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FOO FIGHTERS Fire Drummer JOSH FREESE: 'I'm Not Angry, Just A Bit Shocked And Disappointed', He Says

Drummer Josh Freese has been fired from the FOO FIGHTERS. Two years after he was recruited to fill the vacancy left by the late Taylor Hawkins, Freese shared a statement on Instagram in which he said the FOO FIGHTERS called him earlier this week to let him know that they had decided "to go in a diff...

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STYX's TODD SUCHERMAN Takes You Behind The Scenes Of Creation Of His Art Collection, 'Realities Of Rhythm And Time'

In the video below, join legendary STYX drummer Todd Sucherman as he takes you inside the creation of "Realities Of Rhythm And Time", his captivating new art collection created in collaboration with Los Angeles-based art collective SceneFour. Blending music and visual artistry, Sucherman channels hi...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Reflects On Making Of SLAYER's Classic Song 'Raining Blood': JEFF HANNEMAN's Demo 'Blew Us Away'

During a recent episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discussed SLAYER's "Raining Blood", from 1986's "Reign In Blood" album, with the man who played drums on that track, Dave Lombardo. Asked where the song's iconic intro came from — a burst...

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Watch: FOREIGNER Performs With LOU GRAMM In Santiago, Chile During Spring 2025 Latin American Tour

Fan-filmed video of FOREIGNER's entire May 7 concert at Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile can be seen below. Handling lead vocals for most of the set was FOREIGNER guitarist Luis Maldonado, while original FOREIGNER vocalist Lou Gramm joined in for the last four songs. Featured songs: 00:00 Preshow 0...

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LOU GRAMM On FOREIGNER's 'I Want To Know What Love Is': 'We Were Worried' Releasing A Song Like That Would 'Damage Our Rock Reputation'

In a new interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm talked about the band's classic power ballad "I Want To Know What Love Is", which topped the Billboard pop chart more than 40 years ago. Released as a single in November of 1984, the track steadily climbed the charts,...

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GIL MOORE Is Hoping To Launch New TRIUMPH Live Experience In  Late 2025 Or Early 2026

In a new interview with Talkin' Bout Rock, TRIUMPH drummer and vocalist Gil Moore spoke about ongoing plans for the legendary Canadian rockers to develop a high-tech concept that would bring their music back to the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[It's] something I've been work...

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FOREIGNER Releases Spanish-Language Version Of 'Urgent'

Legendary rock band FOREIGNER is honoring its Latin American fans with a reimagined release of one of its most beloved hits — this time en español. The band has debuted a powerful new Spanish-language version of its global rock anthem "Urgent", which fans can listen to below. "Urgent" is performed b...

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Watch: GUNS N' ROSES Plays First Concert With New Drummer ISAAC CARPENTER

GUNS N' ROSES kicked off its 2025 world tour earlier tonight (Thursday, May 1) at Incheon, South Korea's Songdo Moonlight Festival Park. The concert marked the band's first live appearance with new drummer Isaac Carpenter, who replaced Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in GUNS N' ROSES' stor...

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STYX Drummer TODD SUCHERMAN Unveils Debut Art Collection, 'Realities Of Rhythm And Time'

Legendary STYX drummer Todd Sucherman enters the visual art world with "Realities Of Rhythm And Time", a captivating new collection created in collaboration with Los Angeles-based art collective SceneFour. Blending music and visual artistry, Sucherman channels his masterful drumming into a gateway t...

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LOU GRAMM Says He Will Continue Performing With FOREIGNER 'For Another Year Or So'

FOREIGNER kicked off its spring 2025 Latin American tour Monday night (April 28) at Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City, Mexico. Handling lead vocals for most of the set was FOREIGNER guitarist Luis Maldonado, while original FOREIGNER vocalist Lou Gramm joined in for the last four songs. Asked in...

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Watch: FOREIGNER Joined By Original Singer LOU GRAMM For Four Songs At Mexico City Concert

FOREIGNER kicked off its spring 2025 Latin American tour Monday night (April 28) at Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City, Mexico. Handling lead vocals for most of the set was FOREIGNER guitarist Luis Maldonado, while original FOREIGNER vocalist Lou Gramm joined in for the last four songs. The setli...

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Watch: Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Presented With 'Legacy Award' At Benefit Concert For First Responders

On Friday, April 25, the Legacy Award was presented to humanitarian and artist Peter Criss — the original Catman and co-founder of KISS — at Raven Drum Foundation's event at New York City's famed Cutting Room to support first responders and veterans. There were also performances by an all-star band...

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EXODUS Rejoined By Guitarist RICK HUNOLT, Early Bassist JEFF ANDREWS At First 'Bonded By Blood' 40th-Anniversary Concert

American thrash metal legends and genre originators EXODUS played the first of two very special "Bonded By Blood" 40th-anniversary shows — falling upon late original vocalist Paul Baloff's birthday weekend (April 25) — Friday night at UC Theatre in Berkeley, California. The concert featured EXODUS p...

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Hear SAMMY HAGAR's EDDIE VAN HALEN-Inspired New Song 'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar has released a personal new single, "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.", via Big Machine Rock. The track, a melodic rock anthem written by Hagar and guitar legend Joe Satriani, was inspired by a dream and brought to reality by introspective lyrics, powerful chords...

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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...