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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Has No Plans To Tour In Support Of His Latest Solo Album

During an appearance on the August 21 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked if he has any plans to tour in support of his recently released instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!" He responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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KANSAS Welcomes Guitarist SCOTT BERNARD As Its Newest Member

The band KANSAS has welcomed guitarist Scott Bernard as its newest member. Scott has already performed with KANSAS at several shows over the past year, filling in for guitarist and original member Richard Williams as needed. Bernard is a New Iberia, Louisiana-born, Nashville, Tennessee-based session...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says New IRON MAIDEN Drummer SIMON DAWSON Brings 'Stability' To The Band's Live Shows

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the spring/summer 2025 European leg of the band's "Run For Your Lives" world tour. The trek, which launched on May 27 in Budapest, Hungary and concluded on August 2 in Wars...

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Watch: JOE PERRY Plays AEROSMITH Classics With Members of THE BLACK CROWES, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS In Toronto

THE JOE PERRY PROJECT played the third concert of its U.S. tour Saturday night (August 16) at History in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For the North American trek — which marks the first solo shows for the legendary AEROSMITH guitarist this year — Perry is joined by his AEROSMITH bandmates Brad Whitford...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Explains Why GHOST-Style 'Phone Ban' Would Be 'Very Difficult' To Enforce At IRON MAIDEN Concerts

During an appearance on the August 14 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson addressed the band's request for fans to put their phones away while attending concerts on the British heavy metal legends' recently launched "Run For Your Lives" world tou...

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DREAM THEATER Teams Up With Z2 For 'Parasomnia - The Graphic Album'

The world of progressive music rejoiced in October 2023 when, after 13 years, Mike Portnoy rejoined his brothers John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and James LaBrie in the legendary DREAM THEATER. The resulting album, "Parasomnia", was an explosive hit, reaching No. 1 on the Hard Rock Album ch...

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Watch: THE JOE PERRY PROJECT Launches U.S. Tour In Tampa

THE JOE PERRY PROJECT kicked off its U.S. tour Wednesday night (August 13) at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida. For the North American trek — which marks the first solo shows for the legendary AEROSMITH guitarist this year — Perry is joined by his AER...

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There are few more entertaining things than old-school death metal. Denmark's BAEST have made a virtue of their determined adherence to a grubby and brutal script, and over the course of several albums and EPs, they have established themselves as one of the most potent bands in the European scene. B...

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FOREIGNER Announces March 2026 Orchestral Tour

"I Want To Know What Love Is", "Cold As Ice", "Waiting For A Girl Like You", "Hot Blooded", "Juke Box Hero". FOREIGNER's timeless anthems are known and loved by generations. Streams and airplay place the band among the top artists every week. "I Want To Know What Love Is" is one of the very few song...

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Ex-EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Announces First Two U.S. Solo Shows

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza has announced the first two U.S. shows as part of his celebration of the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned". Souza will play at Piper's in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 27 and at the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida on Septembe...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Announces Change In Drummers For Upcoming THE JOE PERRY PROJECT Tour

Due to a family emergency, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' Eric Kretz will be unable to participate in the upcoming JOE PERRY PROJECT tour dates, which will kick off later this week. He will be replaced on the road by longtime JOE PERRY PROJECT drummer Jason Sutter. The eight-date run will launch on August 13...

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New IRON MAIDEN Drummer SIMON DAWSON: 'I Can't Say How Much I Appreciate The Support I've Had From The Fans'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have released a video message thanking fans for coming out to see them on the spring/summer 2025 European leg of the band's "Run For Your Lives" world tour. The trek, which launched on May 27 in Budapest, Hungary and concluded on August 2 in Warsaw, Poland, ma...

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New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Legends SWEET SAVAGE Release New Single 'The Chosen One'

Belfast metal pioneers SWEET SAVAGE will release a new album, "Bang", on September 12 through earMUSIC. The LP's second single, "The Chosen One", can now be streamed below. Formed in Belfast in 1979 by bassist and vocalist Ray Haller and future DIO/DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, SWEET SAVAGE...

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STRYPER Releases 'Still The Light', First Single From Upcoming Christmas Album

Christian rockers STRYPER entered the studio in late April to begin recording their first-ever full-length Christmas album. The 10-song effort will include five original Christmas tracks and five traditional Christmas cuts, including remakes of "Reason For The Season" and "Winter Wonderland", both o...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Explains IRON MAIDEN's 'Polite Request' For Fans To Put Away Their Phones During Band's Concerts

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall of Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson touched upon how the pervasive influence of social media has been increasingly linked to the amplification of narcissistic traits. He said: "Now we have the crazy thing where people are observi...