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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL: 'Music Does What Politics Can't; It Brings People Together When They're Divided'

In a new interview with The Music Heals, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about the healing and unifying nature of music in the world. Asked how music has helped him personally get through the tough times, both as a listener and as a musician, Thal said (as transcribed by B...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: SAVATAGE's '10-Year Plan' Will See The Band Playing 'Everywhere'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about the fact that the band's comeback doesn't include Jon Oliva, SAVATAGE's founding vocalist and keyboardist, who in 2023 suffered a T7 vertebra fracture in three places, a severe injury that has left him rel...

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KELLY HANSEN On Decision To Leave FOREIGNER: 'It's Time For Me To Do Other Things In My Life While I Still Can'

FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen spoke to Entertainment Tonight about his decision to exit the band at the end of the legendary rockers' summer 2025 tour. During FOREIGNER's performance on the May 20 season finale of NBC singing competition "The Voice", Hansen announced his departure with a "passi...

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EMPEROR's IHSAHN Laments Oversaturation Of Artists On Streaming Music Services: 'It's Very Unfortunate'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) was asked if it surprises him to see a black metal group like his band have so much success nearly three and a half decades after EMPEROR's formation. He responded (as transcrib...

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Former THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Drummer DANIEL WILLIAMS Killed In Plane Crash

Former THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA drummer Daniel Williams and talent agent and Sound Talent Group (STG) owner agent Dave Shapiro were among those killed in a fiery plane crash in San Diego, California in the early morning on Thursday (May 22). A spokesperson for Sound Talent Group told Billboard in a sta...

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KATAKLYSM Releases New Standalone Single 'The Rabbit Hole'

Montreal, Quebec, Canada death metallers KATAKLYSM have released a new single, "The Rabbit Hole". The track was recorded earlier this year at JFD Studios in Dallas, Texas and Studio City, California as well as The Cabin in Orlando, Florida and Silver Black Studio in Laval, Quebec, Canada. "The Rabbi...

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ACE FREHLEY's Illness Forces Concert Cancelations

Ace Frehley has scrapped a couple of his previously announced shows, originally scheduled for this coming weekend. The former KISS guitarist announced the cancelation in a social media post earlier today (Wednesday, May 21). He wrote: "Hello everyone, I wanted to let you all know that I will sadly b...

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K.K. DOWNING Says JIMI HENDRIX's 'Purple Haze' And 'Foxy Lady' Were 'Cutting-Edge Metal' Songs When They Were First Released

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, K.K. Downing was asked about JUDAS PRIEST's musical evolution a more blues-based sound on the band's debut album, 1974's "Rocka Rolla", to a more aggressive approach which combined elements from earlier bands like BLACK SABBATH and LED ZEPPEL...

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KELLY HANSEN Says He Still Has 'A Lot Of Rocking To Do' With FOREIGNER

FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen has released a new video message confirming that he will exit the band at the end of the legendary rockers' summer 2025 tour. During FOREIGNER's performance on the May 20 season finale of NBC singing competition "The Voice", Hansen announced his departure with a "p...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN's Autobiography 'Dreaming Japanese' To Be Released As Audiobook In June

Guitar icon Marty Friedman will follow the print release of his compelling autobiography last December, "Dreaming Japanese", with an audiobook version via Recorded Books on June 24. The audiobook release is available to pre-order now across all digital platforms via Amazon. Written with veteran musi...

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JUDAS PRIEST Documentary, Co-Directed by TOM MORELLO, Coming From SONY MUSIC VISION

Sony Music Vision, in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK and Epic Records, today announced the production of "The Ballad Of Judas Priest", a new documentary about legendary Grammy-winning English heavy metal band JUDAS PRIEST and their epic journey to the top of rock and roll. Co-directed...

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AS I LAY DYING Announces October/November 2025 European Tour

Southern California metalcore veterans AS I LAY DYING have announced a European tour for October/November 2025. The trek is being billed as "An Evening With As I Lay Dying" celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's third album, 2005's "Shadows Are Security". "An Evening With As I Lay Dying" tou...

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KELLY HANSEN Announces He Will Leave FOREIGNER At End Of Summer 2025 Tour

In a surprise moment that brought both judges and fans to their feet, Kelly Hansen, longtime lead vocalist of legendary rock band FOREIGNER, announced he's stepping down live during a special appearance on NBC's "The Voice". After two decades fronting the band with one of rock's most iconic catalogs...

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Nashville AC/DC Concert Rescheduled Due To 'Inclement Weather'

Tonight's (Tuesday, May 20) AC/DC concert at Nashville, Tennessee's Nissan Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather. Earlier today, AC/DC shared the following statement via social media: "Tonight's AC/DC show at Nissan Stadium has been rescheduled to tomorrow, May 21 due to inclement weat...

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SICK OF IT ALL's LOU KOLLER: 'I'm Officially Cancer Free Right Now'

Vocalist Lou Koller of New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL, who recently underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed with an esophageal tumor, has shared a new video message in which he said: " Hey everybody. What's up? I've got some good news for everyone. I got my test results back — the sca...