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RICHIE FAULKNER Wants JUDAS PRIEST To Do A Tour Focusing On 'Screaming For Vengeance' And 'Defenders Of The Faith' Albums

In a new interview with Slovenia's PodRaznoKast podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if there is a "particular era" of the band that he would like to focus on in terms of the setlist for an upcoming tour. Richie replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Personally, I'd like...

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JUDAS PRIEST To Release 'The Best Of Judas Priest' Career-Spanning Collection

JUDAS PRIEST has announced the upcoming release of "The Best Of Judas Priest", a career-spanning collection celebrating one of the most influential and enduring bands in heavy metal, out via Sony Music on June 19, 2026. The mighty JUDAS PRIEST has defined and redefined the sound and imagery of heavy...

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ZAKK WYLDE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Play What You Love' And 'Go All In'

In a new interview with Ronni Hunter of the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde spoke about what it takes to grind it out in the music industry. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Somebody's, like, 'Do you have any advice for my son or my daughter, 'cau...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Defends Bands Who Tour Without Their Classic Lineups: 'If People Don't Wanna Go' See Them, 'Then Don't Go'

In a new interview with the Metal Forever Music Defenders Of Metal podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner addressed the fact that some fans have criticized bands like RUSH for choosing to tour again without the full classic lineup. Asked how he feels about various long-running bands hitting...

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EXODUS And SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT: 'ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Is F***ing Lame'

In a recent interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt was asked if he thinks it's important for a band like IRON MAIDEN to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in order to give the heavy metal genre the respect that it deserves. Gary responded (as t...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Is Still Working On New Music: 'There's A Ton Of Songs That I Have To Write Lyrics And Melodies For', Says TODD LA TORRE

During an April 16 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre and guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. Todd said (as transcribed by BLA...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER To Join ACCEPT As 'Special Guest Artist' For Three European Shows

Former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover will join ACCEPT as a "special guest artist" at the German/American metallers' first three 50th-anniversary concerts next month: May 01 - Kopervik, Norway @ Karmøygeddon Metal Festival May 03 - Gothenburg, Sweden @ Filmstudion May 06 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Cirkus...

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JOHN BUSH Says He 'Would Like To' Play Special Shows With ANTHRAX Featuring Him, JOEY BELLADONNA And NEIL TURBIN

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush spoke about his three December 2025 "Celebrating The Songs Of Anthrax" shows where he performed songs spanning all four albums he recorded with ANTHRAX: "Sound Of White Noise",...

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LITA FORD Is 'Hoping' To Release Her Long-Awaited New Album In Fall 2026

During an April 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains How His Guitar Playing Was 'Very Influential' With All The 'Big Four' Thrash Metal Bands

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, Dave Mustaine was asked about MEGADETH's role as one of the key members of the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal, alongside METALLICA, SLAYER and ANTHRAX. Mustaine said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Most Guitar Players Aren't Nice People'

To celebrate his 81st birthday earlier today (Tuesday, April 14),DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore took part in a surprise Instagram livestream where he answered a number of fan-submitted questions from his home in Long Island, New York. You can now watch the nearly one-hour d...

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STIX ZADINIA On STEEL PANTHER's Longevity: 'There's Never Been A More Important Time For Such An Unimportant Band'

In a new interview with Ronni Hunter of the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, drummer Stix Zadinia of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER was asked to name the secret to the band's longevity. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Complete and total ignorance. We are myopic in our...

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ROB HALFORD On K.K. DOWNING: 'The Love And Respect That We Have For Each Other Is Still There'

In a new interview with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about "The Ballad Of Judas Priest", the official documentary chronicling the 50-plus-year history of the metal pioneers. Asked about the fact that ex-PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was interviewed...

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JOHN BUSH Releases Official Video Of His Performance Of ANTHRAX's 'Random Acts Of Senseless Violence' From Whisky A Go Go

Former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush has released a live video of the ANTHRAX classic "Random Acts Of Senseless Violence", which originally appeared on the band's 1995 album "Stomp 442". Filmed on December 13, 2025 at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Visits Japanese Prime Minister SANAE TAKAICHI In Her Office

According to Reuters, the five members of DEEP PURPLE visited Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi earlier today (Friday, April 10) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo. Takaichi, known for her passion for hard rock and heavy metal and her skills as an amateur drummer, has long cited DEEP PURPL...