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Despite 40 Years As One Of Rock's Best Singers, JEFF SCOTT SOTO Is Not A Household Name: 'I Have My Own Dedicated Legion Of Fans'

By David E. Gehlke Undoubtedly one of rock's accomplished singers, Jeff Scott Soto now finds himself juggling multiple bands at once, a common scenario for many vocalists in his age bracket. His CV is no doubt impressive, dotted with the likes of Yngwie J. Malmsteen, TALISMAN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHEST...

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Who says nu metal has to be derivative? While the origins of the genre go back to the late 1990s, nu metal's alive and well in 2025, and it's continuing to evolve and show that it's about more than just rap rock. LUNA KILLS are one of the bands at the forefront of the resurgence. The group brings a...

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MINISTRY Releases First-Ever Music Video For 'Every Day Is Halloween'

For the first time ever, MINISTRY has an official music video for the eternal hit "Every Day Is Halloween". Originally released in 1984, Al Jourgensen's rally cry for the goth community and misunderstood creatures of the night has remained a cult classic over the decades and is finally being given t...

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Watch: QUEENSRŸCHE Performs At ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP's 'Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II'

Video of QUEENSRŸCHE performing some of the band's classic songs with various campers at Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II", which took place March 20-23, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, can be seen below. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's immersive camp invites participants...

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TOM MORELLO: 'Some Huge Superstars' Will Be 'Surprises' At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke about his participation at what he has called "the greatest heavy metal show ever", the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United...

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Would TRACII GUNS Rejoin GUNS N' ROSES For A Tour? He Responds

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns, who spent some of his early years as a member of GUNS N' ROSES, was asked if he would do a tour playing guitar for the Axl Rose-fronted outfit if he was asked. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thi...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL On His New Solo Music: 'I Found The Sound That I Wanna Do'

In a new interview with Australia's Jaimunji, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for new music after issuing two singles in 2024 — "Anti-Droid" and "Technical Exorcism" — and a cover of RAMMSTEIN's "Du Hast" in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The g...

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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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Watch: UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER And PETER BALTES Perform Entire 'Balls To The Wall' Album In Pratteln, Switzerland

DIRKSCHNEIDER, the band featuring former ACCEPT members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass),along with drummer Sven Dirkschneider (Udo's son) and the talented guitar duo of Andrey Smirnov and Fabian "Dee" Dammers, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Balls To The Wall" — originall...

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ICE NINE KILLS Frontman SPENCER CHARNAS Launches 'Pretty Evil' Personal Care And Cosmetics Venture

Spencer Charnas, horror icon, creative mastermind and frontman of theatrical, horror-themed metal powerhouse ICE NINE KILLS, has announced the launch of Pretty Evil, a sinister new brand that redefines high-performance personal care and cosmetics for those who live for the limelight... or the moonli...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Teams Up With KREEPSVILLE For Exclusive T-Shirt Drop Celebrating 'In Misery' Video Launch

Gothic rock legend Wednesday 13 has announced an exciting partnership with leading horror fashion brand Kreepsville to launch an exclusive, limited-edition t-shirt in celebration of the "In Misery" music video release. Featuring Wednesday 13 himself and alternative model Victoria Venin, the video ca...

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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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ZACH MYERS Shoots Down BRENT SMITH's Claim New SHINEDOWN Album Is '85 Percent Done', Hopes It Can Still Come Out This Year

Just days after SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith told a Canadian radio station that the band's upcoming eighth studio album was "probably 85 percent done", SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers painted a less optimistic picture about the progress of the LP's recording sessions. In a new chat with Meltdown of D...

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PIERCE THE VEIL Signs Global Publishing Deal With KOBALT

Kobalt, the largest independent music publisher in the world, announced today they have signed the acclaimed rock band PIERCE THE VEIL to a global publishing deal. PIERCE THE VEIL is in the midst of a highly successful run on the heels of the release of their fifth studio album, "The Jaws Of Life",...

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KELLY HANSEN To Sit Out FOREIGNER's Latin American Tour Due To 'Some Issues'; LOU GRAMM To Step In As 'Guest' Singer

FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen has revealed that he will be forced to miss the band's spring 2025 Latin American tour, which is scheduled to kick off on April 28 in Mexico City. He said in a statement: "Some issues have forced me to limit appearances outside of the USA this year, and this means, unfo...