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VOIVOD's MICHEL 'AWAY' LANGEVIN Explains Why 'Thrash Metal Is More Popular Than Ever'

In a new interview with The Pipeman, drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD spoke about the multi-generational appeal of the band's music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's funny because thrash metal is more popular than ever, and the...

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AC/DC 'Highway To Hell' Engineer TONY PLATT: We 'Wanted It To Sound Like Everybody Was In The Same Room'

Issue 55 of Rock Candy magazine has an in-depth look at AC/DC's breakthrough album, 1979's "Highway To Hell", including an exclusive interview with Tony Platt, the mix engineer on this album and the goliath "Back In Black", released in 1980. A witness to rock and roll history, Tony was there when a...

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DEEP PURPLE Announces Summer 2026 North American Tour With KANSAS And JEFFERSON STARSHIP

British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have announced summer 2026 North American tour, with support from KANSAS and JEFFERSON STARSHIP (on select dates). The trek will kick off on August 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina and wrap up on September 12 in Sparks, Nevada Tickets go on general sale this Friday,...

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PRESIDENT Announces September/October 2026 North American Tour

Mysterious masked British rock band PRESIDENT, which is rumored to be fronted by Charlie Simpson of the pop-punk act BUSTED and the post-hardcore outfit FIGHTSTAR, continues to exist at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. Launching in 2025 and opera...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE On A.I.-Generated Music: 'Do You Want Fake Perfection Or Human Originality That Has Spirit And Soul?'

In a new interview with the And Now The Band podcast, HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske 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.) algorithms and machine learning...

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Watch RUSH Perform Live With New Drummer ANIKA NILLES For First Time

RUSH's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson played live with the band's new touring drummer, Anika Nilles, for the first time earlier tonight (Sunday, March 29) at the Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They opened the event with a surprise performance of "Finding My Way", the first track from RUSH's d...

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JIMMY PAGE Shares 'Original Home Demo' Version Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Ten Years Gone'

LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has released the "original home demo" version of "Ten Years Gone", a song which was later included on the band's iconic sixth album, 1975's "Physical Graffiti". Page uploaded the video to his official YouTube channel earlier today (Sunday, March 29),writing in an a...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Opens Up About Fatherhood: 'Coming Home To' My Daughter 'After A Tour Is A Big Relief'

In a new interview with Tim Caple of the Rock 'N' Blues Experience, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner touched upon the health issues and physical challenges he has faced in the four and a half years since experiencing an aortic aneurysm and complete aortic dissection while performing at the 202...

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GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH Rehearsals For Upcoming Tour: 'It's Just Jelled Really, Really Well'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's upcoming first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, and feature support from APRIL WINE. The 20...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Has No Plans To Slow Down After 45 Years: 'As Long As We're Still Here, We'll Be Touring'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist and founding member Woody Weatherman was asked if there are plans for the band to slow down after the 2026 tour, especially considering the fact that C.O.C. has been in existence for nearly 45 years. Woody responded...

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JAY BUCHANAN Wants Next RIVAL SONS Album To Be 'Really, Really Rough' And 'Really Unrefined'

In a new interview with SPIN Presents Lipps Service With Scott Lipps, RIVAL SONS singer Jay Buchanan, who released his debut solo album, "Weapons Of Beauty", in February, was asked if the band's next studio LP will be "heavier" after he took a turn to pursue a quieter direction with his solo materia...

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KIP WINGER On WINGER's Decision To Retire From Touring: 'It's Been Coming For A Long Time'

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, WINGER frontman Kip Winger addressed the fact that he and his bandmates have booked several shows for 2026 despite having previously announced that they were retiring from touring after the completion of the group's final gig of 2025, which t...

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TOBY JEPSON Says 'There's An 80% Chance' There Will Be A New LITTLE ANGELS Album: 'I've Written Three Songs Already For It'

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, vocalist Toby Jepson of legendary U.K. hard rockers LITTLE ANGELS spoke about the band's upcoming "Big, Bad & Back" reunion tour, set to take place in November 2026, featuring the full original lineup of Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dick...

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BLAZE BAYLEY's Name Added To List Of IRON MAIDEN Members Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 25 years ago, has been added to the list of members of the legendary British heavy metal band who are nominated for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2026. On February 25, when the Rock And Roll Hall Of Hame revealed its diverse...

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New Documentary 'Heavy Healing' Highlights Healing/Recuperative Powers Of Heavy, Aggressive Music

Fans of heavy metal, hardcore punk and the like have been told since forever, whether by their parents, teachers or religious leaders, that these genres are "not music," but noise. Each has been labeled as disorderly, violent and detrimental to the physical and mental health of young people. Be that...