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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL: 'I'm Definitely Not A Heavy Metal Player'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell was asked what he thinks the biggest misconception was about his guitar playing as it relates to his role in MOTÖRHEAD. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, most...

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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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IRON MAIDEN Singer BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Next Solo Album Will Include Some 'Bone-Crushingly Heavy' Songs

In a new interview with Metal Hammer, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about his plans for more new solo music following the release of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project", which arrived in March 2024. Bruce said: "We've got, like, 18 tracks demoed, which I did in April. We're goin...

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BRUCE DICKINSON To Appear At 'Son Of Monsterpalooza' Horror Film Convention In Burbank

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will make a rare appearance at horror film convention Son Of Monsterpalooza at the Marriott Burbank Convention Center in Burbank, California on Saturday, October 11, 2025 only. Photos with Bruce at Son Of Monsterpalooza will be made available for purchase for $130....

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Next Solo Album Will Be Recorded In 2026 And Released In 2027

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall of Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about his plans for more new solo music following the release of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project", which arrived in March 2024. Bruce said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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Watch: SLASH Joins MICHAEL SCHENKER On Stage At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Slash of GUNS N' ROSES joined legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker on stage earlier today at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany to perform the UFO classic "Mother Mary". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Slash previously appeared on the studio version of "Moth...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Opens Up About Health And Importance Of Early Detection

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson, who will turn 78 in August, spoke about the physical demands of his live performances and the increased difficulty in playing a full-length concert with his bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Celebrates 58th Birthday In Athens, Greece

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn celebrated his 58th birthday with a special bash Friday night (July 18) at Gazarte in Athens, Greece. Flynn, whose actual 58th birthday is on Saturday (July 19),played a set of cover songs — among them classic tracks from METALLICA, SLAYER, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN...

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PAUL STANLEY Explains Decision To Rebrand 'KISS Army Storms Vegas' As 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

In a new interview with Artist Friendly With Joel Madden, Paul Stanley discussed KISS's recent announcement that the band's "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event will "transform" into "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas". Set to take place November 14-16, 2025 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, this special fan...

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Watch: RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Performs In Pickerington, Ohio

On July 10, THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the band featuring POISON's Rikki Rockett on drums, Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Tyson Leslie on bass, keyboards and vocals, performed at Picktown Palooza in Pickerington, Ohio. Fan-fi...

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ICE NINE KILLS Shares 'The Great Unknown' Single And Music Video Inspired By 'The Matrix'

RIAA-gold-certified horror metal madmen ICE NINE KILLS unleash "The Great Unknown", a hard-hitting, high-concept single and video which finds the band stepping into the glitching heart of dystopian sci-fi inspired by "The Matrix". Watch the official music video for "The Great Unknown" below. "The Gr...

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LORRAINE LEWIS On New FEMME FATALE Single 'Living Like There's No Tomorrow': It 'Explains And Expresses How I Feel'

In a new interview with Clint Switzer of the On The Road To Rock podcast, FEMME FATALE frontwoman Lorraine Lewis spoke about the band's recently released comeback single, "Living Like There's No Tomorrow". Available on via Cleopatra Records, "Living Like There's No Tomorrow" was written by Lewis and...

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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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Watch: MACHINE HEAD Performs At Norway's TONS OF ROCK Festival With Stand-In Guitarist ZACK OHREN

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD kicked off their summer 2025 European tour on Saturday (June 28) at the Tons Of Rock festival in Oslo, Norway. Fan-filmed video of the band's performance can be seen below. Playing guitar for MACHINE HEAD at the Tons Of Rock show was the band's longtime...

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LIPS Says ANVIL Documentary 'Worked Brilliantly' By Elevating Band's Profile: 'It Made A Difference, No Question About It'

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow spoke about how the band's acclaimed documentary "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil", which came out more than a decade and a half ago, served as a promotional tool for the Canadian metal legends' music. He said (as...