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GLENN HUGHES On His Plans For Rest Of 2026: 'This Year, For Me, Was Going To Be A No-Show, No-Album Year'

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, Glenn Hughes spoke about his upcoming one-off appearance with THE DEAD DAISIES on May 30 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. Glenn will join Doug Aldrich, Tommy Clufetos and David Lowy for this rare performance, delivering a 50/50 split set, kicking of...

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PRO-PAIN's GARY MESKIL Says 'It Took' Him 'A Long Time To Recover' From Violent 2017 Assault In Belgium

In a new interview with FaceCulture, PRO-PAIN frontman Gary Meskil reflected on the July 2017 incident when he was violently robbed in Brussels, Belgium. Meskil reportedly suffered extensive injuries when he was struck on the head with an ice pick before being set upon by a group on individuals. He...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'Grunge Was Very Influenced By Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan was asked if he felt, back in the early days of thrash four decades ago, like he was part of a movement changing music forever. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not at all. We had...

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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Third Single 'Temporary Love'

The official music video for "Temporary Love", the third single from STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — can be seen below. "Temporary Love" is taken from STANLEY SIMMONS's debut album, "Dancin...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: Everyone Thinks 'Smoke On The Water' Is 'A Heavy Metal Song. It's Not.'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Planet Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan spoke about the band's reputation for incorporating extensive, high-energy improvisation into its live concerts, with members often describing every show as unique. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you're do...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On Keeping IRON MAIDEN Concert Tickets Affordable: 'We Don't Want A Bunch Of Very Rich People Standing In Front Of The Stage'

On the red carpet of the world premiere of the "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition" documentary, which was held Tuesday night (May 5) at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson discussed the changes in the music industry, especially on the touring front, ove...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: JAMES HETFIELD And I 'Made A Really Good Team'

In a new interview with Chile's La Tercera, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to embark on a farewell tour following his Dupuytren's contracture diagnosis which has made it "really painful" for him to play the guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I have an inj...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE And SHINEDOWN To Perform On Season Finale Of 'American Idol'

MÖTLEY CRÜE will perform on the season finale of "American Idol". The three-hour episode of the singing competition show airs May 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The episode will feature the top three contestants performing, and whoever gets the most viewer v...

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Watch: Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Perform Live As STANLEY SIMMONS For First Time

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — made its live debut last night (Monday, May 4) at the House Of Blues Voodoo Room in San Diego, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below....

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ACID REIGN Releases Music Video For 'Sorrowsworn' From Upcoming 'Daze Of The Week' Album

U.K. thrash metal veterans ACID REIGN will release a new album, "Daze Of The Week", on May 15 via Back On Black. The LP will mark the band's first release since 2019's "The Age Of Entitlement". The official music video for the second single from "Daze Of The Week", a song called "Sorrowsworn", can b...

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JOHN CORABI Did Exactly What He Wanted With His 'New Day' Solo Album, And It's Nothing Like MÖTLEY CRÜE

By David E. Gehlke John Corabi's just-released "New Day" solo album bears little resemblance to the down-and-dirty rock stylings of his late '80s / early '90s outfit THE SCREAM, nor the dark heaviness supplied on MÖTLEY CRÜE's acclaimed self-titled 1994 LP. And that's the point. Despite building a r...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces September/October 2026 European Solo Tour

Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend — who has been promoting his upcoming rock opera "The Moth" — has announced a return to live activity, with a European solo tour set to take place in September and October 2026. Forging a career over four decades in countless genres,...

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PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES Doesn't Party On The Road Anymore: 'The Only Thing That Matters Is The Show'

In a new interview with the Slowhands Rock Talk Show, vocalist Nick Holmes of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST was asked how he takes care of his singing voice now compared to, for example, 30 years ago. Nick responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm taking way more care now, '...

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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Performs MEGADETH Classics In Toronto During 'Thrashin' The Northeast' Spring 2026 Tour

Fan-filmed video of KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),performing on May 1 at Rockpile West in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the "Thrashin' The Northeast" spring 2026 North American tour can be seen below (courtesy of JIMM SYM...

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CARMINE APPICE Says Concert Ticket Prices Today Are 'Ridiculous': 'Who's Buying All These Tickets? Rich People?'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, legendary drummer Carmine Appice once again said that he is not a big fan of the access-over-ownership business model of streaming music. "You know what? I don't belong to any of those streaming services," he said (as transcribed by BLABB...