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STEVE VAI: 'I Was Drawn' To The Energy Of Heavy Metal

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Metal Sticks", the podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. In this episode, Vai shares rare insights into his...

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ERIC PETERSON Says TESTAMENT Has No Plans To Retire: 'I Could Keep Going Forever'

In a new interview with The Metal Meltdown, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson was asked if he can ever see him and his bandmates retiring from playing music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're gonna take it to the end. I mean, that's what Chuck [Billy, TESTAMENT singer] says....

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MICHAEL MONROE: 'HANOI ROCKS Was Not A Hair Band; We Were A Hat Band'

In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe spoke about his upcoming studio album, "Outerstellar", which will arrive on February 20, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Regarding the lyrical inspiration for the song "Newtro Bombs", which was apparently wri...

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Watch: KISS Members GENE SIMMONS, TOMMY THAYER And ERIC SINGER Reunite On Stage At 'Love Ride' Charity Motorcycle Event

The GENE SIMMONS BAND, featuring Gene Simmons from KISS, was joined by Gene's KISS bandmates Tommy Thayer (guitar) and Eric Singer (drums) for performances of a couple of KISS classics at the 34th installment of the Love Ride powered by Harley-Davidson, which took place on Sunday, November 9. The ev...

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It's Official: ERIC SINGER To Perform With GENE SIMMONS, PAUL STANLEY And TOMMY THAYER At 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

Today it was announced that longtime KISS drummer Eric Singer will join the highly anticipated "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas", taking place November 14-16, 2025, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Singer will reunite with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer for two "unmasked" performances, one...

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THE ROCKETT MAFIA, Featuring POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT, Signs With PAVEMENT ENTERTAINMENT

Pavement Entertainment has announced the signing of THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the dynamic new rock project featuring Rikki Rockett, drummer and founding member of the multi-platinum band POISON. The partnership includes live show engagements, merchandise, and upcoming music releases, expanding Pavement's g...

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Estate Of PHIL LYNOTT, Co-Founder Of Acclaimed Rock Band THIN LIZZY, Partners With PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced a partnership with the estate of the legendary Phil Lynott, co-founder and songwriter for the critically acclaimed rock band THIN LIZZY. The partnership will see the dynamic music company...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD Releases Music Video For New Single 'Monsters'

Multi-platinum-selling rock band PUDDLE OF MUDD has released the official music video for its latest single, "Monsters". "Monsters" was originally made available in October without prior announcement through Virgin Records. In August 2025, PUDDLE OF MUDD signed a new management contract with NI Musi...

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PAUL RODGERS To Skip BAD COMPANY's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony: 'I Have To Prioritize My Health'

Paul Rodgers has announced that he will skip BAD COMPANY's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Last week, the English rockers said that would be reuniting to play two songs at Saturday's event in Los Angeles, marking their first performance together since 2019. Drummer Simon Kirke told Go...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Release Long-Awaited New Solo Album In December

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will release a new solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", on December 19. "Peter Criss" was co-produced by Criss alongside Barry Pointer, who has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, John 5, MÖTLEY CRÜE, Steve Stevens, Pearl Aday and Dolly Parton. Joining the legendary KISS...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On JEFF BECK: 'He Had A Very Special Way Of Playing'

In a rare new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore paid tribute to British guitar icon Jeff Beck, who died nearly three years ago. Ritchie said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Jeff was a great gu...

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Is MR. BIG Officially Done Playing Shows? 'I Believe So', Says BILLY SHEEHAN

MR. BIG played the final show of its "The BIG Finale!" tour on February 25 at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Earlier that same month, the band played three other shows: on February 14 at the Bloomverse Festival in Meghālaya, India, on February 16 at the Bloomverse Express in Bengaluru, India, and o...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE Says He And PAUL RODGERS Will Play Two Songs At ROCK HALL Induction

In a new interview with Lyndsanity! With Lyndsey Parker, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, which was announced in April 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked if fans can expect to see him and BAD COMPANY singer Paul...

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Late TROUBLE Singer ERIC WAGNER: Previously Unreleased Song To See Light Of Day In December

Californian label Ripple Music has announced a powerful final chapter from late TROUBLE frontman and doom metal icon Eric Wagner with the release of "Eulogy" this December 12, 2025 — a two-track record featuring his final and previously unreleased song "Nothing But Blue Skies" as well as a stirring...

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SHINEDOWN Shares Official Music Video For Latest Single, 'Killing Fields'

SHINEDOWN has shared the official music video for the band's latest single, "Killing Fields". The clip, which was shot and edited by Carter Louthian, can be seen below. Last month SHINEDOWN once again made history as "Killing Fields" reached No. 1 on the Active Rock Mediabase chart. This was a massi...