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LAST IN LINE Parts Ways With Singer ANDREW FREEMAN

LAST IN LINE, the band formed by original DIO members Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Vinny Appice (drums),has parted ways with singer Andrew Freeman. Freeman was an original member of LAST IN LINE, which he formed in 2012 with Appice, Campbell and bassist Jimmy Bain — Ronnie James Dio's co-conspirato...

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GEDDY LEE Explains Decision To Use RUSH Name For Upcoming Tour: 'What The F*** Should We Call It, IRON MAIDEN?'

In the latest issue of U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee explained why he and guitarist Alex Lifeson decided to tour under the RUSH name in 2026 without their late drummer Neil Peart. Admitting that the issue was a hot topic of debate within the RUSH camp, Lee said: "What...

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Watch CHRIS JERICHO's KISS Covers Band KUARANTINE Perform In Rome, New York During April 2026 'Unholy Night' Tour

The metal4head20 channel on YouTube has uploaded video of FOZZY singer Chris Jericho's 1980s KISS cover band KUARANTINE performing on April 3 at the Capitol Theatre in Rome, New York. You can watch the clips below. Last November, KUARANTINE released the official music video for its version of "Unhol...

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MR. LORDI Says Backlash From Heavy Metal Fans To LORDI's EUROVISION Win Was 'Quite Cruel': 'Those Daggers, They Go Deep In Your Heart'

In a new interview with Chas Byrne's Rock Show, which airs on Portsmouth, United Kingdom's Express FM radio station, LORDI leader Mr. Lordi spoke about the band's upcoming appearance at the grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The Finnish hard rockers, who won Eurovision in 2006 with...

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ATREYU's DAN JACOBS Says Opening For IRON MAIDEN In 2009 In Monterrey, Mexico Was 'Scary As Hell': 'People Were Throwing S*** At Us'

In a new interview with Devious Dayna of This Day In Metal, ATREYU guitarist Dan Jacobs reflected on several particularly memorable gigs he and his bandmates played as the support act for British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We've done multiple kin...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA: 'I've Been Dealing With Some Serious Health Issues' But 'It Hasn't Stopped Me'

Jon Oliva, SAVATAGE's founding vocalist and keyboardist, who has been absent from the band's recent reunion shows, has shared a new update on his health, as well as the progress of the writing sessions for SAVATAGE's long-awaited new studio album. In a message posted in the Savatage Legion group on...

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THE BLACK CROWES' RICH ROBINSON: 'We Probably Could Have Been A Much Bigger Band If We Had Listened To People'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, THE BLACK CROWES guitarist Rich Robinson discussed the band's latest studio album, "A Pound Of Feathers", which came out on March 13 via Silver Arrow Records. The 11-song set was recorded over a 10-day period in Nashville with Grammy-winnin...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Says He Thinks Of Himself As 'A Retiree': 'I Just Do What I Want, When I Want, How I Want'

In a new interview with Joe "Punk" Scibilia of The Rock N Roll & Coffee Show, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how he occupies his time now, more than a decade since he exited the Axl Rose-fronted outfit. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't need...

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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX On Normalizing Mental Health Discussions: 'I Think It's Important That We Address It'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix talked about how he and his bandmates aim to break the stigma around mental health issues by continuing to share his struggles with addiction, depression and suicidal thoughts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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CARMINE APPICE Wants To Record 'Tribute' To BLUE MURDER Featuring Guest Musicians: 'I Think It Would Be Interesting'

In a new interview with VRP Rocks, hosted by U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson, drummer Carmine Appice discussed the possibility of new recordings related to his power trio/supergroup BLUE MURDER. The band was formed by guitarist/vocalist John Sykes and released two studio albums — 1989's self-titl...

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RON RINEHART On Why DARK ANGEL No Longer Plays Encores: 'To Me, It's Like Making The Fans Beg For Another Song'

DARK ANGEL frontman Ron Rinehart has weighed in on the encore ritual at live music events. Returning to the stage for the encore has become all but a formality at almost every concert, whereby a band will finish its regular set, walk offstage and then come back a few minutes later and play another c...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN On His BON JOVI Tribute Band: 'I Have This Crazy Ability To Where My Voice Sounds Just Like JON BON JOVI At His Prime'

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, TRIXTER guitarist/singer, producer and songwriter Steve Brown spoke about his new BON JOVI tribute band ALWAYS JOVI which is scheduled to make its live debut on April 18 at BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Shares Music Video For 'Asleep On The Killing Floor' Song From 'Good God / Baad Man' Album

The official music video for "Asleep On The Killing Floor", the latest single from American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's mammoth new double album, "Good God / Baad Man", which is being released today (Friday, April 3) via Nuclear Blast....

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JOHN 5 Doesn't Know If MÖTLEY CRÜE Will Record New Full-Length Album: 'But Whatever They Do, I'll Be There'

In a new interview with Robert Filipowski of Poland's Teraz Rock, John 5 was asked what it was like to join MÖTLEY CRÜE in 2022 as the replacement for the band's original guitarist Mick Mars. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've known [the guys in MÖTLEY CRÜE] for years and years and...

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CYHRA, Featuring Former IN FLAMES And AMARANTHE Members, Announces New Album 'Requiem For A Pipe Dream'

Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA — featuring AMARANTHE co-founder Jake E and current THE HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT, THE CROWN and SUBURBAN TRIBE members — has released a new single, "Bleed With Pride". As CYHRA celebrates its tenth anniversary year, the new release arrives alongside the announcemen...