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Is It 'THE SWEET' Or Just 'SWEET'? Guitarist ANDY SCOTT Sets Record Straight On Influential Glam Rock Band's Name

In a new interview with Steve Mascord of White Line Fever TV, Andy Scott — the lead guitarist and a key songwriter of SWEET, one of the most influential glam rock bands of the 1970s — was asked if people should still refer to the band as "THE SWEET" or just "SWEET". He responded (as transcribed by B...

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Former AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Fined For Careless Driving In New Zealand

According to The New Zealand Herald, former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been fined after facing a charge of careless driving in Tauranga, New Zealand, where he has lived since 1983. The 72-year-old musician, whose legal name is Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke, drove over a planted roundabout and hit a...

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SLADE Guitarist DAVE HILL Shares Title Track Of Upcoming 'Dirty Foot Lane' Solo Album

Legendary guitarist Dave Hill, founding member of SLADE, has released "Dirtyfoot Lane", the deeply personal title track of his upcoming debut solo album, due on October 30 via JCPL Records. More than simply a song, "Dirtyfoot Lane" is Dave Hill's musical journey back to the place where it all began...

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JAY JAY FRENCH On TWISTED SISTER's Absence From ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'We Don't Get The Respect We Should Get'

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, hosted by "Mistress Carrie" Sarao, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French was asked about his band's absence from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, especially since the institution prioritizes musical influence, innovation and career impact over pu...

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SLADE Guitarist DAVE HILL Shares 'She Had A Troubled Heart' Single From Upcoming 'Dirty Foot Lane' Solo Album

Legendary guitarist Dave Hill, founding lead guitarist of SLADE, has released "She Had A Troubled Heart", the latest track to be made available from his long-awaited debut solo album, "Dirty Foot Lane", due on October 30. Listen to "She Had A Troubled Heart" below. Following the heavier rock of his...

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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Announces His Retirement From Drumming: 'With A Heavy Heart, It's Bye For Now'

Journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, has announced his retirement from drumming. Earlier today (Saturday, August 22),Slade released a video message via his social media in which he said (as tr...

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HOLE To Reissue 'Pretty On The Inside', 'Live Through This' And 'Celebrity Skin' Albums On Vinyl

Multi-Grammy Award-nominated iconic rock band HOLE has announced new physical reissues of its influential first three albums — "Pretty On The Inside", "Live Through This" and "Celebrity Skin" — out September 18, 2026 via UMe. These records will be available in multiple configurations, including 1LP...

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SLADE Guitarist DAVE HILL Shares 'Play It To The Crowd' Single From Upcoming 'Dirty Foot Lane' Solo Album

Dave Hill, founding lead guitarist of SLADE, has released "Play It To The Crowd", the first single from his eagerly anticipated debut solo album, "Dirty Foot Lane", due out October 30. Inspired by the return of live music after the pandemic, the anthemic track celebrates the unique connection betwe...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Talk About Importance Of Great Songwriting On 'Track Star' Podcast

On the latest episode of the Track Star podcast, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS join host Jack Coyne to talk about rock and roll songwriting, the New York City music scene, and what it really takes to make a song, or a band, truly great. With a collection of songs spanning American and Englis...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT: It 'Annoys Me Personally When People Call Us A 'Hair' Band In A Condescending Way'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", TESLA bassist Brian Wheat once again took issue with the label "hair metal," saying that the pejorative term was coined as a way to disparage acts thought to have been all flash and no substance. Regar...

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SLADE's JIM LEA To Release Autobiography, 'How Does It Feel?', In October

SLADE bassist and co-songwriter Jim Lea will release his autobiography, "How Does It Feel? Slade And Beyond", on October 22, 2026 via Omnibus Press. The 320-page book takes its name from SLADE's classic 1975 song, which Jim co-wrote with SLADE lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Noddy Holder. In this...

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Introducing New Series 'Through Static And Shadows': Where The Supernatural Meets Heavy Metal And Horror

A bold and unconventional new program, "Through Static And Shadows", is set to captivate audiences by merging the mystique of psychic phenomena with the raw energy of heavy metal and horror culture. Led by psychic medium and clairvoyant Catherine Nadal, the show offers an intimate and unfiltered loo...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT: 'A Sense Of Humor Has Kept This Band Together'

Issue 56 of Rock Candy magazine takes on a forensic examination of DEF LEPPARD's almost 50 years of playing live. From the tiny gigs to the stadium straddling monster tours, LEPPARD has played them all... many of them "In The Round". Rock Candy editor Howard Johnson spoke to every member of the band...

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BON SCOTT Estate Announces Robust Event And Merchandising Plan To Celebrate AC/DC Legend's 80th Birthday

Bon Scott (1946-1980),the legendary singer and lyricist for AC/DC, FRATERNITY and THE VALENTINES, remains one of the great frontmen in rock and roll history. His indelible shriek and poetic turns of phrase, along with his playful grin and attitude are synonymous with the lifestyle he led until his...

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Acclaimed Norwegian Hard Rock/Metal Singer JORN LANDE Signs With BLACK LODGE RECORDS

Black Lodge Records has announces the signing of Jorn Lande, widely regarded as one of the greatest rock vocalists of our time. The Norwegian singer's enduring influence, distinctive voice, and proven track record place him at the forefront of a renaissance in hard-hitting, melodic rock. Described b...