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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says He Landed In A 'Weird Kind Of Existential Quandary' After Completing 'The Moth'

In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend was asked what he is planning to do next, creatively speaking, following the release of his ambitious, orchestral metal opus "The Moth" on May 29 via InsideOut Music. He responded  (as transcribed by...

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JACK OSBOURNE On OZZY And SHARON Biopic: 'We Have Someone In Mind, A Really Brilliant Actor' To Play OZZY

In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack offered an update on the status of the long-awaited Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne biopic. Jack said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We are full steam ahead. We've been in development at Sony for a number of...

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Watch: KREATOR Plays Special 'Deep Cuts' 1980s Set At 2026 MARYLAND DEATHFEST

German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR played a special "deep cuts" 1980s set focusing on the band's "Pleasure To Kill", "Terrible Certainty" and "Extreme Aggression" albums on Saturday, May 23 at the Maryland Deathfest XXI at Market Place/Power Plant Live in Baltimore, Maryland. Fan-fi...

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VOIVOD's AWAY On Performing With Symphony Orchestra: 'It Was Quite An Exercise In Memory, And A Wonderful Experience'

In a new interview with the Talk Louder podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, VOIVOD's drummer and founding member Michel "Away" Langevin spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Symphonique", a special live collaborati...

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ANGRY ANDERSON: ROSE TATTOO Could Continue Writing, Recording And Releasing Music Beyond Band's 'Final' Year

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, ROSE TATTOO frontman Gary "Angry" Anderson discussed his previous announcement that the band, which formed in Sydney in 1976, will play its final live show at the end of this year. The 78-year-old Angry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joined By ROBERT TRUJILLO For Jam At Frankfurt 'The Collection: Live' Book Event

Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time-Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, took part in the "The Collection: Live - A Conversation With Kirk Hammett" book event on Saturday, May 23 at Zoom Saal in Frankfurt, Germany. The intimate, live discussion took a deep d...

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IAN HILL Says Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Is 'Shaping Up To Be A Great Classic' LP: 'A Little Bit More Traditional' Than 'Invincible Shield'

In a new interview with Spain's Metal Journal, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill confirmed that he and his bandmates have commenced work on the follow-up to 2024's "Invincible Shield" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've done most of the music, or all the backing tracks anyway; we...

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ROY KHAN On His Upcoming Solo Album: 'I'm Trying To Capture The Sound That KAMELOT Had While I Was In The Band'

In a new interview with Interview Under Fire, former KAMELOT and current CONCEPTION vocalist Roy Khan spoke about his upcoming first solo album, which is tentatively due in early 2027. Khan's solo album is being produced by Sascha Paeth, a producer, composer and musician with a long-standing career...

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JON SCHAFFER Shares Music Video For 'Full Spectrum Dominance' From SONS OF LIBERTY Project

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, has released the official DazVideos-created music video for "Full Spectrum Dominance" from his re...

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THE RASMUS Announces 2027 European Tour

Following from an extremely successful 2025 and a very busy 2026, Finnish rock outfit THE RASMUS has announced an extensive headline European tour in 2027, with SKARLETT RIOT as special guest on all the U.K. shows. With a global touring experience spanning decades, the 23-date tour will allow the ba...

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CROWBAR To Record Live Album In Louisiana

Louisiana metal legends CROWBAR will play a free concert on Friday, July 17 at Southport Music Hall in Jefferson, Louisiana. The show will be professionally recorded and filmed for future release. On Thursday (May 21),CROWBAR founder, vocalist and guitarist Kirk Windstein released a video message i...

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RUDY SARZO Is Working On New Solo Music: 'I Really Wanted To Go Back To My Roots Of Music That I Grew Up Playing And Loving'

In a new interview with Judy Rosenfeld of the "Electric Crush" weekly Internet radio show, legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo confirmed that he is "working on new music" which he is planning on releasing independently in the not-too-distant future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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JOE SATRIANI Says He Spent Hours Watching YouTube Videos Of Other Guitarists Playing EDDIE VAN HALEN's Parts While Preparing For 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour

In a new interview with Andy Guitar, Joe Satriani reflected on taking part in the 2024 "The Best Of All Worlds" tour with Sammy Hagar during which Hagar and his bandmates in THE CIRCLE — Satriani and ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony — performed largely VAN HALEN material. Asked if he watched a l...

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RIKKI ROCKETT On POISON's Possible Return To Live Stage: 'We Have Been Made An Offer For 2027'

In a new interview with Josh Klinger of the Rock 95.5 Chicago radio station, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett once again expressed optimism that the band will hit the road in 2027 to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the band's debut album, 1986's "Look What the Cat Dragged In". Regarding why the tour...

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MIKE MUSHOK Is 'Really, Really Excited' About STAIND's Upcoming Ninth Studio Album

In a new interview with Donny Fandango of the St. Louis radio station 105.7 The Point, STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok was asked if fans can expect to see the band's ninth studio album anytime soon. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it's done. Yeah. I have to redo… I just have m...