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RON KEEL Talks The Return Of STEELER And Being The 'Metal Cowboy': 'I've Always Been An Outlaw And Outcast'

By David E. Gehlke The 1996 MTV documentary, "It Came From The '80s II: Metal Goes Pop" revealed what several prominent hair metal musicians were doing after their success had died down. (The irony of such a special put on by the channel that largely popularized the style should not be lost on anyon...

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Nearly a decade has passed since the release of the much acclaimed first BATUSHKA album, "Litourgiya", and it seems fair to say that nothing since has turned out as expected for the Polish crew. Thanks to an acrimonious battle of wills between founder and composer Krzysztof "Derph" Darbikowski and f...

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DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS 'Would Love To Go Back' To Physical Formats For Music Consumption

In a new interview with Rock Hard With Phil And Tish, DROWNING POOL and SOIL frontman Ryan McCombs opened up about how music distribution has changed over the years, and what it really means for artists' livelihoods. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Just on a business sense, y...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK To Work On His Autobiography In 2025: 'It's Not Gonna Be A Salacious Slam Book'

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick revealed that he is planning on working on his autobiography in 2025. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I amassed a lot of materials from [my] era [of KISS]. When I first started a book with a...

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GLENN HUGHES On DEEP PURPLE's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: 'It Was F***ing Uncomfortable'

During an October 3, 2024 "in conversation" event at Sydney, Australia's Crowbar, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes once again looked back on his 2016 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, where he was honored along with other former and current members of DEEP PURPLE. Regarding how h...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Shares 'Dark And Slow' Cover Of EUROPE's 'The Final Countdown'

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has released his "dark and slow" cover version of the EUROPE classic "The Final Countdown", featuring all instruments by Jona Tee, who also produced the track. The official music video for the song was filmed at Noors Slott (Noor Castle),a 14th-century mansion i...

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Original SALIVA Singer JOSEY SCOTT: 'I Don't Think I Would Be Alive Were It Not For My Praying, Believing Holy Spirit-Filled Wife'

In a recent interview with Leviticuss, original SALIVA singer Josey Scott (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) credited God and the support of his family for keeping him alive and on the right path through various hardships of life over the last couple of decades. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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ANDREW FREEMAN Reflects On The 'Sneaky' Way He Was 'Dismissed' From GREAT WHITE

Andrew Freeman, who sang for GREAT WHITE for only five months, once again discussed his short tenure with the band in a recent interview with Edd Bazaar of Live Guitar Solos. Regarding how he landed the gig, the Las Vegas-based musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I got friendly with...

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SPIDER ONE Explains How POWERMAN 5000 Goes About Choosing Which Songs To Cover

In a new interview with What's Under The Bed?, POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One was asked how he and his bandmates go about choosing which songs to cover, having previously released a covers album in 2011 called "Copies, Clones & Replicants", featuring electrified versions of DEVO's "Whip It",...

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Would KISS Have Had The Same Impact Without The Makeup? GENE SIMMONS Weighs In

In a new interview with Michael Franzese, Gene Simmons was asked how he got the "KISS phenomenon" started more than five decades ago. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Scientists talk about this kind of a thing. And there is such a thing as singularity. Things just happen,...

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JASON BONHAM, QUEENSRŸCHE, GEORGE LYNCH And PAT TRAVERS Set For 'Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II'

Jason Bonham, QUEENSRŸCHE, George Lynch and Pat Travers will take part in Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II, set to take place March 20-23, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Unleash your inner rock star at this once-in-a-lifetime four-day Rock Camp, where you'll jam, learn...

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DANNY LILKER 'Regrets Nothing' After 40 Years In Extreme Metal

By David E. Gehlke Veteran extreme metal bassist Danny Lilker joined ANTHRAX earlier this year for their South American live dates, an event that coincided with his recent withdrawal from the grind of touring. Considering Lilker got his start with the legendary New York thrashers (and teamed with gu...

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DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS Clarifies His Comments About Social Media: 'I Hate The Effect That It's Had On Society'

In a new interview with The Underground Australia, DROWNING POOL and SOIL vocalist Ryan McCombs clarified his recent comments about the benefits and drawbacks of social media, including interacting with loved ones, business networking and the way it has made people less civil in how they talk to eac...

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New TESTAMENT Album Will Be 'Pretty Evil', Says STEVE DIGIORGIO

In a new interview with IMPACT Metal Channel, TESTAMENT bassist Steve DiGiorgio spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's pretty close to being done. There's still some things here and there to finish. So there...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE Is 'Talking About' Making New Music In 2025

In a new interview with RadioBypass, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked if there has been any talk of METAL ALLEGIANCE writing and recording a third album as the follow-up to 2018's "Volume II: Power Drunk Majesty". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes. We've been talking...