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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Can't Let Go Of The 1980s: 'I Lived For Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll'

By David E. Gehlke Herman Rarebell is unapologetic in his love for the 1980s. As the person responsible for the lyrics of some of SCORPIONS' biggest and most enduring hits, Rarebell has also taken full advantage of the classic "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" trope. (Watch the "Big City Nights" and "...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Says He Once Came Close To Joining NINE INCH NAILS

Guitar whiz Richie Kotzen has dropped a major bombshell by revealing he once agreed to join industrial rock pioneers NINE INCH NAILS. Kotzen, whose latest album with IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith — "Black Light/White Noise" — was released on Friday, made the revelation about an abortive alliance with T...

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RAY ALDER, MATT BARLOW And STU BLOCK To Guest On new ARTIZAN Album

ARTIZAN drummer/founder Ty Tammeus has teamed up with legendary producer Jim Morris (CRIMSON GLORY, DEATH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, ICED EARTH, KAMELOT) for the band's forthcoming release "The Furthest Reaches Part 2: The Gaia Effect", the follow-up to the heavy metal opera "The Furthest Reaches", released...

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PAUL STANLEY Dons His KISS 'Starchild' Makeup Again For WORKDAY's 'Rock Star' Campaign

Workday, Inc., the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, is bringing AI agents center stage in its latest "Rock Star" campaign featuring Paul Stanley (KISS),Billy Idol and Gwen Stefani (NO DOUBT). The rockers, dressed in business attire, hilariously try to navigate the corporate world...

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HARDLINE To Release New Studio Album In 2026

There's been speculation behind closed doors for some time, and at long last it's official: American hard rock veterans HARDLINE, helmed by vocalist Johnny Gioeli (also frontman of the AXEL RUDI PELL band),have signed with Steamhammer/SPV. The five-piece act is currently working on new material for...

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MIKE MANGINI's New Band MONOLITH Releases Second Single 'Mother Martyr'

On the heels of their debut single "Oligarchs", Miami-based rockers MONOLITH are back with a new track. "Mother Martyr" is the follow-up single and further showcases the sound the band is fast becoming known for. The trio comprised of Hernán "Motley" Rodríguez (bass/vocals),Andy Barrow (guitars/voc...

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BABYMETAL Drops New Single 'From Me To U' Featuring POPPY

Japanese pop metal band BABYMETAL recently signed to Capitol Records, which will release the group's new album, "Metal Forth", on June 13. Meaning "beyond metal," "Metal Forth" features collaborations with Poppy, SPIRITBOX, Tom Morello, BLOODYWOOD, POLYPHIA and SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL — artists that BA...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Discusses Music Creation, Collaboration And Challenges In Education

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini is the featured guest on the latest episode of Drum Channel's "Lombardi Live!" Mike joins Don Lombardi, the founder of Drum Workshop (DW) and Drum Channel, for a deep dive into his diverse music career and the vital role of private instruction and mentorship...

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Black Light/White Noise

Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen are clearly having a fantastic time making music together. Even more so than on their first, self-titled collaborative album, the IRON MAIDEN legend and his veteran solo artist partner (and former member of POISON and MR. BIG, and a current member of all-star crew THE...

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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL On OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'It Is Gonna Be Amazing'

In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, former MOTÖRHEAD and current PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS guitarist Phil Campbell was asked about BLACK SABBATH's upcoming reunion concert, which will take place on July 5 in the band's original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy Osbou...

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MARILYN MANSON Announces Summer/Fall 2025 U.S And European Tour Dates

Shock-rock legend Marilyn Manson has announced his return to the stage this summer and fall for the for the second leg of a tour in support of his new album, "One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1". A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale for U.S. dates between September 20 and October 3 only will begi...

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BABYMETAL Announces New Album 'Metal Forth'

Japanese pop metal band BABYMETAL has signed to Capitol Records, which will release the group's new album, "Metal Forth", on June 13. Meaning "beyond metal," "Metal Forth" features collaborations with Poppy, SPIRITBOX, Tom Morello, BLOODYWOOD, POLYPHIA and SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL — artists that BABYMET...

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BILLY CORGAN's New Solo Project To Perform Music From SMASHING PUMPKINS' 'Mellon Collie', 'Machina' And 'Aghori Mhori Mei' Albums

Billy Corgan, the frontman of the iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, has announced a new solo project titled BILLY CORGAN AND THE MACHINES OF GOD which will commemorate the anniversaries of the legendary albums with sets drawn from "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness" and the double album "...

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JOE BONAMASSA Releases New Single 'Still Walking With Me'

Blues-rock trailblazer Joe Bonamassa is back with a brand-new single, "Still Walking With Me", out now via J&R Adventures. Following the introspective groove of "Shake This Ground", this latest release leans into a feel-good, classic vibe — buoyant and soulful, with a warm groove and an undeniab...

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First Impression Of GARY MOORE Statue To Take Shape On Late THIN LIZZY Legend's 72nd Birthday

Work on a clay model for a statue of late guitar legend Gary Moore will begin on April 4, marking what would have been his 72nd birthday. Following a recent motion of support by the Belfast City Council to locate a space for a statue in the city's Cathedral Quarter, campaigners have raised enough fu...