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ADRIAN SMITH On NICKO MCBRAIN's Departure From IRON MAIDEN: 'We Had To Make The Change For The Band To Continue'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer España, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith shared his views on the December 2024 departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup change in 25 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I think the MAIDEN drumming gig is one of the toughest,...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Confirms He Will Perform POISON's Entire 'Look What The Cat Dragged In' Album With THE ROCKETT MAFIA

Founding POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has announced plans to pay tribute to POISON's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" album by performing the entire LP with his new band, THE ROCKETT MAFIA. This year marks the album's 40th anniversary, which features the hits "Talk Dirty To Me", "I Want Action", "Cry...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says POISON's 2026 Tour Was Nixed After BRET MICHAELS 'Wanted Lion's Share Of The Money: '$6 To Every One Of Our Dollars'

According to Page Six, POISON has scrapped previously proposed 2026 tour plans to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the band's debut album, 1986's "Look What the Cat Dragged In" after frontman Bret Michaels allegedly demanded to earn $6 for every dollar his each of his bandmates stood to make from...

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ANDY BIERSACK ON BLACK VEIL BRIDES' Upcoming LP: 'Overall The Record Is Much More Aggressive Than Previous Albums'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack spoke about the band's latest single, "Certainty". The track will appear on the band's upcoming album, due later this year via Spinefarm. Asked if the heavier sound of "Certainty" is representative of...

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KREATOR Releases Music Video For Title Track Of 'Krushers Of The World' Album

German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR have released the official music video for the title track of their sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World". Set in a post-apocalyptic Berlin, the clip paints a grim yet striking vision of a world on the brink, capturing themes that feel mo...

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Krushers Of The World

Sustaining a career in the cutthroat world of heavy metal for more than 40 years is a rare and noble achievement. The fact that KREATOR have managed it without ever disgracing themselves, musically or otherwise, is even more impressive. Currently a bigger deal than they ever were in their supposed h...

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MATT SORUM On His Time With GUNS N' ROSES: 'I Look Back' On It 'With A Lot Of Pride'

During an appearance on the January 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Matt Sorum reflected on his time as the drummer for GUNS N' ROSES. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I said this 10 years ago, I said something to the effect of, it's like watching some...

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ANDY BIERSACK On BLACK VEIL BRIDES' 'Darker' And 'Heavier' New Album: 'It's Representative Of Where We're At As A Band'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack spoke about the band's latest single, "Certainty". The track will appear on the band's upcoming album, due later this year via Spinefarm. Regarding how "Certainty" was conceived, Andy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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Shades Of Night Descending & Embrace the Emptiness re-releases

Certain bands are love-'em-or-hate-'em, and so are certain musical styles. Funeral doom is one such sub-genre. For those who aren't fans, it can be nonsensical, pointless or boring. But for those who do make a connection, listening sessions can serve as religious experiences. New Jersey's EVOKEN, pr...

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Ex-WARLOCK Guitarist TOMMY BOLAN Steps Out On His Own In NYC: 'Lead, Follow Or Get The F*** Out Of My Way'

By David E. Gehlke A self-described "overcaffeinated New Yorker," guitarist Tommy Bolan previously played the role of sideman to German metal queen Doro Pesch in WARLOCK and was consequential in salvaging the sessions for the band's classic (and final) 1987 "Triumph And Agony" studio album. While he...

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ARMORED SAINT/Ex-ANTHRAX Singer JOHN BUSH Has 'Thought About' Writing A Book

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked if he has thought about releasing a book. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. It's one of those things I've thought about but I haven't really put into motion....

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Neverland

There may be a few petty purists still bemoaning ULVER's abandonment of black metal in the late '90s, but everybody else has been reveling in the Norwegians' eclectic ethos for decades. The most imaginative and fearless band to emerge from their country's native black metal scene, Kristoffer Rygg an...

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NECROBUTCHER Would Like To See MAYHEM Make It To Band's 50th Anniversary In 2034

In an interview with Brazil's Heavy Metal On Line, bassist Jørn "Necrobutcher" Stubberud of Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM spoke about the band's recently completed 40th-anniversary tour of Latin America. Asked if he and his MAYHEM are planning to keep making albums and touring until they are phys...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Looks Back On Band's First Show: 'It Was Packed To The Rafters'

In a recent interview with Belgische Radio Unie, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was once again asked how the band got its name. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were trying to find a name because the guy that was gonna manage us at the time, he said, 'Look, I've got y...

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STYX's LAWRENCE GOWAN On Use Of A.I. In Music: 'I Don't Quite Know Yet What To Think'

In a new interview with the U.K.'s Beyond The Vibe podcast, hosted by Ryan Vacey, STYX keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligen...