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JOE LYNN TURNER: 'I Feel Very At Home' In Russia

In a new interview with Pavel Bazdyrev of the podcast Musical Craft, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE vocalist Joe Lynn Turner was asked what it feels like to be in Russia these days. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've been here … back [when I played] with Yngwie [Malmsteen...

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OVERKILL Bassist's D.D. VERNI & THE CADILLAC BAND Shares Video For 'Lucky 13' From Upcoming 'Buckle Up' Album

On their upcoming second album, "Buckle Up", D.D. VERNI & THE CADILLAC BAND make big band music more accessible and relatable than ever before, marrying rock 'n' roll's visceral energy and succinct songwriting to suave, swinging throwback arrangements and aesthetics. Out September 19 via Deko, t...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Says IRON MAIDEN's New Drummer SIMON DAWSON Is 'Doing A Fantastic Job'

During an appearance on the July 16 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain once again opened up about his decision to retire from touring with the band. The now-73-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announ...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON: 'We've Got A Lot More Stuff Ahead Of Us'

When British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN played in Madrid, Spain on July 5 as part of the band's "Run For Your Lives" world tour, MAIDEN's official YouTube channel had "a quick catch-up" with singer Bruce Dickinson to find out how the tour is going. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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ROBERT PLANT Announces First Album With New Band SAVING GRACE

LED ZEPPELIN legend Robert Plant has announced the release of "Saving Grace", the first album featuring a new band of distinguished players, which he calls "a song book of the lost and found." Arriving September 26 on Nonesuch Records, the genesis of "Saving Grace" began during the lockdown in "The...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD's WES SCANTLIN On His Troubles With The Law: 'I Really Seriously Don't Do That Much Wrong Things'

During an appearance on the July 15 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wes Scantlin was asked if it's fair to say that PUDDLE OF MUDD is "a band in name only", with Wes as the sole remaining original member and a "revolving door" of musicians playing alongside him. Scantlin — who...

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Original ALICE COOPER Band Shares 'Up All Night' From Upcoming 'The Revenge Of Alice Cooper' Album

Just one week ahead of the highly anticipated new album "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper", the reunited original ALICE COOPER group releases their latest single, "Up All Night" — a defiant, riff-heavy anthem that captures the chaos, danger, and thrill of rock and roll after dark. "Up All Night" is a ful...

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JOEY DEMAIO Confirms MANOWAR Is Working On New Music: 'It Is Heavy' And 'Brutal'

In a new interview with Metal Talk, MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio confirmed that there are still plans for the band to release a new studio album in the not-too-distant future. "Yes, we've been working on new music, and once we unleash it, you'll be reminded that good things are worth waiting for," he...

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ALTER BRIDGE Announces Self-Titled Eighth Studio Album

With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE show no signs of slowing down. Known for its memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet — comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshal...

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MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's Seminal 2006 Album 'The Black Parade' Earns Ten New RIAA Certifications

Following the launch of their landmark "'Long Live': The Black Parade Tour", MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's groundbreaking four-times-platinum 2006 album "The Black Parade" has earned ten new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album's lead single "Welcome To The Bla...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN On Making Of 'God Of Angels Trust' Album: We Tried 'Not To Overthink Anything'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music podcast, VOLBEAT guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen was asked if he and his bandmates tried to do anything differently on their ninth album, "God Of Angels Trust", which arrived on June 6 via VOLBEAT's longtime label Vertigo/Universal. Michael said...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: Music 'Definitely Keeps You Young In Some Weird Way'

In a new interview with Australia's The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach once again spoke about the inspiration for the title of his latest solo album, "Child Within The Man", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. He said (as transcribed by BL...

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SAGA's MICHAEL SADLER Sets Record Straight About His Cancer Battle: 'I Am Not Currently 'Terminal' Nor 'In Transition''

Vocalist Michael Sadler of Canadian progressive music icons SAGA has shared a new update on his health, just a day after he revealed that the rare form of aggressive cancer with which he was diagnosed last year was "incurable and untreatable". On Sunday (July 13),the 71-year-old musician took to hi...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains How MÖTLEY CRÜE's Collaboration With DOLLY PARTON Came About

In a new interview with Steve Baltin of Forbes, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx confirmed that the band's collaboration with globally beloved superstar Dolly Parton on a fresh version of CRÜE's 1985 power ballad "Home Sweet Home" came about as a result of his involvement with Parton's "Rockstar" albu...

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Watch: Pre-MERCYFUL FATE Band BRATS Performs Live For First Time In Nearly 45 Years

Michael Denner's pre-MERCYFUL FATE band BRATS reformed for the first time in nearly four and a half decades to perform at the Metal Magic festival in Fredericia, Denmark on Friday, July 11. Joining Denner on stage for the concert were fellow original members Yenz Cheyenne on bass and vocals and Lars...