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THE OFFSPRING's BRYAN 'DEXTER' HOLLAND Loves Flying Single Pilot: 'It Doesn't Bother Me To Be By Myself'

In a new interview with Billboard, THE OFFSPRING singer Bryan "Dexter" Holland, who is a licensed pilot, confirmed that being a musician wasn't his first career choice. "I wanted to fly fighter jets when I was a kid," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "And I tried to get in the [United S...

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OPETH's ÅKERFELDT Says Growling Vocals 'Became An Asset' During Songwriting Process For 'The Last Will And Testament'

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt discussed the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Speaking about his decision to include growling vocals in the recently...

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PETER BALTES Is 'Extremely, Extremely Happy' Playing With UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Again

In a new interview with Claudio Pérez of Cuero Y Metal Radio, former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes was asked what it has been like to tour and record with his longtime ACCEPT bandmate Udo Dirkschneider as part of the singer's U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER projects. Peter said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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KROKUS Frontman MARC STORACE Announces New Album 'Crossfire'

STORACE, Swiss rock legend Marc Storace's eponymous band, will release its second album, "Crossfire", on November 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. Storace comments: "Tommy Henriksen, in spite of his tight touring schedule with Alice Cooper, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES and his work with his CROSSBONE SKULLY, actua...

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OPETH Guitarist On 'The Last Will And Testament': 'It's An Action-Packed Album'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the musical direction of the band's upcoming fourteenth studio album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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NITA STRAUSS Wants To Collaborate With SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL's ALEX TERRIBLE On Her Upcoming Solo Album

On Saturday, September 28, guitarist Nita Strauss, who plays in Alice Cooper's band in addition to being an acclaimed solo artist, was interviewed by Rock Antenne at this year's Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany. Asked if there are any other artists she would love to work with down the road, Nita s...

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PAUL RODGERS Releases Music Video For 'Photo Shooter' Song From 'Midnight Rose' Album

Paul Rodgers, iconic lead vocalist, main songwriter and founding member of legendary rock band BAD COMPANY, has released the official music video for the song "Photo Shooter". The track is taken from his latest album, "Midnight Rose", which came out in September 2023 via Sun Records. This was Rodger...

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VOIVOD's MICHEL 'AWAY' LANGEVIN Collaborates With ABOVE THE VOID On 'Altered Horizons: A Visual Experiment' Book

VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin has collaborated with the artificial intelligence (A.I.) video production company Above The Void on a new book called "Altered Horizons: A Visual Experiment". This project is an experiment in blending traditional Away sketches with advanced digital tools, aiming...

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IAN GILLAN Says Performing Naked Under A Transparent Poncho Was 'One Of The Best Experiences' Of His Life

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan reflected on one particularly memorable concert he played as a solo artist in 2009 in Ferropolis, an open-air museum of huge mid-20th century industrial machines in Gräfenhainichen, a city between Wittenberg and Dessau, Germa...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI And BILL WARD Reunite At 'International Day Of Birmingham' Reception

BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar) and Bill Ward (drums) attended a civic reception earlier today (Tuesday, September 24) hosted by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Ken Wood, in Birmingham, United Kingdom to mark the inaugural International Day Of Birmingham. Iommi later shared a phot...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Be Joined By Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL On April 2025 European Tour

Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has confirmed that he will join guitar legend Michael Schenker on tour in Europe next spring. Schenker will be touring in support of his just-released "My Years With UFO" album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael's years with UFO. Grönwall is the featur...

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Watch: 2024 'Experience Hendrix' Tour Kicks Off In Seattle With ZAKK WYLDE, ERIC JOHNSON, Others

The "Experience Hendrix" tour, the all-star tribute to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, kicked off its first outing in five years on Thursday, September 19 at the Paramount in Hendrix's hometown of Seattle. Front-row video of the entire concert — courtesy of SeattleStoodios— can be seen below. While ther...

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Watch: LOU GRAMM Sings U.S. National Anthem During Rochester RED WINGS Game

Original FOREIGNER singer and Rochester, New York native Lou Gramm was honored last night (September 19) by the Rochester Red Wings. The 74-year-old musician sang the national anthem at yesterday's game at Innovative Field after receiving a key to the City of Rochester and Monroe County. "Yeah, it w...

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BODY COUNT Recruits DAVID GILMOUR For Cover Of PINK FLOYD's 'Comfortably Numb'

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has released a powerful rendition of "Comfortably Numb" featuring David Gilmour — a fresh take on the classic PINK FLOYD track that explores themes of detachment and introspection. Gilmour's seminal guitar work adds a ha...

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KROKUS Frontman MARC STORACE Releases Music Video For New Single 'Rock This City'

STORACE, Swiss rock legend Marc Storace's eponymous band, has released the official music video for his new single, "Rock This City", out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Commenting on the single, Marc had this to say: "'Rock This City' is about a relationship gone wrong saved by a young man's ability t...