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CARLA HARVEY Says She Was 'Kind Of Squeezed Out' Of BUTCHER BABIES

In a new interview with Matt Wake of AL.com, former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey spoke about her split with the band nearly a year and a half ago after a decade-and-a-half run. She said: "I couldn't do a tour [in the fall of 2023] because I had a serious eye injury and they went and did a to...

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AL PITRELLI Looks Back On TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's 1996 Formation

For TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, "Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24" is more than a performance; it's the heartbeat of a legacy. In the latest episode of Live Nation's "Soundcheck", guitarist Al Pitrelli and drummer Jeff Plate revisit the origin of the track that transformed their lives, from late-night s...

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BEHEMOTH's NERGAL Says 'The S*** Ov God' is 'Not A Stupid' Album Title: 'It's More Philosophical Than You Think It Is'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski was asked if it gets "easier or harder" for him to come up with something that sounds fresh and vibrant every time he makes a new album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Obviously, it's more and more...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE On His Solo Project: I Was 'Longing To Create Something Using My Own Voice'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, Zacky Vengeance, founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD, spoke about his just-released debut solo single, "Dark Horse", which he issued under his real name, Zachary Baker. A full-length album will follow in early 2026. "Dark...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: Every Time I Make An Album, I Treat It Like It's My First

In a new interview with Australia's Inner-Strength Check, Mille Petrozza of German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR spoke about the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which will arrive on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fas...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN Signs Copies Of 'Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History' At Fort Lauderdale Event

On Saturday, December 13, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, who retired from touring with the band in December 2024, signed copies of "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" at Barnes & Noble in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Fort Lauderdale location of Barnes & Noble ha...

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STEVE MORSE On His Exit From DEEP PURPLE: 'A Couple Of Guys In The Band Were Really Glad For Me To Be Gone'

In a new interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse was asked if he would be open to returning to the band for a possible one-off show or perhaps something more if he was approached about it. Steve responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think if...

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STEVE HARRIS: 'I've Always Been A Bit Of A Hoarder' When It Comes To IRON MAIDEN Stuff

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris spoke about the book "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" which was released on October 7 via Thames & Hudson. "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" is described in a...

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RIK EMMETT Says LIVE NATION Is 'Beside Themselves Happy' With Initial Ticket Sales For TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour

In a new interview with the Preston & Steve show on Philadelphia's active rock station 93.3 FM WMMR, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will cel...

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GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY Was 'Watching And Proud' To See KISS Presented With Kennedy Center Honor

KISS legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley recently spoke with Vladimir Duthiers of "CBS Mornings" about their road to stardom and being among the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees who were presented with their medals by U.S. president Donald Trump during a ceremony in the Oval Office on December 6....

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Legendary Record Exec DEREK SHULMAN Guided Careers Of AC/DC, BON JOVI, DREAM THEATER And PANTERA And Lived To Tell The Tale

By David E. Gehlke At a time when record companies and those in their employ were of utmost influence and importance, few generated a better track record than Derek Shulman. After fronting SIMON DUPREE & THE BIG SOUND, then prog forerunners GENTLE GIANT throughout the 1960s and '70s, the Scottish-bo...

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BATTLE BEAST Announces New Vocalist MARINA LA TORRACA

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST have unveiled Marina La Torraca as their new lead singer. She replaces longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo, who announced her departure from the band on Monday (December 15). BATTLE BEAST states: "One story ends, another begins. We're excited to start this n...

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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA: 'I Hate Music Made With A.I.'

In a recent interview with Spain's El Jevilongo, singer Cristina Scabbia of Italian goth metal veterans LACUNA COIL once again weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligen...

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NEFARIOUS, Featuring DEATH ANGEL And Ex-EXODUS Members, Releases First Single With New Vocalist SEAN RIVERA

NEFARIOUS, which features Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, has announced the addition of vocalist Sean Rivera to the group's ranks. Rivera joins the group as...

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AC/DC's PHIL RUDD Confirmed For March 2026 'Full Metal Orchestra' Concert In New Zealand

Following a sold-out debut at Auckland's Spark Arena in July of this year and an explosive show at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch just last month, Duco Touring, Liberty Stage and presenting partner Mānuka Phuel have unveiled the next evolution of the Full Metal Orchestra phenomenon: Mānuka Phuel Fu...