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TED NUGENT Laments Reduced 'Compensation In The Music-Selling Industry'

In a recent interview with Joe Pags of the "Unshaken And Unafraid" podcast, legendary rocker Ted Nugent spoke about how the music industry has evolved to a place where nobody buys records anymore but can listen to everything, paying for access instead of possession. He said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK Releases 'Jazz-Rock Guitar Improvisation' Book Via HAL LEONARD

Hal Leonard had announced the release of "Jazz-Rock Guitar Improvisation: Modal Systems, Modern Chords, And Musical Freedom", an inspiring new instructional guide from acclaimed TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick and renowned educator Dave Rubin. Combining Skolnick's distinctive blend of jazz sophist...

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BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, TRAVIS BARKER, TIM ARMSTRONG And CJ RAMONE To Perform At Official RAMONES 50th-Anniversary Tribute

Ramones Productions, Inc. and Hollywood Forever have announced the official RAMONES 50th-anniversary tribute. Taking place the evening of August 30, 2026, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, this special edition of an annual Los Angeles tradition will serve as the first milestone celebration commemoratin...

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GREEN DAY Shares New Song 'I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.' From 'Nimrods' Original Soundtrack

Global rock superstars GREEN DAY — Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool — have announced the "Nimrods" original soundtrack, arriving July 31 and available now for pre-order. The 30-track album will be released on CD, cassette, digital platforms and several vinyl variants, featuring 22 fan-f...

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UGLY KID JOE's WHITFIELD CRANE Looks Back On His Friendship With LEMMY: 'I Really Appreciated His Wisdom A Lot'

In a new interview with Rocklahoma Live, UGLY KID JOE singer Whitfield Crane reflected on his longtime friendship with MOTÖRHEAD leader Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Asked how he connected with Lemmy in the first place, Whitfield said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, basically, when UGLY KID JO...

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DEF LEPPARD's Next Album Will Include The Band's 'Fastest' And 'Most Ridiculously Over-The-Top, Pretentious' Songs To Date

In a new interview with France's Oüi FM, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to the "Diamond Star Halos" album, which came out in 2022. DEF LEPPARD's new LP will include the song "Rejoice", which was released in late January ahead of the band's return to Las Vega...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Teases 'F***ing Massive' MEGADETH Announcement: 'It's Out Of This World'

In a new interview with Turkey's Apaçık Radyo, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got an announcement we're making [in July] that is so fucking massive. It's out of this world. Let me say it like that...

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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Releases America's 250th-Anniversary Anthem 'The Winds Of Freedom'

Legendary songwriter, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and JOURNEY bandmember Jonathan Cain has released "The Winds Of Freedom: A Salute To America" at digital and streaming outlets across the nation from The Fuel Music. As a proud American patriot, this prolific songwriter crafted the song in ce...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On His First Concert As Member Of METAL CHURCH: 'The Band Played Great, Sounded Great'

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its live debut on May 17 at the San Luis Metal Fest at Teatro del Pueblo in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Playing alongside founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof in the band's current formation are longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Joined By EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT For 'Slang' Performance In London

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt joined DEF LEPPARD on stage during the latter band's July 2 concert at The O2 arena in London, United Kingdom to perform the song "Slang". Fan-filmed video of Nuno's appearance can be seen below. DEF LEPPARD's current European dates — with EXTREME as the support ac...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Explains How He Still Weighs The Same As He Did In High School

During an appearance on a new episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, Tommy Lee spoke about the physical demands of playing drums for a heavy rock band like MÖTLEY CRÜE. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was, like, 'Okay, how come I've weighed the same weight since fuck...

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AEROSMITH's JOEY KRAMER Opens Up About His Health: 'I'm Feeling Better Now Than I've Felt In Five Or Eight Or 10 Years'

In a new two-hour interview with John DeChristopher, drummer, music industry veteran and host of the Live From My Drum Room! podcast, AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer opened up about his health, more than a decade after he underwent a "minor medical procedure" to remove blockage from inside a coronary...

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SHANNON LARKIN Apologizes To NIKKI SIXX Over 'Backing Tracks' Comment: 'I Was Not Doing That To Attack You'

Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has apologized to MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx for calling CRÜE out over the latter band's alleged reliance on pre-recorded tapes for backing vocals during live shows. Larkin brought up CRÜE's use of backing tracks while defending GODSMACK's decision to hire former...

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HAKEN Announces 'In A Fever Dream' EP, Launches Video For New Single 'Delirium'

U.K. progressive, alternative metal band HAKEN will release the "In A Fever Dream" EP digitally on July 17, and physically as CD and vinyl on September 18. Co-produced and mixed by George Lever (LOATHE, SLEEP TOKEN),and featuring bass contributions from Bryan Beller (Joe Satriani, THE ARISTOCRATS)...

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HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Announce New Live Album 'At Montreux Jazz Festival'

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, the rock supergroup consisting of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen, have announced "At Montreux Jazz Festival", a powerful live document from their legendary 2018 performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, including several cover versions that had not prev...