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Giants and Monsters

Defying the odds has become something of a purposeful pastime for HELLOWEEN. Unlike the majority of late-career reunions, the Germans' 2016 reconfiguration has neither disappointed nor fizzled out. Instead, the return of singer Michael Kiske and guitarist (and former frontman) Kai Hansen has led to...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Release Music Video For 'Vengeance' Featuring TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and released their second album, "Unbreakable", on August 15 via Rat Pak Records. The duo ELLEFSON-SOTO is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drums and feat...

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RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY On Being Called A 'Hair Metal' Band: 'It Doesn't Bother Me In The Least'

In a new interview with Dennis Wood of WOKW 102.9 FM's "Back To The 80s", RATT singer Stephen Pearcy was asked what he thinks it was about the 1980s that made that era so magical. Pearcy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Forty-plus years later, I call it the 'Sunset Strip Experience'. It w...

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MICHAEL KISKE Is Happy And At Peace During HELLOWEEN's Historic Reunion: 'You Can Only Write Stories Like This'

By David E. Gehlke HELLOWEEN's 2017 reunion with vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen, and subsequent joyously successful "Pumpkins United" world tour, followed by their brilliant 2021 self-titled album, is unquestionably one of the best metal stories in recent memory. The reinte...

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GLENN HUGHES Doesn't Plan To Announce His Final Concert: 'My Last Show Will Be My Last Show'

During an appearance on the Thunder Underground podcast, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes was asked if there are any plans for him to collaborate with Tony Iommi again. The legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist previously worked with the BLACK SABBATH guitarist on "Seventh Star" (1986),and...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE: 'The Odds' Of PAUL RODGERS And Me Performing At ROCK HALL Induction 'Are Very Good'

In a new interview with Defenders Of The Faith, 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 how it feels to finally be inducted, Simon said: "We're very pleas...

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Ex-EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA's September 2025 Latin American Tour Has Been Canceled

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza's previously announced 10-date solo tour of Latin America, which was scheduled to take place in September 2025, has apparently been canceled by the promoter. The trek was slated to kick off on September 4 in San José, Costa Rica and end on September 14 in São...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Pays Tribute To BRENT HINDS: He Was 'A True Rock 'N' Roll Wild Man'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe has paid tribute to former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, who died Wednesday night (August 20) in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta. He was 51. On Saturday (August 23),Blythe took to his Instagram to share a photo of Hinds and he included the following message: "For t...

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SALIVA's BRAD STEWART Fires Back At 'Desperate' JOSEY SCOTT: 'No One's Showing Up To His Shows'

SALIVA bassist Brad Stewart has fired back at Josey Scott after the band's founding singer called the current incarnation of the group a "Temu version of SALIVA." In a recent interview with Youngstown Studio, Scott, who left the band in 2011 and was replaced the following year by Bobby Amaru, made i...

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JON SCHAFFER On Being Among Over 1,500 Capitol Riot Defendants Pardoned By TRUMP: 'I'll Always Be Grateful'

ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer recently sat down with Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel of Attorneys On Retainer to tell his side of the story regarding his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, and provide a client testimonial for the Attorneys For Freedom law...

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OVERKILL's D.D. VERNI Teams Up With REVEREND HORTON HEAT's JIM HEATH For 'Two Of A Kind' Single

DD VERNI & THE CADILLAC BAND, the group led by OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni, has released the second single, "Two Of A Kind", from its upcoming album, "Buckle Up", which marries rock 'n roll's visceral energy and succinct songwriting to suave, swinging throwback arrangements and aesthetics. "Two...

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PARADISE LOST's GREGOR MACKINTOSH Says Re-Recording 'Icon' Album Influenced Songwriting For 'Ascension'

In a new interview with Jerry Kurunen of Rauta, guitarist Gregor Mackintosh of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST spoke about the band's long-awaited 17th album, "Ascension", due on September 19 via Nuclear Blast Records. PARADISE LOST's first album in five years, following 2020's criticall...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Releases New Single 'For I Am Death'

THE PRETTY RECKLESS has released a new single, "For I Am Death". The song marks the beginning of what promises to be a powerful, unpredictable ride through the band's latest chapter of artistic exploration. Speaking about the song, THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen said: "With 'For I Am D...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Admits He 'Would Like' To Be Part Of MEGADETH's Farewell Tour: 'I'm A Founding Member Of It'

In a special episode of his video podcast "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson shared his reaction to the band's announcement that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026. Asked for his "thoughts"...

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PRETTY MAIDS Singer RONNIE ATKINS Approaches Six-Year Mark Since He Was Diagnosed With Lung Cancer: 'I'm Alive And I Still Feel Blessed'

PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins is approaching the six-year mark since he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Earlier today (Friday, August 22),Atkins shared the following update via social media: "Passed yet another semi annual cancer scan this week with good results. "It seems surreal to me that it...