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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'If You Want To Call Me A Control Freak, Go Ahead. Guilty As Charged.'

In a new interview with La Hora Del Vértigo By Stairway To Rock, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen once again explained why he chooses not to partner with other musicians, preferring instead to handle most of the lead vocals and production duties on his albums himself. He said in part (as...

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SAVATAGE: 'ZAK STEVENS Won't Try To Imitate JON OLIVA; He Never Did'

In a new interview with Geoff of the Gas Masks & Hand Grenades podcast, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows. Joining them in SAVATAGE's current lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bas...

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See JAMES HETFIELD Rock Out To APOCALYPTICA In Denver

METALLICA's James Hetfield attended APOCALYPTICA's March 3 concert at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado. The Finnish cello rockers are currently touring North America in support of "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2" — the sequel to their legendary debut record — which came out last June...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I've Invested Everything I Have Into Making 'The Moth''

On Thursday, March 27, 2025 and Friday, March 28, 2025, the lifelong work of visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend will unfold in De Oosterpoort in Groningen, where he will perform the rock opera "The Moth" together with the Noord Nederlands Orkest (North Netherlands Symphony Orc...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Is Collaborating With STEVE VAI On 'The Moth' Rock Opera

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend spoke about his relationship with guitar god Steve Vai with whom he collaborated on the VAI band's "Sex & Religion" album back in 1993. Devin said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Stev...

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TESTAMENT To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of 'Practice What You Preach' On Spring 2025 'An Evening With…' U.S. Tour

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have announced "An Evening With Testament" tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of their third album, "Practice What You Preach". In support of the "Practice What You Preach" reissues via Nuclear Blast, TESTAMENT wanted to do something special and intimate...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces Summer/Fall 2025 North American Solo Tour

Bruce Dickinson has announced his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album, "The Mandrake Project". Joining the IRON MAIDEN singer on the "The Mandrake Project Live 2025" North American tour will once again be his 2024 backing band, featuring...

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There Will Be No SAVATAGE U.S. Shows In 2025: But 2026 Is 'Certainly A Possibility'

In a new interview with Pete Pardo of Sea Of Tranquility, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of legendary American progressive metallers SAVATAGE, who recently announced their first headlining shows since 2002, were asked if there are any plans for the reactivated band to play the U.S. i...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Touring With PANTERA: 'It's A Blast To See Everybody Having A Great Time'

During the European leg of PANTERA's 2025 world tour, Dagan Wilkin of PMTV UK spoke to PANTERA guitarist Zakk Wylde and Grady Champion, who was "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's guitar tech throughout his career with PANTERA and is now working with Zakk. Zakk discussed touring, Dimebag's legacy, and the Wy...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Says Making Of 'Aspiral' Album 'Didn't Feel Difficult'

In a new interview with Paltrocast host Darren Paltrowitz, EPICA vocalist Simone Simons was asked if it was a "difficult" process making the band's upcoming album, album, "Aspiral". She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It didn't feel difficult. It was definitely more intense because...

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EPICA Announces Exclusive U.S. Showcases For May 2025

To celebrate the release of their new album "Aspiral", symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA are playing three exclusive shows in the United States this spring. With an LP that will see the light of day on April 11, these shows will mark the start of EPICA's "Aspiral" world tour. Excited to return to N...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On MAMMOTH WVH's Live Performances: 'It's Very Important For Me That We Don't Use Tracks'

Wolfgang Van Halen, son of late VAN HALEN guitar legend Eddie Van Halen and frontman of MAMMOTH WVH, is the latest guest on Billy Corgan's new podcast, "The Magnificent Others". Corgan and Van Halen sit down for a candid and far-reaching conversation about music, identity, and forging a creative pat...

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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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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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SYMPHONY X Will 'Probably' Release Long-Awaited New Album In 2026: 'It's Gonna Have All The Cool Stuff' Fans Like

During this year's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond spoke to Metal Anthology about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We've been working on new material...