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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET Doesn't 'Get' Bands Who Are 'Wearing Masks' These Days: 'It Looks Almost Like A Masquerade'

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet was asked how much he thinks the "cinematic and artistic production of a show influences the audience experience". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I grew up with bands like KISS and QUEEN, and also th...

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KNAC Returns To Airwaves With New Era Of 'Pure Rock'

On a day known for the return of spirits, the most legendary demon of rock radio is returning to the FM dial. Plugging in at midnight on Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025, the iconic KNAC call letters will be resurrected, replacing Highway Rock, and launching a new era of Pure Rock for a new gener...

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JON BON JOVI On Returning To Stage After Undergoing Vocal Cord Surgery: 'I'm Confident Enough Now To Know That I Can Sell A Ticket'

In a new interview with the How To Fail With Elizabeth Day podcast, BON JOVI frontman Jon Bon Jovi opened up about the vocal cord deterioration he experienced a few years ago which caused him to have surgery in 2022. Asked when he "started realizing that there was something awry" with his voice, Jon...

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PAUL RODGERS And GEEZER BUTLER To Be Honored At 2026 'Adopt The Arts: Sound & Vision Awards'; GLENN HUGHES, COREY TAYLOR To Perform

On Monday, March 2, 2026, Adopt The Arts, a nonprofit organization working to provide music education curriculum for underserved elementary schools, will take over the historic Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California for the "Adopt The Arts: Sound & Vision Awards" honoring two Rock And Roll Ha...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Shares Music Video For 'Same Old Song' From 'The End' Album

MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, has just released its third album, "The End", on October 24 via BMG. The 10-track effort clocks in at 39 minutes and showcases the evolution of Wolfgang...

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BON JOVI Announces 'Forever Tour' And Return To Live Shows In 2026

BON JOVI, the Grammy Award-winning, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band and one of history's most iconic live acts, has announced a series of global concert dates that will mark the band's much-anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh. Starting in July of 2...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says 'It's Crazy' To See MAMMOTH's Fanbase Growing: 'It's Not Just 40-Plus-Year-Old VAN HALEN Fans'

In a new interview with Carr Stereo Podcast With Terrie Carr, Wolfgang Van Halen — who joined his father Eddie Van Halen in VAN HALEN at the age of 16 for the band's 2007 reunion tour with David Lee Roth, replacing Michael Anthony — spoke about growing popularity of his MAMMOTH project, which will r...

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Would PHIL RUDD Play With AC/DC Again? 'I Would Do It For The Fans', He Says

In a new interview with New Zealand's Stuff, longtime AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd addressed the fact that he laid down the drum tracks on the band's latest album, 2020's "Power Up", but is not part of the accompanying tour. "There was a time when I thought it was the end of my world," he told Stuff. "I...

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SCORPIONS' KLAUS MEINE On 'Wind Of Change': 'The Song Is' Still 'Very Relevant, Especially With The Young Audience'

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have uploaded a new "track-by-track" video in which singer Klaus Meine opens up about what the band's power ballad "Wind Of Change" has meant over the years — from its first notes to its enduring legacy. Klaus said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it wa...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY 'With A Song Inspired A Lot By His Former Band'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has paid tribute to original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74. The news of his passing came just hours after TMZ reported that Ace was hospitalized on life support after he suffered a brain bleed when he took a fall i...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Reforms RABBIT For 50th Anniversary And Album

Original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans celebrates the 50th anniversary of Australian rockers RABBIT with a brand new album, "Defenders Of Rock", to be released worldwide on October 31 via Savant Guarde Records. "Defenders Of Rock" is a bulletproof slab of 100% pure Aussie rock. It's all big hook and rif...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Honored With Star On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame'

DEF LEPPARD was honored with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. DEF LEPPARD received their star in the category of "Recording". Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO Universal Music Enterprises (UMe),were gues...

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JON BON JOVI On BON JOVI's 'Forever (Legendary Edition)': 'Great Songs Are Even Better With These Collaborations'

During a new appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about BON JOVI's decision to re-release the songs from the band's 2024 "Forever" album as "Forever (Legendary Edition)", with guest stars on each track, plus two more cuts. The guests include Bruce Springsteen, on "Hollow Man"; Jelly...

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DEF LEPPARD To Be Honored With Star On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame' Next Week

DEF LEPPARD will be honored with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. DEF LEPPARD will receive their star in the category of "Recording". Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO Universal Music Enterprises (UMe),w...

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See Former EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA's Entire Solo Concert In Pompano Beach, Florida

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza played his second solo concert ever this past Saturday night (September 27) at the Piper's in Pompano Beach, Florida. Fan-filmed video of the entire show can be seen below. As was the case the night before at the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida, backing Souza on...