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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL To Release Solo LP This Year: 'I've Never Been Prouder Of An Album Than I Am Right Now'
In a new interview with Roppongi Rocks' Stefan Nilsson, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall confirmed that his new solo album will arrive before the end of 2026. He worked on the LP with his producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate Jona Tee. Erik said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can't say...
DAVE MUSTAINE Almost Passed On MARTY FRIEDMAN Because Of His Hair
Dave Mustaine recalls the unlikely audition that led Marty Friedman into Megadeth, which almost never happened because of Friedman's hair.
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MIKE PORTNOY Says Comparisons To MIKE MANGINI 'Aren't Fair': 'Technically, He Does Things That I Can't Do'
In a new interview with Ibagenscast, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about the material the band wrote and recorded with Mike Mangini, who replaced Portnoy in DREAM THEATER for a 13-year period before Portnoy rejoined DREAM THEATER in October 2023. Portnoy said (as transcri...
QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We're Pushing The Envelope' On Upcoming Album
In a new interview with Mark Strigl, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on the new QUEENSRŸCHE, writing with...
BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG....
SEBASTIAN BACH Wants To Make A Christmas Album: It's Not Gonna Be 'Jingle Bells' With Electric Guitars'
In a new interview with This Day In Metal, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about some of his plans for the immediate future, which includes lots of touring with his solo band. He also said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At some point in my life, I need to do a Christmas record. I...
TNT Guitarist RONNI LE TEKRØ Is 'Receiving Treatment' For 'A Serious Medical Condition'
Norwegian/American hard rockers TNT have canceled their appearance on the upcoming Monsters Of Rock cruise, set to take place in April, due to the fact that the band's guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø is suffering from "a serious medical condition". On Saturday (January 31), TNT released the following state...
WHITECHAPEL Announce Headlining Shows Around SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL & ATTILA Tour
Whitechapel add headlining shows and May dates around their spring run supporting Slaughter To Prevail with Attila.
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WENDY DIO Says HEAR 'N AID's Metal Charity Classic "Stars" Is Set For Long-Awaited Reissue
Wendy Dio confirms the 1985 all-star famine relief anthem spearheaded by Ronnie James Dio will return next year, nearly 40 years after its release.
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MICK SWEDA Says Latest BULLETBOYS Reunion 'Has Been Really Great': 'I Love Playing With These Guys'
In a new interview with The Heavy Metal Kitchen, BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke about the latest reunion of the band's classic lineup, in which he is joined by members Marq Torien (vocals), Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums). Mick said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We ha...
MIKE MAJEWSKI (Ex-DEVOURMENT) Of TRUTH DEVOID Charged With One Count Of Intoxicated Manslaughter And Four Counts Of Intoxicated Assault From Fatal 2025 Crash
The former Ex-Devourment bassist and vocalist and current Truth Devoid frontman has been arrested on five separate counts.
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ANETTE OLZON Announces Summer 2026 European Tour Focusing On Her NIGHTWISH Era
Over a decade in the making, the wait is finally over for European fans of symphonic metal. Anette Olzon will return to European stages, marking her first tour on the continent since 2012. This exclusive, limited-run tour will be dedicated to the acclaimed albums she recorded with NIGHTWISH, "Dark P...