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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN On A.I.-Generated Music And Artwork: 'The Quality Is Just Overwhelming'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about artificial intelligence and its growing use in the music creation process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's scary, man. I think it's a necessary development, because we all k...

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PANTERA's REX BROWN Partners With SPECTOR For New Signature Bass

PANTERA's Rex Brown has partnered with Spector for a new instrument: the Euro 4 Rex Brown Signature bass. "The new Rex Brown Euro Bass has been a labor of love," says Brown. "We took our time with every detail. From the balance of the pickups to the backplate design, it features the same neck profil...

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STEVE VON TILL On NEUROSIS's Return: 'I Felt In My Body I Was Missing The Roar Of The Amplifiers Behind Me'

In a new interview with The Vinyl Guide podcast, NEUROSIS vocalist/guitarist Steve Von Till spoke about the band's recently released first new album in a decade, "An Undying Love For A Burning World". The LP, which came out in March 2026 via Neurot Recordings, sees the band — Von Till, drummer Jason...

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Watch: NEUROSIS's New Lineup Performs Live For First Time

NEUROSIS played its first show in seven years Saturday night (July 25) on the traditional lands of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana as part of Fire In The Mountains festival by special invitation of Firekeeper Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to reducing youth suicide in Indian Country. Fan-filmed vi...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On ROB HALFORD's Foreword To 'Holding My Breath' Book: 'The Words' He Wrote 'Almost Brought Me To Tears'

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, Chuck Billy, the frontman of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT, spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", which is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Asked w...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY: Beating Cancer 'Turned Me More Spiritual Instead Of Religious'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, Chuck Billy, the frontman of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT, spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", which is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. The 63-year-old singer...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Explains Why Now Is The Right Time For Him To Release His Memoir

In a new interview with Denny Spinks of Rock N' Roll Medicine, Chuck Billy, the frontman of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT, spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", which is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Regarding...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY To Tell His Story In Upcoming Memoir, 'Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy'

He screamed his way into metal history. Then cancer tried to silence him for good. Now, for the first time, Chuck Billy — the iconic frontman of San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT — tells the whole truth in his unflinching memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy",...

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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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STEVE VON TILL Talks NEUROSIS's Surprise Return: Playing With AARON TURNER 'Instantly Felt Right'

In a new interview with The New Scene, NEUROSIS vocalist/guitarist Steve Von Till spoke about the band's recently released first new album in a decade, "An Undying Love For A Burning World". The LP sees the band — Von Till, drummer Jason Roeder, bassist Dave Edwardson and keyboard player Noah Landis...

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NEUROSIS Surprise Releases First New Album In A Decade, 'An Undying Love For A Burning World'

Long-running Oakland, California-based band NEUROSIS has surprise released a brand new album titled "An Undying Love For A Burning World" today via Neurot Recordings. Evolution can be ugly and beautiful, painful and euphoric. "An Undying Love For A Burning World" is the first new release from NEUROS...

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BEHEMOTH Cancels Concert In Bangalore, India Following 'Threats' From 'Religious Christian Groups'

Polish extreme metal titans BEHEMOTH have announced the cancelation of the band's scheduled performance on March 3 in Bangalore, India. BEHEMOTH was slated to stop by India as part of the group's "Chant Of The Eastern Lands" tour. The band was set to take the stage alongside metallers NIDHOGG at Pho...

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LIVING COLOUR's VERNON REID On Timeless Message Of 'Cult Of Personality': 'It Tells The Truth About Who We Are'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Music Buzzz Podcast — hosted by Dane Clark (drummer in the John Mellencamp band since 1996),Hugh Syme (world-renowned graphic artist who has created albums covers for RUSH, AEROSMITH, BON JOVI, Joe Bonamassa, MEGADETH, DEF LEPPARD, KISS, WHITESNAKE...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL To Release 'A Screaming Life' Memoir In May 2026

Founding SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil will release a memoir, "A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond", on May 19, 2026 via HarperCollins imprint William Morrow. From SOUNDGARDEN's humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle's beer-soaked punk clubs to their rever...

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OPETH: MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Signature Guitar Unveiled By C.F. MARTIN & CO.

Today at Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany, C.F. Martin & Co. unveiled the OM Mikael Åkerfeldt, a limited-edition acoustic created with the OPETH frontman. Only 74 guitars will be made worldwide, honoring the Swedish musician's 1974 birth year. The OM Mikael Åkerfeldt blends Martin's renowned c...