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IRON MAIDEN, BLINK-182, FALLING IN REVERSE And KORN Among Nearly 150 Artists Confirmed For 2027 SONIC TEMPLE ART + MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival is back to lay its stake as the pinnacle of rock festivals in America with its biggest event yet, set to take place May 13-16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Sonic Temple 2027 lineup will have nearly 150 artists on 5 stages, led by: Thursday, M...

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See Official Video Recap Of Star-Studded 'Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning' Purple-Carpet World Premiere In Los Angeles

Jack and Sharon Osbourne hosted the official world premiere of "Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning" on Wednesday, October 14 at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. An official video recap of the event can be seen below. Among the musicians who attended the purple-carpet event were Geeze...

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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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JOHN 5's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Play What You Love'

In a new interview with Mexico's Frontera Rock, acclaimed guitarist John 5 (real name John William Lowery) was asked what advice he would give to young musicians looking to follow a similar path. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I believe that everybody is inspired by anothe...

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SLASH Says GUNS N' ROSES Was 'Talking About' Doing Las Vegas Sphere Residency But Opted Against It

In a new interview with longtime radio host Abe Kanan of Audacy, Slash was asked if GUNS N' ROSES would be open to doing a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The GN'R guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm gonna go see METALLICA over there. That's one of those thin...

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Watch: JACK And SHARON OSBOURNE Host Star-Studded 'Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning' Purple-Carpet World Premiere In Los Angeles

Jack and Sharon Osbourne hosted the official world premiere of "Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning" on Wednesday, October 14 at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Among the musicians who attended the purple-carpet event were Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH),Gen...

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SLASH Says GUNS N' ROSES Will Take 2027 Off From Touring To Work On New Music: 'We Have So Much Material'

During an appearance on the October 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the latest leg of the band's reunion tour, which informally began with a club show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on April 1, 2016. The 14th leg of the tour broug...

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SLASH on Upcoming SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Album 'Flying Blind': Most Of It 'Was Written Pretty Much On The Spot In Pre-Production'

During an appearance on the October 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the upcoming fifth album from SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, "Flying Blind", which will arrive worldwide on February 26, 2027 via Gibson Reco...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Reflects On The End Of VELVET REVOLVER: 'The Wheels Were Coming Off Through That Whole' Last 'Tour'

In a new interview with the Finding Your Summit podcast, hosted by former NFL player Mark Pattison, Duff McKagan reflected on the breakup of VELVET REVOLVER, the band he formed in 2002 with fellow ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash and Matt Sorum. McKagan, Slash, Sorum and guitarist Dave Kushner held an...

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RIK EMMETT Reveals He Lost 'All' His Hair After TRIUMPH's 2026 Comeback Tour: 'You May See Me Wearing A Lot Of Hats' At Upcoming Shows

In a new interview with Rob Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, TRIUMPH's Rik Emmett opened up about returning to the road for a North American tour after a 30-year hiatus. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and drummer/vocalist Gil Moore were joined by guitarist Phil X, drummer and keyb...

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MATT SORUM Says THE CULT Was His Favorite Band To Play In: It Was 'Right In My Lane As Far As How I Like To Approach The Drum Kit'

In a new interview with Joann Butler In Studio With..., Matt Sorum, the American drummer best known for his work with GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT and VELVET REVOLVER, was asked to name his "favorite band to play in". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would say that THE CULT was probably...

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SLASH Honored With 2026 'Les Paul Spirit Award' During Intimate Hollywood Celebration

Rock icon Slash received the 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award this past Monday night, October 5, during an intimate celebration at the Les Paul Studios inside United Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. Presented by the Les Paul Foundation in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of...

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GUNS N' ROSES Added As 'Very Special Guest Performers' To AEROSMITH's Hollywood Bowl Shows

Following yesterday's announcement of "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends", it has now been confirmed that GUNS N' ROSES will join AEROSMITH as very special guest performers for these two historic nights at the Hollywood Bowl. The addition of GUNS N' ROSES brings together two of the most...

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It's Official: AEROSMITH To Return To Live Stage For Two Exclusive Nights Only At Hollywood Bowl

Live Nation-Hewitt Silva and Blackbird Presents today announce "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends", a monumental concert celebration honoring the unmatched history, explosive live performance and enduring legacy of America's greatest rock band. This historic event will take over the Holl...

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STEVE LUKATHER Announces Re-Release Of 2003 Album 'Santamental' Feat. SLASH, STEVE VAI And EDDIE VAN HALEN

TOTO's Steve "Luke" Lukather has announced the re-release of "Santamental". Originally presented in 2003, the title has been out of print for several years. For the first time, the album will be available on LP and digital, alongside CD. A physical album pre-order is live at www.stevelukather.com. T...