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1. DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why Guitar Solo In MEGADETH's Version Of 'Ride The Lightning' Is Close To KIRK HAMMETT's 1984 Recording

   
   In a new interview with Spain's MariskalRockTV, 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...

2. GUS G.: 'I'm Working On Two Albums' Right Now

   
   In a new interview with Rev. Tom Brice of Sportzwire Radio, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band more than a decade and a half ago, spoke about the upcoming album from his band FIREWIND. Due later in the year via the Frontiers Label Group's new imprint BLKIIBLK, the follow-u...

3. SYSTEM OF A DOWN's DARON MALAKIAN: How I Ended Up Playing Guitar For METALLICA For A Couple Of Shows In 2000

   
   Daron Malakian, composer, guitarist, vocalist and a founding member of SYSTEM OF A DOWN, returned to music producer Rick Rubin's podcast "Tetragrammaton" to reflect on his lifelong relationship with heavy metal. Using music as a guide to discuss how different styles, sounds, and eras shaped his iden...

4. GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour: RIK EMMETT And I 'Will Be Playing All The Way Through Every Show'

   
   In a new interview with Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of The Metal Voice, 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. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary,...

5. THIN LIZZY's SCOTT GORHAM: 'I Really Hope That We Inspired A Younger Generation To Get Out There And Just Play'

   
   In a new interview with Patrick Kielty of Ireland's long-running RTÉ One talk program The Late Late Show, THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham was asked what he thinks the band's legacy is to the next generation of musicians. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I really hope that...

6. TONY IOMMI Is Working With A 'Great Singer From Sweden' On Upcoming Solo Album, Says GEEZER BUTLER

   
   During a question-and-answer session at the 2025 Steel City Con, which was held December 5-7, 2025 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was asked if there is a possibility of him collaborating in the future on new music with either one of the two other living...

7. GEEZER BUTLER Is 'Using An A.I. Singer' During Songwriting Process For His Upcoming Solo Album: 'It's Really Helped Me', He Says

   
   During a question-and-answer session at the 2025 Steel City Con, which was held December 5-7, 2025 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was asked if he has any more solo albums "in the tank". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, gosh. I've g...

8. PETER CRISS Is 'Sorry' He Never Collaborated With ACE FREHLEY On A Post-KISS Album: 'That Was A Dream Of Mine'

   
   During an appearance on Podcast Rock City, a podcast dedicated to all things KISS, original KISS drummer Peter Criss was asked what it was like to be among the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees who were presented with their medals by U.S. president Donald Trump during a ceremony in the Oval Office on Dec...

9. BLACK VEIL BRIDES To Release New Single 'Certainty' Next Week

   
   BLACK VEIL BRIDES will release a new single, "Certainty", on Thursday, January 8. A teaser for the track's accompanying music video can be seen below. Last September, BLACK VEIL BRIDES vocalist Andy Biersack spoke to PK of the ALT 105.1 radio station about the band's 2025 track "Hallelujah". The...

10. JOURNEY's NEAL SCHON: 'I Have Been Fortunate To Create Songs With Musicians That Became The Soundtrack To People's Lives'

    
    JOURNEY's founding guitarist Neal Schon has shared a 2026 New Year's Day message in which he paid tribute to the people who "helped shape" the band from its inception more than 50 years ago. Two months ago, the 71-year-old musician and his bandmates announced plans for their "Final Frontier" tour, a...

11. ALEX VAN HALEN Confirms He Is Working On New Album With TOTO's STEVE LUKATHER

    
    Alex Van Halen has revealed that is about to begin work on a new album with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. "I'm getting ready to do this record with Lukather and a couple of other people," the VAN HALEN drummer told IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain on the "Metal Sticks" podcast. "It should be exciting."...

12. ALTER BRIDGE's MYLES KENNEDY On Artificial Intelligence's Rapid Growth: 'It's Just A Matter Of How We're All Gonna Use It'

    
    In a new interview with The Cody Tucker Show, ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy 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.) algorithms and machine learning (M....

13. NITA STRAUSS Is Expecting Her First Child With Husband And Manager JOSH VILLALTA

    
    Nita Strauss and husband and manager Josh Villalta announced on Instagram they are expecting their first child together. Earlier today (Thursday, January 1), the 39-year-old Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band shared a peek at a sonogram and ultrasound and included the follow...

14. Watch: JOHN CORABI Joined By Members Of TESLA, WHITESNAKE And WINGER For Nashville Concert

    
    Veteran rock vocalist John Corabi, known for his powerful voice and rich legacy with bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE DEAD DAISIES, UNION and THE SCREAM, played his first show under the "John Corabi & Friends" banner this past Tuesday (December 30) at Basement East in Nashville, Tennessee. Joining Co...

15. RODDY BOTTUM Reflects On FAITH NO MORE's 1992 Tour With GUNS N' ROSES: 'Misogyny, Male Aggression, Toxic Masculinity Was All Just Part Of The Equation'

    
    During an appearance on the "60 Minutes Or Less" podcast from Birthday Cake For Breakfast, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who has been promoting his recently released memoir "The Royal We" — reflected on his band's 1992 run of shows as the opening act fo...