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BRIAN JOHNSON On Performing Live With AC/DC At Age 78: 'It's Just More Fun Because We Don't Care Anymore'

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and guitarist Angus Young spoke to Melissa Ruggieri of USA Today about the recently launched 2026 North American leg of the band's "Power Up" world tour. Asked how performing has changed for AC/DC nearly five decades after Brian joined the group, the 78-year-old vocalist s...

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JOHNNY MIDDLETON On Musical Direction Of SAVATAGE's Upcoming Studio Album: 'It's Kind Of A Mix Of Everything'

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, bassist Johnny Lee Middleton of acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's plans to document their July 27, 2026 concert at the Amphitheater of Pompeii, one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters in Pompei, Italy. He said (as transcr...

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KIM THAYIL On Finishing SOUNDGARDEN's Final Album With CHRIS CORNELL: 'The Process Is Very Untraditional'

In a new interview with songwriter/producer Chris Sernel of Oh, Hush! Reads, guitarist Kim Thayil discussed the album he and the other surviving members of SOUNDGARDEN are working on featuring previously unreleased recordings they made with late frontman Chris Cornell before his 2017 death. Thayil,...

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HOLE's 'Live Through This' To Join INTERSCOPE-CAPITOL's Definitive Sound Series

Interscope-Capitol Records' Definitive Sound Series (DSS) has announced HOLE's "Live Through This" as the next release in its acclaimed premium audiophile vinyl series. Available September 24, and now available for pre-order, the limited-edition All-Analog 180g One Step LP marks the first vinyl edit...

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ANTHRAX Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'The Edge Of Perfection' Music Video

ANTHRAX has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for "The Edge Of Perfection", the second single from the band's long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", which will arrive on September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in...

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SLIPKNOT Recruits Producer MATT WALLACE For New Music: 'We Have So Much Material, Probably At Least 50 Arrangements'

In a new interview with Ben Giese, host of the Ride Bynd podcast, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root spoke about the resurgence of nu metal, the subgenre of metal which blends a heavy sound with elements of hip-hop, funk and alternative rock. Once popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it has now found...

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JASON NEWSTED On Being Diagnosed With Throat Cancer: 'The Level Of Depression Was So Severe'

On the latest episode of "Nashville Now", Rolling Stone 's podcast where senior editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music, country, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about how his recent battle with throat cancer inspired him to hit the road with his long-running THE...

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KIRK WINDSTEIN On Upcoming DOWN Album: 'People Are Not Gonna Believe How Well PHIL ANSELMO Sings On This'

In a new interview with Poland's Mystic Festival, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein and drummer Jimmy Bower spoke about the band's long-awaited new album. Kirk and Jimmy are joined in the long-running heavy metal supergroup by vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarist Pepper Keenan and bassist Pat Bruders....

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Gets A Little Help From Friends On Punk-Oriented First Solo Album, 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State'

By David E. Gehlke It's probably not a bad time for bassist Rachel Bolan to release a solo album while SKID ROW is still sorting through applicants for their open singer position. The revolving door of SKID ROW lead singers (note: Lzzy Hale would have been perfect for the spot) and recurrent calls f...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Recording His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'Some Of It Really Pushed My Vocal Ability'

MEGADETH has released a new "Behind The Song" video in which Dave Mustaine once again speaks about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGA...

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Former MORBID ANGEL Drummer/Vocalist MIKE BROWNING Dead At 62

Former MORBID ANGEL and NOCTURNUS drummer/vocalist Mike Browning has died at the age of 62. Browning's passing was confirmed earlier today (Monday, July 13) by Profound Lore Records, which released the two albums from Mike's most recent band, NOCTURNUS AD. "RIP death metal legend/sci-fi death metal...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'I've Gone Through Quite A Lot In The Last Couple Of Years' And 'Lies Have Been Said About Me'

In an interview with ChurchLeaders, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's newest single "Scream", which arrived on July 10. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I call it a 'scream' be...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'Today Marks Exactly 10 Years Cancer Free'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is still cancer free, ten years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. Rockett offered an update on his health via his social media on Monday (July 13). He shared several photos of him taken during his cancer treatment, and he included the following messag...

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COAL CHAMBER's MIKEY COX Says His Latest Cancer-Related Surgery Was 'A Massive Success': 'Hopefully' It's 'The Last One'

On Friday, July 10, COAL CHAMBER drummer Mikey "Bug" Cox underwent what he hopes will be the final surgery related to his cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. A day later (July 11),Cox shared a video of him taking a few steps out of a hospital room using a walker while dressed in a hospital gown...

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ALICE COOPER Announces Fall 2026 North American Leg Of 'Alice's Attic' Tour

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Alice Cooper has been bringing his thrilling theatrics to audiences of all ages for decades, drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock. He will return to stages this October and November on the fall 2026 leg of his headline "Alice's Attic" tour. The...