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SAMAEL Releases First New Single In Eight Years, 'Black Matter Manifesto'

Curtains up for SAMAEL: Eight long years after the release of their latest full-length album, "Hegemony" (2017),the Swiss eccentrics finally return in grand splendor. The new single, "Black Matter Manifesto", mixed by Sky Van Hoff (LINDEMANN, SLEEP TOKEN),is a journey through the different facets...

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MASTERPLAN's ROLAND GRAPOW On Upcoming Album 'Metalmorphosis': 'We Have A Bit More Metalish Influences Again'

In a new interview with Argentina's El Cuartel Del Metal, former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow spoke about the upcoming MASTERPLAN album, "Metalmorphosis", which is tentatively due in early 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. He said in part: "It's quite exciting. Like many people know, we have our al...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Finds Joy In Grind Of Touring: 'We Keep Bumping Into Way More Successful Bands Than Ours That Seem Miserable'

By David E. Gehlke Among the Scandinavian bands to break through and establish a strong Stateside following, Gothenburg, Sweden's AVATAR ranks among the most unlikely. Initially formed in 2004 as a melodic death metal band, AVATAR evolved—quickly—with their 2009 self-titled album, which introduced g...

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KNAC Returns To Airwaves With New Era Of 'Pure Rock'

On a day known for the return of spirits, the most legendary demon of rock radio is returning to the FM dial. Plugging in at midnight on Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025, the iconic KNAC call letters will be resurrected, replacing Highway Rock, and launching a new era of Pure Rock for a new gener...

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JON BON JOVI On Returning To Stage After Undergoing Vocal Cord Surgery: 'I'm Confident Enough Now To Know That I Can Sell A Ticket'

In a new interview with the How To Fail With Elizabeth Day podcast, BON JOVI frontman Jon Bon Jovi opened up about the vocal cord deterioration he experienced a few years ago which caused him to have surgery in 2022. Asked when he "started realizing that there was something awry" with his voice, Jon...

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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Announces Additional Presenters And Performers For 2025 Induction Ceremony

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation has unveiled additional music icons and cultural trailblazers joining the lineup of presenters and performers set to honor this year's inductees at the 40th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Ange...

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Is MR. BIG Officially Done Playing Shows? 'I Believe So', Says BILLY SHEEHAN

MR. BIG played the final show of its "The BIG Finale!" tour on February 25 at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Earlier that same month, the band played three other shows: on February 14 at the Bloomverse Festival in Meghālaya, India, on February 16 at the Bloomverse Express in Bengaluru, India, and o...

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ALICE COOPER: 'We Put The HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Together To Be A Bar Band'

In a new interview with Emo of the KLOS radio station, Alice Cooper spoke about his HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES supergroup, which also features AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry and Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We put the HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES together to be a bar...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's Band CLOSE ENEMIES Releases Music Video For Latest Single 'More Than I Could Ever Need'

CLOSE ENEMIES — the all-star band featuring Tom Hamilton (AEROSMITH),Tony Brock (THE BABYS),Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow),Trace Foster (AC/DC's tech guru) and Chasen Hampton — has released the official music video for its latest single, "More Than I Could Ever Need", through TLG|ROCK, distributed th...

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RODDY BOTTUM Doesn't See FAITH NO MORE Reunion Happening Again: 'I Don't Think Anyone's Up For It At This Point'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Alternative Nation, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the upcoming release of his memoir "The Royal We" — was asked if he would consider playing shows again with his bandmates. He responded: "I don't th...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE Says He And PAUL RODGERS Will Play Two Songs At ROCK HALL Induction

In a new interview with Lyndsanity! With Lyndsey Parker, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, which was announced in April 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked if fans can expect to see him and BAD COMPANY singer Paul...

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LOS ANGELES KINGS Share Eight-Minute Behind-The-Scenes Video Of BRUCE DICKINSON's Rendition Of U.S. National Anthem

IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson sang the U.S. national anthem when the Los Angeles Kings hosted the Colorado Avalanche on October 7 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles as part of the NHL's (National Hockey League) first day of regular-season play. The game was the third of three games broadcast on ESPN...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Teams Up With GIBSON For Custom Raven Acoustic Guitar

One of the most iconic rock guitarists of our generation, Kirk Hammett — legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling, nine-time Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA — continues his long-standing partnership with Gibson. Today, the iconic instrument brand proudly unveils its latest collaboration...

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New TRIVIUM Drummer ALEX RÜDINGER On His Addition To The Band: It's 'A Second Chance At Something That I Always Wanted'

Video of new TRIVIUM drummer Alex Rüdinger (formerly of WHITECHAPEL) playing through the band's song "Bury Me With My Screams" can be seen below. Late Monday night (October 27),Rüdinger took to his social media to share a photo of his current drum setup, and he included the following message: "Quic...

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See Entire 'Above Ground 4' Benefit Concert Featuring COREY TAYLOR, SULLY ERNA, NUNO BETTENCOURT, GILBY CLARKE, Others

The Memnoch's Curse channel on YouTube has uploaded video of the entire 2025 "Above Ground 4" benefit concert, which was held this past Sunday, October 26 at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California. The bill included special guests Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR),Billy Idol, DMC (RUN-DMC)...