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Dec 24, 2025
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In the special season 10 premiere of Jon Stankorb's "Guitar Hang" podcast, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci reflects on the heroes who shaped him, the responsibility that comes with becoming a source of inspiration for others, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right creative t...
JOHN PETRUCCI On DREAM THEATER's Relationship With Fans: 'We're In It Together'
In the special season 10 premiere of Jon Stankorb's "Guitar Hang" podcast, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci reflects on the heroes who shaped him, the responsibility that comes with becoming a source of inspiration for others, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right creative t...
Dec 24, 2025
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LAMB OF GOD Fans Accidentally End Up At Christian Christmas Concert After StubHub Mix-Up
A StubHub listing error led some Lamb Of God fans to attend a Christian Christmas concert instead of a metal show in South Carolina.
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Dec 24, 2025
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During a recent appearance on the BlazeTV podcast "Relatable", hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, John Cooper of Christian rockers SKILLET spoke about how he first got into playing hard rock and heavy metal, even though his mother — who was "a fanatical Jesus freak", according to John — "felt that rock m...
SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'I Believed God Was Calling Me To Play Music'
During a recent appearance on the BlazeTV podcast "Relatable", hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, John Cooper of Christian rockers SKILLET spoke about how he first got into playing hard rock and heavy metal, even though his mother — who was "a fanatical Jesus freak", according to John — "felt that rock m...
Dec 24, 2025
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In a new interview with MyGlobalMind magazine, ALTER BRIDGE guitarist/vocalist Myles Kennedy spoke about the band's upcoming self-titled eighth studio album, which will arrive on January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. Regarding why it took ALTER BRIDGE more than 20 years to release a self-titled effort...
MYLES KENNEDY: Why Now Is Right Time For ALTER BRIDGE To Release Self-Titled Album
In a new interview with MyGlobalMind magazine, ALTER BRIDGE guitarist/vocalist Myles Kennedy spoke about the band's upcoming self-titled eighth studio album, which will arrive on January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. Regarding why it took ALTER BRIDGE more than 20 years to release a self-titled effort...
Dec 24, 2025
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The Kennedy Center channel on YouTube has uploaded a one-and-a-half-minute video in which the three living original members of KISS — guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and drummer Peter Criss — talk about being reunited at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 7 in Wash...
KISS Members Talk Being Recognized At 2025 'Kennedy Center Honors': 'It's The Embodiment Of The American Dream'
The Kennedy Center channel on YouTube has uploaded a one-and-a-half-minute video in which the three living original members of KISS — guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and drummer Peter Criss — talk about being reunited at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 7 in Wash...
Dec 24, 2025
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In a new interview with Metal Drummers United, longtime TRIVIUM drummer Alex Bent spoke to about his recent departure from the band. Addressing how he feels about no longer being involved with the Florida metallers, Bent said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember when I first joined [TRI...
Former TRIVIUM Drummer ALEX BENT: 'I Want To Get Back On The Road'
In a new interview with Metal Drummers United, longtime TRIVIUM drummer Alex Bent spoke to about his recent departure from the band. Addressing how he feels about no longer being involved with the Florida metallers, Bent said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember when I first joined [TRI...
Dec 23, 2025
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In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet spoke about "Lost In Hollywood Again", the latest live album from his own group, the GRAHAM BONNET BAND, which is out on now via Frontiers Music Srl. After the interviewer noted that the LP sounds "absolutely rea...
GRAHAM BONNET Shoots Down 'Lip Sync' Accusations, Calls Current ALCATRAZZ Lineup 'Laughable': 'It's Terrible'
In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet spoke about "Lost In Hollywood Again", the latest live album from his own group, the GRAHAM BONNET BAND, which is out on now via Frontiers Music Srl. After the interviewer noted that the LP sounds "absolutely rea...
Dec 23, 2025
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The official music video for "Stuck In The '80s", the new single from Canadian rockers HELIX, can be seen below. The song is taken from HELIX's new full-length album, "Scrap Metal", which will be released on January 23, 2026 via Perris Records. This will be the 14th HELIX release on the label. "Scra...
HELIX Shares Music Video For 'Stuck In The '80s' From Upcoming 'Scrap Metal' Album
The official music video for "Stuck In The '80s", the new single from Canadian rockers HELIX, can be seen below. The song is taken from HELIX's new full-length album, "Scrap Metal", which will be released on January 23, 2026 via Perris Records. This will be the 14th HELIX release on the label. "Scra...
Dec 23, 2025
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In a new interview with Spain's Modern Guitar Lab, Adrian Smith spoke about his songwriting process with IRON MAIDEN. The 68-year-old guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I still spend a couple of weeks before every MAIDEN album, I sit in my home studio, 'cause we're all separated...
ADRIAN SMITH On IRON MAIDEN Songwriting Process: 'It's All About Sparking Off Someone Else'
In a new interview with Spain's Modern Guitar Lab, Adrian Smith spoke about his songwriting process with IRON MAIDEN. The 68-year-old guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I still spend a couple of weeks before every MAIDEN album, I sit in my home studio, 'cause we're all separated...
Dec 23, 2025
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Carl Sentance has commented on his exit from NAZARETH, saying that it was "time" for him to "move on" from the band. On December 21, the Scottish rock legends announced that they had parted ways with the British vocalist and replaced him with Gianni Pontillo. No reason was given for Carl's departure...
CARL SENTANCE On His Exit From NAZARETH: 'It's Time To Move On'
Carl Sentance has commented on his exit from NAZARETH, saying that it was "time" for him to "move on" from the band. On December 21, the Scottish rock legends announced that they had parted ways with the British vocalist and replaced him with Gianni Pontillo. No reason was given for Carl's departure...
Dec 23, 2025
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In a new interview with the "Psychic Warfare" podcast, STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos was asked if "spirituality" was "a big part" of his family life growing up or if it was something that he discovered later on in his life. Tony responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My parents are Mexican...
STATIC-X's TONY CAMPOS: 'I'm Not A Big Fan Of Religion'
In a new interview with the "Psychic Warfare" podcast, STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos was asked if "spirituality" was "a big part" of his family life growing up or if it was something that he discovered later on in his life. Tony responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My parents are Mexican...
Dec 23, 2025
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THE DAMNED THINGS (ANTHRAX, Ex-EVERY TIME I DIE, Etc.) Quietly Add "Trophy Widow" To Streaming Services, Limited 7″ Released
The Damned Things have quietly added "Trophy Widow" to streaming services and released a limited 7", though no new activity appears imminent.
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