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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says Performing Entire 'Parasomnia' Album Has Been 'A Blast' Even Though 'It Might Be A Little Self-Indulgent'

In a new interview with Dream Theater Argentina, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci spoke about the band's ongoing "An Evening With Dream Theater" tour, which sees him, James LaBrie (vocals),John Myung (bass),Jordan Rudess (keyboards) and Mike Portnoy (drums) perform their latest, 16th studio a...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Most Guitar Players Aren't Nice People'

To celebrate his 81st birthday earlier today (Tuesday, April 14),DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore took part in a surprise Instagram livestream where he answered a number of fan-submitted questions from his home in Long Island, New York. You can now watch the nearly one-hour d...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Wants To Take ELEGANT WEAPONS As Far As He Can: 'It's Always Been In My Mind' That JUDAS PRIEST Is 'Not Gonna Be Around Forever'

On the latest episode of the Talk Louder podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, who is currently promoting the upcoming second album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS side project, was ask...

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JON SCHAFFER Explains How His 'Relationship With Jesus Christ' Helped Him Navigate Through Aftermath Of His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot

During a three-hour appearance on the latest episode of the Iblis Manifestations podcast, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. In October 2024, Schaffer was sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of comm...

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JAY WEINBERG Is Still Confused By His SLIPKNOT Firing: 'It Came Without An Explanation'

In a new in-depth interview with Andy Greene of Rolling Stone, drummer Jay Weinberg opened up about his surprise firing from SLIPKNOT nearly two and a half years ago. The split happened just two days after Jay played his final show with SLIPKNOT on November 3, 2023 at the Hell & Heaven festival...

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KIP WINGER On Possibility Of Future WINGER Live Shows: 'I'm In The 'Never Say Never' Mode'

During an April 9 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", WINGER frontman Kip Winger addressed the fact that he and his bandmates have booked several shows for 2026 despite having previously announced that they were retiring from touring after the completion of the group's final gi...

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SOCIAL DISTORTION Releases New Single 'Partners In Crime' From Upcoming 'Born To Kill' Album

Punk rock legends SOCIAL DISTORTION have unleashed "Partners In Crime", the second advance taste of their long-awaited eighth album, "Born To Kill". An unabashed and anthemic celebration of a lifetime dedicated to rock 'n' roll, "Partners In Crime" can be heard alongside the album's previously unvei...

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GIL MOORE Doesn't Rule Out New Music From TRIUMPH: 'We'll Just See'

In a new interview with Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH was asked if there have been any discussions about him and his bandmates possibly working on new music to coincide with their upcoming first tour in more than 30 years. He re...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Announces 'The Dogg Mob' Solo Album, Shares 'I Need U' Single

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has released "I Need U", the first single from his upcoming sixth solo album "The Dogg Mob". The track features Pearcy on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Erik Ferentinos on guitar, Matt Thorne on bass, Blas Elias on drums and an undisclosed "special guest" on guitar. "This...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces First North American Shows With SEBASTIAN BACH On Vocals

TWISTED SISTER has announced the first shows with Sebastian Bach on vocals. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian's current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intact. TWISTED SISTER shows with Sebastian Bach on vocals: Sep. 04 - Palmer, AK @ Borealis Theatre (p...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Joined By TWISTED SISTER's EDDIE OJEDA For 'I Wanna Rock' Performance In Nashville

Sebastian Bach was joined by TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda for a performance of the latter band's classic song "I Wanna Rock" during Bach's headlining concert Monday night (April 6) at Cannery Hall in Nashville, Tennessee. Fan-filmed video of Eddie's appearance can be seen below. In a recent...

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ANDI DERIS Is The MVP Of HELLOWEEN's Historic Reunion: 'It's Incredible What We've Achieved By Sticking Together'

By David E. Gehlke HELLOWEEN's expanded North American itinerary this spring is emblematic of how well their reunion with Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske is going. Sure, the septet is now an arena act in Asia, Europe and South America, territories that are far more generous toward their brand of power...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces August/September 2026 Shows With TITANIUM TART

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled the following shows in Florida and Georgia with his TITANIUM TART project: Aug. 29 - The Barn - Sanford, FL Sep. 05 - Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sep. 11 - The Albatross - Jacksonville, FL Sep. 13 - Center Stage Loft - Atlanta, GA Sep. 19 - OCC R...

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RONNIE ROMERO Wouldn't Work With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN If He Got The Call: 'I'd Hang Up The Phone'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjälä of Chaoszine, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Ronnie Romero, who has previously worked with such legendary guitarists as Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker and Adrian Vandenberg, was asked if he would "seriously consider" playing with Yngwie Malmsteen if the iconi...

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TARJA TURUNEN Opens Up About Lyrical Inspiration For Her New Single 'At Sea'

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will release her brand new metal album, "Frisson Noir", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP is described in a press release as "the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging". Speaking about the album's first single,...