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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH: 'We're Going To Expose What A Radical Right Really Looks Like And What They Really Want'

In a new interview with Sophie Dobschall of the Eyes Closed blog and Messed!Up Magazine, RISE AGAINST frontman Tim McIlrath spoke about how he injects political activism into his songwriting. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Very simply, I hope that people walk away feeling hope. The w...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN: 'We've Got A Lot Of Amazing New Material We're Gonna Be Releasing'

In a new interview with Nic and Big J of the Boise, Idaho radio station 100.3 The X Rocks, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman was asked about the "throwback" vibe of the band's new single, "I Will Not Break", which was released earlier this month. David said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It w...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'Starting To Get In The Gym Again' In Preparation For Final Concert: 'He Is The Real-Life Iron Man'

During an appearance on Monday's (February 24) episode of SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show", producer Andrew Watt, who helmed Ozzy Osbourne's last two studio albums, 2020's "Ordinary Man" and 2022's "Patient Number 9", spoke about working with the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer. He said (as transcr...

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DOKKEN Releases Music Video For 'Saving Grace' Song From 'Heaven Comes Down' Album

DOKKEN has released the Tom Strickfaden-directed performance video for the pensive track "Saving Grace", taken from the band's 13th studio album, "Heaven Comes Down", which came out in October 2023 via Silver Lining Music. DOKKEN leader Don Dokken said: "My studio in the Sangre de Cristo mountains h...

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SHINEDOWN, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, BREAKING BENJAMIN, THREE DAYS GRACE And Many More Set For ROCKLAHOMA 2025

Rocklahoma, the biggest Labor Day Party in the country, is back for another a year of non-stop music and great memories — taking place on Friday, August 29, Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31 at Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside of Tulsa. Now in its 18t...

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JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of 'Physical Graffiti' On May 2025 U.S. Tour

On the heels of a successful tour that wrapped last December, JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING (a.k.a. JBLZE) is back with another round of U.S. dates. The latest tour will be a first for JBLZE as it will focus on the 50th anniversary of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Physical Graffiti". The latest 21...

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Would KERRY KING Ever Write An Autobiography? He Responds

In a new interview with Sara Parker of Philadelphia's WMMR radio station, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, who just completed a North American headlining tour with his solo band, was asked if writing an autobiography is something that he would be interested in doing at some point. He responded (as trans...

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DOUG ALDRICH On His Cancer Diagnosis: 'It Was Definitely A Setback Mentally'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly five months after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Regarding ho...

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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET Feels Like 'Here Be Dragons' Is Another 'Record Of The Century'

By David E. Gehlke Calling AVANTASIA a "side project" or even a "project" feels wrong in light of the band's staying power. Considered a finished entity after the world-beating power metal glory of their first two albums, 2001's "The Metal Opera" and 2002's "The Metal Opera Pt. II", founder, songwri...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Is 'Still Hopeful' For More Shows Featuring 'Big Four' Of German Thrash Metal

In a new interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier was asked about the possibility of more shows featuring the union of Germany's legendary "Teutonic Big Four", completed by KREATOR, SODOM and TANKARD. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't wa...

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SHINEDOWN's 'Dance, Kid, Dance' Captures No. 1 Spot At Active Rock Radio

SHINEDOWN's latest single, "Dance, Kid, Dance", has reached the No. 1 slot at Active Rock radio. The song, which was released only a month ago on January 24, is the band's 20th No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and their 22nd song to reach No. 1 on Mediabase's Active Rock chart. When the...

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DAVE LOMBARDO On His Split With SLAYER: 'You Have Disagreements. Families Argue.'

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked to reflect on his time with the legendary thrash metal band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I love it. I look back in retrospect and it's been amazing. How c...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Announces 'The David Ellefson Show' Video Podcast

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, alongside co-host Joshua Toomey, has announced the launch of "The David Ellefson Show" video podcast, a bi-weekly show which will debut Monday, March 3 on YouTube and major streaming platforms. The podcast offers listeners a front-row seat to captivating conve...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: GRAMMY AWARDS 'Mean F***ing Nothing To Me'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Jasta Show", the video podcast hosted by HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked if he watched this year's Grammy Awards. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, bro. No… I was happy that GOJIRA won [in t...

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DAN DONEGAN Wanted To Capture 'Spirit Of Old-School DISTURBED' On 'I Will Not Break' Single

In an interview with Ryan McCredden of the I-Rock 93.5 radio station, DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan spoke about the musical inspiration for the band's new single, "I Will Not Break", which came out this past Friday (February 21) via DISTURBED's own label, Mother Culture Records. He said (as transc...