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IAN GILLAN, Who Will Celebrate His 79th Birthday Next Week, Says There Are No Plans For DEEP PURPLE To Retire

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan addressed the name of the band's upcoming tour with YES, "=1 More Time". Asked how close the end of the road — and, perhaps, DEEP PUPRLE — feels to him, the singer, who will turn 79 next week, responded: "Well, you know wha...

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PAUL DI'ANNO On His Upcoming Documentary: 'It Goes Through The Whole Lot Of Emotions'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno discussed the status of his upcoming documentary which is being helmed by Wes Orshoski, co-director and producer of the acclaimed 2010 film "Lemmy" about the MOTÖRHEAD icon, and 2015's "The Damned: Don't You Wi...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN On His Post-Ministroke Recovery: 'I'm Still Not Back To Where I Wanna Be'

In January 2023, Nicko McBrain, who has been the drummer for the heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN since 1982, was at his home in Boca Raton when he suffered a stroke with partial paralysis. That was the beginning of a challenging journey of physical rehabilitation that followed rapid and precise treatme...

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ACE FREHLEY On How He Has Stayed Sober For 18 Years: 'I Listen To My Sponsor. I Go To Meetings.'

In a recent interview with "Guitar Tales" with Dave Cohen, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who has been sober since 2006, discussed his decision to finally step away from alcohol nearly two decades ago. He had begun drinking at the age of 13 and battled addiction issues since the 1970s before a c...

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Call The Devil

If living well is the best revenge, MUSHROOMHEAD must have achieved closure ten times over by now. For various reasons that definitely don't need repeating here, the masked Ohio weirdos were given a tremendous amount of undue criticism back in the enormo-trousered day, and they never quite broke thr...

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DEICIDE's STEVE ASHEIM Doesn't Understand 'Banished By Sin' A.I. Artwork Controversy: 'We're Just Going With The Times'

In a new interview with Poland's Soundterror, DEICIDE drummer Steve Asheim once again addressed the controversy surrounding the cover artwork for the band's latest album, "Banished By Sin". Released on April 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music, the LP features art that some people believe was generated by...

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Watch: FORBIDDEN Plays First Concert With VOIVOD's DANIEL MONGRAIN

Fan-filmed video footage of FORBIDDEN's August 8 performance at the Brutal Assault festival in Josefov, Czech Republic can be seen below. Brutal Assault marked the reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans' first live appearance with VOIVOD's Daniel Mongrain, who stepped in as a tempo...

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STAIND Releases Deluxe Edition Of 'Confessions Of The Fallen' Featuring New Song 'Full Of Emptiness'

Multi-platinum rock band STAIND has released a deluxe edition of its latest album, "Confessions Of The Fallen", featuring a brand-new track, "Full Of Emptiness". STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok states: "We're very excited to be able to offer our fans a deluxe edition of 'Confessions Of The Fallen'. The...

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MUSHROOMHEAD Shares New Single 'We Don't Care'

Cleveland, Ohio-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD have released the official visualizer for their latest single, "We Don't Care". The track is taken from MUSHROOMHEAD's upcoming ninth album, "Call The Devil", due out August 9 via Napalm Records. 30 years into their groundbreaking history, the...

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Watch: ARMORED SAINT Joined By EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA For 'Can U Deliver' Performance In Romania

EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza joined ARMORED SAINT on stage this past Sunday (August 4) at the Rockstadt Extreme Fest in Râșnov, Romania to perform the song "Can U Deliver". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Two months ago, ARMORED SAINT released a rendition of "One Chain (Do...

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MUSHROOMHEAD's STEVE 'SKINNY' FELTON On Lineup Changes: 'New Blood Brings New Character To The Table'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, Steve "Skinny" Felton, drummer and founder of Cleveland theatrical art-metal ensemble MUSHROOMHEAD, spoke about the countless lineup changes the band has gone through since its formation more than three decades ago. Asked if it is difficult finding members who...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Members Tour ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME In Cleveland

The members of DEF LEPPARD visited the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland last week on a day off during their stadium tour with JOURNEY. Watch the video below and see them take a look through rock history, those who paved the way for them, and some of their own memorabilia. DEF LEPPARD was fina...

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See Trailer For SLAYER/KERRY KING Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH's Art Collection Built From His Rhythms

SLAYER and KERRY KING drummer Paul Bostaph has collaborated with Los Angeles art team SceneFour on the creation of new artwork built from his rhythms. Performing with drumsticks that light, much like a painter uses brushes with oils, Bostaph constructed the collection's visuals through some of his m...

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EXODUS To Record New Album In Early 2025

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm writing the ne...

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BUTCHER BABIES Announce September/October 2024 U.S. Tour

BUTCHER BABIES will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in September. Support on the "Good Lord! The Butcher's Ded!" trek will come from DED, DROPOUT KINGS and FOX LAKE. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 9. Tour dates: Sep. 18 - Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewing Company Sep. 19 - Los Angeles, CA...