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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH Is Open To Releasing A New 'EP Or A Couple Of Songs' Instead Of Focusing On Making A Full-Length Album

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the possibility of the band releasing an EP or standalone singles as opposed to focusing on making a full-length album. Asked if he finds the prospect of issuing more frequent singles "more liberating or chal...

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SKID ROW's SCOTTI HILL On New Singer JUSTIN SARGENT: It Feels 'Like He's Always Been Here'

In an interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill spoke about the band's new singer, Broadway veteran Justin Sargent, who made his stage debut in 2011 in the hard rock jukebox musical "Rock Of Ages", as well as appearing in "Bonnie & Clyde" and as the lead in the famously...

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Watch: AEROSMITH Reunites With Drummer JOEY KRAMER For First Of Two Hollywood Bowl Concerts

Joey Kramer reunited with AEROSMITH Thursday night (October 29) in Los Angeles, California, marking his first performance with the band since February 2020. The 76-year-old drummer, who has battled a series of health issues in recent years, returned to the stage alongside singer Steven Tyler, guitar...

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SKID ROW Announces New Singer JUSTIN SARGENT

A new chapter begins for SKID ROW. After more than two years away from the stage and an extensive global search, legendary hard rock band SKID ROW has officially announced Broadway alum Justin Sargent as the new lead singer, ushering in an exciting new era as the band celebrates its 40th anniversary...

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METALLICA + BEATLES Mashup Act BEATALLICA Announces January/February 2027 European Tour

BEATALLICA, a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA, is set to hit Europe in early 2027 with shows across the U.K., The Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Poland. The band, which has earned praise from...

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GENE SIMMONS Tells His Side Of ACE FREHLEY's Near-Drownings, Says Guitarist 'Didn't Even Know It Happened'

For 15 years, KISS fans have known Ace Frehley's version. In his 2011 memoir, "No Regrets", the iconic guitarist credited KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons with saving him from drowning twice: once in a hotel pool, once in an overflowing hotel bathtub. Now Simmons is telling his side, and it doesn'...

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PHIL SANDOVAL: ARMORED SAINT Briefly Considered Replacing JOHN BUSH After He Left To Join ANTHRAX

ARMORED SAINT briefly considered recruiting a replacement for John Bush after the singer left the band to join ANTHRAX in 1992, but the idea was ultimately abandoned because of the deep bond between the ARMORED SAINT bandmembers. In a new interview with Eonmusic's Eamon O'Neill, ARMORED SAINT guitar...

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JOHN LYDON Announces Meticulous New Photographic Memoir 'Archive' To Mark 50th Anniversary Of THE SEX PISTOLS

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of punk's defining explosion, cultural icon and musical pioneer John Lydon has announced the release of "Archive", a monumental new photographic visual memoir documenting his extraordinary life and career. Available for pre-order, the volume provides an unprecede...

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BOBBY INGRAM Defends Continuing To Tour And Record Under MOLLY HATCHET Name Without Any Original Members: This 'Is A Brand. It's An Institution.'

In a new interview with Rob Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, MOLLY HATCHET guitarist Bobby Ingram and owner of the trademark to the band's name defended the fact that he is currently touring and recording with a MOLLY HATCHET lineup that doesn't include any of the musicians who played on the group's fi...

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ALICE COOPER Reflects On Depths Of His Crack Addiction: There Are Three Albums 'I Don't Remember Writing, Recording Or Touring'

Veteran music journalist Billy Sloan was the special guest host for the October 19 stop of Alice Cooper's intimate "Devil On My Shoulder" U.K. book tour at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre. Fan-filmed video of some of the highlights from the event can be seen below. Reflecting on the depths of his cocai...

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THE OBSESSED Completes Work On 'Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free' Album, Plots Return To Studio For Follow-Up EP

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich spoke about the American doom metal veterans' upcoming album, "Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free", which is tentatively due in early 2027 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records. The follow-up to 2024's "Gi...

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THE 69 EYES Drummer JUSSI 69 To Sit Out Upcoming Shows After Being Diagnosed With Viral Meningitis

Drummer Jussi 69 of Finnish goth rock veterans THE 69 EYES will sit out the band's upcoming shows after being diagnosed with viral meningitis. He will be temporarily replaced by his drum tech Vilho Rajala. Earlier today (Thursday, October 22),Jussi 69 released the following message via social media...

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ALICE COOPER's 'Devil On My Shoulder' Memoir Is An International Best-Seller

Iconic shock-rock legend Alice Cooper shocks the book-selling world this week as his new memoir, "Devil On My Shoulder" (published by Ebury / Penguin / Random House) topped the U.K.'s prestigious Sunday Times non-fiction best-seller list this week at No. 1 after entering the list at No. 7 last week....

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MORGAN ROSE Reflects On SEVENDUST's Retirement Talk: 'ALTER BRIDGE Saved Us By Allowing Us' To Support Them On European Tour

In a new interview with U.K.'s Grave Noise, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose spoke about the band's upcoming first European headline tour in eight years. Fresh off an arena support slot with ALTER BRIDGE in March, the Atlanta quintet will return this winter for an extensive 16-date run across Europe in...

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AARON LEWIS On Upcoming STAIND Album 'The Space Between The Darkness And The Light': 'This Record Fits Perfectly Right Where It Sits'

In a new interview with Kevin Kellam of Minnesota's 93X radio station, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Space Between The Darkness And The Light", and the LP's recently released first single, "Ghosts". Aaron said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think t...