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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON On First Rehearsals With ANIKA NILLES: By The Fifth Day, 'She Just Nailed All Those Songs'

In a new interview with Leona Graham of U.K.'s Absolute Radio, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH spoke about their decision to reunite for a tour in 2026 and 2027. The run of dates — Lee and Lifeson's first official shows under the RUSH banner in 11 years — will begin at the Kia Forum in Los Angele...

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ALEX SKOLNICK Explains Why TESTAMENT Is Rightfully Excluded From 'Big Four' Of 1980s Thrash Metal

In a recent interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick was once again asked why his band wasn't included in the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal (METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX) — the dominant thrash metal groups that helped bring that genre int...

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TESLA Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC: 'New Music' Is 'Coming Soon'

California hard rock veterans TESLA have inked a deal with Frontiers Music Srl. Earlier today (Wednesday, February 25),label issued the following statement: "NEW SIGNING ALERT: TESLA! We're proud to welcome TESLA to the Frontiers Music family. "More than 40 years on from their early days as a Calif...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On ALEX VAN HALEN's Project With STEVE LUKATHER: 'I'm Really Just Here In A Position Of Helping' Them With 'Whatever' They Need

During an appearance on the February 24 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wolfgang Van Halen spoke about his possible involvement with the album that VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has been working on with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. Last year Alex revealed that he was putt...

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MICHAEL MONROE Won't Let Politics Keep Him From Playing The U.S.: 'It's Not Our Audience's Fault If The President Is' Who 'It Is'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe spoke about his plans to tour the U.S. in support of his latest studio album, "Outerstellar", which came out on February 20 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We definitely wanna c...

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WAGE WAR Announces 'It Calls Me By Name' EP

WAGE WAR — Briton Bond (lead vocals),Cody Quistad (rhythm guitar, clean vocals),Seth Blake (lead guitar),Chris Gaylord (bass) and Stephen Kluesener (drums) — will release a new EP, "It Calls Me By Name", on April 17 via Fearless Records. Today, the band dropped the video for the first single, "So...

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IRON MAIDEN And THE BLACK CROWES Are Among Nominees For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 2026 Induction

IRON MAIDEN and THE BLACK CROWES are among the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame revealed the list of the following 17 "Performer" nominees Wednesday (February 25): THE BLACK CROWES Jeff Buckley Mariah Carey Phil Collins Melissa Etheridge...

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BATTLE BEAST's EERO SIPILÄ Was In 'Absolute Shock' When He Found Out About NOORA LOUHIMO's Decision To Leave: 'It Totally Came Out Of The Blue'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, Eero Sipilä, bassist and founding member of BATTLE BEAST, spoke about the recent departure of longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo and the addition of Marina La Torraca. When BATTLE BEAST announced Noora's departure in December, the band said...

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P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL Says Pandemic-Related Break Gave Him Time To Write His Memoir And Record His Solo Album

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval spoke about last year's release of his memoir, "Son Of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds", and his solo project called SONNY DREAD. Regarding what inspired him to write a book and make solo music at this poin...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Doesn't Think Message Of His Last Album, 'Belly Of The Beast', Reached Enough People While Coming Off The 'Plandemic'

In a new interview with Finland's Tumma Nuotti, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE frontman Joe Lynn Turner spoke about the lyrical inspiration for his latest solo album, 2022's "Belly Of The Beast", which is said to be "a lot darker" than his previous efforts. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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SLAYER, GODSMACK And PAPA ROACH To Headline 2026 ROCKLAHOMA Festival

The 20th anniversary of Rocklahoma is officially locked and loaded. Taking place September 4, 5, and 6, 2026 at the Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, Rocklahoma returns with one of the most explosive lineups in its two-decade history. The three-day Labor Day tradition continues to deliver t...

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DOUG ALDRICH Looks Back On His Cancer Battle: 'I Kept A Good Attitude'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly a year and a half after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Asked if he was "...

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ALEX LIFESON On Preparation For RUSH's 2026 Tour: 'We're Rehearsing For About A Year Before The First Show'

In a new interview with Darren Redick of U.K.'s Planet Rock, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH spoke about their decision to reunite for a tour in 2026 and 2027. The run of dates — Lee and Lifeson's first official shows under the RUSH banner in 11 years — will begin at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles,...

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REB BEACH Talks End Of WHITESNAKE, Future Of WINGER And What's Next: 'I'd Just Like To Play Guitar'

By David E. Gehlke The 2025 full retirement of WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale and the eventual retirement from WINGER live activity for frontman Kip Winger have apparently done little to put a damper on guitarist Reb Beach. The Pittsburgh-born-and-bred musician has served as Coverdale's key axe...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Opens Up About His Health Scare: 'Very Few Moments Go By Where I'm Not Reminded That I Could Be Where ACE FREHLEY Is'

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher opened up about his health, six months after it was announced that the British/American metal trio was postponing its previously announced summer/fall 2025 European tour so that the bassist/vocalist could undergo emergency brain...