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ADRIAN SMITH On Auditioning For DEF LEPPARD Three And A Half Decades Ago: 'It Was Worth Pursuing' But 'It Didn't Work Out'

In a new interview with Spain's MetalJournal.net, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if it's true that he tried out for DEF LEPPARD following the passing of the latter band's guitarist Steve Clarke in 1991. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I did. I went over to L.A...

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MARK OSEGUEDA On Singing SLAYER Songs With KERRY KING: 'I Do My Best To Do TOM ARAYA Justice, And I Think I Do'

During a recent appearance on the Iron City Rocks podcast, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about how he ended up joining SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band more than two years ago. In addition to Kerry and Mark, the KERRY KING band includes drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),bassist Kyle San...

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JOHN PETRUCCI On DREAM THEATER's Relationship With Fans: 'We're In It Together'

In the special season 10 premiere of Jon Stankorb's "Guitar Hang" podcast, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci reflects on the heroes who shaped him, the responsibility that comes with becoming a source of inspiration for others, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right creative t...

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ADRIAN SMITH On IRON MAIDEN Songwriting Process: 'It's All About Sparking Off Someone Else'

In a new interview with Spain's Modern Guitar Lab, Adrian Smith spoke about his songwriting process with IRON MAIDEN. The 68-year-old guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I still spend a couple of weeks before every MAIDEN album, I sit in my home studio, 'cause we're all separated...

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CARL SENTANCE On His Exit From NAZARETH: 'It's Time To Move On'

Carl Sentance has commented on his exit from NAZARETH, saying that it was "time" for him to "move on" from the band. On December 21, the Scottish rock legends announced that they had parted ways with the British vocalist and replaced him with Gianni Pontillo. No reason was given for Carl's departure...

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PAUL DI'ANNO's Upcoming Live Album Was Recorded Less Than Two Months Before His Death

A new live album from late IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno will be posthumously released in 2026. It will be the singer's last live LP, recorded in late August 2024 at the Stonedead festival at Newark Showground in Newark-on-Trent, England. Earlier today, the following message was shared on Di'Ann...

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AXE DRAGGER, Featuring Ex-PANTERA Singer And FU MANCHU Guitarist, To Release Debut Album In March

Heavy metal supergroup AXE DRAGGER, featuring current members of FU MANCHU and DARK FUNERAL and former members of PANTERA and PENTAGRAM, will release its self-titled debut album on March 6, 2026 via Ripple Music. The official lyric video for the LP's first single, the eponymous title track, created...

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ADRIAN SMITH Is 'Sad' About DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement: 'When Your Main Thing Is Your Voice And You're 80 Years Old, It's Time To Stop'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he can ever see himself retiring completely from music, like David Coverdale apparently has, or if he considers himself a "lifer in a way that music is kind of everything" to him. The 68-year-old musician re...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN Signs Copies Of 'Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History' At Fort Lauderdale Event

On Saturday, December 13, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, who retired from touring with the band in December 2024, signed copies of "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" at Barnes & Noble in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Fort Lauderdale location of Barnes & Noble ha...

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STEVE HARRIS: 'I've Always Been A Bit Of A Hoarder' When It Comes To IRON MAIDEN Stuff

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris spoke about the book "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" which was released on October 7 via Thames & Hudson. "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" is described in a...

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Former EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Announces San Francisco Bay Area Hometown Concert With His Solo Band

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will perform with his solo band on Monday, January 26 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. Says Zetro: "Well, Bay Area, I have booked a home show. Monday, January 26 at the Great American Music Hall. Absolutely honored to play that p...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces June/July 2026 European Tour

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER will embark on a European tour next June. The band states: "We missed all our friends in the EU and UK, so we're bringing the party back! Announcing the 'Twenty Twenty S€x' tour! Fanthers presale starts asap at SteelPanther.com. Tickets on sale to the pu...

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LACUNA COIL Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With ESCAPE THE FATE

Shortly after completing their "Sleepless Empire" European tour, Italian metallers LACUNA COIL continue their live momentum with the announcement of their "Sleepless Empire" U.S. tour, which is set to start in March 2026. With this run of dates, the band brings their signature dark atmosphere and th...

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NEFARIOUS, Featuring DEATH ANGEL And Ex-EXODUS Members, Releases First Single With New Vocalist SEAN RIVERA

NEFARIOUS, which features Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, has announced the addition of vocalist Sean Rivera to the group's ranks. Rivera joins the group as...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH On Playing KIRK HAMMETT's 'Greeny' Guitar: 'The Mojo Is Off The Charts'

In a brand new interview with Eonmusic, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith has spoken about playing Greeny, the historic Gibson Les Paul once owned by FLEETWOOD MAC's Peter Green, and subsequently Gary Moore, now owned by METALLICA's Kirk Hammett. Enthusing that the instrument has a "mojo" that is "...