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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE Says Simple Songs Like 'Smoke On The Water' Are 'Most Challenging Ones' To Play

In a new interview with Rob Cass of the  dopeYEAH talk podcast, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Simon McBride, who officially joined the band in 2022 as the replacement for Steve Morse, was asked about the rumor that it took him only 40 minutes to learn the PURPLE set before he first played with the group. He...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'We Knew' ROB DUKES 'Could Do Ultra-Aggressive, Violent Thrash Better Than Anybody'

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt discussed the band's twelfth studio album, "Goliath", which came out on March 20 via Napalm Records. Speaking about the title of the follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata", Gary said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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STAIND Completes Work On Ninth Studio Album For 2027 Release

STAIND has completed work on its ninth studio album, tentatively due in early 2027. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to STAIND's first effort in twelve years, "Confessions Of The Fallen", which came out in September 2023 via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok shared the ne...

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GEOFF TATE Doesn't Know If His Autobiography Will See Light Of Day: 'My Lawyer Tells Me It's Way Too Dangerous To Release It'

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have an autobiography I've finished and worked on, but I don't know if I'm gonna release...

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CHRIS HOLMES Once Again Rules Out Return To W.A.S.P.: 'I'd Be An Idiot To Go Back'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes was asked if he would ever consider rejoining the band if W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless asked him to. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. No. Do you know what happe...

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JAMEY JASTA: HATEBREED's New Album Will Be The Band's 'Most Ignorant, Heavy, Caveman-Esque Record Yet'

In a new interview with Mark "Elwood" Mailler, vocalist Jamey Jasta of Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED was asked what fans can expect from the band's upcoming studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This is our most ignorant, heavy, caveman-esque record yet. W...

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Watch: Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MATS LEVÉN Performs Entire 'Facing The Animal' Album In Japan

Earlier this month, Mats Levén played two shows at Otsuka Hearts Plus in Tokyo, Japan that focused heavily on the material from the sole Yngwie Malmsteen album the Swedish singer appeared on, 1997's "Facing The Animal". Backing Mats at the gigs were Jien Takahashi (guitar),Ollie Bernstein (bass),K...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN's BENJAMIN BURNLEY Explains Why He Refuses To Fly, Says He Will 'Take A Boat' To Band's European Tour

In a new interview with Jesea Lee, BREAKING BENJAMIN frontman Benjamin Burnley spoke about the band's upcoming tour of Europe, which is scheduled to kick off on June 6 at the Rock Im Park festival in Germany. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm heading to Europe towards the end of th...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Hopes To Complete Pre-Production For New Album In Late 2026, Begin Recording In Early 2027

BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch has released a new video message in which he offered an update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for the German power metal band's follow-up to 2022's "The God Machine" album. Kürsch said in the video, which can be seen below (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Tells His Story In 'To Hell & Back' Mini-Documentary

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, now opens the door to his most personal chapter yet. A seven-minute mini-documentary, "To Hell & Back" is following the journey leading up to the release of Erik's new solo album "Bad Bones"...

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ANTHRAX Announces New Album 'Cursum Perficio', Shares First Single And Video 'It's For The Kids'

Multi-Grammy Award-nominated hard rock titans ANTHRAX — Scott Ian (guitar),Charlie Benante (drums),Frank Bello (bass),Joey Belladonna (vocals),and Jonathan Donais (guitar) — will unleash their long-awaited twelth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", on September 18 via Megaforce in the U...

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VOIVOD Shares 'The End Of Dormancy' Single From Upcoming Live Album 'Symphonique' Featuring Quebec Symphony Orchestra

Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will release "Symphonique", a special live collaboration with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre Symphonique De Québec),on June 5, 2026 worldwide via Century Media Records. "Symphonique", which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcas...

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LORDS OF ACID, Featuring Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Vocalist CARLA HARVEY, Release New Single 'Dream Boy'

The pioneering electronic dance act LORDS OF ACID has released its second single of 2026. "Dream Boy" is described by the group as "a dark trip through the streets of Necropolis, where addiction feels like salvation and nightmares wear a beautiful disguise." The song is built as a dialogue between d...

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Ex-WHITE LION Singer MIKE TRAMP Is Celebrating His 50th Year As A Musician: 'Rock And Roll Does Not Have An Expiration Date'

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of 100 FM The Pike radio station, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp spoke about the fact that he has released around sixteen solo albums since the band's split three and a half decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's just one of those thing...

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JASON NEWSTED Doesn't Believe METALLICA's 'Justice' Album Should Ever Be Officially Remixed: 'I Don't Think You Should Go Back And Mess With Things Like That'

During a May 12 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about whether he is aware of any plans for the band to remix the "...And Justice For All" album for a possible 40th-anniversary expanded reissue in 2028. While "...And Justice For All"...