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SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH Says He Never Bought Any MOTÖRHEAD Albums After 'No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith': 'It Became Too Much Of The Same S***'

In a new interview with Veil Of Sound, U.S. doom and heavy metal icon Scott "Wino" Weinrich — the voice of THE OBSESSED, SAINT VITUS and SPIRIT CARAVAN — spoke about his appreciation for some of the early musical output of MOTÖRHEAD. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Here's what...

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GLENN HUGHES On How Streaming Has Made Music Disposable: 'People Buy An Album, Listen To One Or Two Songs, And It's Done'

On a recent episode of TWISTED SISTER guitarist John "Jay Jay" French's "The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond The Music" podcast, Jay Jay was joined by legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, TRAPEZE). During the 44-minute chat, which can be seen below, these...

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SEAN KILLIAN Rips 'Selfish' PHIL DEMMEL For Wanting Him To 'Shelve' VIO-LENCE In 2023: 'I Don't Want People Like That In My Life'

In a new interview with Robb Chavez of Robbs MetalWorks, VIO-LENCE singer Sean Killian spoke about the 2024 departure of the band's founding guitarist Phil Demmel. Phil's final concert with the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans took place in February 2024 at Carioca Club in São Paulo, Bra...

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DEATH ANGEL's MARK OSEGUEDA On Retirement: 'I'm Gonna Go Till My Body Literally Can't Do It Anymore'

In a recent interview with the I-Rock 93.5 radio station, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda, who also fronts SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band, was asked what keeps him and his DEATH ANGEL bandmates motivated to make new music and tour, more than four decades into the group's existence. Mark re...

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THREE DAYS GRACE's ADAM GONTIER: 'People Have Said That Rock Is Dead, And It's The Opposite Of That'

In a recent interview with MuchMusic, Adam Gontier from Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE was asked how much "social media and the trends and platforms" affect how he and his bandmates approach music now. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, for us, we're just trying to make the...

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PERRY FARRELL And Other Members Of JANE'S ADDICTION Reach Settlement, Dismiss Lawsuit

According to People, Perry Farrell and his JANE'S ADDICTION bandmates Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins have reached a settlement over the singer's onstage altercation with Navarro in September 2024 that forced the cancelation of JANE'S ADDICTION's reunion tour. The Superior Court of Cali...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On His OZZY OSBOURNE Audition: 'It Sounded Fine' But 'I Didn't Really Match The Vibe Of The Band Very Much'

In a recent interview with Argentina's TCDG Guitar Lessons, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman once again reflected on his audition for Ozzy Osbourne's band back in the late 1980s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "They actually called me when I lived in San Francisco. I was in CA...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Wasn't Talking About Him In His Recent Online Outburst: 'Nothing To Do With Me'

Jeff Scott Soto says that he wants to be friends with Yngwie Malmsteen again, nearly four decades after he left the legendary Swedish guitarist's band. Soto, who sang on Yngwie's first two albums, 1984's "Rising Force" and 1985's "Marching Out", discussed his relationship with Malmsteen during a rec...

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MARK OSEGUEDA On Singing SLAYER Songs With KERRY KING: 'I Do My Best To Do TOM ARAYA Justice, And I Think I Do'

During a recent appearance on the Iron City Rocks podcast, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about how he ended up joining SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band more than two years ago. In addition to Kerry and Mark, the KERRY KING band includes drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),bassist Kyle San...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of Former DEATH Members RICK ROZZ And TERRY BUTLER Performing With LEFT TO DIE In Melbourne, Australia

The Riff Crew channel on YouTube has uploaded professionally filmed video of LEFT TO DIE's entire March 9, 2025 concert at the Melbourne Dethfest at Corner Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Check it out below. LEFT TO DIE is the band featuring classic DEATH members Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSAC...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD Has 'About 30 Songs' That Were Written With GARY ROSSINGTON But Never Recorded: 'We Would Like To Get It To Our Fans'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", LYNYRD SKYNYRD guitarist Rickey Medlocke and singer Johnny Van Zant spoke about the possibility of fresh music from the iconic rockers. Johnny said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have songs that we wrote with Gary [Rossington, late LYNYRD SKYNY...

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GENE SIMMONS Says Seeing ACE FREHLEY In An Open Casket Was Heartbreaking: 'I Just Had To Put My Head Down'

During a recent appearance on the "Mohr Stories" podcast, hosted by comedian and actor Jay Mohr, Gene Simmons was asked how he found out about the passing of his longtime KISS bandmate Ace Frehley. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was here in California, and I got a text from...

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MYLES KENNEDY: Why Now Is Right Time For ALTER BRIDGE To Release Self-Titled Album

In a new interview with MyGlobalMind magazine, ALTER BRIDGE guitarist/vocalist Myles Kennedy spoke about the band's upcoming self-titled eighth studio album, which will arrive on January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. Regarding why it took ALTER BRIDGE more than 20 years to release a self-titled effort...

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Former TRIVIUM Drummer ALEX BENT: 'I Want To Get Back On The Road'

In a new interview with Metal Drummers United, longtime TRIVIUM drummer Alex Bent spoke to about his recent departure from the band. Addressing how he feels about no longer being involved with the Florida metallers, Bent said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember when I first joined [TRI...

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GRAHAM BONNET Shoots Down 'Lip Sync' Accusations, Calls Current ALCATRAZZ Lineup 'Laughable': 'It's Terrible'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet spoke about "Lost In Hollywood Again", the latest live album from his own group, the GRAHAM BONNET BAND, which is out on now via Frontiers Music Srl. After the interviewer noted that the LP sounds "absolutely rea...