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MIKE WENGREN Reflects On DISTURBED's Early Years: 'We Were A Self-Promotion Machine'

In a recent interview with David Frangioni of Modern Drummer, DISTURBED's Mike Wengren reflected on the band's rise from Chicago clubs to global stages. ‬He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "August of '96 is when we basically formed DISTURBED. Myself and Dan Donegan, the guitar pla...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Explains Why He Intentionally Makes 'Heavier' Music With His Solo Career Than With IRON MAIDEN

In a new interview with Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Bruce Dickinson was asked if the "heavier" musical direction of his solo albums compared to IRON MAIDEN's recorded output was done "by design". The longtime MAIDEN singer responded (as transcribed by B...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ZOLTAN BATHORY And His Partners in PGF Are Turning Jiu Jitsu Into Major League Sport

Zoltan Bathory, best known as the founder and guitarist of multi-platinum rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, is more than a hitmaker. Offstage, Bathory is an actively competing Judo and Jiu Jitsu black belt, and a serial entrepreneur with several international brands under his leadership. One...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Performs In Tempe During 'The Mandrake Project Live 2025' North American Tour

Bruce Dickinson played the third show of his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album, "The Mandrake Project", Monday night (August 25) at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Joinin...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says There Are No Problems With Booking His Solo Activities Around IRON MAIDEN's Schedule

In a new interview with FOX5 Las Vegas, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson, who just launched a North American tour with his solo band, spoke about the task of balancing his solo projects and his recording and touring commitments to the legendary heavy metal act. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Performs IRON MAIDEN's 'Flash Of The Blade' Live For The First Time With His Solo Band

Bruce Dickinson kicked off his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album, "The Mandrake Project", Friday night (August 22) at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. Joining the IRON MAIDEN singer on "The Mandrake Project Live 2025" North A...

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AARON LEWIS Rips BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: 'I Think That He Is A Disgusting Display Of Not Appreciating What Was Handed To Him'

During an appearance on "The Tucker Carlson Show", conservative rocker Aaron Lewis was asked for his opinion of Bruce Springsteen, who can best be described as Lewis's political polar opposite, having been a vocal opponent to U.S. president Donald Trump on many occasions. The STAIND frontman said of...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Doesn't Mind Playing Smaller Venues With His Solo Band: 'I Relish The Idea Of Going Into A Theater'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Bruce Dickinson spoke about his upcoming first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album, "The Mandrake Project". Joining the IRON MAIDEN singer on "The Mandrake Project Live 2025" No...

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KANSAS Welcomes Guitarist SCOTT BERNARD As Its Newest Member

The band KANSAS has welcomed guitarist Scott Bernard as its newest member. Scott has already performed with KANSAS at several shows over the past year, filling in for guitarist and original member Richard Williams as needed. Bernard is a New Iberia, Louisiana-born, Nashville, Tennessee-based session...

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STORY OF THE YEAR And SENSES FAIL Announce Fall 2025 U.S. Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

Post-hardcore heavyweights STORY OF THE YEAR have announced their highly anticipated fall co-headline tour with longtime friends and scene stalwarts SENSES FAIL. Dubbed "Scream Team Tour", the run kicks off this November and December, bringing two decades of friendship, energy and unforgettable live...

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SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN Explains Lyrical Inspiration For 'Legends' Album

In a new interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, SABATON singer Joakim Brodén spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's upcoming eleventh studio album, "Legends", which will arrive on October 17 via Better Noise Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We wanted to do somethi...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Kicks Off August 2025 Florida Tour Celebrating RONNIE JAMES DIO

On August 14, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna and his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio kicked off a four-date tour of Florida at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. The group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Rob Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is performing music from DIO, BLA...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Next Solo Album Will Be 'Recorded Live' In The Studio: 'We've Got 18 Tracks Demoed'

During an August 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson talked about his upcoming "The Mandrake Project Live 2025" North American solo tour, which is scheduled to kick off on August 22 in Anaheim, California. He said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY On Upcoming 'Double Album': It Is 'One Of The Most Meaningful Records We Have Ever Been A Part Of'

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has completed recording its long-awaited follow-up to 2018's "No Cross No Crown" album. On Saturday (August 16),CORROSION OF CONFORMITY shared a photo of guitarist Woody Weatherman and guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, along with the following message: "For all the freethink...

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JOHN BUSH On Preparing For Shows Celebrating His Era Of ANTHRAX: 'I'm Trying To Remember' The Songs

In a new interview with Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, legendary vocalist John Bush spoke about his recent announcement that he will embark on a special run of live performances showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX. This December, Bush will per...