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PETER CRISS On Beating Breast Cancer Nearly Two Decades Ago: 'God Gave Me My Miracle'
In a new interview with Julian Gill, Lonnie Weischaar and Ken Keenan of the KissFAQ podcast, original KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the song "Walking On Water" from his latest solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", which arrived on December 19, 2025. Asked how im...
GEORGE LYNCH On Still Touring With LYNCH MOB: 'We Actually Were Not A Band For, I Think, 24 Hours, And Then I Changed My Mind'
In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, legendary guitarist George Lynch spoke about why he is still playing shows under the LYNCH MOB banner, nearly a year after the completion of the band's "The Final Ride" farewell tour celebrating LYNCH MOB's 35-year legacy. Joining Lynch on stage at...
KITTIE Reflects On Spit Legacy, Evolution & What Truly Defines Their Sound Today
Kittie discuss moving beyond Spit, why In The Black marked a new era, and how time changed their relationship with the debut album.
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GARY HOLT Says EXODUS Nearly Collapsed In The '90s: "Don't Follow All My Footsteps"
Exodus guitarist Gary Holt recalls financial struggles, grunge-era fallout, and why young musicians shouldn't follow his career path.
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Reflects On 'The Only Time' He Felt 'A Sense Of Competition' With Another Bay Area Thrash Band
In a new interview with Tone-Talk, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked about the "vibe between thrash bands in the mid-to-late '80s" and whether there was "major rivalry and competition among the bands or more camaraderie and encouragement". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...
MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains Why He Lost The OZZY OSBOURNE Gig To ZAKK WYLDE
Marty Friedman reflects on his late-’80s Ozzy Osbourne audition, admitting musical perfection wasn’t enough to land the gig over Zakk Wylde.
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GEEZER BUTLER Says A.I. Is Helping Him Finish New Solo Music
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler reveals he has "tons" of solo material and is using A.I. vocals to help shape future albums.
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LIVING COLOUR's VERNON REID On Timeless Message Of 'Cult Of Personality': 'It Tells The Truth About Who We Are'
During an appearance on the latest episode of the Music Buzzz Podcast — hosted by Dane Clark (drummer in the John Mellencamp band since 1996), Hugh Syme (world-renowned graphic artist who has created albums covers for RUSH, AEROSMITH, BON JOVI, Joe Bonamassa, MEGADETH, DEF LEPPARD, KISS, WHITESNAKE...
MORTAL SIN's MAT MAURER On Possibility Of New Music: 'It's Been Discussed'
Last summer, Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN announced that they will return to the stage in 2026, 15 years since their last tour on the 2011 "Thrashfest Classics" European run. MORTAL SIN's 2026 lineup will see original members Mat Maurer (vocals) and Andy Eftichiou (bass) joined by Nat...
Ex-DEATH/MASSACRE Guitarist RICK ROZZ Doesn't Believe Any One Person Should Get Credit For Being 'Godfather' Of Death Metal
In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, former Rick Rozz, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and drummer/vocalist Kam Lee, was asked where he would put Chuck in terms of his...
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...
GILBY CLARKE On Filling In For NITA STRAUSS On ALICE COOPER Tour Last Year: 'I Had So Much Fun On That Run'
In a new interview with Indie Power TV, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke reflected on his run of shows as the guitar player for Alice Cooper's band nearly a year ago. Clarke filled in for Nita Strauss, who had conflicting obligations of her own. Previously, guitarist Orianthi had been pla...