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Canadian Hard Rock Act HELIX Celebrates 50 Years With Best-Of Collection Featuring New Song

Crown X Recordings, Canada's premier reissue label, has announced the release of "Helix 50 - The Best Of", a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada's most legendary hard rock bands. The compilation features an all-star re-recording of HELIX's multi-platinum hit "Rock Yo...

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Acclaimed Rock Cover Artist IOANNIS Dies; Has Worked With URIAH HEEP, FATES WARNING, BIOHAZARD, Others

Ioannis Vasilopoulos, known as just Ioannis, an internationally renowned artist and designer, has passed away. Born in Athens, Greece, Ioannis arrived in the U.S. in 1967 and grew up influenced by comic books, animation, fantasy art and music. Music inspired his admiration of album cover art, specif...

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STEPHEN PEARCY And WARREN DEMARTINI Are 'Talking About Writing New Music'

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, Stephen Pearcy spoke about his reunion with his longtime RATT bandmate Warren DeMartini for a handful of shows this spring and summer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's always been going around, 'You guys should get together...

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KLAUS MEINE On Upcoming SCORPIONS Biopic: 'It Will Be Wonderful'

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Brazil's Rolling Stone, SCORPIONS frontman Klaus Meine spoke about the status of the band's upcoming biopic, "Wind Of Change", which is currently being developed and produced by ESX Entertainment, the company founded by actor, producer and former race car driv...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Can't Let Go Of The 1980s: 'I Lived For Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll'

By David E. Gehlke Herman Rarebell is unapologetic in his love for the 1980s. As the person responsible for the lyrics of some of SCORPIONS' biggest and most enduring hits, Rarebell has also taken full advantage of the classic "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" trope. (Watch the "Big City Nights" and "...

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Watch: RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY And WARREN DEMARTINI Play First Reunion Concert

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy and guitarist Warren DeMartini played their first reunion show last night (Saturday, April 5) at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Playing alongside Pearcy and DeMartini were former RATT and QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo, former RATT and ROUGH CUTT bassist Matt...

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RICHIE SAMBORA On Official BON JOVI Docuseries: 'The Questions That Were Coming At Me Did Not Demand Any Depth Of Answer'

In a new interview with "The Magnificent Others With Billy Corgan", former BON JOVI guitarist Richie Sambora confirmed that he was unhappy with the way he was portrayed in Hulu's "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story", the first-ever docuseries on the band's history with full cooperation from al...

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KEVIN CRONIN Is 'Deeply Disturbed And Hurt' By His Exclusion From REO SPEEDWAGON 'Retrospective Concert'

Kevin Cronin says that he is "deeply disturbed and hurt" by his exclusion from the upcoming "retrospective concert" honoring the legacy of REO SPEEDWAGON. Founding REO SPEEDWAGON member Neal Doughty, bassist Bruce Hall, original REO drummer Alan Gratzer, guitarist Steve Scorfina, rhythm guitarist Mi...

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RIK EMMETT Says TRIUMPH's '3D Hologram-ish' Live Experience Is Still In The Works

In a new interview with Talkin' Bout Rock, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett confirmed that there are still 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): "[TRIUMPH drummer and...

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THE RASMUS Releases New Single 'Creatures Of Chaos'

Finnish rock veterans THE RASMUS are back with their electrifying new single, "Creatures Of Chaos", released today (March 28) on all digital outlets via Better Noise Music and Playground Music. With its signature blend of dark atmospheres and anthemic melodies, THE RASMUS once again proves why it re...

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AC/DC: 'High Voltage' Dive Bar To Open In Minneapolis For U.S. Tour Kick-Off

Kick off the "Power Up" tour in the U.S. with a one-off U.S. AC/DC High Voltage Dive Bar at Machine Shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Join fellow fans, check out iconic props and pick up exclusive merchandise — including special vinyl releases. Opening hours: Wednesday, April 9: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. CST T...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Says Fans Can Expect 'Some Surprises' From His Upcoming Shows With WARREN DEMARTINI

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, Stephen Pearcy spoke about his reunion with his longtime RATT bandmate Warren DeMartini for a handful of shows this spring and summer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "How it came about is an interesting story. It all happe...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, JOEY BELLADONNA, DEE SNIDER, NANCY WILSON Among Musicians On 'Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph'

On Friday, June 6, 2025, one of the greatest and most successful Canadian rock bands of all time, TRIUMPH, will be honored with a star-studded tribute album. "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph" will arrive via Round Hill Records, featuring such renowned rockers as Dorothy, Sebastian Bach, Nan...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS To Release Second AMERIKAN KAOS Album, 'All That Jive', In April

On April 4, 2025, Metal Department will release the sophomore album from AMERIKAN KAOS, "All That Jive". AMERIKAN KAOS is the "secret love child" of guitar virtuoso Jeff Waters, best known from ANNIHILATOR, which he has been working on since 2019. AMERIKAN KAOS marks a significant shift in the music...

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Watch: Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Performs Band's Classic Songs In Muret, France

Fan-filmed video of original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans performing on March 22 at Horizon-Pyrénées in Muret, France can be seen below. In a recent interview with Podpokas, Evans was asked how AC/DC got its name. He responded: "Well, we were happy rehearsing [in late 1973], and a guy that wanted to ma...