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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On Onstage Reunion With DEEP PURPLE: It Was A 'Very Moving' And 'Emotional Moment'

Ritchie Blackmore joined DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert on August 12 at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, came up for a rendition of...

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SAXON's BRIAN TATLER Talks About His Contributions To Upcoming 'Gods Of Thunder' Album, BIFF BYFORD's Health

In a new interview with Chas Byrne of Express FM, SAXON guitarist Brian Tatler spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, "Gods Of Thunder", which is tentatively due in early 2027 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's all done. It's been mixed by [longtime...

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PLUSH Shares New Single 'Animalistic' From Upcoming 'Mass Hysteria' Album

PLUSH has released a new single, "Animalistic", via Pavement Entertainment on all major streaming platforms. The track was written by singer/guitarist Moriah Formica, Blair Daly and Zac Maloy. Produced by Kile O'Dell and Formica, "Animalistic" serves as the first introduction to PLUSH's second full-...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Shares New Single 'Screenager', Sets 2026 Festival Dates

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the heavy rock group formed by Carla Harvey (BUTCHER BABIES) and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX, PANTERA),has released a new single, "Screenager". The track combines heavy riffs and commanding vocals with melodic hooks, and lyrically addresses the erosion of genuine human connection in...

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ANDI DERIS Says HELLOWEEN Is 'Capable Of Playing' All The Classic Songs In Their Original Tunings

In a recent interview with Mr. Music's "Meet My Guest" podcast, Andi Deris spoke about how he had to adapt his voice when he first joined HELLOWEEN as the replacement for Michael Kiske more than three decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the majority of the songs we deci...

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NICKELBACK Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Rattle The Cage' Music Video

Rock icons NICKELBACK have shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the music video for "Rattle The Cage", the first single from their upcoming studio album, "Everything Under The Sun", which will arrive on October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group. Featuring a guest appearance by John 5,...

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GEDDY LEE On Still Singing RUSH Songs In Original Keys: 'It Was Important To Me To Do As Many Original Versions For Our Audience As We Could'

In a new interview with Brian Hiatt of Rolling Stone magazine, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson spoke about the band's "Fifty Something" tour, which launched on June 7 in Los Angeles. It is RUSH's first tour in over 10 years and the group's first run of shows since the 2020...

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FOGHAT Announces 'Live & Loud Across The U.S.A.' Live Album

More than 55 years after forming in the U.K., FOGHAT — Roger Earl (founding drummer),Bryan Bassett (lead/slide guitar),Scott Holt (lead vocals/guitar),and Rodney O'Quinn (bass/vocals) — remains one of rock and roll's hardest-working and most respected live bands. Throughout its 2025 "Slow Ride 50...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Recalls How Rock Music Media In 1980s Tried To Pit POISON Against METALLICA

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett recalled how the rock music media in the 1980s tried to pit rival genres thrash metal and glam metal against eac...

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PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES: 'We Still Have No Problem Calling Ourselves' A 'Gothic Metal' Band

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, Nick Holmes of PARADISE LOST was asked how he feels about being considered one of the pioneers of the so-called "gothic" metal movement. The singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know. We kind of came up with th...

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BLACK SABBATH Legend TONY IOMMI To Discuss His Remarkable Career At Royal Birmingham Conservatoire In September

On Thursday, September 17, legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is coming to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire stage in Birmingham, United Kingdom for one night only to talk about his remarkable career in music and the city that started it all. With more than 45 albums to his name, Tony is...

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Watch: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Joined By THE ROLLING STONES' RONNIE WOOD At European Tour Kick-Off

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES kicked off their first tour in more than three years Wednesday night (August 12) at The O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. Named for a pack of famous musicians that legendary rocker Alice Cooper used to drink with in the early 1970s, including John Lennon and Keith Moon, HOLLYWOO...

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Watch: RITCHIE BLACKMORE Performs With DEEP PURPLE For First Time In 33 Years

Ritchie Blackmore joined DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert Wednesday night (August 12) at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, came up for...

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CHRIS JERICHO: FOZZY Is 'Very Proud' Of Having A Song Like 'Judas' That All Rock Fans Know

In an interview with Tyler D of the Delaware radio station 93.5 The Beach, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho reflected on the extraordinary success of the band's 2017 breakout hit "Judas". "Judas", which reached the Top 5 on the U.S. rock chart and boasts 75 million views on YouTube for the music video,...

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GODFLESH Announces New Album 'Decay', Shares 'Living/Ending' Single

"Music, for me, is rarely complete," says GODFLESH mastermind Justin Broadrick, "but it has to reach a point where enough is enough. Creatively, there has to be self-discipline. One has to end it." Broadrick is primarily referring to the nebulous process of writing and arranging songs into their var...