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IGGY POP Announces New Album 'Every Loser'

In the wake of the ecstatic reaction to its appropriately titled opening track and first single "Frenzy", it can now be revealed that Iggy Pop will unleash his new album, "Every Loser", on January 6, 2023. "Every Loser" is Iggy's 19th solo album and his first to be released via the recently announce...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Why No Bandmembers Appear On W.A.S.P. Album Covers

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session at a recent W.A.S.P. concert, frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about why he went back to playing guitar in the band after handling the bass duties on W.A.S.P.'s first couple of albums. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I had a chemistr...

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CHEAP TRICK Postpones Shows While RICK NIELSEN Recovers From 'Minor Procedure'

CHEAP TRICK has postponed this weekend's shows in Auburn, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho in order to allow guitarist Rick Nielsen more time to recover from a "minor procedure." Last weekend, CHEAP TRICK played two concerts without Rick, who was advised to "stay off the road and not travel," accordin...

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The Alchemy Project

There are many reasons why EPICA continue to be the discerning metalhead's symphonic ensemble of choice, but the most important one is that the Dutch crew are measurably and joyously heavier than all their contemporaries. On "The Alchemy Project", they reinforce the point with considerable gusto. Pr...

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SKINDRED Announces New Album 'Smile'

Next year, SKINDRED — one of the U.K.'s most exciting live acts — will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the release of a brand new album, "Smile", their eighth long-player and their first for Earache Records, with whom they signed a global four-album deal last year. Ahead of that comes the first...

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Virtual OZZFEST 2022 To Include Performances by OZZY OSBOURNE, MOTÖRHEAD, MEGADETH, SKID ROW And Others

The lineup has been announced for the 2023 edition of the iconic global touring metal festival Ozzfest. The event, which launched the careers of countless bands, including SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, INCUBUS, LAMB OF GOD and many others, is coming to Decentraland with a confirmed virtual...

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Watch: New DELAIN Lineup Plays First Official Dutch Concert

After playing two "secret rehearsal shows" in June and another "tryout" concert on November 2, the new DELAIN lineup performed its first official Dutch gig last night (Friday, November 4) at Hedon in Zwolle. Joining keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt in DELAIN's current line...

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CARMINE APPICE Says He Spoke To MICK MARS About Doing Some Shows Together

In a new interview with Michael's Record Collection, legendary drummer Carmine Appice, best known for his work with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and Rod Stewart, spoke about his diminished touring schedule as he approaches his 76th birthday. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We [in VANILLA FUD...

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BAD RELIGION's GREG GRAFFIN Thought The Hair Metal 'Fashion' And Some Of The Lyrics Were 'Ridiculous'

BAD RELIGION frontman, solo artist, professor and author Greg Graffin will release a new book, "Punk Paradox: A Memoir", on November 8 via Hachette Books. It is described in a press release as a "historical memoir and cultural criticism of punk rock's evolution." In a new interview with "The Chuck S...

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CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Sit Out Shows After Undergoing 'Minor Procedure'

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen will miss the band's shows this weekend after recently undergoing a "minor" medical procedure. He will be temporarily replaced by Robin Taylor Zander, the 28-year-old son of CHEAP TRICK's frontman Robin Wayne Zander. Earlier today, the legendary rockers released th...

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GAVIN ROSSDALE On BUSH's Longevity: 'I'm Very, Very Lucky'

In a new interview with Brazilian journalist Igor Miranda, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale reflected on the band's 30th anniversary. Gavin said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm very, very lucky. I've had a lot of great people to help me. And there's times when I've won the match and times whe...

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TAYLOR MOMSEN On TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concert: 'It Was An Absolute Honor To Be Asked To Sing At That'

THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen spoke to NME about her involvement with the tribute show for FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins in California in September. At the event, Momsen fronted a band including former NIRVANA members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic and SOUNDGARDEN's Matt Cameron and...

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Watch W.A.S.P. Perform In Anaheim During 40th-Anniversary Tour

Fan-filmed video of W.A.S.P.'s October 29 concert at City National Grove Of Anaheim in Anaheim, California can be seen below. W.A.S.P. performed the song "Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)" live for the first time in more than a decade and a half at the opening concert of the group's 40th-anniversary tour...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says DEEP PURPLE's Music Became 'A Bit Monophonic' Before His Final Departure

In a new interview with Long Island Weekly, DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW legend Ritchie Blackmore spoke about his reliance on non-traditional instruments with his medieval and Renaissance band BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, in which he is joined by his wife, singer Candice Night. "I'm not really interested in the mo...

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TRIVIUM's COREY BEAULIEU Says It Was 'A Great Honor' Being Asked To Open For IRON MAIDEN

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu spoke to Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", about his band's recent U.S. arena shows as the support act for IRON MAIDEN. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When any of your favorite bands wanna call you up for suppo...