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Keyboardist DON AIREY Recalls His First Session With BLACK SABBATH: 'They Had A Terrible Reputation'

During an appearance on the Music Buzzz podcast, keyboardist Don Airey, who has played with countless hard rock greats, including BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE, was asked how he goes about going into a session with a band that is "established and known". He said (as transcr...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: SAVATAGE's '10-Year Plan' Will See The Band Playing 'Everywhere'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about the fact that the band's comeback doesn't include Jon Oliva, SAVATAGE's founding vocalist and keyboardist, who in 2023 suffered a T7 vertebra fracture in three places, a severe injury that has left him rel...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Doesn't Rule Out Full Album Of Original KINGS OF THRASH Material: 'I'm Certainly Not Gonna Say No To It'

In a new interview with The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about "Lockdown", the new single from his KINGS OF THRASH project, also featuring ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young, plus Chaz Leon (vocals, guitar) and DEAD GROOVE/BULLETBOYS drummer Fred Aching,...

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GIL MOORE Wants To 'Bring Back Some Memories' With New TRIUMPH Live Experience

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, TRIUMPH drummer and vocalist Gil Moore spoke about ongoing plans for the legendary Canadian rockers to develop a high-tech concept that would bring their music back to the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had...

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K.K. DOWNING Says JIMI HENDRIX's 'Purple Haze' And 'Foxy Lady' Were 'Cutting-Edge Metal' Songs When They Were First Released

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, K.K. Downing was asked about JUDAS PRIEST's musical evolution a more blues-based sound on the band's debut album, 1974's "Rocka Rolla", to a more aggressive approach which combined elements from earlier bands like BLACK SABBATH and LED ZEPPEL...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN's Autobiography 'Dreaming Japanese' To Be Released As Audiobook In June

Guitar icon Marty Friedman will follow the print release of his compelling autobiography last December, "Dreaming Japanese", with an audiobook version via Recorded Books on June 24. The audiobook release is available to pre-order now across all digital platforms via Amazon. Written with veteran musi...

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SINSAENUM Pays Tribute To Late Drummer JOEY JORDISON On Upcoming Third Album 'In Devastation'

Extreme metal supergroup SINSAENUM has announced its long-awaited return with the release of a crushing new single, "In Devastation", the title track of their forthcoming third studio album, due out later this year via earMUSIC. The release marks the band's first new material since the tragic passin...

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Legendary Musician STEVE MILLER To Be Honored With 'Les Paul Spirit Award'

The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor and share the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul through generations, has announced the annual Les Paul Spirit Award in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of Gibson. The prestigious award will be presented to legendary musica...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: Reactivated 'SAVATAGE Is Doing A Lot' In 2026, Including Possible U.S. Shows

In a new interview with Rich Catino and Jack Mangan of MetalAsylum.net, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about the reactivated band's upcoming shows in Europe. Joining Chris in SAVATAGE's current touring lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Za...

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GUNS N' ROSES Releases Video Compilation Of AXL ROSE's Onstage Falls

GUNS N' ROSES has released a video containing almost an entire minute's footage of frontman Axl Rose falling on stage during the band's live performances. The official GN'R Instagram account shared a collection of clips of 14 different times that Rose had taken a tumble during the group's live perfo...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT Shares 'Endless Days ' Music Video From His New Band VIOLET BREED

Alternative rock band VIOLET BREED, a collaboration between Brian Wheat, the founder and bassist of the multi-platinum selling band TESLA, and Alex Gonzato, an emerging singer/songwriter from the U.K., has released its third single, "Endless Days". With "Endless Days", VIOLET BREED charges back into...

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Hear NANCY WILSON-Sung Version Of TRIUMPH's 'Fight The Good Fight' From 'Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph'

Another sneak preview of "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph", a Nancy Wilson-sung rendition of the TRIUMPH classic "Fight The Good Fight", can be heard below. On Friday, June 6, 2025, one of the greatest and most successful Canadian rock bands of all time, TRIUMPH, will be honored with a star...

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Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON, JEFF YOUNG And CHRIS POLAND Unite On KINGS OF THRASH Single 'Lockdown'

KINGS OF THRASH, the acclaimed union of MEGADETH alumni David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),plus Chaz Leon (vocals, guitar) and DEAD GROOVE/BULLETBOYS drummer Fred Aching, with special guest (and fellow ex-MEGADETH-er) Chris Poland, returns to the fray with a stunning new single, and a dr...

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Watch: GEORGE LYNCH Holds Guitar Clinic At Ritchie's Music Center In Rockaway, New Jersey

Video of George Lynch's April 27 guitar clinic at Ritchie's Music Center in Rockaway, New Jersey can be seen in two parts below. This in-person clinic was a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best guitar players in the business. George shared his tips, tricks and techniques for mastering th...

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L.A. GUNS' TRACII GUNS: METALLICA's 'JAMES HETFIELD Has Ended Up Being The Bravest Man In Rock'

On a new episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns expressed his appreciation and respect for METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. He said (as tra...