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ATREYU's BRANDON SALLER: 'There's Still So Much Growth To Accomplish'

In a recent interview with Kevin Harris and Lisa Wills of The Sound, ATREYU vocalist Brandon Saller was asked to name "the most bizarre thing" that has changed the music industry in the three decades since the band's inception. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Just with the conten...

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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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NEIL PEART Documentary 'No One's Disciple' To Receive World Premiere At Toronto International Film Festival

A new documentary about late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — who previously directed the 2010 RUSH documentary "Beyond The Lighted Stage" — the 96-minute fil...

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THE GATHERING's ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: 'We Have No Plans For The Future' Beyond 'Mandylion' 30th-Anniversary Tour

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this month's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, Anneke Van Giersbergen spoke about the ongoing reunion shows from her former band THE GATHERING to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dutch rockers' "Mandylion" album. Regarding...

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ROSE TATTOO Cancels Remaining Summer 2026 European Tour Dates Due To ANGRY ANDERSON's 'Medical Issue'

Australian hard rock legends ROSE TATTOO have canceled all remaining shows of their summer 2026 European tour due to a "medical issue" affecting the band's iconic frontman Gary "Angry" Anderson. Earlier today (Monday, August 10),ROSE TATTOO released the following statement via social media: "We are...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Is 'Very, Very Proud' Of POISON's 'Native Tongue' Album: 'I Think It's A Great Record'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett reflected on the band's fourth album, "Native Tongue", which was originally released in 1993. Besides the core personnel of Rockett, singer Bret Michaels and bassist Bobby Dall, it is the only POISON LP to...

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ROSE TATTOO Has 'So Many New Songs' To Choose From For Upcoming Studio Album

In a new interview with Nejc Zupančič of PodRaznoKast, ROSE TATTOO frontman Gary "Angry" Anderson confirmed that there are plans for him and his bandmates to record a new studio album for a possible late 2026 or early 2027 release. Asked if the band's cover of Stevie Wright's "Hard Road", which was...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL: 'Against PHIL LABONTE From ALL THAT REMAINS's Advice, I Actually Go To Therapy'

During the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, Kael addressed ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte's recent claim that "therapy is for women" and that "men don't solve their problems by talking." Noting...

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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Sixth Single 'Lilith'

The official Greg Furman-directed music video for "Lilith", the sixth single from STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — can be seen below. "Lilith" is taken from STANLEY SIMMONS's debut album, "D...

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HEAVENS EDGE Announces New Album 'Philadelphia', Shares 'What's He Got' Single

Following the critically acclaimed success of "Get It Right" and a triumphant return to stages across the U.S. and Europe, Philadelphia hard rock legends HEAVENS EDGE return with the announcement of their new album, "Philadelphia". Celebrating the city where their remarkable journey began nearly fou...

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STYX Announces Full Schedule For Second Annual 'Rockin' In Paradise With Styx & Friends' Beach Weekend

Topeka, a leader in U.S.-based music destination vacations, announced exciting new additions to the 2026 "Rockin' In Paradise With Styx & Friends" beach weekend, returning to Miramar Beach, Florida, October 8-10, 2026. New for 2026, the three-day music vacation welcomes three legendary yacht roc...

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BRENT FITZ, Drummer For TRIUMPH And SLASH, Gets Part Of Winnipeg Street Named After Him

Part of Bellavista Crescent in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada's Crestview neighborhood has been given an honorary name: Brent Fitz Way. Brent Fitz has drummed with the likes of Slash and Canadian rock bands TRIUMPH, STREETHEART and TOQUE. The Brent Fitz Way street-naming ceremony is taking place on Frid...

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AC/DC 'PWR/UP' Pop-Up Stores To Open In Every Canadian City On 2026 Tour

Free and open to all fans, the official AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will open in every Canadian city on the band's 2026 stadium tour, giving fans another way to be part of the "PWR/UP" tour as it rolls across the country. As AC/DC brings the "PWR/UP" tour to Canada for its final lap, the official AC/DC PWR/...

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Iconic RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART Celebrated In New Documentary On Canada's CBC

A new documentary about late RUSH drummer Neil Peart will debut on Canada's CBC network on September 23. "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple" documents the late Canadian musician's tough start as a young artist, followed by his meteoric rise. The film includes interviews with RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee a...