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IAN PAICE On DEEP PURPLE's Multigenerational Appeal: 'Kids Are Still Listening To Rock Roll'

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, the members of the iconic British rock band DEEP PURPLE were asked how it feels to be "a  bridge between generations". Drummer Ian Paice responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Kids are still listening to rock rol...

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THE WHO Announces 'The Song Is Over' North American Farewell Tour

Legendary rockers THE WHO have announced their bittersweet final tour of the U.S. and Canada as a truly grand finale of their illustrious six-decade career. Full tour routing and ticketing information is available below. The legendary duo of Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are revealing the news li...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Announces THE JOE PERRY PROJECT August 2025 Tour Dates

AEROSMITH guitarist and songwriter Joe Perry is set to return to the road for a series of August performances with THE JOE PERRY PROJECT. The eight-date run kicks off August 13 in Tampa, Florida and wraps August 23 in Port Chester, New York, with an August 19 performance in Perry's Boston hometown (...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH: Only A Tiny Percentage Of People In Bands Are Making A Living

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith, who also plays guitar and sings for SMITH/KOTZEN, was asked what advice he would give to young musicians looking to make it in the business. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, play all yo...

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TOBIAS FORGE: 'Maybe A Lot Of People Know About GHOST, But People In General Do Not Know Who I Am'

In a new interview with Aziz Bentot of Dealer 2 Metal, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge, who was publicly unmasked in 2017 when former bandmembers sued him, forcing him to reveal his identity, talked about the mixed emotions he felt about having his anonymity taken away. He said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Makes In-Store Appearance In Manchester: Photos, Video

On Saturday, May 3, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain made an in-store appearance at his drum store, Nicko McBrain's Drum One, in Manchester, United Kingdom. Video and photos of the signing session are available below. In a February 2025 interview with Finland's Chaoszine, McBrain opened up about hi...

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K.K. DOWNING Pays Tribute To Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Drummer LES BINKS

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has paid tribute to the band's ex-drummer Les Binks, who recently died at the age of 73. A cause was not revealed, though a funeral notice said Binks died "peacefully at hospital in London." Earlier today (Monday, April 25),Downing released the f...

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PAUL RODGERS On BAD COMPANY's Upcoming ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: 'It Is Pretty Amazing'

BAD COMPANY singer Paul Rodgers, drummer Simon Kirke and guitarist Mick Ralphs have commented on the news that their band is among the 2025 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Other inductees in the Performer category are SOUNDGARDEN, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and...

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It's Official: BAD COMPANY And SOUNDGARDEN Are Among 2025 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Inductees

BAD COMPANY and SOUNDGARDEN are among the 2025 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Other inductees in the Performer category are Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and THE WHITE STRIPES. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be presented with the Musical Influence Award; Philly...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says 'Magical Upside' Of Making Albums Without A 'Traditional Band' Is 'Not Having Worn Each Other Out'

In a new interview with France's Oüi FM, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about what it is like for him and his bandmates to return to the road for the first time in a year and a half after making a new studio album, "Skeletá", and releasing a concert film, "Rite Here Rite Now". He said (as trans...

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JOEY JORDISON's Family Launches Kickstarter Campaign For Release Of Long-Awaited VIMIC Album

Days after what would have been his 50th birthday, the family of late SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds needed to get the highly anticipated VIMIC album "Open Your Omen" out to the public in September 2025. After Jordison was fired from SLIPKNOT in...

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SIMON KIRKE Says He Was 'Told By An Insider' That BAD COMPANY Will Be Inducted Into ROCK HALL This Year

In a new interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nomination, which was announced in February 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked how it feels to finally be nominated, Simon sa...

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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD To Play Rock Anthems Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

According to Annemarie Quill of New Zealand's Stuff, longtime AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd will perform at the "Full Metal Orchestra" at Auckland's Spark Arena on July 26. "Full Metal Orchestra", which brings together the "raw power" of rock and metal music with the "sheer might" of a 29-piece classical...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says He Was 'Pleasantly Shocked' By IRON MAIDEN's First Rehearsal With New Drummer SIMON DAWSON

This past Monday, April 21, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson took part in the Musicians Institute's MI Conversation Series with host Ryan J. Downey in Hollywood, California. During the chat, which can be seen below, Dickinson spoke about MAIDEN's upcoming "Run For Your Lives" world tour, which is...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES Releases New Song 'Shelter From The Storm' In Honor Of Parkinson's Awareness Month

Ten years ago, FOREIGNER's founding guitarist Mick Jones was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Despite the challenges, he continued to tour with FOREIGNER, finding joy in performing for fans around the world. Two years ago, the progression of the disease made it impossible for him to take the stag...