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BILLY SHEEHAN Embraces Changes In Music Industry: 'There's Great Opportunities Now'

In a new interview with The Raw Vibe, legendary rock bassist Billy Sheehan spoke about how the music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation with the advent of digital technology and social media platforms. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's no record companies a...

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ANGEL Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Album; More 'Farewell' Tour Dates Announced

Legendary '70s rock band ANGEL is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, tentatively due later in the year via Cleopatra Records. The 12-song effort will mark ANGEL's third album on Cleopatra. ANGEL's 2026-2027 farewell tour will kick off on March 27 at Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville,...

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KERRY KING To Enter Studio In April 2026 To Begin Recording Second Solo Album

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will enter the studio in April 2026 to begin recording the follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. A new tour in support of the upcoming effort will launch in early 2027, according to the talent agency...

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EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS Explains Split With Longtime Drummer SASHA HORN

In a new interview with Metal Horror Madman, EXHORDER frontman Kyle Thomas discussed the band's recent announcement that drummer Sasha Horn was leaving the group in order to "focus on his personal life". Temporarily replacing him on the road will be Corey Pierce of GOD FORBID fame. A permanent repla...

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ACE FREHLEY's 1975 Les Paul Guitar Expected To Fetch Between $400,000 And $600,000 At Auction

Julien's Auctions, the world's leading celebrity auction house, announced today from Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus the full details of its highly anticipated "Music Icons" sale. This year's collection celebrates the enduring power of heavy metal and commemorates the 50th anniversary of KISS in Lo...

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TOMMY CLUFETOS, Who Played With OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH: 'I Didn't Get Into Drums To Play At The Corner Bar'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, drummer Tommy Clufetos spoke about what it was like to play with Ozzy Osbourne, one and off, for more than a decade, first as a member of Ozzy's solo band and then as the replacement for Bill Ward in BLACK SABBATH's touring lineup. As...

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KISS Legend PETER CRISS To Return To Detroit For ROCK CITY MUSIC COMPANY Meet-And-Greet Appearance

Rock City Music Company is turning up the volume this spring as it welcomes rock and roll icon and founding drummer of KISS, Peter Criss, for an exclusive meet-and-greet event, April 24-25, 2026. This is a very special two-day event with limited availability on both days. The appearance celebrates t...

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THE TROOPS OF DOOM Recruits TESTAMENT, DESTRUCTION Members For Cover Of KISS's 'God Of Thunder'

Celebrating six years of existence, THE TROOPS OF DOOM, the Brazilian death/thrash metal band featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz, has immortalized its own studio version of the classic KISS song "God Of Thunder" by bringing together renowned guest musicians from different s...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Songwriting Process For BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's 'Engines Of Demolition' Album: 'If You Get Inspired, You Can't Stop That'

In a new interview with the Get On The Bus, Zakk Wylde spoke about the making of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's upcoming album, "Engines Of Demolition", which will be released on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up to 2021's "Doom Crew Inc." contains 15 tracks, including the four previously released singl...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's 'In My Darkest Hour' Memoir Gets Official Release Date; Book Cover Unveiled

Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo imprint has set a September 8, 2026 release date for MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's next memoir, "In My Darkest Hour". The book will detail Mustaine's "gnarly" treatment after he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma at the back of his tong...

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PAUL STANLEY Rejects 'Nepotism' Label For Son EVAN's STANLEY SIMMONS Project

In a new interview with The Drew Lane Show, KISS frontman Paul Stanley spoke about STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — which released its debut single, "Body Down", in December. A full-length album wil...

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TESLA To Release 'Homage' Covers Album  Showcasing JEFF KEITH Singing 'Soul And R&B Songs'

California hard rock veterans TESLA will release a new album called "Homage" later this year via Frontiers Music Srl. A new TESLA song, "Never Alone", will also be made available. The news of TESLA's upcoming LP was revealed by the band's guitarist Frank Hannon in an interview with the Appetite For...

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BILLY IDOL Announces 'Hot In The City' Summer 2026 Las Vegas Residency

Rock legend Billy Idol is returning to Las Vegas this summer for an exclusive five-night engagement, "Billy Idol: Hot In The City", at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Idol and his longtime band, including his guitarist and collaborator of 45 years, Steve Stevens, will take the stag...

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CACTUS Recruits DEE SNIDER And TRACII GUNS For 'The Little Red Rooster' From Upcoming 'Temple Of Blues II' Album

It's been two years since drum legend Carmine Appice and his reformed CACTUS — singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon and bassist James Caputo — first unbarred the doors to the "Temple Of Blues - Influences And Friends", a 15-track slab of headbanging, hip-swinging heavy blues rock whose subtitle r...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Among LOLLAPALOOZA 2026 Headliners

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, CHARLI XCX, TATE MCRAE, LORDE, OLIVIA DEAN, JOHN SUMMIT, JENNIE and THE XX are set to headline Lollapalooza 2026, which will also feature performances by LIL UZI VERT, TURNSTILE, SOMBR, THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, YUNGBLUD, BEABADOOBEE, ETHEL CAIN, EMPIRE OF THE SUN, MAJOR LAZER, ZARA...