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GEOFF TATE Says Best Piece Of Music Advice He Ever Got Came From GENE SIMMONS

In a brand new interview with Justin Young of Monsters, Madness And Magic, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked to name the best piece of music advice he ever got. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know who told me this, actually, but I think that it was Gene Simm...

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Metalcore takes many different forms, and there's certainly a place for the genre in the Christian music world. WOLVES AT THE GATE are on Solid State Records, which is largely a Christian heavy music label, but that doesn't mean their music doesn't appeal to a wider range of listeners. Just because...

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SINSAENUM Pays Tribute To Late Drummer JOEY JORDISON On Upcoming Third Album 'In Devastation'

Extreme metal supergroup SINSAENUM has announced its long-awaited return with the release of a crushing new single, "In Devastation", the title track of their forthcoming third studio album, due out later this year via earMUSIC. The release marks the band's first new material since the tragic passin...

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WENDY DIO: 'I Saw LEMMY Two Hours Before He Died'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Rocktails With Ahmet Zappa podcast, Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, reflected on the friendship between the iconic heavy metal singer and a couple of other rock legends. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Ronn...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer STU BLOCK Hopes MATT BARLOW Rejoins The Band: 'It Just Works On So Many Levels'

Former ICED EARTH singer Stu Block says that he hopes Matt Barlow rejoins the band if founding guitarist Jon Schaffer decides to reactivate the group at some point in the future. Barlow, who served two stints with ICED EARTH — from 1993 to 2003 and from 2007 to 2011 — was asked about the possibility...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Relaunches Radio Show; Preview Available

Shortly after the turn of the last century, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward with his co-host Mike Stark started doing a radio show where Bill spotlighted some of his favorite tunes — much of it metal, but also included many other musical genres. The show continued — usually monthly, unless Bill had...

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JERRY CANTRELL Announces August/September 2025 U.S. Tour

 ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, whose widely praised solo album "I Want Blood" arrived late last year, has announced a new round of U.S. tour dates, kicking off on August 16 in San Diego. Tickets for the four-week outing, which finds Cantrell joined once again by FILTER, go on sa...

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GENE SIMMONS Says ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Are 'Welcome' To Appear At 'KISS Army Storms Vegas' Event

In a new interview with Greg Schmitt of Noize In The Attic, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. "KISS Army Storms Vegas" celebrates the KISS...

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BUCKCHERRY's STEVIE D.: 'We Were One Of The Last Rock And Roll Bands To Do Double-Platinum Numbers In Sales'

In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, BUCKCHERRY guitarist Stevie Dacanay (a.k.a. Stevie D.) was asked why he thinks the band's 2005 album "15" was so successful, with hit singles like "Crazy Bitch" and "Sorry" eventually resulting in the LP becoming certified double platinum i...

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Watch: SHINEDOWN Joined By LYNYRD SKYNYRD's JOHNNY VAN ZANT And RICKEY MEDLOCKE For 'Simple Man' Performance

SHINEDOWN was joined by LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke on stage at the Welcome To Rockville festival at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on Thursday (May 15) for a performance of the LYNYRD SKYNYRD classic "Simple Man". Fan-filmed video of their appearan...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Says He Meditates And Exercises Every Day For His Mental Health

In a new interview with Neeka Rogers of Metal Nation, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was asked If there are some things that he does for his mental health, for balance, for his self-care, so that way he doesn't burn out. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, first and foremost, a...

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STYX's TODD SUCHERMAN Takes You Behind The Scenes Of Creation Of His Art Collection, 'Realities Of Rhythm And Time'

In the video below, join legendary STYX drummer Todd Sucherman as he takes you inside the creation of "Realities Of Rhythm And Time", his captivating new art collection created in collaboration with Los Angeles-based art collective SceneFour. Blending music and visual artistry, Sucherman channels hi...

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NIGHTWISH Side Project AURI Announces Third Album 'III - Candles & Beginnings'

AURI, the project featuring NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen and his wife, popular Finnish singer Johanna Kurkela, will release its third studio album, "III - Candles & Beginnings", on August 15, 2025. Propelled by the celestial voice of Kurkela, the lush sonic landscapes of Holop...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Members MATT BARLOW And FREDDIE VIDALES Announce Fourth ASHES OF ARES Album 'New Messiahs'

ASHES OF ARES, the U.S. heavy metal duo featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, has revealed first details of its new studio album, titled "New Messiahs", that is slated for a release in Europe on July 18 and in North America on August 8, 2025 via ROAR! A music video for...

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GENE SIMMONS On Upcoming KISS Event In Las Vegas: 'It's Really A Chance To Be More Intimate With The Fans'

In a new interview with the "Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show" on New York City's Q104.3 radio station, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November...