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SLAYER's KERRY KING On His Current Relationship With TOM ARAYA: 'He's Not The Guy I Started The Band With'

In a new interview with Luiz Cesar Pimentel of Brazil's Cucamonga, SLAYER's Kerry King was asked how the 2013 death of the band's founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman affected his relationship with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Kerry responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think Jeff's p...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says 'Magical Upside' Of Making Albums Without A 'Traditional Band' Is 'Not Having Worn Each Other Out'

In a new interview with France's Oüi FM, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about what it is like for him and his bandmates to return to the road for the first time in a year and a half after making a new studio album, "Skeletá", and releasing a concert film, "Rite Here Rite Now". He said (as trans...

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JON OLIVA Wants To Begin Recording New SAVATAGE Album In January 2026: 'The Songs Are Basically All Written'

After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE returned to the stage earlier this month for a series of concerts across South America, beginning with an April 19 appearance at the Monsters Of Rock festival at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil. However, one key member is missing from t...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'Music Has Become Disposable' And 'It's Really Sad'

In a new interview with Heavy Metal Perú, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how the current streaming industry has created a climate of consumers not valuing music as a product. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a real problem because music has become disposable. Music...

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ROSS THE BOSS Says MANOWAR's Re-Recordings Of Band's Classic Albums 'Sound Horrible'

Former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has once again blasted re-recorded versions of the band's classic albums, saying the original recordings "should not be messed with". A founding member of MANOWAR, Ross recorded six albums with the band before leaving after 1988's "Kings Of Metal". H...

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Watch: Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Presented With 'Legacy Award' At Benefit Concert For First Responders

On Friday, April 25, the Legacy Award was presented to humanitarian and artist Peter Criss — the original Catman and co-founder of KISS — at Raven Drum Foundation's event at New York City's famed Cutting Room to support first responders and veterans. There were also performances by an all-star band...

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SPINESHANK Is Putting Finishing Touches On First New Single In 13 Years: 'If It's Accepted Well, Maybe There Could Be Another Album'

Vocalist Jonny Santos of the reunited SPINESHANK recently appeared on the "Talk Toomey" podcast to discuss the band's upcoming shows to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SPINESHANK's sophomore studio album, "The Height Of Callousness", and the resurgence of "nu metal." Jonny shared insights on reuni...

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EXODUS Rejoined By Guitarist RICK HUNOLT, Early Bassist JEFF ANDREWS At First 'Bonded By Blood' 40th-Anniversary Concert

American thrash metal legends and genre originators EXODUS played the first of two very special "Bonded By Blood" 40th-anniversary shows — falling upon late original vocalist Paul Baloff's birthday weekend (April 25) — Friday night at UC Theatre in Berkeley, California. The concert featured EXODUS p...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Will Sing 'Flying High Again' At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

Sammy Hagar says that he is "so honored" to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes in February. The concert will mark the first...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, THE DARKNESS, STRYPER, SYMPHONY X, Others Confirmed For 2026 Edition Of 'Monsters Of Rock Cruise'

On The Blue Cruises, Inc., one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years, has announced that the annual Monsters Of Rock Cruise (MORC),the world's premier hard rock and heavy metal fan immersive music cruise sailing the high seas since 2012, will return for its fourtee...

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TOM HUNTING On Next EXODUS Album: 'There's Some Elements That Are Just Straight-Up Hard Rock On This Record'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're moving along. Drums are done, pretty much...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Literally Don't Ever Have To Work Another Day In My Life'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, who runs several other businesses outside his various music projects, including heading up a record label, creating a line of coffee blends, producing horror and documentary films and writing bo...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO On Rock Concerts: 'You Wanna See Larger-Than-Life Characters' On Stage

In a new interview with Sylvia Alvarado of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked if his experience and his time in wrestling has helped him with the storytelling of writing songs and performing in his band. He responded (as transcribed...

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SHINEDOWN Will 'Definitely' Release More New Music 'Before The End Of The Year'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, SHINEDOWN bassist and producer Eric Bass spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Planet Zero" album. "Two tracks are out now," he said, referencing the band's recently released tw...

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KERRY KING Wants To Complete Recording Second Solo Album Before End Of 2025

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about his plans for a follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out last May via Reigning Phoenix Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I made up two songs since I'...