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NWOBHM Icons GIRLSCHOOL To Release Archival Live Album, 'Nothin' To Lose In Reading 1981', In September

GIRLSCHOOL never did things the easy way. In August 1981, little more than two years after the all-female south London metal band launched itself onto the U.K. club scene, they were firmly established among the very few New Wave Of British Heavy Metal acts either capable of, or deserving to, top th...

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RIVAL SONS Singer JAY BUCHANAN Announces September/October 2026 'Storyteller' U.S. Tour

Jay Buchanan, frontman of Grammy-nominated rock band RIVAL SONS, has announced his "Storyteller" U.S. tour, kicking off September 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. This special run of intimate solo acoustic shows builds on his sold-out European "Weapons Of Beauty" tour dates earlier this summer, where Buc...

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L.A. GUNS' PHIL LEWIS Describes His New Look As 'Incredibly Liberating': 'My Only Regret Is I Didn't Do It Before'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis once again spoke about the new look he recently debuted, having cut off all of his long, luscious locks in favor of a super-short, cropped hairdo. Phil said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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GEOFF DOWNES And CHRIS BRAIDE Announce Sixth DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION Album 'Trauma'

DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION (DBA),the studio collaboration of Geoff Downes (keyboards) and multi award-winning songwriter Chris Braide (vocals),is set to release its sixth studio album, "Trauma", on September 25 via Cherry Red Records. "Trauma" is a return to the expansive DNA of classic DBA, with l...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Cancels August 2026 U.S. Tour: 'A Bacterial Infection Invaded My Body'

Acclaimed Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg has canceled his previously announced "My Whitesnake Years" August 2026 U.S. tour. The trek, which was scheduled to launch on August 3 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, was supposed to feature an all-star lineup including acclaimed guitarist Vinnie Moore and...

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BECKY BALDWIN, Bassist On TONY IOMMI's 'From The Dark' Solo Album: 'I Am So Proud To Be A Part Of This'

U.K.-based bassist Becky Baldwin has commented on her appearance on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The 35-year-old Baldwin, who is best known as a recent addition to Danish metal veterans MERCYFUL FATE is joined on "From The Dark" by Iommi, drummer Karl Br...

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See AC/DC's Entire Concert In Denver During 2026 North American Leg Of 'Power Up' Tour

The Metal & Rock Concerts in 4K channel on YouTube has uploaded front-row video of AC/DC's entire July 28 concert at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver, Colorado. You can now watch the footage below. Featured songs: 00:00 If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 06:02 Back In Black 10:30 Demon Fire 1...

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See AC/DC's Entire Concert In San Antonio During 2026 North American Leg Of 'Power Up' Tour

The Patrick Zapata channel on YouTube has uploaded video of AC/DC's entire July 24 concert at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Check out the footage below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: 01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 02. Back In Black 03. Demon Fire 04. Sho...

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LINKIN PARK, SMASHING PUMPKINS And RAMONES To Receive Stars On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame'

A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording and Sports Entertainment have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of...

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GIRLSCHOOL To Release New Album For 50th Anniversary In 2028

The longest-tenured all-female rock band and NWOBHM legends GIRLSCHOOL are planning to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2028 with the release a new studio album. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to "WTFortyfive?", which came out in July 2023 via Silver Lining Music. Speaking to Stevie J...

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JAY JAY FRENCH Says 'The Public Is Gonna Ultimately Decide' Whether They Accept SEBASTIAN BACH As New Singer Of TWISTED SISTER

In a new interview with Tim Caple of Rock 'N' Blues Experience, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the band's decision to recruit Sebastian Bach to front TWISTED SISTER for the group's fall 2026 shows after Dee Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". French said (...

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BRIAN JOHNSON On Performing Live With AC/DC At Age 78: 'It's Just More Fun Because We Don't Care Anymore'

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and guitarist Angus Young spoke to Melissa Ruggieri of USA Today about the recently launched 2026 North American leg of the band's "Power Up" world tour. Asked how performing has changed for AC/DC nearly five decades after Brian joined the group, the 78-year-old vocalist s...

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IN THIS MOMENT Announces New Album 'Witch', Shares 'Crawl' Single

IN THIS MOMENT, the Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum heavy alternative force of nature, returns today with a new single and music video titled "Crawl". Watch the music video below. The track heralds the arrival of IN THIS MOMENT's ninth full-length offering and debut LP for Better Noise Music,...

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ROBERT PLANT To Receive Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award

The Americana Music Association has announced that Robert Plant will receive the Association's Lifetime Achievement Award during the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place Wednesday, September 16 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. "Robert Plant's relationship with Americana m...

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JOHN CORABI Says His Latest Departure From THE DEAD DAISIES Was 'Not A Mutual Decision'

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who released his latest solo album, "New Day", in April via Frontiers Music Srl, has confirmed that his latest departure from THE DEAD DAISIES was "not a mutual decision". He also shot down rumors that he was joining QUIET RIOT after that band announced earli...