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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON 'Would Love' To Attend ROCK HALL Induction Ceremony, But Says 'It's The Band's Decision'

In a new interview with the Paulieflix channel on YouTube, former IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton spoke about the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Dennis, who played with the emerging NWOBHM act from December 1979 until October 1980, and appeared on MAIDEN's No. 4...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Says Ditching The Wig At Age 70 Was A 'Liberating' Experience: 'It Opened Me Up Completely'

Joe Lynn Turner says that it was "liberating" for him to drop the hairpiece he had worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who will celebrate his 75th birthday in August, went public with his new look in August 2022...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Admits He Was 'Terrified' At 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'I Was Extremely Nervous'

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Fistful Of Metal magazine, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe reflected on "Back To The Beginning", the now-legendary, all-star heavy metal benefit concert that took place in July 2025 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Headlined by Ozzy Osbourne, it...

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KINGS OF THRASH's JEFF YOUNG On 'Bullets Ready' Single: 'Lyrically, With Everything That's Going On In The World, It Seemed So Timely And Apropos'

In a new interview with The Entertainment Outlet, ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young spoke about "Bullets Ready", the latest single from KINGS OF THRASH, in which he is joined by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon and drummer Fred Aching (DEAD GROOVE/ex-BULLETBOYS). R...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON Says 'Burning Ambition' Documentary 'Rushed Through' The Band's Early Days: It's 'A Little Bit Sad'

In a new interview with the Paulieflix channel on YouTube, former IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton spoke about the band's recently released feature documentary, titled "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition", which hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7, 2026. Directed by Malcolm Venville...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE Says Simple Songs Like 'Smoke On The Water' Are 'Most Challenging Ones' To Play

In a new interview with Rob Cass of the  dopeYEAH talk podcast, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Simon McBride, who officially joined the band in 2022 as the replacement for Steve Morse, was asked about the rumor that it took him only 40 minutes to learn the PURPLE set before he first played with the group. He...

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THE KOVENANT's NAGASH: Half Of New Album Is 'Finished'

In a recent interview with Jerry Kurunen of Rauta, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen of THE KOVENANT spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's first studio album in more than 20 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we started THE KOVENANT again...

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Official PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary 'Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer' To Be Released In June In North America

Cleopatra Entertainment has announced the theatrical release of the documentary film "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer" into U.K. cinemas from May 1, 2026 at Birmingham's Mockingbird Cinema, followed by screenings through June 2 in the U.K.'s Light Cinema chain. Full listings and ticket purchase l...

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BRUCE KULICK On His Time With KISS: 'I Knew At Some Point It Would Probably End'

During a recent appearance on Count's Kulture, the late-night podcast hosted by Danny "The Count" Koker, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick once again said he was glad that he was never approached to rejoin the band and wear Ace Frehley's makeup after Frehley left for good back in 2001. Reflecting o...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Names Two 'Perfectly Crafted' Songs From Other Artists

In a new interview with "Mistress Carrie" Sarao of The Mistress Carrie Podcast, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked to name a song from any other artist that he thinks is "perfectly crafted". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's a couple. 'Lido Shuffle' [by] Boz Scaggs. Th...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 20th-Anniversary Expanded Edition Of 'Kiss Of Death' Due In July

The 20th-anniversary edition of MOTÖRHEAD's "Kiss Of Death" album will be made available on July 3 via BMG. Originally released in 2006, "Kiss Of Death" is a ferocious reminder of MOTÖRHEAD's uncompromising, no-frills spirit — and a timely nod to the legendary status they've earned as one of the gre...

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DEEP PURPLE Releases Music Video For 'Arrogant Boy', First Single From Upcoming 'Splat!' Album

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have released the official music video for the song "Arrogant Boy". The track is the first single from the band's upcoming studio album, "Splat!", which will arrive on July 3 via earMUSIC. DEEP PURPLE is currently featured on the cover of Classic Rock Germany, where the...

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GENE SIMMONS's 'Legends Of Rock Expo' To Feature GEEZER BUTLER, STEWART COPELAND And DAVE DAVIES

Get ready to experience Gene Simmons's Legends Of Rock Expo — presented by the KISS legend himself — taking place September 25, 26, and 27 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Tickets and VIP experiences are now available here. This will be an unforgettable weekend with once-in-a-lifetime mome...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Reflects On Experience Of Recording Backing Vocals For ACE FREHLEY's 'Trouble Walkin'' Album

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked about his guest appearance by Ace Frehley's 1989 solo album "Trouble Walkin'". Bolan, along with SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo and then-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach contributed backing vocals to the L...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'Grunge Was Very Influenced By Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan was asked if he felt, back in the early days of thrash four decades ago, like he was part of a movement changing music forever. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not at all. We had...