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LINKIN PARK's DAVE 'PHOENIX' FARRELL On New Singer EMILY ARMSTRONG: She Is An 'Absolute Destroyer Vocally'

LINKIN PARK bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell and new vocalist Emily Armstrong recently discussed the band's journey, new music and evolving dynamics in an interview with Justin Scott and Spiegel on the 98 Rock radio station. Regarding how she ended up joining LINKIN PARK as the replacement for the lat...

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POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY Picks METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Over 'Ride The Lightning', Explains Why

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", POP EVIL frontman Leigh Kakaty was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Man, how do you pick...

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JESSE LEACH: 'The Timing Is Perfect' For New KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Album 'This Consequence'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the band's latest album, "This Consequence", which came out on February 21 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth LP overall, and sixth with Leach, who rejoined the...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Can't Let Go Of The 1980s: 'I Lived For Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll'

By David E. Gehlke Herman Rarebell is unapologetic in his love for the 1980s. As the person responsible for the lyrics of some of SCORPIONS' biggest and most enduring hits, Rarebell has also taken full advantage of the classic "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" trope. (Watch the "Big City Nights" and "...

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BRENDON SMALL Talks Inspiration For 'Metalocalypse': 'These Characters Were A Representation Of Celebrityism'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Brendon Small spoke about his inspiration for "Metalocalypse", the hit animated series he created on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It started out where these characters really were a...

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SHADOWS FALL's BRIAN FAIR: 'We're Working On A Full Album's Worth Of Material'

In a new interview with the Thunder Underground podcast, SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair spoke about the band's latest single, "In The Grey", which was made available last December via SHADOWS FALL's new record label home, MNRK Heavy. The track marked the band's first new piece of music in more than...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL On His Relapse With Alcohol During Pandemic: 'That Was A Godsend For Me'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael, who admitted that he relapsed with alcohol five years ago during the coronavirus pandemic, discussed his journey during an appearance on a recent episode of the Blood & Breakthrough podcast. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I firs...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Is Ready To Go Back On The Road With POISON: 'I Could Tour Nine Months Outta The Year Every Year'

In a new interview with The Music Universe, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know what? We're in...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON: NEIL PEART Was 'Amazing To Work With'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked what it was like to work with late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, both as a lyricist and as a drummer. Alex responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Neil was amazing to work with. He was very, v...

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LINKIN PARK Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Up From The Bottom' Music Video

LINKIN PARK has released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for the band's new song "Up From The Bottom". The track, which has already been streamed more than 10 million times on Spotify since its arrival last week, marks the band's first new music since the releas...

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MACHINE HEAD Releases Music Video For 'Bonescraper' From Upcoming 'Unatoned' Album

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will release their eleventh studio album, "Unatoned", on April 25 via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings. The official Mike Sloat-directed music video for the LP's third single, "Bonescraper", can be seen below. MACHINE HEAD comments: "This one is for tho...

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JON SCHAFFER Opens Up About His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot And His 'Faith Journey': 'It's Just Amazing The Way God Works'

ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer has given his first interview since being sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service in connection with his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution and a $...

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RICHIE SAMBORA On Official BON JOVI Docuseries: 'The Questions That Were Coming At Me Did Not Demand Any Depth Of Answer'

In a new interview with "The Magnificent Others With Billy Corgan", former BON JOVI guitarist Richie Sambora confirmed that he was unhappy with the way he was portrayed in Hulu's "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story", the first-ever docuseries on the band's history with full cooperation from al...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD Performs Two New Songs Live For First Time At 2025 North American Tour Kick-Off

MACHINE HEAD performed two new songs — "These Scars Won't Define Us" and "Unbound" — live for the first time during the kick-off concert of the band's North American tour on Tuesday, April 1 at Revolution Concert House And Event Center in Garden City, Idaho. Fan-filmed video of the performance can b...

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Despite 40 Years As One Of Rock's Best Singers, JEFF SCOTT SOTO Is Not A Household Name: 'I Have My Own Dedicated Legion Of Fans'

By David E. Gehlke Undoubtedly one of rock's accomplished singers, Jeff Scott Soto now finds himself juggling multiple bands at once, a common scenario for many vocalists in his age bracket. His CV is no doubt impressive, dotted with the likes of Yngwie J. Malmsteen, TALISMAN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHEST...