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WOLF HOFFMANN On ACCEPT's 50th Anniversary: 'Not Every Band Is Lucky Enough To Be Around For This Long'

In a recent interview with Metal Talks, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about the fact that the band will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025-2026. To mark this mammoth milestone, ACCEPT will ring in the band's golden birthday with a very unique anniversary tour at the end of 2025. An annive...

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ADAM GONTIER On Rejoining THREE DAYS GRACE: 'It Felt Like The Right Time For Everybody'

Last November, Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE released "Mayday", their first single since the return of original frontman Adam Gontier. The 46-year-old musician, who left THREE DAYS GRACE in 2013, is sharing lead vocals in the band's new lineup with singer Matt Walst, who has fronted THREE DAYS G...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'I Think Bands Can Fall Into The Trap Of Pleasing The Audience Too Much'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about how he and his bandmates find a balance between pleasing their fans but also challenging themselves to achieve something that they've never done before. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think i...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO On Working With DEATH Mastermind CHUCK SCHULDINER: He Was 'The Most Open-Minded Free Thinker'

In a recent interview with D'Addario And Co., veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio spoke about what it was like to play and make music with late DEATH mastermind Chuck Schuldiner in the 1990s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Working with Chuck, he established the song with his riff,...

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KITTIE's MORGAN LANDER On 25th Anniversary Of 'Spit': 'The Impact Of That Album Has Lasted For The Duration Of Our Career'

In a new interview with Andrew Slaidins of The Rockpit, KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander spoke about the 25th anniversary of the band's gold-certified 2000 debut album, "Spit". Asked about the lyrical and musical inspiration for the LP, Morgan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah,...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On Making Of MEGADETH's 'Rust In Peace': 'We Knew That What We Were Doing Was Gonna Be Cool'

In a new interview with Jason Fraley of the Beyond The Fame podcast, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked what it was like to work on his first album with the band, the now-classic "Rust In Peace", which came out in 1990. Marty responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, if...

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DAVID DRAIMAN Wants DISTURBED To Collaborate With KENDRICK LAMAR: 'Let's Shock The World A Little Bit'

In a new interview with Briad Haddad of Chicago's Q101 radio station, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman was asked about a possible collaboration with Kendrick Lamar following the rapper's performance at the Super Bowl earlier in the month. Draiman responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You...

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Watch: POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Makes Official Live Debut At Whisky A Go Go

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals, played its first official show last night (Friday, February 21) a...

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New SAVATAGE Album Will Have 'Classic' Sound: 'There's Not Gonna Be Anything That's Shocking To People'

In a new interview with Iron Madness, guitarist Chris Caffery and bassist Johnny Lee Middleton of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's long-in-the-works new studio album. Regarding the progress of the LP songwriting and recording sessions, Johnny said (as transc...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH Classics In Sydney

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens performed on February 20 at Crowbar in Sydney as part of his ongoing Australian solo tour. Joining him on the trek is a backing band of Australia's metal maestros Joel McDonald on guitar, Jordan McDonald on drums, Voya Milutinovic...

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CANCER Announces First Album In Seven Years, 'Inverted World'

For over 35 years U.K. death metal legends CANCER have been delivering some of the most brutal and uncompromising music in the genre. Now, they return with "Inverted World", their highly anticipated follow-up to 2018's "Shadow Gripped". Set for release on April 25 via Peaceville Records, the album p...

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CARLOS SANTANA Announces Retrospective Album 'Sentient'

Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced that his passion-filled retrospective album, "Sentient", will be released via Candid Records on March 28. The album is available for pre-order now. The record's heavenly, soulful first single — a "'Sentient'...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Opens Up About His Guitar-Related Injuries: 'I Couldn't Even Play At All'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, EXODUS guitarist and main songwriter Gary Holt spoke about the various guitar-related injuries he has sustained over the course of playing the instrument for more than four decades. The 60-year-old San Francisco Bay Area-based musician sa...

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IRON MAIDEN's DAVE MURRAY: 'We Will All Know' When It's Time To Retire

In a new interview with Music Radar, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray insisted that he and his bandmates will know when it's time to quit. "To me, there's nothing worse than seeing a band you like on stage and they look like they shouldn't really be there doing it," he said. "We're nearly hitting t...

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GIRLSCHOOL Explains DENISE DUFORT's Absence From Ongoing European Tour

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Bottom, GIRLSCHOOL guitarist/vocalist Kim McAuliffe and guitarist Jackie Chambers spoke about the absence of original drummer Denise Dufort from the band's ongoing European tour as the support act for SAXON. Kim said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Denis...