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LARS CHRISS Shares Why LION'S SHARE Continues To Defy Trends After Nearly 40 Years: 'We're A Heavy Metal Band. Period.'

By David E. Gehlke Sweden's LION's SHARE has remained one of the top practitioners of straight-ahead, hook-laden, mildly prog-tinged melodic metal since their 1987 inception. Although primarily a cult curiosity in the States, the Swedes made their hay in Europe and Scandinavia with their 1994 self-t...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Has No Plans To Retire Anytime Soon: 'Somebody's Gonna Have To Drag Me Off Kicking And Screaming'

In a new interview with AJ Motts and RJ Stone of The AJ & RJ Show, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider's recent announcement that he was retiring from performing for health reasons. Asked if he has personally ever thought about calling it quits, Blackie...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On ELEGANT WEAPONS: 'If People Wanna Call It A Supergroup, Then So Be It'

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about his ELEGANT WEAPONS side project, which will release its sophomore album "Evolution", on April 24, 2026 via Exciter Records. Regarding the fact that he previously described ELEGANT WEAPONS as "a m...

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TOM MORELLO On Co-Directing Official JUDAS PRIEST Documentary: 'I Love' The Band 'And I Wanted To Help Tell Their Story'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello discussed his directorial debut, "The Ballad Of Judas Priest", a new documentary about JUDAS PRIEST and the legendary Grammy-winning English heavy metal band's epic journey to the top of rock and roll. He said (...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On Retirement: 'I'm Gonna Let My Mind, Body And Soul Tell Me When It's Time'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to retire at some point in the not-too-distant future. Chuck responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm gonna let my mind, body and soul tell me when it's time. B...

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Five Years After Health Scare, JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Still Undergoes Physical Therapy On Tour Three Times A Day

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if he and his bandmates are ready to get back out on the road. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're always ready. The PRIEST machine is always ready. It's never off the road for...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL Dead At 64

Former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell has died at the age of 64. His passing was announced earlier today (Saturday, March 14) in a social media post on the social media of his band PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS, in which he was joined by his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla. The message reads: "It i...

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ONSLAUGHT's NIGE ROCKETT Is 'Still Struggling A Lot' After His Health Issues

In a new interview with the Rock 'N' Blues Experience, guitarist Nige Rockett of the U.K.-based thrash metal veterans ONSLAUGHT opened up about his road to recovery after being absent from the group for about three years due to his illness, including a battle with cancer. Asked how he is feeling at...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'I'm Not Rich, But I Make A Living Playing Guitar, And That's A Gift In Itself'

In a new interview with Moshville Times, Gary Holt was asked what has kept him so focused on EXODUS since he joined the band four and a half decades ago. The 61-year-old guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a way of life, being in EXODUS. Even in the years I spent [touring...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Announces Second Album 'Evolution', Shares 'Bridges Burn' Single

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, has released a new single, "Bridges Burn", the first track from the band's forthcoming sophomore album "Evolution", due April 24, 2026 on Exciter Records. The album will be released digitally and...

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SLASH Signs On As Executive Producer Of 'Black Zombie' Feature Documentary

According to The Hollywood Reporter, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has signed on to executive produce the feature documentary "Black Zombie" from director Maya Annik Bedward. The film will premiere this weekend at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. "Black Zombie" is a feature document...

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Official JUDAS PRIEST Documentary 'The Ballad Of Judas Priest' To Receive North American Premiere At Canada's HOT DOCS Festival

"The Ballad Of Judas Priest", a new documentary about legendary Grammy-winning English heavy metal band JUDAS PRIEST and their epic journey to the top of rock and roll, will receive its North American premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian international documentary film festival, which will present docum...

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ROB DUKES Reclaims EXODUS Vocal Throne On 'Goliath': 'It's The Best Thing I've Done'

By David E. Gehlke The surprise early-2025 firing of frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza and the reinstatement of his predecessor, Rob Dukes, have allowed EXODUS to correct a mistake that should never have occurred. Dukes was originally plucked from relative obscurity in 2005 to front the legendary thrashe...

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HALESTORM's JOE HOTTINGER: 'I Highly Recommend Joining A Band. It's The Best Time You'll Ever Have.'

In a new interview with longtime radio host Abe Kanan of Audacy, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Grammy-winning hard rock band HALESTORM spoke about their love of touring. Joe said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We try to have as good of a time as we can, as often as we can, because we get to...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Says OZZFEST Comeback Will Launch With Two Days In Birmingham, Followed By Shows In North America

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Osbournes" podcast, which was recorded in early February, Ozzy Osbourne's manager and widow Sharon Osbourne offered more information about the long-awaited return of Ozzfest. Confirming that she is still planning to revive Ozzfest next year, Sharon...