drums),has parted ways with singer Andrew Freeman. Freeman was an original member of LAST IN LINE, which he formed in 2012 with Appice, Campbell and bassist Jimmy Bain — Ronnie James Dio's co-conspirato...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Denies Former Members Were Blindsided By Band's Split And Eventual Reformation: 'That's On Them'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, FIFTH AN...