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SAVATAGE: 'ZAK STEVENS Won't Try To Imitate JON OLIVA; He Never Did'

In a new interview with Geoff of the Gas Masks & Hand Grenades podcast, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows. Joining them in SAVATAGE's current lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bas...

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DON DOKKEN Says He 'Gave Up 75 Percent' Of Songwriting Credits In DOKKEN In Order To Appease GEORGE LYNCH

In a March 8 interview with original MTV VJ Mark Goodman aboard this year's The 80s Cruise, DOKKEN leader Don Dokken commented on the recent trend of rock artists releasing new singles every few months as opposed to putting out an album every few years. Don said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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HEART's NANCY WILSON Says A Lot Of Musicians Are 'Not Equipped With The Armor That It Takes To Soldier Through' Their Fame

In a new interview with Radio Forrest, a radio DJ on 96.9 The Eagle in Boise, Idaho, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson reflected on the list of estimable Seattle singers who have died prematurely in recent decades, including SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell, whose 2017 death was ruled a suicide by hanging; NI...

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BRIAN WHEAT Won't Be Heartbroken If TESLA Never Gets In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a recent interview with The Seth Williams Show, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat was asked for his opinion of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Listen, I think it's a bit of a popularity contest. I saw that THE BLACK CROWES are [nominated this year]. "...

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Next EUROPE Album Will Be 'Really Strong', With 'Great Melodies': 'Some Of It's Really Heavy As Well'

In a new interview with El Expreso Del Rock, EUROPE vocalist Joey Tempest spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2017's "Walk The Earth" album. Asked if the musical direction of the upcoming LP will be similar to that of "Walk The Earth" and 2015's "War Of Kings", he said (as transcribed...

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JERRY CANTRELL On His Singing Style: 'I Like To Think That I've Gotten Better At It' Over The Years

In a new interview with American Musical Supply, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist and acclaimed solo artist Jerry Cantrell spoke about the evolution of his singing style. Asked how he first started contributing lead vocals to ALICE IN CHAINS after initially focusing mainly on songwriting and playi...

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Next MEGADETH Album To Be Released Via DAVE MUSTAINE's TRADECRAFT Imprint And BLKIIBLK RECORDS

Grammy-winning, multiplatinum heavy metal band MEGADETH has announced an agreement for founder and frontman Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint with the Frontiers Label Group's new imprint BLKIIBLK. In this new arrangement, BKLIIBLK — which is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of heavy music — will...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Shares Drum-Cam Playthrough Video For First Single From His New Band MONOLITH

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini's drum-cam playthrough video for "Oligarchs", the first single from his new band MONOLITH, can be seen below. In addition to Mangini, MONOLITH features Hernán "Motley" Rodríguez on bass and vocals, and Andy Barrow on guitar. The trio describes itself on soci...

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Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Drummer STEVE GORMAN On Band's ROCK HALL Nomination: It's 'Awesome' And 'Fantastic'

Former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman has commented on the recent announcement that the band is one of the nominees to be considered for 2025 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. This nomination is a first for THE BLACK CROWES, who are coming off a Grammy nomination for their latest...

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See QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Lay Down Drum Tracks On New TWIZTID Album

Video of QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre laying down the drum tracks on the song "Plastic" from "Welcome To Your Funeral", the latest album from Detroit's demented duo TWIZTID, can be seen below. The LP was released on February 14. La Torre, who has played drums since the age of 13, previously reco...

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TESTAMENT To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of 'Practice What You Preach' On Spring 2025 'An Evening With…' U.S. Tour

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have announced "An Evening With Testament" tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of their third album, "Practice What You Preach". In support of the "Practice What You Preach" reissues via Nuclear Blast, TESTAMENT wanted to do something special and intimate...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces Summer/Fall 2025 North American Solo Tour

Bruce Dickinson has announced his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album, "The Mandrake Project". Joining the IRON MAIDEN singer on the "The Mandrake Project Live 2025" North American tour will once again be his 2024 backing band, featuring...

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See Trailer For Official NICK MENZA Documentary 'This Was My Life'; East Coast Screening Announced For April 2025

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and BayView Entertainment, has announced a second event for the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond". This special event will be held on Thursday, April 1...

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Watch: FOREIGNER Performs At 'KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room' In Los Angeles

On February 26, FOREIGNER members Jeff Pilson (bass, backing vocals),Michael Bluestein (keyboards, backing vocals),Bruce Watson (guitar, backing vocals) and Luis Maldonado (lead vocals) came to the KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room, a top-secret location in the Los Angeles area, for an intimate intervi...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Releases Official Music Video For 'Tearful Confession'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has released the official music video for the song "Tearful Confession". The track us taken from Marty's latest solo album, "Drama", which came out last May via Frontiers Music Srl. Recorded in Italy, "Drama" showcases Marty's unique touch, for the first time...