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SKID ROW's ROB HAMMERSMITH On Being A Musician: 'I Don't Think A Lot Of People Realize How Much Of The Job Is Personality Management'

In a new interview with Ramona Fernandez of Gym Rock Crew, SKID ROW drummer Rob Hammersmith was asked he has any "rules around alcohol and touring". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "They're not hard, fast rules. Common sense. And I know that's a general answer. I certainly don't g...

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MIKE MANGINI Looks Back On His DREAM THEATER Audition: 'I Did My Homework' And 'I Was Prepared'

In a new interview with Melody House, Mike Mangini reflected on how he joined DREAM THEATER in late 2010 through a widely publicized audition following the departure of longtime drummer Mike Portnoy. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The first thing is that because of my schooling, [in...

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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...

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BLACK SABBATH: Remastered 2025 Version Of 'The Eternal Idol' To Be Released Digitally, On CD And Black Vinyl

On July 25, Rhino Entertainment will reissue BLACK SABBATH's "The Eternal Idol" album — more than three months after a Record Store Day reissue of the album arrived on limited-edition translucent red 140g-weight LP. The new reissue of "The Eternal Idol" will feature new remastering from the original...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Exhibition To Open In BLACK SABBATH's Original Hometown Birmingham This Month

Two exhibitions are set to open in Birmingham celebrating the solo achievements and global awards of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and the album art of the original BLACK SABBATH lineup — just in time for the band's historic "Back To The Beginning" homecoming concert at Villa Park. The free-to-enter exhib...

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Watch: Former FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Kicks Off Australian Solo Tour In Brisbane

Former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell kicked off his Australian solo tour on Wednesday (June 11) at The Triffid in Brisbane. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Last month, Burton shared the lyric video for his fourth solo single, "Savages". In a recent interview with Andrew Haug,...

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New GODSMACK Touring Guitarist SAM BAM KOLTUN: 'I Was Very, Very Grateful For The Opportunity'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, Sam Bam Koltun (DOROTHY, FASTER PUSSYCAT, BUDDERSIDE) spoke about what it was like to play guitar for GODSMACK during the latter band's recently completed European tour. Asked if he had a lot of time to get ready for the trek, Sa...

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TONY IOMMI On BLACK SABBATH's Upcoming Final Concert: 'The Worrying Thing For Me Is The Unknown'

In a new interview with Music Week, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke about the band's upcoming "Back To The Beginning" show, which will be held on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The farewell gig will see the original members of BLACK SABBATH — consisting of Iommi, singer...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Guests On 'The David Ellefson Show'

In the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show", hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey, members of the all-star band CLOSE ENEMIES — featuring Tom Hamilton (AEROSMITH),Tony Brock (THE BABYS),Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow),Trace Foster (AC/DC's tech guru) and Chasen Ham...

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ICE NINE KILLS' SPENCER CHARNAS: 'We Started To See Success' When 'We Stopped Worrying About What Everyone Else Was Doing'

ICE NINE KILLS frontman Spencer Charnas is featured in the first episode of Fire With Fire, a new video series where Ryan J. Downey sits down with artists in the heavy music space for wide-ranging, in-depth conversations, where the importance of freedom of expression is the anchor. Created by Downey...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Reveals Two Artists She 'Would Have Loved' To See At OZZY's Final Concert: JUDAS PRIEST And AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG

In a new interview with Music Business Worldwide, Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager Sharon spoke about 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'...

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GLENN HUGHES On His Upcoming Solo Album 'Chosen': 'It's Another Extension Of Who I Am'

In a new interview with Sweden Rock Festival, rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes spoke about his upcoming studio album, "Chosen", which is set for release on September 5, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Every artist you talk...

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FEAR FACTORY's First Album With MILO SILVESTRO Is Coming Together Really Well: 'It's A Badass Team At Work Right Now'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, FEAR FACTORY's new singer Milo Silvestro was asked what the experience has been spending most of the last couple of years on the road with such an internationally acclaimed metal act. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, i...

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OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH's Final Show 'Back To The Beginning' To Stream Worldwide

On July 5, music history will be made and now, fans around the globe won't miss a second. Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince Of Darkness, will take to the stage for his last-ever live performance, joined by the original BLACK SABBATH lineup for the first and last time in two decades. With a lineup that reads...

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GLENN HUGHES Announces First New Solo Album In Nine Years, 'Chosen'; Shares Title Track

Rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes returns with his new studio album, "Chosen", set for release on September 5, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. To mark the announcement, Glenn has shared the title track, along with an accompanying music video, available now. This year wil...