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AL JOURGENSEN: 'I Think That MINISTRY Has Run Its Course'

In a new interview with Hit Parader, MINISTRY leader Al Jourgensen spoke about his decision to call it quits after the touring cycle in support of the band's final album, "Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)", which will arrive on October 30 via Cleopatra Records. Asked why now is the right time for h...

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K.K. DOWNING On IAN HILL's Retirement From JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Wish Him Well, And All The Best For The Future'

During an October 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", original JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing was asked to comment on bassist Ian Hill's recent announcement that he was retiring from JUDAS PRIEST, effective immediately. Downing said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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SAVATAGE Vocalist ZAK STEVENS Announces New ARCHON ANGEL Album 'Beyond The Grave'

ARCHON ANGEL, the melodic metal band featuring SAVATAGE vocalist Zak Stevens and guitarist, songwriter, and producer Aldo Lonobile, returns with a new studio album, "Beyond The Grave", due on December 11, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The band has shared the album's title track, "Beyond The Grave",...

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KK'S PRIEST Releases Music Video For New Version Of JUDAS PRIEST Classic 'Never Satisfied'

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),has revisited a classic from the JUDAS PRIEST catalog, re-recording "Never Satisfied" with Owens. The new version of the song, originally featured on PRIEST's 1974 debut album "Rocka Rolla"...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Would Love To Bury The Hatchet With ALEX VAN HALEN'

In a new interview with Billboard, Sammy Hagar said that he wants peace, if not reconciliation, with Alex Van Halen after the legendary VAN HALEN drummer recently called the singer a "complete idiot". "I'll put out an olive branch right now, and say it again a million times — I would love to bury th...

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Auction Now Underway To Play On Celebrity Bowling Team  At Annual 'Bowl For Ronnie' Bowling Party

Bidding is now underway on eBay for a lucky winner to bowl on the celebrity bowling team captained by broadcast personality and event host Eddie Trunk at the annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party on Thursday, November 12, 2026 benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund...

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LOU GRAMM: 'The Rock That's In The Charts Right Now Is Not Of My Liking. I Don't Even Know If I Would Call It Rock.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked to weigh in on KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons's comment that "rock is dead.". Lou said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, the rock that's in the charts right now is not of my...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces Massive 2027 North American Tour With GOO GOO DOLLS And THE STRUTS

Global icons and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD have announced the most anticipated tour of 2027, with four-time Grammy-nominated band GOO GOO DOLLS and very special guests THE STRUTS. The 45-date trek kicks off on March 2 and runs through July 2, making stops in all major markets...

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UNDEATH Shares New Song 'Arterial Bombardment'

New York-based death metal corpse grinders UNDEATH have shared their Relapse debut single "Arterial Bombardment". Check it out below. UNDEATH frontman Alex Sason comments: "Today it's our pleasure to share 'Arterial Bombardment' with you. After signing with Relapse, we knew we had to come out swingi...

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FROM ASHES TO NEW Announces Spring 2027 North American 'Reflections' Tour

FROM ASHES TO NEW will embark on the spring 2027 "Reflections" tour in March. Featuring support from NEVERTEL, DARK DIVINE and HOLLOW PACT, the trek will kick off March 12 and will run through April 18. FROM ASHES TO NEW will donate $1 from every ticket sold to Musicians On Call, an organization whi...

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STAIND Announces Second Leg Of North American 'Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour' With SEETHER, HOOBASTANK And HINDER

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling American rock band STAIND has announced a second leg of its sold-out "Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour". STAIND's "Break The Cycle" album was released in 2001 via Flip Records and certified seven times platinum, selling over seven million units in the U....

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Canadian Rock Singer SASS JORDAN Dies

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Sass Jordan announces that the singer, songwriter, Juno Award winner and longtime "Canadian Idol" judge died peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her most. She was 65, according to her publicist. Her family remembers her as "an in...

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STEVE LUKATHER Announces Re-Release Of 2003 Album 'Santamental' Feat. SLASH, STEVE VAI And EDDIE VAN HALEN

TOTO's Steve "Luke" Lukather has announced the re-release of "Santamental". Originally presented in 2003, the title has been out of print for several years. For the first time, the album will be available on LP and digital, alongside CD. A physical album pre-order is live at www.stevelukather.com. T...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of SAVATAGE's Performance At 2026 WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Wacken TV has uploaded professionally filmed video of SAVATAGE's July 30, 2026 performance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. You can now watch the footage below. Featured songs: 00:00 Gutter Ballet 06:46 Edge Of Thorns 13:03 Hall Of The Mountain King On July 27, the acclaim...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'You Will Not Be Able To Hold The A.I. Wall Back. To Avoid It, You're Gonna Be Left Behind'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Lisa Guerrero Unleashed, the podcast hosted by award-winning investigative journalist, keynote speaker, actor and producer Lisa Guerrero, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked for his take on artificial intelligence (A.I.) in music. He responded (...