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1. HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: 'When We Get Too Used To Something, That's Kind Of When The Magic Goes Away'

   
   In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke about the band's decision to work with producer Dave Cobb on the band's latest studio album, "Everest", after making three records with Nick Raskulinecz. Lzzy said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

2. OBLIVEON Recruits TESTAMENT Bassist STEVE DIGIORGIO For Long-Awaited New Album

   
   OBLIVEON, the acclaimed progressive metal band, has parted ways with bassist Antoine Baril. Playing bass on the group's long-awaited new album will be Steve DiGiorgio, widely renowned as a pioneer on the fretless bass in heavy metal music, having been the bassist of TESTAMENT, DEATH and SADUS, among...

3. MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Promoted To Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt At 64 Years Old

   
   MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine is now a black belt in jiu-jitsu. The 64-year-old guitarist/vocalist was promoted to the new rank earlier this month, more than two years after earning his brown belt. He was promoted by Reggie Almeida, who is part of the Renzo Gracie TN Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Te...

4. KISS Legend PETER CRISS To Sign Copies Of His New Solo Album At New York City's Rough Trade Below

   
   Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will sign copies of his new solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", on the LP's release day, Friday, December 19 at New York City's Rough Trade Below, located below Rockefeller Center. Says Criss: "Hey KISS Army! I look forward to seeing you on Friday, December 19t...

5. Watch: JOHN BUSH Plays First-Ever Solo Concert Celebrating His Era Of ANTHRAX

   
   On Saturday, December 13, legendary vocalist John Bush played the first of three live concerts showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX. At the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, Bush performed songs spanning all four albums he recorded with...

6. EXODUS Has Already Filmed Three Music Videos For Upcoming Album: 'They're Gonna Be Sick As F***'

   
   San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have filmed music videos for three songs from their upcoming studio album, tentatively due next spring via Napalm Records. The clips are being helmed by Jim Louvau, a musical and visual creative artist based in Phoenix, Arizona, who previously worked on EXODUS...

7. DEATH TO ALL Has 'Never Talked About' Making New Original Music: We 'Can't Really See How That Could Happen'

   
   In a new interview with Robb Chavez of Robbs MetalWorks, Gene Hoglan and Steve DiGiorgio spoke about their involvement with DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL includes Hoglan (also of DARK...

8. GENE SIMMONS Says 'A.I. Is A Concern If Left Unregulated': 'The Government Must Get A Federal Law That Encompasses All Of A.I.'

   
   During an appearance on an early edition of "Balance Of Power", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to Bloomberg TV Washington correspondent Joe Mathieu about how artificial intelligence (A.I.) is revolutionizing the music industry through the use of A.I. music generators. These tools use machi...

9. NIGEL GLOCKLER On Upcoming SAXON Album: 'It's A Lot More Groove Orientated, But It's Very Heavy'

   
   In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, drummer Nigel Glockler of British heavy metal legends SAXON spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to their 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. Asked what fans can expect...

10. JOHN 5 Says MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Deserves' To Be Inducted Into ROCK HALL: 'So Many Musicians Have Been Influenced By' The Band

    
    In a new interview with American Musical Supply, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 was asked why the band has yet to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Oh, I have no idea. I'd vote for 'em. I have no idea. But if it was up to me, I'd have '...

11. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MICHAEL 'PADGE' PAGET: 'Our Next Album Is Very, Very Important To Us'

    
    In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, guitarist Michael "Padge" Paget of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming eighth album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been writing and demoing for a pro...

12. MIKE PORTNOY: DREAM THEATER Will 'Start Thinking About A New Album' In Late 2026, After Completion Of 'Parasomnia' Tour Cycle

    
    In a new interview with Troy Culpan of Australia's May The Rock Be With You, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about what it has been like for him to be touring with the band once again after a 13-year absence. The progressive metal legends played their first concert with Portnoy in 14 years...

13. GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour: 'We're Hoping MIKE LEVINE Will Be There' But 'RIK EMMETT And I Will Be At Every Show'

    
    In a new interview with "The Afternoon Rock Ride With Bilal", which airs weekdays on Canada's legendary rock station CHOM 97.7 FM in Montreal, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. T...

14. MAX CAVALERA: 'I Love The Fact That I Introduced Brazilian Culture To Americans And Europeans' Through My Music

    
    In a new interview with Ed Hackimer of This Day In Metal, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked what is has been like for him to infuse Brazilian culture into his music and have that not only be accepted but celebrated on such a global scale. He responded (as transcrib...

15. Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO: Being A Band Is 'Not About Everybody Being The Best' Musician

    
    In a recent interview with music producer Nasir AlBashir of the XP AIR podcast, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who is best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, was asked if he thinks it's "easier or more difficult to be in a band" in the age of social media. He responded in part (as trans...