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1. DEVIN TOWNSEND Says Original Idea For His Orchestral Metal Opus 'The Moth' Can Be Traced Back To His Childhood

   
   In the video below, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend talks about the inspiration for his rock opera "The Moth". An album over a decade in the making, "The Moth" will finally arrive on May 29, 2026. This 24-track record began as a vague vision more than a decade...

2. RICHIE FAULKNER On ELEGANT WEAPONS: 'If People Wanna Call It A Supergroup, Then So Be It'

   
   In a new interview with Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about his ELEGANT WEAPONS side project, which will release its sophomore album "Evolution", on April 24, 2026 via Exciter Records. Regarding the fact that he previously described ELEGANT WEAPONS as "a m...

3. GEOFF TATE Says 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Was 'Recorded All Over The World'

   
   Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will release the third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, on May 3. The LP's first single, "Power", will be made available on Friday, March 20. "Power" was written by Geoff and his guitarist/producer Kieran Robertson. It feat...

4. GENE SIMMONS Looks Back On Making Of 'Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park' Movie: 'We Didn't Have A Clue What We Were Doing'

   
   In a new interview with Movie Moments, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recalled the making of the band's 1978 Hanna Barbera-produced made-for-television movie "Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park" (alternately known as "Attack Of The Phantoms"). "Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park" originally...

5. Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SLASH: 'He's Just An Icon. He's A Legend.'

   
   During an appearance on the March 14 episode of "The Card King Sports And Variety Show", which airs on the ABC news affiliate KMET 1490 AM, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how he landed the guitarist gig with GUNS N' ROSES more than 20 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Joe...

6. See SAMMY HAGAR's Entire 'The Best Of All Worlds' 2026 Residency Kick-Off Concert

   
   Sammy Hagar and his "Best Of All Worlds" band kicked off their 2026 Las Vegas residency on March 11 at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Fan-filmed video of the entire show can be seen below (courtesy of Fake Fan). The 2026 "The Best Of All Worlds" residency reunites Hagar with the powerhouse "Best Of All...

7. Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Covers TWISTED SISTER's 'I Wanna Rock' With His Solo Band

   
   Fan-filmed video of Sebastian Bach performing a cover of TWISTED SISTER's "I Wanna Rock" at two of his recent shows — on March 8 at The Newberry in Great Falls, Montana and March 13 at Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, Illinois — can be seen below. In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRI...

8. TOM MORELLO On Co-Directing Official JUDAS PRIEST Documentary: 'I Love' The Band 'And I Wanted To Help Tell Their Story'

   
   In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello discussed his directorial debut, "The Ballad Of Judas Priest", a new documentary about JUDAS PRIEST and the legendary Grammy-winning English heavy metal band's epic journey to the top of rock and roll. He said (...

9. Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI: 'I Don't Think A.I. Should Play A Part In Songwriting'

   
   In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, former EXCITER and current POWERRAGE guitarist John Ricci weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I....

10. ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'It's Always Odd To Me' Which Songs 'People Know And Don't Know Off Our Records'

    
    In a new interview with Jaimunji, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the setlist for the band's upcoming four-date headlining tour of Australia, which will kick off on March 23 in Brisbane. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We'll figure it out. I always like to take a look and see...

11. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's JEREMY DEPOYSTER Doesn't Believe In Relying On Backing Tracks During Live Performances: 'We Literally Hate That'

    
    THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA guitarist and vocalist Jeremy DePoyster has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted...

12. TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On Retirement: 'I'm Gonna Let My Mind, Body And Soul Tell Me When It's Time'

    
    In a new interview with The Logan Show, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to retire at some point in the not-too-distant future. Chuck responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm gonna let my mind, body and soul tell me when it's time. B...

13. TAYLOR MOMSEN On Upcoming THE PRETTY RECKLESS LP 'Dear God': 'I'm So Proud Of This Album'

    
    In a new interview with Walt of the Chicago radio station Rock 95.5, THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen spoke about the band's upcoming fifth studio album, "Dear God", which will arrive on June 26 via Fearless Records. Asked how she feels now that the first details of THE PRETTY RECKLESS's new...

14. BRANDON SALLER Explains Why ATREYU Didn't Listen To Any New Music While Working On 'The End Is Not The End' Album

    
    In a new interview with LA Lloyd, the nationally syndicated radio host for the "LA Lloyd Rock 30", ATREYU vocalist Brandon Saller spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, "The End Is Not The End", which is set for release on April 24 via Spinefarm. Addressing the fact that the upcoming...

15. Five Years After Health Scare, JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Still Undergoes Physical Therapy On Tour Three Times A Day

    
    In a new interview with Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if he and his bandmates are ready to get back out on the road. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're always ready. The PRIEST machine is always ready. It's never off the road...