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GENE SIMMONS On Why He Continues Performing Live: 'I Can't Stay Off The Stage. I Love It Too Much.'

In a new interview with Detroit's classic rock station 94.7 WCSX, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons explained why he continues to perform with his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, nearly three years after KISS played the final concert of the group's "End Of The Road" farewell tour. He said (as transcr...

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Watch: MICHAEL ANTHONY, KENNY ARONOFF And PHIL X Perform VAN HALEN Classics At 2026 'Drum Off' Finale

Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT, Sammy Hagar),Phil X (BON JOVI, TRIUMPH) and Kenny Aronoff (CHICKENFOOT, Sammy Hagar) played several VAN HALEN classics — including "Somebody Get Me A Doctor", "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" and "I'm The One" — during the 2026 edition of Guitar Center's "Drum Off...

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American Version Of THE SWEET Fires Back At ANDY SCOTT: 'Enough Of This Bullying'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, bassist Stevie Stewart and drummer Richie Onori spoke about their involvement with THE SWEET — the five-member group which obtained the rights to use the name and perform in the U.S. and Canada under THE SWEET banner despite cont...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Releases Dramatic New Video For 'Change Of Heart' From 'More Balls To Picasso' Album

Following the award-winning video for IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's classic solo track "Tears Of The Dragon", released earlier this year, comes its companion piece. "Change Of Heart" was shot in São Paulo, Brazil in September 2025 when Bruce joined with directors Leo Liberti and Antoine de Mo...

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Watch: GODSMACK/Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Answers Questions About Technique, Stamina, Drum Setup And More

Mike Mangini, current drummer for GODSMACK, former drummer for DREAM THEATER, and former professor at Berklee College Of Music, has shared a new 22-minute video in which he answers real questions from drummers about technique, ergonomics, speed, stamina, drum setup, soloing, and memorizing complex m...

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MICHAEL MONROE Announces Spring 2027 U.S. Tour Dates

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe will embark on a short U.S. tour in April and May 2027. Confirmed dates are as follows: April 29 - Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom April 30 - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall May 01 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre May 04 - Las Vegas, NV - Fremont Country Club Ma...

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ANDY SCOTT On Existence Of Another Version Of SWEET Band Without Any Original Members: 'It Really Isn't Right'

In a recent interview with Adam and Darren Roach of the Land Of Music Podcast, guitarist Andy Scott of the legendary rock band SWEET was asked about the existence of another touring and recording act called THE SWEET which contains no members from the original SWEET lineup. Andy said (as transcribed...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Discusses SAVATAGE's Return: 'We Never Should Have Left'

By Clay Marshall In 1987, a young New York-based guitar player named Chris Caffery was introduced to SAVATAGE by the band's late producer Paul O'Neill, who encouraged the group to add a second guitarist to beef up their live sound as they prepared to tour North American arenas with DIO and MEGADETH...

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SALIVA Shares Music Video For Title Track Of 'Breaking Through' Album

Hard rock band SALIVA has released its new album, "Breaking Through", today via Judge & Jury Records. At the heart of the LP is the title track, "Breaking Through", a deeply personal anthem inspired by frontman Bobby Amaru's journey to sobriety. Both the song and the album chronicle the difficul...

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FOGHAT Announces 'Live & Loud Across The U.S.A.' Live Album

More than 55 years after forming in the U.K., FOGHAT — Roger Earl (founding drummer),Bryan Bassett (lead/slide guitar),Scott Holt (lead vocals/guitar),and Rodney O'Quinn (bass/vocals) — remains one of rock and roll's hardest-working and most respected live bands. Throughout its 2025 "Slow Ride 50...

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TOMMY VICTOR On PRONG's New Self-Titled Album: 'There's A Little Bit More Rejuvenation In The Sound Of The Band'

In a new interview with Cassidy of the WSOU 89.5 FM radio station, PRONG guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor spoke about the band's upcoming self-titled album, due on November 6 via Napalm Records. Regarding why he decided to make the new LP a self-titled affair, Tommy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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Radio Promotion Powerhouse SKATEBOARD MARKETING Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Founded 35 years ago on August 12, 1991 by Munsey Ricci (pictured below),Skateboard Marketing has operated at the heart of hard rock, heavy metal, and heavy music culture, working across commercial, satellite, syndicated, and college radio to break new artists and support legacy acts for three and...

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Watch: RITCHIE BLACKMORE Performs With DEEP PURPLE For First Time In 33 Years

Ritchie Blackmore joined DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert Wednesday night (August 12) at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, came up for...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'I've Always Tried To Bring New Concepts To Drumming'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Metal & Rock Zone, Gene Hoglan, who has been raising the bar in extreme metal drumming for decades, was asked to name the "most challenging" album or band or style that he has been involved with. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): I've alw...

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ASIA Releases Music Video For 'Echo Of You' Single From Upcoming 'Indigo' Album

Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA will release its new studio album, "Indigo", on November 6, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP features ASIA's current lineup consisting of Geoff Downes (keyboards),Virgil Donati (drums),John Mitchell (guitar) and Harry Whitley (bass, vocals). The official mu...