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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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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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TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI On Making Of MEGADETH's Final Album: 'It Was A Surprise That DAVE MUSTAINE Wanted To Include Us Bandmembers So Much'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari spoke about the making of the band's final, self-titled album, which arrived late last month via MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group's new BLKIIBLK label. Teemu said (as transcrib...

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JASON BITTNER On Upcoming SHADOWS FALL Album: 'It's Gonna Be Definitely Well Worth The Wait'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner spoke about the status of the recording sessions for the remainder of the songs for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2012 album "Fire From The Sky". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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BOB DAISLEY On Non-Release Of Early RANDY RHOADS Rehearsal Demos: 'If I'd Had My Way, I Would've Had It Out There Years Ago'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, Bob Daisley, the 75-year-old veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy Osbourne's early solo catalog, was asked about the status of his legendary "Holy Grail" t...

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AMARANTHE Shares New Single 'Chaos Theory', Promises 'A Highly Energetic' New 'Album With A Very Strong Pulse'

Sweden's masters of thunderous, melodic futurism AMARANTHE have released the official music video for their brand new single, "Chaos Theory". The clip was directed by Jens De Vos of Belgium's Panda Productions. The song was mixed and mastered by AMARANTHE's longtime collaborator, Danish producer Jac...

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MIKE LEPOND On SYMPHONY X's Upcoming Album: 'It Sounds Groundbreaking'

In a new interview with Brazil's Whiplash.Net, SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "There is new material. I've heard it, so it's real, I...

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DONNIE VIE Signs With STEVEN VAN ZANDT's WICKED COOL RECORDS, Shares 'Plain Jane' Single

Legendary rock/power-pop artist Donnie Vie has released the single "Plain Jane" on limited-edition seven-inch vinyl and across all major digital platforms via Wicked Cool Records, the label founded in 2005 by "Little Steven" Van Zandt. The release is backed with the B-side "Instant Karma" (a John Le...

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Reactivated AFTER FOREVER Announces Fall 2026 Latin American Tour; MARK JANSEN To Sit Out The Shows

After reuniting for two special 25th-anniversary concerts on October 4, 2025 and October 5, 2025 at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands, Mark Jansen's pre-EPICA band AFTER FOREVER has now announced that it will return to the stage in Latin America this fall to celebrate 26 years of the group's deb...

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FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM Looks Back On 1980s 'Hair Metal' Scene: 'It Was A Really Weird World To Be In At That Time'

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, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the recent release of his memoir "The Royal We"...

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JAMES LOMENZO On MEGADETH's No. 1 Album Achievement: 'For Me It's A Career High'

In a new interview with Terry Palamara of Loud And Proud Italy, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo was asked how it feels to have a No. 1 album in the U.S. with the band's final effort, "Megadeth". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're walking on clouds. We are so elated by the respo...

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GEORGE LYNCH On DON DOKKEN: 'He Has The Same Exact Personality Traits And Character As DONALD TRUMP, Except TRUMP's A Better Singer'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The SDR Show, legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch was asked how he first met Don Dokken. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[My pre-DOKKEN band was] already bouncing around L.A. We were playing all the clubs, along with everybody els...

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HASTE THE DAY Announces New Album 'Dissenter', Shares Visualizer For 'Shallows' Single

HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song "Burn". They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop there. Today, the band has announced its new album "Dissent...

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TWISTED SISTER Cancels All 2026 Reunion Concerts Due To DEE SNIDER's 'Health Challenges'

TWISTED SISTER has canceled all of its previously announced 2026 reunion concerts due to "a series of health challenges" faced by the band's lead singer Dee Snider. A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Snider's body and soul. Unbeknownst to the public (until now),th...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Possibility Of Recording New PANTERA Music Based On DIMEBAG's Riff Ideas: 'That's All Up To PHILIP ANSELMO And REX BROWN'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Zakk Wylde once again spoke about the possibility of the reformed lineup of PANTERA — featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) — making new music. A...