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STEPHEN PEARCY Reflects On RATT's Early Years: 'I Was A Hustler, And It Worked'

In a new interview with 95.5 KLOS radio legend Frazer Smith, RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy reflected on the band's early years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As soon as discovered [VAN HALEN] in '78, I was in my band MICKEY RATT in San Diego, as Robbin [Crosby, late RATT guitarist] w...

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KITTIE Releases Music Video For 'Do You Think I'm A Whore? XXV' From 'Spit XXV' EP

On Friday, September 19, Canadian heavy music pioneers KITTIE will release "Spit XXV" EP, a four-track effort celebrating the 25th anniversary of their gold-certified debut album. The collection features freshly updated and re-recorded versions of four of the albums biggest tracks, "Brackish", "Char...

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Watch: STEVEN TYLER Joins AEROSMITH Bandmates JOE PERRY And BRAD WHITFORD On Stage At Hollywood Bowl

Steven Tyler joined his longtime AEROSMITH bandmate Joe Perry on stage during THE JOE PERRY PROJECT's opening set for THE WHO at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, September 17. Tyler made an appearance as a surprise special guest, and he sang two songs — the AEROSMITH classic "Walk This Way" as well...

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JOHN BUSH On ARMORED SAINT's Upcoming Album: 'We've Got 11 Songs That Hopefully Will Make The Record'

In a new interview with Chel Evah of Art Paparazza & Chel Shock Photography, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited ninth studio album, due next year through Metal Blade Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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AL PITRELLI Says He Was Once Looked At As Possible Replacement For JAKE E. LEE In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band

In a new interview with Radio Forrest, a radio DJ on 96.9 The Eagle in Boise, Idaho, SAVATAGE guitarist and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist and musical director Al Pitrelli was asked if he ever had any interactions with legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne. He said (as transcribed by BLA...

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New ARMORED SAINT Album To Arrive In April 2026

In a new interview with Pete Pardo of Sea Of Tranquility, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited ninth studio album, due next year through Metal Blade Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're in the mix mode...

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IAN GILLAN: 'If There Was A Planet That Had Five Polar Regions, It Would Be Called DEEP PURPLE'

In a September 11, 2025 interview with Third Age Trust, which supports the more than 1,000 U3A charities in the United Kingdom, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked if he and his PURPLE bandmates are "like a family". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No… [Laughs] Socially, DEEP...

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KITTIE's MORGAN LANDER Says 'It Was Pretty Easy To Choose The Songs' To Re-Record For Upcoming 'Spit XXV' EP

In a new interview with Manuel Paredes and Carlos Cortez of Spain's Metal Remains, KITTIE vocalist/guitarist Morgan Lander spoke about the Canadian heavy music pioneers' recently announced "Spit XXV" EP, a four-track effort celebrating the 25th anniversary of their gold-certified debut album. The co...

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JERRY CANTRELL On Guitarists Who Influenced Him: 'I Think RANDY RHOADS Might Qualify As An Otherworldly Being'

During a new appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked about some of the guitarists who influenced him over the years, either tonally or with their technique and musicianship. He responded (as transcribed by...

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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Joined By CHRIS POLAND At Whisky A Go Go During 'Thrashin' SoCal 2025' Tour

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),kicked off the four-date "Thrashin' SoCal 2025" tour on Thursday, September 4 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According t...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Smokes RANDY RHOADS'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes recently spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the Eddie Van Halen/Randy Rhoads rivalry, which is one of the most hotly debated topics in the guitar world. As two of the most well-known players of their time, the VAN HALEN shredder and the late Ozzy Osbourne...

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Police: Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS Was At Fault For Motorcycle Crash That Took His Life

According to Atlanta News First, police have determined that former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was at fault in the motorcycle crash that took his life last month. Brent was reportedly riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late on August 20 when he was hit by an SUV turning left and failing to yiel...

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JACK OSBOURNE Opens Up About OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'He Got To Say Goodbye In Such A Profound Way'

Jack Osbourne has opened up about his father Ozzy Osbourne's passing. Speaking in a YouTube video posted on Wednesday (September 3),the 39-year-old revealed how he found out about his dad's July 22 death at Harefield Hospital in west London. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I left [t...

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JERRY CANTRELL On ALICE IN CHAINS: 'We Planned On Doing Much More This Year, But It Just Didn't Work Out'

In a new interview with Cleveland.com, Jerry Cantrell was asked about ALICE IN CHAINS' plans for the coming months. "We're just wrapping the 'I Want Blood' chapter," he replied, referencing his latest solo album, "then I'll take the winter off and see where we're at. [ALICE IN CHAINS] intended to wo...

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Watch: Walk For Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS Held In Atlanta

A "march" for former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was held in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, August 31. A large crowd of people, including Brent's longtime MASTODON bandmates Bill Kelliher and Brann Dailor, gathered and walked from Elmyr to the Star Bar and celebrated Hinds's life aft...