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ADRIAN SMITH On NICKO MCBRAIN's Departure From IRON MAIDEN: 'We Had To Make The Change For The Band To Continue'
In a new interview with Metal Hammer España, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith shared his views on the December 2024 departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup change in 25 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the MAIDEN drumming gig is one of the toughest,...
BLACK VEIL BRIDES On Their Heavier Sound: "None Of Us Were Really That Excited About The Idea Of Making A Grand Sing-Along Rock Opera Right Now"
When chatting to Rock Sound's James Wilson-Taylor, Black Veil Brides' Andy Biersack opens up about the band's mentality around the new record.
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He 'Loves' JAMES HETFIELD And LARS ULRICH: 'We're Constantly Working On Improving Our Relationship'
In a new interview with SPIN.com, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth". D...
DARK DIVINE Announces Spring North American Tour Alongside SET FOR TOMORROW, NOT ENOUGH SPACE, BAILEY SPINN, And SAVE US
Thriller Records' Dark Divine, Set For Tomorrow, Not Enough Space, alongside Bailey Spinn and Save Us will be hitting the road this spring.
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ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL On Recent Iconic Metal/Hard Rock Musician Deaths: They Leave 'A Really Big Void'
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall weighed in on the fact that 2025 saw the loss of some of the metal genre's greatest figures, including, but not limited to, BLACK SABBATH legend Ozzy Osbourne, KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and MASTODON's Brent Hi...
DAVE MUSTAINE To Detail His Battle With Cancer In Upcoming Memoir, In My Darkest Hour
Megadeth's frontman Dave Mustaine is opening up about his battle with cancer in 2019 in his forthcoming memoir.
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Announces Details Of His New Solo Album 'The Master Plan', Shares Title Track
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and frontman of Christian rock icons STRYPER, Michael Sweet has announced his new album, "The Master Plan", his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet. Set for release on April 3, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl, this deeply worship‑inspired record marks a bo...
Watch Pinkpop Festival's Full CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Set From 2008
Cavalera Conspiracy performing at Pinkpop in 2008 marked the Cavalera brothers' first performance together in 12 years.
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RIKKI ROCKETT Confirms He Will Perform POISON's Entire 'Look What The Cat Dragged In' Album With THE ROCKETT MAFIA
Founding POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has announced plans to pay tribute to POISON's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" album by performing the entire LP with his new band, THE ROCKETT MAFIA. This year marks the album's 40th anniversary, which features the hits "Talk Dirty To Me", "I Want Action", "Cry...
THE BLACK CROWES Share Music Video For 'Profane Prophecy' Song From Upcoming 'A Pound Of Feathers' Album
THE BLACK CROWES' music video for the song "Profane Prophecy" can be seen below. In the clip, THE BLACK CROWES have conjured seven devils (representing each deadly sin) to wreak havoc on this little fairytale world of stark morality and harsh retribution. In creating this world, they leaned into unc...
MIKAEL STANNE Of THE HALO EFFECT Says Their Third Album Is On The Way
Vocalist Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquility, In Flames) says that The Halo Effect is working on their third record.
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ROBIN MCAULEY On Keeping His Voice In Great Shape At Age 72: 'Public Enemy Number One For Me On The Road Is Somebody With A Cold'
In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, Irish singer Robin McAuley, who is best known as the vocalist for the rock band MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP from 1986 to 1993, was asked how he keeps his voice in such great shape at the age of 72. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...