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VOLBEAT Officially Welcomes FLEMMING C. LUND As 'Permanent' Lead Guitar Player

Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT have recruited their longtime touring guitarist Flemming C. Lund as a "permanent" replacement for Rob Caggiano. Earlier today (Thursday, February 19),VOLBEAT released the following statement via social media: "We're very happy to announce that after this past year of...

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SEBASTIAN BACH On Deaths Of OZZY OSBOURNE And ACE FREHLEY: 'For Me, That Sadness Comes In Waves'

In a new interview with Loudwire Nights' Chuck Armstrong, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the grief process for people is different. For me, that sadness comes in waves, or it...

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PHIL CAMPBELL's 'Health' Forces Cancelation Of PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS Shows In Australia And Europe

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS, the band featuring former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell alongside his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla has canceled its previously announced shows in Australia and Europe from March to May "due to medical advice Phil has just received". PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD S...

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SEVENTH WONDER Returns With New Singer, 'Eternal Flame' Single

Swedish progressive metal masters SEVENTH WONDER have announced their return with a new single, "Eternal Flame", a revisited version of John Norum's hit, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The song marks an exciting new chapter in the band's journey, featuring their new lead vocalist Mattias Olofsson...

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ADRIAN SMITH On NICKO MCBRAIN's Departure From IRON MAIDEN: 'We Had To Make The Change For The Band To Continue'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer España, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith shared his views on the December 2024 departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup change in 25 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I think the MAIDEN drumming gig is one of the toughest,...

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TOM KEIFER Announces 2026 Tour Dates

CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer, who has transitioned his talents over the past decade to a solo career, recording and touring with #KEIFERBAND, has announced a series of 2026 tour dates that will begin in May. Support on select shows on the trek, which will kick off on May 2 with a performance at th...

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CROWBAR And EYEHATEGOD Announce March/April 2026 U.S. Tour

CROWBAR and EYEHATEGOD will join forces for a U.S. co-headlining tour this spring. The trek will kick off on March 19 at Chelsea's Live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and wrap on April 18 at Tipitina's in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tour dates: March 19 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live March 20 - San Anton...

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DANKO JONES Wants To Be The Band That Accompanies A Good Time

By David E. Gehlke The Canadian power trio DANKO JONES has long relied upon the core fundamentals of undeniably catchy songwriting and vigorous roadwork to help them lay claim to being one of rock's most consistently reliable units. It's practically a point of pride for the band's singer/guitarist n...

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NOORA LOUHIMO Explains Her Exit From BATTLE BEAST: 'I Need To Do Different Things To Express Myself To Feel Fulfilled'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo discussed her decision to leave the band after 13 years. She has since been replaced by Marina La Torraca, a Brazilian vocalist from São Paulo, best known as the powerhouse frontwoman of modern metal band PHANT...

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ADRIAN SMITH Is 'Sad' About DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement: 'When Your Main Thing Is Your Voice And You're 80 Years Old, It's Time To Stop'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he can ever see himself retiring completely from music, like David Coverdale apparently has, or if he considers himself a "lifer in a way that music is kind of everything" to him. The 68-year-old musician re...

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BATTLE BEAST Announces New Vocalist MARINA LA TORRACA

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST have unveiled Marina La Torraca as their new lead singer. She replaces longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo, who announced her departure from the band on Monday (December 15). BATTLE BEAST states: "One story ends, another begins. We're excited to start this n...

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TOM KEIFER, QUEENSRŸCHE, BUCKCHERRY And WHITE LION Set For 2026 Edition Of M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

CINDERELLA's Tom Keifer and QUEENSRŸCHE will be the headliners of the 2026 edition of the M3 Rock Festival, set to take place May 2, 2026 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Also scheduled to appear are BUCKCHERRY, WHITE LION, BARRY GOUDREAU'S ENGINE ROOM, FASTER PUSSYCAT, TRIXT...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN And PAT TRAVERS Perform Three-Song Set At Rock N Roll Ribs 16th-Anniversary Celebration

On Saturday, December 6, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain performed a set of MAIDEN classics with TITANIUM TART at the 16th-anniversary celebration for Rock N Roll Ribs, the barbecue restaurant owned by McBrain and close friend Mitch Tanne, in Coral Springs, Florida. Also appearing at the event wer...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS, Who Is About To Turn 70, Is Still 'Not Thinking About Retirement'

In a new interview with Sam Law of Kerrang! magazine, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — who will turn 70 in March 2026 — said that he is not planning on stopping anytime soon. "I'm not thinking about retirement," he said. "But we all know that it's coming at some point when you'll be forced into it...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces Supports Acts For Spring/Summer 2026 European 'Run For Your Lives' Tour

ANTHRAX, MEGADETH, EVERGREY and TRIVIUM have been announced as the support acts for IRON MAIDEN for the European leg of the British heavy metal legends' "Run For Your Lives" world tour next spring and summer. MAIDEN's 2026 will start with a return to Europe to predominantly play festivals and also s...