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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN: The 'Young Generation' Of Music Fans 'Is Really Looking For Authenticity'

In a new interview with Brian Haddad and Kenzie Roman of Chicago's Q101 radio station, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked why he thinks so many younger rock music fans are connecting with the band's classic songs today. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's...

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JACK OWEN On CANNIBAL CORPSE's 'Butchered At Birth': That Album Is 'Hard For Me To Listen To'

In a new interview with Spain's Made In Metal, former CANNIBAL CORPSE and current SIX FEET UNDER guitarist Jack Owen was asked if there is one album from his catalog that he is not happy with that he would like to possibly re-record. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hmm. Yeah. May...

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TOBY JEPSON Says 'There's An 80% Chance' There Will Be A New LITTLE ANGELS Album: 'I've Written Three Songs Already For It'

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, vocalist Toby Jepson of legendary U.K. hard rockers LITTLE ANGELS spoke about the band's upcoming "Big, Bad & Back" reunion tour, set to take place in November 2026, featuring the full original lineup of Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dick...

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JOE BONAMASSA Announces 'The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork', Capturing Performance Celebrating RORY GALLAGHER's Legacy 

Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of "The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork", a powerful live album and film capturing his deeply personal tribute to Irish blues guitar legend Rory Gallagher, recorded during a series of sold-out performances in Gallagher's hometown of Cork, Ireland last s...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE Is Still Hopeful KING DIAMOND Can Release Long-Awaited New Studio Album In 2026: 'That's Our Goal'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke about the status of the band's forthcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Asked if "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920" will still be released i...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'This Last Year And A Half Was The Most Complicated My Life Has Ever Been On A Personal Level'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend — who is promoting his upcoming rock opera "The Moth" — discussed his songwriting process, particularly as it relates to some of his recent releases. He said in part (as transcribed by BLA...

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MIKE PORTNOY Rules Out Using A.I. During DREAM THEATER Songwriting Process: 'I Don't Think It Will Ever Come Into The Band'

In a new interview with Thailand's Overdrive Live, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he and his bandmates used artificial intelligence (A.I.) at all as a way of coming up with ideas for their latest album, "Parasomnia", which came out in February 2025 via InsideOut Music. He responded...

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MOONSPELL Announces Details Of New Album 'Far From God', Shares Title Track

Portuguese gothic metal pioneers MOONSPELL have released the first single and title track of their upcoming studio album "Far From God", offering a first glimpse into what promises to be one of the band's most defining offerings to date. "Far From God" will be released on July 3 via Napalm Records....

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VALERIE BERTINELLI On Her Relationship With EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'Near The End Of His Life, I Could Be Much More Compassionate'

During an appearance on The Bossticks show, hosted by Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick, the entrepreneurial duo behind The Skinny Confidential and Dear Media, Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli spoke about her relationship with the late guitarist, with whom she shares a son, 35-year-ol...

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ACE FREHLEY's 1975 Les Paul Guitar Expected To Fetch Between $400,000 And $600,000 At Auction

Julien's Auctions, the world's leading celebrity auction house, announced today from Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus the full details of its highly anticipated "Music Icons" sale. This year's collection celebrates the enduring power of heavy metal and commemorates the 50th anniversary of KISS in Lo...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD Releases Music Video For 'Free' From 'Kiss The Machine' Album

PUDDLE OF MUDD has released the official music video for the song "Free". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Kiss The Machine", which came out in May 2025 via Pavement Entertainment. The music video was directed by Vicente Cordero and filmed in Los Angeles. "Free" takes on a deeply pe...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On 'Nasty Vertigo Attack' He Suffered Last November: 'I Don't Wish That On My Worst Enemy'

In a new interview with Gary Graff of Guitar Player magazine, legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore discussed the health issues which led to the cancelation of the last four shows on the six-date tour of the U.S. East Coast by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock...

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SIX FEET UNDER's JACK OWEN: CHRIS BARNES Is 'Very Approachable' And 'Very Relatable'

In a new interview with KillerTube, Jack Owen spoke about his former CANNIBAL CORPSE and current SIX FEET UNDER bandmate Chris Barnes. Asked how their friendship and working relationship has evolved over the years, the guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Man, it's excellent. I...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES On A.I.: 'It's Much Smarter Than We Are, And It's Gonna Get Even More Smarter'

In a new interview with Brazil's Heavy Metal On Line, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the man-versus-machine themes of the band's early releases "Demanufacture" (1995),"Remanufacture" (1997) and "Obsolete" (1998) and how some of those lyrics are now more relevant than ever. He said...

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FILTER's New Album 'The Antidote' Is 'Pretty Much Almost Done', Says RICHARD PATRICK

In a new interview with Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station, FILTER leader Richard Patrick spoke about the status of the recording sessions for the follow-up to 2023's "The Algorithm" album, tentatively titled "The Antidote". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'The Antidote' is pretty...