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SEBASTIAN BACH, JOEY BELLADONNA, DEE SNIDER, NANCY WILSON Among Musicians On 'Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph'

On Friday, June 6, 2025, one of the greatest and most successful Canadian rock bands of all-time, TRIUMPH, will be honored with a star-studded tribute album. "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph" will arrive via Round Hill Records, featuring such renowned rockers as Dorothy, Sebastian Bach, Nan...

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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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KIRK HAMMETT Says He Has 767 Riffs For METALLICA's Next Album: 'It Is Such A Nightmare Going Through This Stuff'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rolling Stone Music Now" podcast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about his songwriting process. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've found over the years that the stuff I don't think about is usually the best stuff, be...

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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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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: More Details Revealed About 'The Collection' Luxury Coffee Table Book From GIBSON PUBLISHING

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has partnered with Gibson Publishing to release "The Collection: Kirk Hammett", available in three premium formats now in The Metallica Store, on Gibson.com and in Gibson Garage locations. The 400-page luxury coffee table book explores Kirk's extraordinary arsenal of...

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LAWRENCE GOWAN On STYX's Upcoming Studio Album 'Circling From Above': 'We Think It's Very Strong'

During a question-and-answer session aboard this year's Rock Legends Cruise in February 2025, STYX singer Lawrence Gowan spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Circling From Above", which is tentatively due this spring. Regarding the inspiration for the follow-up to "Crash Of The Crown" , which cam...

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DOWN Shares Mini-Documentary On Inn Of The Mountain Gods Concert

Long-running heavy metal supergroup DOWN — featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders — will return to the stage for six special shows supporting DANZIG. The journey begins March 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada and runs thro...

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SHADOWS FALL's BRIAN FAIR Is 'Excited' About Band's New Music: 'We Are Covering A Lot Of Ground Sonically'

SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair has praised the band's new material, saying it covers "a lot of ground sonically". On Wednesday (March 12),Fair took to his account on Threads to write: "Getting more and more excited about the new @shadowsfallband music we are working on. We are covering A LOT of gro...

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TED NUGENT On His Classic Song 'Stranglehold': 'It's More Powerful Today Than It Was When It Was Released In 1975'

In a new interview with Roc Doc's Podcast, Ted Nugent spoke about how he came up with his iconic rock anthem "Stranglehold", which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, boy, what a series of events. And it really is a magic moment in time...

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Sequel To Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap' Gets Official Release Date

"Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", the sequel to the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", will receive a theatrical release on September 12. Bleecker Street has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", which reunites director Rob Reiner with Christopher Gues...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Reflects On 'Some Kind Of Monster' Documentary: It 'Became A Hit Or Go-To Movie Within The Mental Health Community'

On March 11, METALLICA's Lars Ulrich joined Apple Music's global creative director and Apple Music 1 lead anchor Zane Lowe at SXSW (South By Southwest) conference and festivals for a session at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas titled "Breaking The Fourth Wall". Lars and Zane explored ho...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN To Reimagine 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness' Album As Opera

Billy Corgan achieved stratospheric fame as the founder, frontman, and creative force behind the legendary SMASHING PUMPKINS. A Grammy winner whose powerful songwriting, commanding vocals, and inventive melodies were the foundation for the massive, decade-defining double album "Mellon Collie And The...

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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...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Wanted To Make A More 'Introspective' Album With 'Skeletá'

In a new interview with Brent Porche of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Skeletá", which will arrive on April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Tobias said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it is a record that is int...

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TED NUGENT On Still Playing Shows Two Years After 'Farewell' Tour: 'I Never Used The Word 'Retire''

During an appearance on the March 6 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary rocker Ted Nugent spoke about his recent announcement that he will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his iconic rock anthem "Stranglehold" with several exclusive "SpeakEzy Rockout" gigs this spring a...