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BRUCE DICKINSON Says Everybody In IRON MAIDEN Is 'Perfectly Happy' With SIMON DAWSON: 'You Can't Replace NICKO MCBRAIN With A Clone'

In a new interview with the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the spring/summer 2025 European leg of the band's "Run For Your Lives" world tour. The trek, which launched on May 27 in Budapest, Hun...

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GEOFF TATE Is 'Days Away From Releasing' First Single From Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're days away from releasing a new song that's c...

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TRIVIUM Parts Ways With Drummer ALEX BENT

Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have parted ways with their drummer of the past nine years, Alex Bent. Earlier today, Alex released the following statement via TRIVIUM's official social media: "I am beyond grateful for the incredible past nine years with TRIVIUM — filled with unforgettable moments,...

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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Live Era '87-'93' 4LP Set To Be Released In November

UMe/Geffen celebrate GUNS N' ROSES' incredible musical legacy with "Live Era '87-'93", the ultimate vinyl set that chronicles the first official live album from GUNS N' ROSES. "Live Era '87-'93" was recorded live across the universe between 1987 and 1993, and it has been newly remastered for this co...

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NEAL SCHON Has Had 'Zero Dialogue' With STEVE PERRY: 'I Reached Out' But 'Never Heard Anything Back'

During an appearance on the September 30 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon was asked if he has had any contact with the band's former singer Steve Perry in recent months. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There has been, like, zip —...

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METALLICA's Former Producer On Lack Of Bass In '...And Justice For All' Mix: 'I've Asked Them A Thousand Times. I Do Not Know.'

In a new interview with Chile's Futuro, METALLICA's former producer Flemming Rasmussen once again discussed the sound of the band's "...And Justice For All" album. While "...And Justice For All" is considered one of METALLICA's classics, it has been criticized almost since the day it was released in...

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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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Watch: METALLICA Producer FLEMMING RASMUSSEN Talks About His Work On Band's Early Albums At Sweden's 'Cliff Burton Museum'

On September 27, 2025 — the 39th anniversary of METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton's death — early METALLICA producer Flemming Rasmussen and his wife gave a talk about the recording of the "Ride The Lightning" and "Master Of Puppets" albums as part of the "Talk With The Masters" event at the Cliff Burto...

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NANCY WILSON On HEART's Longevity: 'After 50 Years, There's A Legacy That Exists That's Really Strong Today'

In a new interview with WJFF Radio Catskill, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson spoke about how she and her sister — HEART vocalist Ann Wilson — were able to discover their purpose in life early on and pursue their passion as professional musicians. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is re...

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FOREIGNER's LUIS MALDONADO: All The Fans 'Are Excited That The Band Is Gonna Continue'

This past May, FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen announced during the band's performance on the season finale of NBC singing competition "The Voice", that he would be leaving the group at the end of the legendary rockers' summer 2025 tour. In a moving segment that aired nationally, Hansen introduce...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Signs With NAPALM RECORDS; New Album To Arrive In 2026

Fresh off of their successful recent European tour, Arizona thrash metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have announced their brand new partnership with Napalm Records. The long-running band has signed a worldwide contract with the Austrian rock and metal label, and is preparing to release new music soo...

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JOHN 5 Names Three Guitarists Who 'Changed Music' For Him

In a new interview with Christina Rowatt and Chris Enriquez of the We Wreck Records podcast, acclaimed guitarist John 5 (MÖTLEY CRÜE, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, David Lee Roth) was asked for his take on "the new generation" of guitarists such as POLYPHIA's Tim Henson, who has emerged as one of the...

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EXTREME's GARY CHERONE Contributes New Single 'America's Dream' To 'Reagan: Songs Inspired By The Film'

Curb Records releases the second of two companion albums produced for the 2024 "Reagan" film starring Dennis Quaid. The first was the August 29 release of the "Reagan" soundtrack and the latest release is the 11-track "Reagan: Songs Inspired By The Film" featuring original tracks from celebrated art...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Pitfalls Of Music Business: 'You Have To Really Love Playing And Creating Music To Do This'

In a new interview with Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, Wolfgang Van Halen, who joined VAN HALEN at just 15 years old and shared the stage with his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, together from 2006 until 2015, five years before Eddie's death, spoke about how he has adapted...

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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...