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DAVE MUSTAINE Rules Out Inviting Former MEGADETH Members To Final Tour: 'It's Not Puppet Show MEGADETH'

In an interview in the latest issue of Guitar World magazine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked whether there are any plans to invite some of the band's former members to take part in any of the performances on MEGADETH's upcoming farewell tour. "We've already done that with [former MEGADETH g...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD On MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR: 'He's Worthy Of All The Praise That He Gets'

During BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's January 2026 radio show as part of the LA Radio Sessions, which will air on Saturday, January 10 at noon (Pacific Time) on 99.1 KLBP-FM in Long Beach and also online at KLBP.org, he talked about the drumming of MASTODON's Brann Dailor. Ward said (as transcrib...

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TONY IOMMI Is Working With A 'Great Singer From Sweden' On Upcoming Solo Album, Says GEEZER BUTLER

During a question-and-answer session at the 2025 Steel City Con, which was held December 5-7, 2025 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was asked if there is a possibility of him collaborating in the future on new music with either one of the two other living...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: 'We Like Music That Is Not Necessarily So Complicated Or Filled With A Million Notes'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess once again spoke about the band's reunion with drummer Mike Portnoy after a 13-year absence. Asked what extra dimension Mike's return to DREAM THEATER has brought to the band, Jordan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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NIKKI SIXX Says MÖTLEY CRÜE's 2026 Tour Will Be 'Next Level': 'With The Advancement Of Technology, We Can Take The Fans On A Crazy Journey'

In a new interview with Jon Smith of the 103.5 The Arrow radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's upcoming "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of CRÜE's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45th anniversary of the ban...

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TONY IOMMI Says His Long-Awaited New Solo Album Will 'Definitely, Definitely' Be Released In 2026

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has shared a year-end video message in which he outlined some of the projects that kept him busy during the last 12 months. The 77-year-old musician, who was diagnosed with early-stage lymphoma nearly a decade and half ago, stated in part in the four-minu...

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GLENN HUGHES On How Streaming Has Made Music Disposable: 'People Buy An Album, Listen To One Or Two Songs, And It's Done'

On a recent episode of TWISTED SISTER guitarist John "Jay Jay" French's "The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond The Music" podcast, Jay Jay was joined by legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, TRAPEZE). During the 44-minute chat, which can be seen below, these...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: 'To Be Able To Perform At A High Level And To Share That With Everybody, It's A Big Deal'

In a new interview with Costa Rica's Backstage Magazine, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke about the touring cycle for the progressive metallers' latest album, "Parasomnia", which arrived in February 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, it's been a very exciting ye...

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Former VENOM Members MANTAS And ABADDON Reunite On Stage In Japan: Entire Concert Video Now Available

Former VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Antony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) reunited for a special concert on November 30 at Shinjuku Antiknock, a legendary music venue in Tokyo, Japan. Dunn and Bray performed three VENOM classics alongside some of Japan's finest black metal players: Masaki "...

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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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STATIC-X's TONY CAMPOS: 'I'm Not A Big Fan Of Religion'

In a new interview with the "Psychic Warfare" podcast, STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos was asked if "spirituality" was "a big part" of his family life growing up or if it was something that he discovered later on in his life. Tony responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My parents are Mexican...

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SULLY ERNA On Whether There Will Be A New GODSMACK Album: 'I Think There Will'

On the latest episode of Kylie Olsson's "Life In Six Strings", Kylie heads to Lawrence, Massachusetts — the hometown of GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna — where he reflects on his early days and the roots that shaped his career. Sully opens the doors to his self-described "music house" in New Hampshire,...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Rules Out New Music From MR. BIG: 'I Think It's Good To Put A Period At The End Of The Sentence'

In a recent interview with Czech Republic's Hovory u Grega, Billy Sheehan was asked about the possibility of MR. BIG recording new music, less than a year after he and his bandmates played what was billed as their final show. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "N...

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GRAHAM OLIVER And PAUL QUINN To Celebrate 45 Years Of SAXON's 'Wheels Of Steel' At Special U.K. Concert

GRAHAM OLIVER'S ARMY, the band led by Graham Oliver, a founding guitarist of the iconic British band SAXON, will be joined Graham's former bandmate in SAXON, Paul Quinn, for a special concert on December 29 at the Birdwell venue in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. Says Oliver: "I will be joining...

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See ASESINO Perform Special 'DINO CAZARES-Era' BRUJERIA Set In Los Angeles

The Alquimia 7 channel on YouTube has uploaded video of ASESINO (Spanish for "assassin" or "murderer") — the death metal/grindcore project featuring FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and FEAR FACTORY/STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos (on bass/vocals) — performing a special "Dino Cazares-era" BRUJERIA s...