Conversations with artists, hosts, and guests.
Correction, Oct. 19, 2026: An earlier version of this article said Guns N’ Roses were taking 2027 off “to record” and that Slash “confirmed…
“I’m proud of the guests who joined me, especially my old friend Eminem.” [1] That is Kid Rock in the foreword to his new…
“It would be just me and a piano and one dress and candles all over the whole stage.” [1] That’s how Maria Brink described…
“Yeah. I mean come on, I’d do it” [1] — that’s Matt Sorum when radio host Mike Hsu floated the idea of a Velvet…
WHAT THEY SAID** “And I think it’s sad that most people don’t know those albums.” [1] Speaking with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil,…
“I think that TESTAMENT, I think OVERKILL, I think EXODUS, and maybe TRIVIUM; I don’t know.” [1] That’s Dave Mustaine building a new thrash…
“We strongly deny allegations of ill intent on our part and intend to vigorously defend what we believe is a meritless lawsuit.”[1] Mastodon posted…
“In my opinion, Sammy Hagar is a complete idiot.” [1] That’s Alex Van Halen to Brazilian magazine Roadie Crew (issue 293), answering a question…
“This is something that was unknown to me, which inadvertently made my statement regarding the band being a united front in opposing the release,…
“And we were able to do a record with him, and we’re really super proud of it.” [1] That’s Marcos Curiel on P.O.D.’s finished…
“I need to want to make a record. I need to have something to say.” [1] That’s Tobias Forge explaining why he’s stepping back…
“And I’m not someone who’s ever hidden who the fuck I am, so let’s not leave you to speculate, Okay?!” [4] Sara “Killboy” Skinner…
