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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE: 'If You Want To Be Super Pragmatic, I'm Technically A Solo Artist'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone UK, GHOST singer and chief songwriter Tobias Forge clarified his role as the leader of the Swedish occult rock outfit. He said: "If you want to be super pragmatic, I'm technically a solo artist. I don't have to think in terms of a group, but everybody needs to u...

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OPETH Guitarist FREDRIK ÅKESSON's Debut Solo Album To Include Guest Appearance By SAXON's BIFF BYFORD

In a new interview with U.K.'s GuitarGuitar, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked if he has contemplated making a solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[I'm] kind of in the middle [of working on it]. There are two tracks mixed and ready...

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Watch: SLASH Joins DOROTHY On Stage At Los Angeles Concert

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash joined Hungarian-born singer Dorothy Martin on stage Friday night (March 21) at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, California to perform three songs: the blues standard "Key To The Highway", as well as two of Dorothy's originals, "Gifts From The Holy Ghost" and "Tombstone T...

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TOBIAS FORGE: GHOST Is 'Living Proof' That You Can Still Become A Big Rock Band

In a new interview with Liberty Dunworth of NME, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge was asked if there is an "end sight" that he can think of or a milestone that he could hit and think, 'Okay, I've done everything I wanted to do with GHOST,' or if it will always be a continuous journey for him. He respon...

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SCOTT IAN: How ANTHRAX Got Involved With OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Guitar World magazine about his band's participation at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever performance and Ozzy Osbourne...

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THE WARNING Announces Summer 2025 U.S. Headline Tour

THE WARNING, the rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, has announced a return to the U.S. with a headline tour. The "Keep Me Fed" trek will kick off on July 5 in Milwaukee, making stops in Atlanta, Nashville, New York, and more, concluding in Minneapolis on July 23. Presales start at 10 a.m. loca...

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THE CULT Announces June 2025 European Tour

THE CULT will embark on a European tour in June. Tickets for the newly announced shows will go on sale on Friday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. CET. THE CULT 2025 European tour dates: June 09 - Poznan, Poland @ Skwer Enea Stadion June 11 - Riga, Latvia @ Palladium Riga June 12 - Tallinn, Estonia @ Noblessn...

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NEIL PEART's Brother DANNY PEART Dies Of Same Type Of Cancer That Killed RUSH Drummer

Neil Peart's brother Danny Peart died of glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive type of brain cancer, on Thursday, March 13. His death came just over four years after the loss of the RUSH drummer, who also succumbed to glioblastoma in January 2020. Neil and Danny's sister Nancy Peart Burkholder confirm...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says All The Participating Bands Will Play BLACK SABBATH Songs At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

Zakk Wylde says that it will be "special" for him 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 last month. The concert will mark t...

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ALEX LIFESON Says He And GEDDY LEE Were Invited To Take Part In OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked if he was aware of BLACK SABBATH's existence and musical output during the early days of the two bands' careers in the 1970s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, for sure. I mean, those w...

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RUDY SARZO Says He Has Known About OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert Since Last October

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo says that it is an "honor" for him 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 last month....

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SPIRITBOX's COURTNEY LAPLANTE Explains Lyrical Concept Of 'Tsunami Sea' Album

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, SPIRITBOX frontwoman Courtney LaPlante spoke about the Grammy-nominated band's sophomore album "Tsunami Sea", which was released on March 7 via Pale Chord / Rise Records. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, a lot of work went into it. When...

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TOBIAS FORGE On GHOST's Phone 'Ban' For 2025 Tour: 'It's An Experiment'

In a new interview with Audacy, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge addressed the band's announcement last fall that GHOST's 2025 world tour would be "a phone-free experience", with guests maintaining possession of their phones at all times, secured in Yondr pouches. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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EPICA Shares Music Video For 'T.I.M.E.' Single From Upcoming 'Aspiral' Album

Symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA return with a spellbinding third single off their upcoming album, "Aspiral", which will see the light of day on April 11 via Nuclear Blast. "T.I.M.E." is a track that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery, as the title stands for "Transformation, Inte...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Explains Where Some Of His 'Drive To Entertain' Comes From

In a new interview with Pablo of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge discussed his theatrical and occasionally comedic stage presence, including his tendency to address the audience with a fake Italian accent. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I b...