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DEF LEPPARD Is Relying On Technology To Work On New Music Remotely: 'Laptops Have Become ABBEY ROAD'

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott has confirmed to USA Today that he and his bandmates — drummer Rick Allen, bassist Rick Savage and guitarists Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen — are working on the follow-up to 2022's "Diamond Star Halos" album for a tentative 2026 release. That LP was recorded simultaneousl...

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SCOTT STAPP Releases 'Deadman's Trigger: A Short Film' Co-Starring His Seven-Year-Old Son

Grammy-winning songwriter, solo artist and CREED frontman Scott Stapp has released "Deadman's Trigger: A Short Film". The nine-minute, 13-second short co-stars Scott Stapp and his seven-year-old son Anthony Stapp and was directed by Tyler Dunning Evans, with music by Scott Stapp. The film features "...

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HATEBREED's Longtime Bassist CHRIS BEATTIE Sues Band Over Split, Accuses JAMEY JASTA Of Greed

According to Billboard and Law360, HATEBREED's founding bassist Chris Beattie has filed a lawsuit against the band, claiming he was the "driving force behind [HATEBREED's] sound and identity until his sudden and baseless expulsion" from the group last November. The complaint, which was filed at Conn...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's 'Beethoven's Last Night' To Be Made Available On Vinyl For First Time

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's acclaimed rock opera "Beethoven's Last Night" will make its vinyl debut on September 12 as the band celebrates the album's 25th anniversary. The 2LP set will be available in two distinct editions. A special version featuring a lenticular cover — with dynamic 3D-style artwo...

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DIAMOND HEAD, RAVEN, TANK And PRAYING MANTIS Members Join Forces As New Supergroup LORDS OF NWOBHM

With the ever-growing interest and respect around the world for the rock music genre known as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) — the monumental British metal and European metal movement from 1979 through 1982 — there has never been a better time to celebrate the music of those pioneering...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Setlist For Upcoming Las Vegas Residency: 'We Have To Feel Comfortable With What We're Doing'

In a new interview with Houston Life, DEF LEPPARD lead singer Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen spoke about the band's upcoming third Las Vegas residency. "Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency" will set the strip alight from February 3 through 28, 2026 at The Colosseum at...

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CHRIS VON ROHR Explains Why A New KROKUS Single Is Much More Likely Than A Full-Length Album

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal Rules, founding KROKUS bassist Chris Von Rohr asked about the possibility of fresh music from the legendary Swiss hard rock band. He responded: "Well, you know — that's the question. Who needs new music? A lot of bands release a new album, so they have...

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CELINE DION Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A True Original'

Global superstar Celine Dion has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died last week at the age of 76. On July 25, Celine took to her social media to write: "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. "Ozzy and I were label mates for many years — and although we came from very d...

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DEFTONES Announce 2025 Edition Of 'Dia De Los Deftones' Festival

DEFTONES have announced the 2025 installment of their music festival, Dia De Los Deftones. The event, which returned in 2022 for the first time since 2019, will take place on November 1, 2025 at Petco Park in San Diego. Joining the influential alt-metal outfit at this year's event will be CLIPSE, 2H...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces 2026 Las Vegas Residency At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

Global icons DEF LEPPARD, who have sold more than 110 million albums worldwide and have countless accolades including their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, announced their triumphant return to Las Vegas today with their third residency that promises a brand new electrifying production...

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ANDI DERIS Says HELLOWEEN Can 'Satisfy All Generations Of Fans' With Reunited Expanded Classic Lineup

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, HELLOWEEN vocalist Andi Deris spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning singer Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with Deris, guitarists Michael...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: SAVATAGE's Music Is 'As Timeless As The BLACK SABBATH And JUDAS PRIEST And IRON MAIDEN Stuff'

In a new interview with Hakos Pervanidis of the Metal Hammer Greece TV program TV War, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE were asked for their opinion about what makes the band's music so timeless. Jeff responded (as transcribed by B...

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EVANESCENCE Is Working With Various Producers On New Album: 'We're Just Doing Whatever Feels Good', AMY LEE Says

In a recent interview with Kevin Ryder and Megan Holiday of the KROQ radio station, EVANESCENCE's Amy Lee was asked what fans can expect from her and her bandmates in the coming months. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "More of the goodness. We are just full speed ahead, making st...

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CATTLE DECAPITATION To Perform Entire 'Death Atlas' Album On Fall 2025 North American Tour

West Coast deathgrind icons CATTLE DECAPITATION have confirmed a North American headlining tour this fall. The "No Fear For Tomorrow" trek begins November 16 and runs through December 20. Support will be provided by ABORTED, FROZEN SOUL and TRIBAL GAZE. The journey will see CATTLE DECAPITATION perfo...

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BIFF BYFORD Has 'Quite A Lot Of Ideas' For SAXON's Next Album; September/October 2026 Release Expected

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, we've started writin...