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ANIKA NILLES On Nailing 'Tom Sawyer' Fill At Her First Show With RUSH: 'Five Seconds Before, I Was, Like, 'Don't F*** It Up.''

In an interview with Modern Drummer's David Frangioni, filmed in July 2026, Anika Nilles, the German fusion drummer who was selected to sit behind the drum kit for RUSH's 2026 and 2027 tours, spoke about the task of stepping in for the band's late drummer Neil Peart. Nilles, who toured with legendar...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'The Most Impressive People To Me Are WARREN BUFFETT And ELON MUSK And JEFF BEZOS'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about his continued passion for performing on stage. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love it… I often wondered, when I was first starting out with the band 50 years ago...

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EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS On A.I.-Generated Content In Arts: 'I Don't Have A Strong Desire To Use It'

In a new interview with Capital Chaos TV, EXHORDER frontman Kyle Thomas was asked to weigh in on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.)-generated content in the arts, particularly as some of his peers have admitted to using A.I. for their cover art, posters and even in making music. Thomas said (...

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MICHAEL SWEET Wouldn't Join KING DIAMOND's Band But STRYPER Would 'Absolutely' Tour With MERCYFUL FATE

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked if he would ever consider playing guitar for King Diamond's band, if the opportunity arose and the "numbers were right". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You mean, like be in [King's] band?...

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WOLF HOFFMANN On Plans For ACCEPT's Next Studio Album: 'It's Gonna Happen Sooner Than Later'

In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann revealed that there are tentative plans for him and his bandmates to return to "the studio to make a new studio album next year or whenever possible. We will be," he said. "I don't wanna promise anything on...

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TRIUMPH's GIL MOORE On Second Leg Of 'Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded' Tour: 'It Was Hard To Say 'No' To LIVE NATION When They Wanted To Extend It'

In a new interview with WNST and Baltimore Positive founder Nestor Aparicio, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the upcoming leg two of the "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" tour, continuing the band's 50th anniversary in music. Following a resonant return...

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AIRBOURNE Goes To The School Of MUTT LANGE On New Self-Titled Album: 'He's A Sonic Magician'

By David E. Gehlke In their 25 years as a band, AIRBOURNE had yet to do something as daunting as submitting two songs to elusive South African megaproducer Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Canadian singer/songwriter Bryan Adams. Adams's track record notwithstanding (lest we forget he penned KISS's "War...

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RUSH's ANIKA NILLES Partners With TAMA For Signature Snare Drum

TAMA has unveiled the new Anika Nilles signature snare drum. Over the course of more than two years of meticulous development and refinement, Anika focused on three things: deep low end, clear snare wire definition and a look inspired by her love of vintage snares. The result was a 14x6.5" 1.2mm Sea...

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RUSH Adds Four New U.S. Cities To 'Fifty Something' Tour

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced four new arena shows on their celebrated 2026 headline tour, "Fifty Something". The band will perform at Houston's Toyota Center on...

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New NEVERMORE Members Speak Out: The Response From Fans Has Been 'Overwhelming'

New NEVERMORE members Berzan Önen (vocals),Jack Cattoi (guitar) and Semir Özerkan (bass) spoke to Germany's Thicker Than Blood podcast about the band's reformed lineup, which also includes guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams. Regarding how he approaches singing the parts originally writt...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'I Will Never Stop Extending The Olive Branch' To YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto spoke about how Ritchie Blackmore's recent onstage reunion with DEEP PURPLE gave him hope that he can rebuild his personal relationship with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmstee...

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GREAT WHITE Founder And Guitarist MARK KENDALL Announces 'Soul Of A Man' Memoir Deal With DIVERSION BOOKS

Mark Kendall, founding member and lead guitarist of the multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated rock band GREAT WHITE, has announced that he has signed a book deal with Diversion Books for his forthcoming memoir, "Soul Of A Man: My Life In Great White, From The Stage And Beyond", with publication schedu...

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SCOTT WEILAND's First-Ever Live Album 'Scott Weiland: Live' To Be Released Digitally And On CD For The First Time

Scott Weiland's first-ever live album, "Scott Weiland: Live", will be released on October 23, 2026, marking its first-ever digital and CD release, alongside a new limited-edition red vinyl pressing. Ahead of the album, the new single "Interstate Love Song (Live)" is out today, accompanied by a new v...

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CARNIFEX Announces New Album 'More Than Misery', Shares Title Track

Southern California deathcore titans CARNIFEX have announced their new album, "More Than Misery", set for release on November 6 via Sumerian Records. The announcement comes with the album's title track and accompanying official music video, which can be seen below. Survival has always been the live...

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ANTHRAX To Play Intimate Show In New York City Next Week

On Friday, September 4, ANTHRAX will play an intimate concert at the new Brooklyn, New York location of the Saint Vitus Bar, at 428 Troutman Street in Bushwick (the onetime home of Brooklyn Made). ANTHRAX commented: "NEW YORK CITY. We're honored to be perfoming at the grand re-opening of the legenda...