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ANDI DERIS Is The MVP Of HELLOWEEN's Historic Reunion: 'It's Incredible What We've Achieved By Sticking Together'

By David E. Gehlke HELLOWEEN's expanded North American itinerary this spring is emblematic of how well their reunion with Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske is going. Sure, the septet is now an arena act in Asia, Europe and South America, territories that are far more generous toward their brand of power...

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BRANDON SALLER On Becoming ATREYU's Frontman: 'I Wanted To Have It So That People Wouldn't Have A Reason To Talk S***'

In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, ATREYU's former drummer Brandon Saller, who is now focusing completely on singing after previously sharing lead vocals with Alex Varkatzas for most of the band's nearly three-decade existence, reflected on th...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Announce First-Ever STANLEY SIMMONS Live Shows

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has announced its first-ever live dates for later this spring. The duo, which recently released the official Mitchell Richmond-directed music video for its s...

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Through The Hourglass

Despite a name that implies an affiliation with bands that sing songs about bong hits and lysergic devilry, WITCH RIPPER are as far removed from generic stoner rock as ELECTRIC WIZARD are from being cheerful, sober Christians. One of the most ambitious and palpably progressive bands to emerge from t...

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DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?

By now, AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS is more than known in the metalcore scene. With 30 million streams, appearances at Download Festival and Graspop and an impressive touring résumé alongside bands such as ELECTRIC CALLBOY and BURY TOMORROW, they've carved out their spot in this populated musical genre. F...

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MR. LORDI Says Backlash From Heavy Metal Fans To LORDI's EUROVISION Win Was 'Quite Cruel': 'Those Daggers, They Go Deep In Your Heart'

In a new interview with Chas Byrne's Rock Show, which airs on Portsmouth, United Kingdom's Express FM radio station, LORDI leader Mr. Lordi spoke about the band's upcoming appearance at the grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The Finnish hard rockers, who won Eurovision in 2006 with...

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ATREYU's DAN JACOBS Says Opening For IRON MAIDEN In 2009 In Monterrey, Mexico Was 'Scary As Hell': 'People Were Throwing S*** At Us'

In a new interview with Devious Dayna of This Day In Metal, ATREYU guitarist Dan Jacobs reflected on several particularly memorable gigs he and his bandmates played as the support act for British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We've done multiple kin...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET On His Thyroid Cancer Battle: 'I'm Just Kind Of Putting Everything In God's Hands'

In a new interview with Christian Music Guys, Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER was asked to share something that God's been doing in his life recently that would help build the podcast's viewers' and listeners' faith. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, look, I tell y...

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ARCH ENEMY Shoots Down KIKO LOUREIRO's 'Copyright Infringement' Claim Over 'To The Last Breath' Single: 'Any Similarities Are Purely Coincidental'

In light of a recent copyright infringement accusation against ARCH ENEMY made by Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, and his lawyer, ARCH ENEMY has presented what it says is "clear evidence" proving this to be a false claim. In the video below, you ca...

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ACE FREHLEY's Bandmate RYAN SPENCER COOK Defends Decision To 'Celebrate' Late KISS Legend's Legacy

Ryan Spencer Cook, a member of Ace Frehley's solo band, has responded to apparent criticism from Scot Coogan, Ace Frehley's longest-serving solo-band drummer and lead vocalist since 2006, over the fact that Ryan and three other musicians Ace handpicked for his Australian tour in 2018 — Philip Shouse...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Releases Music Video For 'Born To Break' Single From Upcoming 'Bad Bones' Solo Album

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has released the official music video for his new solo single, "Born To Break". The track is taken from Erik's upcoming solo album, "Bad Bones", which will arrive on May 22. Known worldwide for his powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, Erik has previou...

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Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Drummer STEVE GORMAN On Latest ROCK HALL Nomination: 'It's Genuinely Humbling'

Former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman has commented on the recent announcement that the band is one of the nominees to be considered for 2026 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. This nomination is a second for THE BLACK CROWES, who released their tenth studio album, "A Pound Of Fea...

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POISON Frontman BRET MICHAELS To Perform At 2026 NFL Draft In Pittsburgh

POISON frontman Bret Michaels, a Western Pennsylvania native born in Butler and the son of a veteran and steelworker, will bring his signature high-energy performance to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Following sold-out performances at PNC Park and Star Lake Amphitheater, as well as a recent NBC...

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ACE FREHLEY's Longtime Drummer/Vocalist SCOT COOGAN Says He Has 'No Interest' In Profiting From Late KISS Legend's 'Name, Likeness Or Legacy'

Scot Coogan, Ace Frehley's longest-serving solo-band drummer and lead vocalist since 2006, has issued the following statement regarding his recent public silence and his intentions moving forward: "I have remained silent intentionally — to give my crew, management, and most importantly Ace's family...

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DAVE MENIKETTI: New Music From Y&T Is 'Absolutely A Possibility'

In a new interview with Bill Kopp of Metro Silicon Valley, Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti was asked about the possibility of a follow-up to the band's latest album, "Facemelter", which came out in 2010. He responded: "Album releases don't mean what they used to mean. In the '70s and '80s, you made...