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Watch: JOHN 5 Kicks Off First-Ever European Tour In London

Guitarist John 5 kicked off his European tour on Thursday, May 14 at the Underworld in London, England. Apart from a few shows in 2016, this is John's first-ever solo tour in these territories. Fan-filmed video of the entire London show can be seen below, courtesy of TwinPines Music and SwitchCritch...

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Watch: Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MATS LEVÉN Performs Entire 'Facing The Animal' Album In Japan

Earlier this month, Mats Levén played two shows at Otsuka Hearts Plus in Tokyo, Japan that focused heavily on the material from the sole Yngwie Malmsteen album the Swedish singer appeared on, 1997's "Facing The Animal". Backing Mats at the gigs were Jien Takahashi (guitar),Ollie Bernstein (bass),K...

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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Tells His Story In 'To Hell & Back' Mini-Documentary

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, now opens the door to his most personal chapter yet. A seven-minute mini-documentary, "To Hell & Back" is following the journey leading up to the release of Erik's new solo album "Bad Bones"...

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PRIMUS Releases 'A Handful Of Nuggs' EP Featuring Cover Of DIO's 'Holy Diver'

PRIMUS has announced "A Handful Of Nuggs", a new special EP available now digitally, with a special-edition 12-inch vinyl release arriving July 22 and pre-orders live now. Leading the release is the EP's focus track "The Ol' Grizz", among the first new studio recordings to feature drummer John Hoffm...

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Ex-RAINBOW Vocalist RONNIE ROMERO And Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Bassist REV JONES Join Forces In GUNDRIVER

Modern metal unit GUNDRIVER is gearing up to release its newest metallic masterclass, "Give War A Chance". Due out this fall, the LP will feature seasoned veterans of the heavy rock/metal scene, ex-RAINBOW vocalist Ronnie Romero, founding guitarist Tom Potter, drummer Alex Rivas (TEMPTING FATE) and...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL's Final Resting Place Revealed

A funeral for former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell was held on Wednesday, May 13 at an undisclosed cemetery in Wales. Earlier today (Thursday, May 14),Phil's wife Gaynor, along with their sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, shared a photo of the musician's final resting place, and they included the follo...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE And EPOCH Announce Trading Card Partnership

Global Merchandising Services, the worldwide licensing agent for legendary rock band MÖTLEY CRÜE, and Epoch Company, Ltd. today announced a new licensing partnership to produce an all-new premium MÖTLEY CRÜE trading card collection scheduled for release in December 2026 across North America. The col...

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BRUCE KULICK On His Time With KISS: 'I Knew At Some Point It Would Probably End'

During a recent appearance on Count's Kulture, the late-night podcast hosted by Danny "The Count" Koker, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick once again said he was glad that he was never approached to rejoin the band and wear Ace Frehley's makeup after Frehley left for good back in 2001. Reflecting o...

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GEOFF TATE's Everett, Washington Concert To Be Livestreamed Globally

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate returns to the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime global livestream event — "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" — broadcast live on May 23, 2026 from the historic Everett Theater in Everett, Washington. For fans who can't attend the concert in person, Lounges.tv i...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Announces 'Crücial Crüe 1981-1989' Limited-Edition Picture Disc Box Set

MÖTLEY CRÜE is gearing up to hit stages across North America this summer on "The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins" tour. The band's first extensive touring in two years will see them hit 35 cities with dates in July, August, and September, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of MÖTLEY CRÜE's groundbr...

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ALICE COOPER Announces Reissues Of 'Along Came A Spider' And 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' Albums With Bonus Material

Two nightmares. One legacy. And they're both back, louder and darker than ever. Alice Cooper returns with the reissues of "Along Came A Spider" and "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" — two chapters from the twisted playbook of shock rock's original showman — via earMUSIC. Fresh formats, bonus material, and th...

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Hard Rock Supergroup ICONIC, Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, JOEL HOEKSTRA, MARCO MENDOZA And TOMMY ALDRIDGE, Shares 'Tears Keep On Falling' Single

Hard rock supergroup ICONIC, featuring Michael Sweet (STRYPER) on guitar, Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE) on guitar, Nathan James (INGLORIOUS) on vocals, Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) on bass and Tommy Aldridge (WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE) on drums, will release its sophomore album, "II", on July...

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IRON MAIDEN's Longtime Drummer NICKO MCBRAIN Announces Autobiography 'Hello Boys And Girls!'

Harper Nonfiction is set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain. "Hello Boys And Girls!" will be published into hardback, ebook and audio on October 22, 2026. Nicko is the legendary drummer for IRON MAIDEN, joining the ba...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Is Looking To Release Eighth Album In January 2027

In an April 2026 interview with Drum Dog conducted at The Europe Drum Show, Jason Bowld, drummer of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming eighth album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've just finished reco...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Joined By Country-Pop Superstar CARRIE UNDERWOOD For 'American Idol' Performance

MÖTLEY CRÜE was joined by country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood for the band's appearance on the season finale of "American Idol". Underwood and MÖTLEY CRÜE delivered a two-song performance featuring the band's hit songs "Home Sweet Home" and "Kickstart My Heart". Check out video of their collabora...