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TODD KERNS On Upcoming SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS LP: 'There's A Couple Of Times Where We Get More Fierce Than We're Known For'

In a new interview with Randy Legault of the Beer Rum & Rock N Roll podcast, Todd Kerns spoke about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for the next SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS album. The bassist and backing vocalist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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MANOWAR Is 'Deeply Saddened' By ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN's ALS Diagnosis

MANOWAR has reacted to the news that the legendary metal band's founding guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Earlier today (Tuesday, February 10),MANOWAR shared the following statement via social media: "We heard the terrible...

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Japanese Metal Veterans LOUDNESS Announce 45th-Anniversary Shows For U.S. And Europe

After launching their 45th-anniverary celebrations in December, Japanese metal veterans LOUDNESS have announced a series of shows for this spring and summer, covering the U.S., Japan and Europe. Confirmed tour dates are as follows: March 19-21 - Hell's Heroes 2026 - Houston, TX March 22 - The Rock B...

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CHRIS JERICHO Shares Hilarious OZZY OSBOURNE Stories: 'When Did You Ever Think OZZY Would Be The Voice Of Reason?'

In a new interview with Jon Mahon of Kerrang! Radio, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked to share stories about crossing paths with Ozzy Osbourne and his wife/manager Sharon Osbourne over the years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Ozzy] came and hosted WWE...

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BRENDON SMALL On DETHKLOK's 20th Anniversary: 'In One Way Or Another, The Audience And Myself Are Fueling This Project's Existence'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, Brendon Small, co-creator of "Metalocalypse", the hit animated series on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK, reflected on the show's 20th anniversary and the touring group's continued success, including on DETHKLOK's upcoming spring 2026 "...

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MASTERPLAN Shares 'Chase The Light' Single From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal legends MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band has share a new single and accompanying video, "Chase The Light", availabl...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Is A Blue-Collar Guitar Hero: 'It's Really Important For Me To Keep That Drive And Want To Be Better'

By David E. Gehlke Given the number of projects he's involved in, "ubiquitous" may be a good term for guitarist Joel Hoekstra. He first came into broader view as a member of NIGHT RANGER in 2008 before hooking up with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA in 2010 for the departing Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT). Four...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says He Will Keep Playing Music Until He Drops Dead: 'It's A Passion, And It's Not Just A Job'

In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, bassist/vocalist Schmier of thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION was asked what keeps him going nearly four a half decades sinafterce the band's inception. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think music is more than just… Musi...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN Diagnosed With ALS

Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, whose influence in heavy metal and punk is noticeable to this day, has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. A statement from Ross's publicist reads as follows: "Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, f...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA 'Would Be Bored' If He Had To Make 'A Thrash Metal Album From Beginning To The End': 'It Wouldn't Come From The Heart'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, Mille Petrozza of German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR spoke about the band's sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which came out on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fascinati...

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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rap Music Doesn't 'Speak' To Him Like Great Rock And Roll Does

In a recent interview with Ben Weiss, host of the Legends N Leaders podcast, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's musical and cultural relevance. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't care. You just brought up a subject I could give a fuck about… Well, there's 'popular' and then...

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MATT SORUM On Being Inducted Into ROCK HALL With GUNS N' ROSES: 'It Was Sort Of Unimaginable' And 'Kind Of A Shock'

In early January, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum was interviewed by WCZR Code Zero Radio's Fox Cities Core when he performed at the "Joey's Song" benefit concert in support of epilepsy research in Madison, Wisconsin. Asked what specific memories he had of being inducted...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO: 'We Were Fortunate Enough To Grow Up In An Era When Bands Could Still Develop'

In a new interview with Angela Croudace of Australia's Heavy, LACUNA COIL co-vocalist Andrea Ferro spoke about the band's early success after forming nearly three decades ago in Milan, Italy. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been very step by step. We've been fortunate enough to g...

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JEFF PILSON Says TRACY G Was 'Very Underrated' As DIO's Guitarist: 'He Was A Brilliant Player'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson reflected on "Strange Highways" (1993) and "Angry Machines" (1996),which are considered DIO's most controversial and "angry" albums, marking what at the time was divisive shift toward a darker,...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says Artificial Intelligence In Music Is 'Fine', But It 'Can Never Replace The Real Thing'

During a January 28 question-and-answer session at the HMV store on Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, Zakk Wylde weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I...