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1. DETHKLOK's Concert In Milwaukee Cut Short After Heavy Smoke And Fog Effects Trip Fire Alarms

   
   DETHKLOK's concert on Saturday, May 16 at Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was cut short after heavy smoke and fog effects tripped fire alarms. After co-headliners AMON AMARTH and openers CASTLE RAT performed earlier in the night with no issues, DETHKLOK took the stage and was...

2. DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE Says Simple Songs Like 'Smoke On The Water' Are 'Most Challenging Ones' To Play

   
   In a new interview with Rob Cass of the  dopeYEAH talk podcast, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Simon McBride, who officially joined the band in 2022 as the replacement for Steve Morse, was asked about the rumor that it took him only 40 minutes to learn the PURPLE set before he first played with the group....

3. RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'It's Time To Kind Of Pull Back On Touring'

   
   In a new interview with Matt Wardlaw of Ultimate Classic Rock, legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore discussed the health issues which led to the cancelation of the last four shows on the six-date tour of the U.S. East Coast by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock...

4. ZEBRA's RANDY JACKSON: 'Musicians Our Age, A Lot Of Times People Don't Even Care What You Sound Like'

   
   In a new interview with Viking Stew of the Hammer Away podcast, ZEBRA guitarist/vocalist Randy Jackson addressed criticism from some fans about classic rock bands not sounding like they did in their heyday, with many aging singers struggling to reproduce their biggest hits live. The 71-year-old Rand...

5. Former EVANESCENCE Guitarist BEN MOODY Doesn't Rule Out WE ARE THE FALLEN Return: 'We Would All Be Willing To Make It Work'

   
   In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, former EVANESCENCE guitarist Ben Moody spoke about the status of WE ARE THE FALLEN, the band he launched in 2009 with fellow original EVANESCENCE members John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocali...

6. THE KOVENANT's NAGASH: Half Of New Album Is 'Finished'

   
   In a recent interview with Jerry Kurunen of Rauta, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen of THE KOVENANT spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's first studio album in more than 20 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we started THE KOVENANT again...

7. Watch: DAUGHTRY Joined By HALESTORM's LZZY HALE For Cover Of 'Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)' At 2026 SONIC TEMPLE Festival

   
   Lzzy Hale, lead singer of HALESTORM, joined DAUGHTRY on stage this past Friday (May 15) at the Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio to perform a cover of the JOURNEY classic "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" . Fan-filmed video of the collaboration can be seen below. A studio recording of DAUGHTRY's...

8. Watch: JOHN 5 Kicks Off First-Ever European Tour In London

   
   Guitarist John 5 kicked off his European tour on Thursday, May 14 at the Underworld in London, England. Apart from a few shows in 2016, this is John's first-ever solo tour in these territories. Fan-filmed video of the entire London show can be seen below, courtesy of TwinPines Music and SwitchCritch...

9. ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'The Administration In Power Does Nothing To Protect The Children Of This Country'

   
   In a new interview with Allison Hagendorf, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the band's long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", which will be released on September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe. It marks the band's first record in ten years...

10. EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'We Knew' ROB DUKES 'Could Do Ultra-Aggressive, Violent Thrash Better Than Anybody'

    
    In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt discussed the band's twelfth studio album, "Goliath", which came out on March 20 via Napalm Records. Speaking about the title of the follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata", Gary said (as transcribed by BLABB...

11. STAIND Completes Work On Ninth Studio Album For 2027 Release

    
    STAIND has completed work on its ninth studio album, tentatively due in early 2027. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to STAIND's first effort in twelve years, "Confessions Of The Fallen", which came out in September 2023 via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok shared the ne...

12. GEOFF TATE Doesn't Know If His Autobiography Will See Light Of Day: 'My Lawyer Tells Me It's Way Too Dangerous To Release It'

    
    In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have an autobiography I've finished and worked on, but I don't know if I'm gonna release...

13. CHRIS HOLMES Once Again Rules Out Return To W.A.S.P.: 'I'd Be An Idiot To Go Back'

    
    In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes was asked if he would ever consider rejoining the band if W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless asked him to. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. No. Do you know what happe...

14. Watch: SKILLET Performs Upcoming Single 'Scream' Live For First Time In Bulgaria

    
    Christian hard rockers SKILLET performed a new song called "Scream" during their headlining concert on Thursday (May 14) at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Prior to launching into the track, SKILLET vocalist/bassist John Cooper told the crowd (as...

15. JAMEY JASTA: HATEBREED's New Album Will Be The Band's 'Most Ignorant, Heavy, Caveman-Esque Record Yet'

    
    In a new interview with Mark "Elwood" Mailler, vocalist Jamey Jasta of Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED was asked what fans can expect from the band's upcoming studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This is our most ignorant, heavy, caveman-esque record yet. W...