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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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FINGER ELEVEN Members Reflect On Three-Decade Career: 'The Dream Is Still Happening'

In a recent interview with CHOM 97 7's Randy Renaud, Scott Anderson (vocals) and James Black (lead guitar/backing vocals) of Canadian rockers FINGER ELEVEN were asked what it feels like to be performing songs to an audience that includes kids who are younger than the bandmembers were when they first...

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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...

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CARL SENTANCE On His Exit From NAZARETH: 'It's Time To Move On'

Carl Sentance has commented on his exit from NAZARETH, saying that it was "time" for him to "move on" from the band. On December 21, the Scottish rock legends announced that they had parted ways with the British vocalist and replaced him with Gianni Pontillo. No reason was given for Carl's departure...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Rules Out New Music From MR. BIG: 'I Think It's Good To Put A Period At The End Of The Sentence'

In a recent interview with Czech Republic's Hovory u Grega, Billy Sheehan was asked about the possibility of MR. BIG recording new music, less than a year after he and his bandmates played what was billed as their final show. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "N...

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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO: 'The Value Of Music Is What Has Really Changed' In Streaming Era

In a new interview with Flying The Metal Flag, NONPOINT singer Elias Soriano spoke about the band's decision to launch its independent record label 361 Degrees Records LLC nearly five years ago. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've found ourselves on the tail end of the major la...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT's ROGER MIRET Doesn't Pay Attention To Reviews: 'I Don't Put Out An Album And Expect Everybody To Like It'

In a new interview with Metallerium, AGNOSTIC FRONT frontman Roger Miret was asked if he pays attention to reviews — positive or negative— once he and his bandmates have released a new album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's just that — it's just a review, it's just som...

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WITHERING SCORN Feat. Former MEGADETH, FATES WARNING Members: Second Album Is 'Completely Done'

WITHERING SCORN, the new band featuring former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover and his brother, and fellow ex-MEGADETH member, Glen Drover, along with former FATES WARNING bassist Joe DiBiase and German singer Henning Basse, who has previously played with FIREWIND, METALIUM and MAYAN, has completed wo...

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SODOM's FRANK BLACKFIRE Questions Band's Touring Hiatus: Why Put Out A New Album And Not Play Live?

In a new interview with RapidMetalFire, former KREATOR and current SODOM guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm doing my solo band, FRANK BLACKFIRE. And we had a re-release party in — was it the 31st of May...

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NOORA LOUHIMO Explains Her Exit From BATTLE BEAST: 'I Need To Do Different Things To Express Myself To Feel Fulfilled'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo discussed her decision to leave the band after 13 years. She has since been replaced by Marina La Torraca, a Brazilian vocalist from São Paulo, best known as the powerhouse frontwoman of modern metal band PHANT...

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Watch: JOHN BUSH Brings His ANTHRAX Celebration Show To St. Charles, Illinois

On Thursday, December 18, legendary vocalist John Bush played the second of three live concerts showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX. At the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, Bush performed songs spanning all four albums he recorded with the...

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Watch: Original BULLETBOYS Lineup Performs Live For First Time In Four Years

The original BULLETBOYS lineup consisting of Marq Torien (vocals),Mick Sweda (guitars),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums) — returned to the live stage for the first time in more than four years this past Friday night (December 19) at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois and on S...

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BEHEMOTH's NERGAL 'Absolutely' Celebrates Christmas, Says The Holiday 'Has No Religious Associations Whatsoever'

In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski, who was raised Catholic but is now known for his anti-Christian, Satanic, and anti-establishment views, using his music and public actions (like tearing pages from a Bible) to challenge organized religion, was a...

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ANTHRAX Films Music Video For First Single From Upcoming Album: 'A Great Day For All Of Us', Says SCOTT IAN

ANTHRAX has filmed a music video for the first single from the band's long-awaited new studio album, tentatively due in early 2026 in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions, for the LP took place at Dave Grohl's...

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GENE HOGLAN On DEATH TO ALL's Live Performances: 'People Say This Is A Magical Evening'

In a new interview with muSiK, hosted by the husband-and-wife duo of Jillian and Jeremy, Gene Hoglan spoke about his involvement with DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL includes Hoglan (al...