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ERIC VANLERBERGHE On I PREVAIL's Upcoming Album: 'I'm Singing All Over This Record'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, I PREVAIL frontman Eric Vanlerberghe spoke about the band's recently released two singles, "Violent Nature" and "Into Hell". Issued in May, "Violent Nature" marked I PREVAIL's first new music since the surprise departure of longtime...

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MICHAEL SWEET: 'Every Band Has It Tough To A Degree. But I Do Think STRYPER Had It A Little Tougher'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Michael Sweet of Christian metallers STRYPER once again spoke about the fact that he and his bandmates have never been fully embraced in heavy metal and hard rock circles, largely because of their Christian lyrics. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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FIREWIND Has Already Commenced Recording Eleventh Studio Album: 'I'm A Little Bit Of A Crazy Workaholic Guy', Says GUS G.

In a new interview with Dark Macek of the Brutally Delicious podcast, FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. spoke about the band's touring activities in support of the "Stand United" album, which came out in March 2024 via AFM. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been just a little over a year [...

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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS Says It's Become A 'Trend To Brag About Not Using Tracks': 'QUEEN Did It. So, Shut Up.'

SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers has once again said that he has no issue with bands who use a limited amount of backing tracks to fill out their sound during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assor...

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ENUFF Z'NUFF Announces 'Xtra Cherries' Album With Guest Appearances From JOURNEY, CHEAP TRICK Members

ENUFF Z'NUFF is back with a sweet serving of "Xtra Cherries", the highly anticipated 21st studio album chock full of the band's signature power-pop music stylings mixed with melodic rock, which is due out July 25 via Cleopatra Records (their first of all new material for the label). It's all topped...

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AMY LEE On EVANESCENCE's Current Lineup: 'We Feel Complete At This Point'

In a new interview with Ned of Iowa's Rock 108 radio station, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke about the band's current lineup, which features Emma Anzai of SICK PUPPIES on bass and EVANESCENCE's longtime bassist Tim McCord on guitar. Regarding how Emma came to join EVANESCENCE, Amy said (as transcr...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Take Advice From Anyone Who I Respect What They're Doing'

In a new interview with Mexico's Loud! Metal Radio, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked what piece of advice he would give to young musicians looking to break into the business. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The first thing is very important, is you have to reme...

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RICK HUNOLT Is 'Not Afraid To Say' That EXODUS Inspired METALLICA And SLAYER 'Very Much'

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was interviewed by "Reckless" Rexx Ruger for a new episode of the Pod Scum podcast. After Ruger noted that the guitar duo of Hunolt and EXODUS's Gary Holt is every bit as iconic as METALLICA's guitar team of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett and SLAYER's Jeff Hannem...

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Where Only Truth Is Spoken

A perfect combination of modern vitality and old-school ethics, MALEVOLENCE have one of the most fearsome reputations in all of contemporary metal. Largely fueled by their devastating prowess as a live band, the Sheffield quintet have been an unstoppable steamroller over the last few years, conqueri...

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DANKO JONES Announces 12th Studio Album 'Leo Rising'

Toronto's hardest‑working power trio DANKO JONES roars back with "Leo Rising", an eleven-track masterclass in sweat-soaked, no-nonsense rock 'n' roll. The album — produced to red‑hot perfection by long‑time collaborator Eric Ratz — lands on November 21, 2025 via Perception, a division of Reigning Ph...

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POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY On Writing About His Personal Struggles On 'What Remains': 'It Just Felt So Right'

In a new interview with Adam Roach of the Land Of Music podcast, vocalist Leigh Kakaty of Michigan rockers POP EVIL spoke about the band's eighth album, "What Remains", which was released in March via MNRK. Regarding how POP EVIL's approach to writing and recording was different this time around, he...

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TOM ANGELRIPPER Readies For SODOM's Touring Hiatus: 'I'll Miss The Stage. I'll Miss The Band'

By David E. Gehlke SODOM bassist/vocalist Tom "Angelripper" Such certainly knows how to make good use of an album press cycle. The legendary German thrashers are on the run-up to the release of their 17th studio album, "The Arsonist", a long player that found the band recording drums live on tape, h...

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Mucous Secretion Re-Release

While Austria's death metal beast PUNGENT STENCH has unfortunately been plagued with internal and external drama for years, their work has been monumental in that hazy realm that connects death metal and grindcore. And now, thanks to the long-running Dutch label Hammerheart Records, PUNGENT STENCH's...

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SKID ROW's ROB HAMMERSMITH On Being A Musician: 'I Don't Think A Lot Of People Realize How Much Of The Job Is Personality Management'

In a new interview with Ramona Fernandez of Gym Rock Crew, SKID ROW drummer Rob Hammersmith was asked he has any "rules around alcohol and touring". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "They're not hard, fast rules. Common sense. And I know that's a general answer. I certainly don't g...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Says OZZY OSBOURNE Has Been 'A Constant' In His Life Since He Was 'About Six Years Old'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has released a new 19-minute video on his YouTube channel in which he answers a number of fan-submitted questions, including about his participation in the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event, which will take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham,...