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RIK EMMETT Doesn't Rule Out Limited Performances With TRIUMPH's Upcoming 'Mixed Reality' Show

During a November 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett spoke about the Canadian rock legends' three-song reunion performance — consisting of the tracks "Allied Forces", "Fight The Good Fight" and "Lay It On The Line" — on June 6, 2025 at t...

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TESLA's Upcoming Covers Project To Include Versions Of SUPERTRAMP, THE TEMPTATIONS, CLIMAX BLUES BAND Classics

During a November 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon confirmed that he and his bandmates are slowly working on a new covers project. Regarding their inspiration for making a covers album, Hannon told host Eddie Trunk (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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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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TWISTED SISTER Announces More 2026 50th-Anniversary Festival Appearances

TWISTED SISTER has announced its first reunion concerts as part of the band's 50th-anniversary tour. The Dee Snider-fronted act will perform at a number of European festivals next spring and summer, including at Sweden Rock, Copenhell and Graspop Metal Meeting. TWISTED SISTER's 2026 shows will featu...

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DREAM THEATER Partners With AMC Theatres For Showing Of 'Quarantième: Live À Paris'

With all live performances concluded for 2025, Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER are giving fans the chance to see their upcoming live release "Quarantième: Live À Paris" the way it was intended — on the big screen. Partnering with AMC Theatres, the full-length concert will run...

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WILL CARROLL On NEFARIOUS's Split With KATON W. DE PENA: 'He Just Broke Off Communication With Us'

NEFARIOUS has parted ways with singer Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) and has replaced him with Sean Rivera (COFFIN HUNTERS). The band's new lineup, which also includes Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and...

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WARREN DEMARTINI Says Playing With STEPHEN PEARCY Again Has Been 'Absolutely Fabulous': 'It Just Gets Better And Better'

During an appearance on today's (Wednesday, November 5) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Warren DeMartini spoke about his reunion with his longtime RATT bandmate Stephen Pearcy for more than a dozen shows this spring, summer and fall. Asked what it has been like playing with St...

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JON BON JOVI Says He Is Taking Inspiration From METALLICA's 'M72' For Setlist For BON JOVI's 2026 Tour

In a new interview with Ian Danter of U.K.'s Planet Rock, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about BON JOVI's 2026 tour, which will see Jon and his bandmates perform several nights in some cities, including at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, where they will play six sold-out shows at the iconic venue. Asked...

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TONY IOMMI To Raffle Off One Of His Guitars To Raise Funds For Hospital Where He Was Treated For His Cancer

According to BBC News, BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi will raffle off one of his Gibson SG guitars to raise money for the hospital where he received his cancer treatment. The 77-year-old guitar legend was treated at Birmingham, United Kingdom's Heartlands Hospital in 2012 after being diagnosed with lymp...

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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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METALLICA Fans Charged With Trespassing After Climbing Tower At Perth Show

Two METALLICA fans were arrested and charged with trespassing after allegedly scaling a central tower inside Optus Stadium during the band's November 1 concert in Perth, Australia. A 20-year-old man from Carey Park and a 23-year-old man from Australind were removed from the venue and will appear in...

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RICHIE FAULKNER: 'I Joined JUDAS PRIEST On The Band's 'Farewell' Tour And I'm Still Here 15 Years Later'

In a new interview with Teresa Robinson of New Mexico Entertainment, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked what is next for him and his bandmates after the completion of their recent North American tour with Alice Cooper. Richie responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a go...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Hasn't Finished Reading ALEX VAN HALEN's Memoir Yet: 'It's Tough For Me To Fully Interact With'

During an October 30 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen and nephew of Alex Van Halen, was asked if he has read Alex's memoir, "Brothers", which came out in October 2024 via HarperCollins. The book is described as an "intimate and open...

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TRIVIUM Releases Music Video For Title Track Of 'Struck Dead' EP

Grammy-nominated Florida metallers TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy; guitarist Corey Beaulieu; and bassist Paolo Gregoletto — have released the three-song EP "Struck Dead" today, October 31, via longtime label Roadrunner Records. Today, TRIVIUM has shared the video for the title track....

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BILLY SHEEHAN Weighs In On DAVID LEE ROTH's Recent Live Performances: 'He's Still My Hero'

During an October 28 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk",  legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who was a member of David Lee Roth's backing band in the late 1980s, was asked for his opinion of the original VAN HALEN singer's recent live performances. Billy responded (as transcribed...