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JUDAS PRIEST To Record New Studio Album In 2026: 'We've Got A Head Start' With Songwriting, Says IAN HILL

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked about the possibility of a follow-up to the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield", which came out in March 2024. He said: "There's plans to go back into the studio in the new year. So when it'll be r...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY: OZZY OSBOURNE's Influence On Heavy Metal Was 'Unprecedented'

In a new interview with Abe Kanan of Audacy, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray was asked what playing Ozzy Osbourne's traveling festival Ozzfest in 2001 and 2005 meant to him and his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything. I just kind of Googled, like, 'How many bands ha...

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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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NINE INCH NAILS Announce February/March 2026 North American Tour

NINE INCH NAILS announced the second North America leg of their critically acclaimed "Peel It Back" tour. Produced by Live Nation, the new dates kick off Thursday, February 5 in New Orleans, Louisiana at Smoothie King Center, with stops in Washington, D.C., Montreal, Austin, Las Vegas, San Francisco...

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CHEVELLE's PETE LOEFFLER: 'The Guitar Is Starting To Become More Of A Struggle To Write A Song With Than It Used To Be'

During a new appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, CHEVELLE vocalist/guitarist Pete Loeffler spoke about the challenges of reproducing the material from the band's latest album, "Bright As Blasphemy", in a live situation. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains How He Managed To Get His 'Body Back' After 2023 Surgery

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s September 28, 2025 concert at Eventim Apollo in London, United Kingdom, W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless was asked how he managed to get back in physical shape, two years after he underwent a successful surgery to treat two hern...

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HATEBREED Fires Back At 'Disgruntled Former Bandmember' CHRIS BEATTIE In First Official Response To Lawsuit

According to Billboard, HATEBREED has responded to founding bassist Chris Beattie's (pictured above) lawsuit, claiming that he has no legal basis to sue over his dismissal from the veteran Connecticut hardcore/metal band last year. In his original complaint, which was filed this past July at Connect...

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HALESTORM's JOE HOTTINGER On 'Back To The Beginning': 'That Was The Most Intense Musical Thing I've Ever Experienced'

In a new interview with Liv Maddix of the 105.7 The Point radio station, HALESTORM guitarist/vocalist Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger reflected on playing the "Back To The Beginning" event in Birmingham, United Kingdom, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's performance.  Lzzy said (as...

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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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MIKE MANGINI On His 'Classy' Response To Being Dismissed From DREAM THEATER: 'It Was A Pretty Simple Reaction By Me'

In a new interview with Ollie Winiberg of Drummer's Review, Mike Mangini was asked about his October 2023 departure from DREAM THEATER. Mangini, who has been with the progressive metal band for 13 years, was dismissed from DREAM THEATER in order to make way for the return of the group's original dru...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY On Premature End Of 'The Poisoned Ascendancy' Tour: 'We Wanted To Play Shows And Someone Else Didn't'

TRIVIUM and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE were on the road together earlier this year to celebrate the joint 20th anniversaries of their respective albums "Ascendancy" and "The Poison". In May, TRIVIUM revealed that plans were scrapped to have the two bands hit other territories around the world as part o...

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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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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO On Watching BLACK SABBATH Soundcheck For 'Back To The Beginning': 'It Was So Beautiful'

In episode 112 of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about his participation in the "Back To The Beginning" event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. He said (as transcrib...

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TRIVIUM's Upcoming 'Struck Dead' EP Is 'Heavy' And 'A Little Bit Proggy' With 'Really Good Hooks' And 'Good Riffs'

In a new interview with Nate of The Dead Line_net, TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu and bassist Paolo Gregoletto spoke about the band's upcoming three-song EP, "Struck Dead", which will arrive on October 31 via longtime label Roadrunner. The effort was produced by TRIVIUM and recorded with Mark Lew...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY On Celebrating 'L.D. 50' 25th Anniversary Without GREG TRIBBETT: 'He Wanted Us To Do This Tour'

In a new interview with Brenden "Peaches" Peach of the Idaho Falls, Idaho radio station KBEAR 101, MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray spoke about what it has been like to play shows on the "L.D. 50 25th Anniversary" tour without MUDVAYNE guitarist Greg Tribbett whose wife recently lost her year-and-a-half-lo...