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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN On A.I. In Music: 'I Think You Have To Accept And Embrace Any New Technology'

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop 95.9 FM radio station, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I.) algorithm...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'We Really, Really Wanted MEGADETH' To Play At 'Back To The Beginning' Concert

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that the organizers of last year's "Back To The Beginning" charity concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom "really, really wanted MEGADETH" to take part in the event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Ozzy's wife and manager brought up the...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On His 2023 Reunion With MEGADETH At Budokan: 'It Was A Night Of Miracles'

In a recent interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman once again spoke about his exit from the band more than two decades ago. Asked if it was a difficult decision to leave the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit, Friedman said (as transcribed...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Recalls Being Offered Guitarist Gig In DAVID LEE ROTH's Solo Band: 'I Probably Should Have Done It'

In a new interview with Eamon O'Neill of Eonmusic, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about some of the offers he had received over the years to join established bands or collaborate with well-known musicians, including David Lee Roth's post-VAN HALEN solo band. Yngwie said: "What ha...

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EVAN STANLEY And NICK SIMMONS Reject 'Nepotism' Label For Their STANLEY SIMMONS Project: 'This Is What We Would Do If Nobody Was Watching'

In a new interview with the Preston & Steve show which is broadcast on Philadelphia's active rock radio station 93.3 WMMR, Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — addressed accusations which have been leveled at them for supposedly leveraging thei...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Reflects On The End Of VELVET REVOLVER: 'The Wheels Were Coming Off Through That Whole' Last 'Tour'

In a new interview with the Finding Your Summit podcast, hosted by former NFL player Mark Pattison, Duff McKagan reflected on the breakup of VELVET REVOLVER, the band he formed in 2002 with fellow ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash and Matt Sorum. McKagan, Slash, Sorum and guitarist Dave Kushner held an...

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MATT SORUM Says THE CULT Was His Favorite Band To Play In: It Was 'Right In My Lane As Far As How I Like To Approach The Drum Kit'

In a new interview with Joann Butler In Studio With..., Matt Sorum, the American drummer best known for his work with GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT and VELVET REVOLVER, was asked to name his "favorite band to play in". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would say that THE CULT was probably...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Looks Back On 'Reign In Blood': 'It Still Gives Me The Chills When I Listen To That Album'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo reflected on one of the most uncompromising metal records of all time, SLAYER's classic third full-length effort, "Reign In Blood", which celebrated its fortieth anniversary this past Wednesday, October 7. A...

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Is It 'THE SWEET' Or Just 'SWEET'? Guitarist ANDY SCOTT Sets Record Straight On Influential Glam Rock Band's Name

In a new interview with Steve Mascord of White Line Fever TV, Andy Scott — the lead guitarist and a key songwriter of SWEET, one of the most influential glam rock bands of the 1970s — was asked if people should still refer to the band as "THE SWEET" or just "SWEET". He responded (as transcribed by B...

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DAVEY RIMMER Will Continue Playing With URIAH HEEP, Even After Joining JUDAS PRIEST

Dave "Davey" Rimmer will continue to play bass for URIAH HEEP, even after being confirmed as the replacement for Ian Hill in JUDAS PRIEST. Earlier today (Friday, October 7),URIAH HEEP released the following statement via social media: "Following today's announcement that Davey Rimmer will be joinin...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Announces His Retirement; URIAH HEEP's DAVE RIMMER To Step In

JUDAS PRIEST's founding bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement from the band. His replacement is URIAH HEEP's Dave Rimmer, who previously stepped in for Hill during JUDAS PRIEST's September 21 concert at the Eventim Apollo in London, United Kingdom after Ian sustained what was described at th...

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TONY IOMMI Announces Global Listening Events For His New Solo Album 'From The Dark'

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi will release his brand-new solo album, "From The Dark", on Friday, October 23. And fans will be able to exclusively hear his first solo album in 21 years at a series of listening events held at the finest rock and metal bars in major cities globally the n...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'People Find Relief In Some Of The Stuff That I Have Gone Through, Because I Don't Always Bitch About Something'

Prior to their September 24 performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, MEGADETH members Dave Mustaine, James LoMenzo, Dirk Verbeuren and Teemu Mäntysaari were interviewed by former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield. A few excerpts from the conversation appear below (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...

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SLAYER Announces Limited-Edition Liquid-Filled 'Reign In Blood' Vinyl

Forty years ago, SLAYER delivered one of the most uncompromising metal records of all time, "Reign In Blood", on October 7, 1986. Executed with unrelenting speed, unmatched integrity, and unflinching intensity, the gold-certified album has influenced generations of bands to follow, resonated with le...

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DOWN Shares 'The Myth' Video/Single From Upcoming 'Volume V' Album

The official MetalDave Media-directed music video for "The Myth", the latest single from American heavy metal icons DOWN, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's long-awaited new studio album, "Volume V", set for release on November 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. DOWN was never just a band....