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OVERKILL's D.D. VERNI Teams Up With REVEREND HORTON HEAT's JIM HEATH For 'Two Of A Kind' Single

DD VERNI & THE CADILLAC BAND, the group led by OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni, has released the second single, "Two Of A Kind", from its upcoming album, "Buckle Up", which marries rock 'n roll's visceral energy and succinct songwriting to suave, swinging throwback arrangements and aesthetics. "Two...

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SCOTT TRAVIS Says JUDAS PRIEST Will Release A Version Of 'War Pigs' With Vocals From Both OZZY OSBOURNE And ROB HALFORD

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked if he had any personal stories to share of the time he spent around Ozzy Osbourne. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Singer] Rob [Halford] rejoined [JUDAS P...

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THE HALO EFFECT To Release Covers EP

THE HALO EFFECT, the project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — has released a cover of the beloved 1997 hit "If You Were Here" by Swedish alt...

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LITA FORD Says Her Long-Awaited New Album Should 'Hopefully' Arrive By Early 2026

In a new interview with the "Surviving Rocklahoma" podcast, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar playi...

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ROB HALFORD On His Reaction To OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'I Just Curled Up In A Ball And Bawled My Eyes Out For Hours'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford reflected on last month's passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Rob said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. I got a call the day [Ozzy's death] happened. I just put the...

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DREAM THEATER Teams Up With Z2 For 'Parasomnia - The Graphic Album'

The world of progressive music rejoiced in October 2023 when, after 13 years, Mike Portnoy rejoined his brothers John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and James LaBrie in the legendary DREAM THEATER. The resulting album, "Parasomnia", was an explosive hit, reaching No. 1 on the Hard Rock Album ch...

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GLENN HUGHES Has No Plans To Retire: 'I'm Reinvigorated' And 'I've Got New Purpose'

During an August 12 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes was asked if he has "an idea" in his mind on retirement and how he would like to end his career. The former DEEP PURPLE and current BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION member, who will turn 74 l...

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Former MISFITS Singer MICHALE GRAVES Is Working On New Music And A Book That Will Come Out In 2026

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, former MISFITS singer Michale Graves confirmed that he is planning on releasing new music in the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. I certainly will have some new releases in 2026. I'm working on new music right now and...

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GLENN HUGHES: 'There Is No Such Thing As The Music Industry Anymore'

In a new interview with Poland's Brudne Brzmienie, legendary DEEP PURPLE and BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes spoke about how the music industry has changed in the five and a half decades since he launched his career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There is no su...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Says New Album 'I Beat Loneliness' Is 'Very Confessional'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about the title of the band's tenth studio album, "I Beat Loneliness", which came out on July 18 via earMUSIC. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it's just a really powerful phrase that w...

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GLENN HUGHES Shares New Single 'Into The Fade' From Upcoming 'Chosen' Album

Rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes has unveiled his new single and official visualizer, "Into The Fade", taken from his upcoming studio album "Chosen", set for release on September 5 via Frontiers Music Srl. About the new single, Glenn commented: "'Into The Fade' is abo...

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JON LORD's Wife VICKY LORD Dies After Short Illness

Vicky Lord, the second wife of DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord, has passed away. Lord's first marriage, from 1969 to 1981, was to Judith Feldman, with whom he had one daughter, Sara. Vicky Lord was reportedly a former girlfriend of Jon's PURPLE bandmate Glenn Hughes and twin sister of drummer Ian P...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE On 'I Beat Loneliness': 'This Is Probably The Most Personal Record I Ever Made'

In a new interview with Australia's Today, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's latest album, "I Beat Loneliness", which came out on July 18 via earMUSIC. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I thought for the tenth record I had to make sure...

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GLENN HUGHES On 'Chosen': 'I Think This Will Be The Last Rock Album I Make'

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes spoke about the tour in support of his upcoming studio album, "Chosen", set for release on September 5, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABB...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Live Album And Sixth Studio Album Coming In 2026

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) spoke about the status of his BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION project, also featuring guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THE...