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THE DEAD DAISIES Complete First Album With Ex-FOREIGNER Singer KELLY HANSEN

Supergroup collective THE DEAD DAISIES has completed work on a new studio album for a tentative February 2027 release. The effort will mark the band's first full-length release since the addition of former FOREIGNER frontman Kelly Hansen. Kelly's addition to THE DEAD DAISIES was announced in Octobe...

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PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR On Playing With GLENN DANZIG And AL JOURGENSEN: 'I Definitely Prefer Working For GLENN 100% More'

In a new interview with Into The Necrosphere, PRONG's Tommy Victor spoke about the differences between working as a hired gun for MINISTRY's Al Jourgensen and DANZIG's Glenn Danzig. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I definitely prefer Glenn, working for Glenn, 100% more. Glenn has just...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Explains Why He Originally Thought It Was 'Un-Drummer-Ish' For Drummers To Play Double-Bass Drums

In a new interview with Loudwire's Joe DiVita, longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain once again spoke about why he steadfastly refused to incorporate a double-bass setup into his playing technique over the decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Many years ago, I'd sort of, kind...

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POWERWOLF Announces 2027 European 'Moral & Madness' Tour

What began as an unconventional project in 2004 has evolved into one of the most successful heavy metal bands in the world. With five No. 1 albums on the official German album chart, gold and platinum certifications, sold-out arena tours, and acclaimed performances on the world's biggest festival st...

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Watch: Ex-TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH Joined By JEFF KEITH For 'Rock Me To The Top' Performance In Sacramento

TESLA singer Jeff Keith joined BAD MARRIAGE, the band featuring former TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, on stage on Friday, November 6 at Swabbies On The River in Sacramento, California to perform the TESLA song "Rock Me To The Top". Fan-filmed video of Keith's appearance can be seen below (uploaded by...

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JOHN 5: 'I Just Want To Be Able To Represent MICK MARS And MÖTLEY CRÜE As Best As I Can'

In a new interview with Mexico's Summa Inferno, John 5 spoke about his role as the guitarist in MÖTLEY CRÜE, having replaced the band's founding guitarist Mick Mars in late 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The [other] guys [in MÖTLEY CRÜE] are so nice to me and so welcoming to m...

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Prong

It is to PRONG's eternal credit that after 40 years of active service, any and all attempts to shove the New Yorkers into an easily defined pigeonhole continue to fall flat. PRONG sound like PRONG and no one else, and the number of bands that have been heavily influenced by their taut, tight and tur...

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PRONG Shares New Single 'New Commission' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

New York's alternative metal legends PRONG have released "New Commission", the latest single from their upcoming self-titled album, due on November 6 via Napalm Records. Built upon machine-gun kicks, discordant riffage, and frontman Tommy Victor's venomous barks, the cataclysmic thrash rager is boun...

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Watch: AEROSMITH Joined By RUN-DMC For 'Walk This Way' Performance At Second Hollywood Bowl Concert

Legendary rockers AEROSMITH played the second of their two "California Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends" concerts Sunday night (November 1) at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. These two performances were the group's first shows since they had to cut their farewell tour abruptly short a li...

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TOMMY THAYER And DORO PESCH Perform With KISS Tribute Band At '50 Years Of Kiss In Germany' Official KISS Fan Celebration

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and German metal queen Doro Pesch joined the KISS tribute act KISS FOREVER BAND on stage this past Thursday, October 30 at the "50 Years Of Kiss In Germany: Official Fan Celebration" at Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany to perform a couple of KISS classics....

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SKUMLOVE Signs To CANDLEPOWER RECORDS, Shares New Single, 'Blood And Roses'

Los Angeles-based industrial metal band SKUMLOVE has signed with Candlepower Records. On Halloween, SKUMLOVE's first single under Candlepower drops, a cover of "Blood And Roses" by the legendary band THE SMITHEREENS. SKUMLOVE's founding member Skum Love comments: "The original song really touched my...

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Watch: AEROSMITH Reunites With Drummer JOEY KRAMER For First Of Two Hollywood Bowl Concerts

Joey Kramer reunited with AEROSMITH Thursday night (October 29) in Los Angeles, California, marking his first performance with the band since February 2020. The 76-year-old drummer, who has battled a series of health issues in recent years, returned to the stage alongside singer Steven Tyler, guitar...

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GENE SIMMONS On What Fans Can Expect From Upcoming 'Kiss: End Of The Road' Documentary

In a new interview with NewsNation's "The Hill With Blake Burman", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about the band's upcoming documentary, "Kiss: End Of The Road". The film, a co-production of Pophouse and Mercury Studios, was directed by DJ Viola ("Terror In The Woods") and produced by Lesl...

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OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH: 'Back To The Beginning' Soundtrack And Film Set For Release In December

Following today's worldwide cinematic release of "Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning", music fans around the world will now be able to celebrate the historic final performances from Ozzy Osbourne (solo) and with the original BLACK SABBATH lineup via the official soundtrack release...

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THE WHO's PETE TOWNSHEND Says He 'Never Really Got Into LED ZEPPELIN': 'The Only Heavy Metal I Really Listened To Was AC/DC'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, Pete Townshend was asked if he thinks THE WHO "in any way played a part in the burgeoning or evolution of heavy metal in some respects" in the late 1960s. THE WHO guitarist and main songwriter responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...