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GENE HOGLAN Recalls 'Biggest Lesson' He Ever Got About Music Industry

At this year's Hellfest in Clisson, France, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan, who has played with TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, FEAR FACTORY and STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, among others, spoke about being one of the most in-demand musicians in the metal scene. He said (as transcribed b...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Is Open To Working On Original Music With THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We've Been Talking About Stuff'

In episode 558 of the Iron City Rocks podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his new band THE ROCKETT MAFIA in which he is joined by Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals. Th...

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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY: 'We're Not Actively Engaged In Recording' Any New Music Right Now

In an interview with Marko Syrjala of Chaoszine, THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy was asked about plans for the band to release new music as the follow-up to THE CULT's 2022 album "Under The Midnight Sun", particularly since singer Ian Astbury recently said "there are recordings that are already nearl...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Covers PINK FLOYD's 'Echoes' At Pompeii, Italy Concert

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER performed a cover of PINK FLOYD's "Echoes" during their concert Wednesday night (July 2) at Anfiteatro degli Scavi in Pompeii, Italy. A short time after the show, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy took to his social media to share a photo of the band's setlist...

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JUDAS PRIEST Releases Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs': 'We Are Honored To Show Our Love'

JUDAS PRIEST has released an official cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" ahead of the Ozzy Osbourne-fronted heavy metal legends' final concert this weekend. Although singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis aren't...

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MATT SORUM On Playing With MOTÖRHEAD In 2009: 'What A Legendary Moment In My Career'

In a new interview with Matty Roberts of the Percussion Discussion podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum once again reflected on the experience of filling in for MOTÖRHEAD's Mikkey Dee on 13 shows during the latter band's 2009 U.S. tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist DIZZY REED To Release New Solo Album, 'Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me', In August

Dizzy Reed, who is the longest-serving member of GUNS N' ROSES after singer Axl Rose, will release his second solo album, "Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me", on August 22, 2025 via the Pittsburgh-based label 50q Records. This deeply personal and socially reflective 10-song album explores the pain of letting g...

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VIXEN's First Single With New Singer ROSA LARICCHIUTA Will 'Hopefully' Be Released 'Soon'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, VIXEN guitarist Brittany Denaro (a.k.a. Britt Lightning) spoke about the possibility of new music from the band. VIXEN's most recent release was the 2023 single "Red". It marked the group's sole studio recording with singer Lorraine Lewis...

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FEMME FATALE Shares Music Video For New Single 'Living Like There's No Tomorrow'

FEMME FATALE, the long-running band fronted by Lorraine Lewis, has just released a comeback single, "Living Like There's No Tomorrow", via Cleopatra Records. The official Vicente Cordero-directed music video for the track can be seen below. "Living Like There's No Tomorrow" was written by Lewis and...

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Watch: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Rejoined By Singer HOWARD JONES At Tampa Stop Of 2025 'Summer Of Loud' Tour

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE were rejoined by their former singer Howard Jones on Sunday, June 22 at the second show of the "Summer Of Loud" tour at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida. Jones made an appearance for the song "The Signal Fire", sharing the lead vocal du...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO Says He Spoke To DAVID ELLEFSON About Replacing Bass Tracks On MEGADETH's 'The Sick, The Dying…' Album

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio once again reflected on the experience of laying down his bass tracks on MEGADETH's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" The longtime TESTAMENT bassist temporarily steppe...

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FEMME FATALE To Release New Single 'Living Like There's No Tomorrow' Next Week

FEMME FATALE, the long-running band fronted by Lorraine Lewis, will release a comeback single, "Living Like There's No Tomorrow", on June 24 via Cleopatra Records. A preview of the official Vicente Cordero-directed music video for the track is available below. "Living Like There's No Tomorrow" was w...

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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF Announces Sixth PRESTO BALLET Album, 'Dreamentia'

PRESTO BALLET, the progressive rock project led by METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release its sixth studio album, "Dreamentia", on June 27 via Rat Pak Records. Founded by Vanderhoof in 2005, PRESTO BALLET combines the melodic and harmonic old-school aspects with the neo-progressive ro...

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New GODSMACK Touring Guitarist SAM BAM KOLTUN: 'I Was Very, Very Grateful For The Opportunity'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, Sam Bam Koltun (DOROTHY, FASTER PUSSYCAT, BUDDERSIDE) spoke about what it was like to play guitar for GODSMACK during the latter band's recently completed European tour. Asked if he had a lot of time to get ready for the trek, Sa...