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BILLY CORGAN Celebrates First Anniversary Of His 'The Magnificent Others' Podcast

Last year, Billy Corgan — frontman of the two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS — launched his widely praised podcast "The Magnificent Others". In its first year, Corgan's latest foray into podcasting has set itself apart by bringing listeners face-to-face with world-r...

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W.A.S.P. Announces '1984 To Headless' 2026 North American Tour With KK'S PRIEST

W.A.S.P. has announced the "1984 To Headless" 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK'S PRIEST as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in California and runs through October 31. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from the band's first four albums. Selected hits from W.A.S.P.'s first four...

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MASTERPLAN Shares 'Chase The Light' Single From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal legends MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band has share a new single and accompanying video, "Chase The Light", availabl...

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JAY JAY FRENCH: TWISTED SISTER 'Had No Other Choice But To Cancel' 50th-Anniversary Shows

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French says that legendary rock band had "no other choice but to cancel" its planned 50th-anniversary concerts. On February 5, TWISTED SISTER announced it had scrapped its 2026 reunion shows after Snider resigned, citing health issues. The band posted on social media...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Is A Blue-Collar Guitar Hero: 'It's Really Important For Me To Keep That Drive And Want To Be Better'

By David E. Gehlke Given the number of projects he's involved in, "ubiquitous" may be a good term for guitarist Joel Hoekstra. He first came into broader view as a member of NIGHT RANGER in 2008 before hooking up with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA in 2010 for the departing Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT). Four...

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METAL CHURCH Announces 13th Studio Album, 'Dead To Rights'

West Coast thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH return with their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick...

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TWISTED SISTER Cancels All 2026 Reunion Concerts Due To DEE SNIDER's 'Health Challenges'

TWISTED SISTER has canceled all of its previously announced 2026 reunion concerts due to "a series of health challenges" faced by the band's lead singer Dee Snider. A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Snider's body and soul. Unbeknownst to the public (until now),th...

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THE AMITY AFFLICTION Announces Ninth Album 'House Of Cards', Shares Title Track

Australian metalcore trailblazers THE AMITY AFFLICTION will release their long-awaited new studio album, "House Of Cards", on April 24 via Pure Noise Records. "House Of Cards" is the first full-length outing from THE AMITY AFFLICTION to feature clean vocalist Jonny Reeves, who became a permanent add...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Says He 'Had To Re-Learn How To Talk' Shortly After His Brain Surgery

On a recent episode of the Rock & Roll High School podcast, hosted by two-time Grammy Award-winning producer and music executive Pete Ganbarg, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm reflected on being diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a craniopharyngioma nearly 30 years ago. Although the...

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Ex-I PREVAIL Singer BRIAN BURKHEISER Says His 'Legal Dispute' With His Former Band Is Finally 'Behind' Him

Ex-I PREVAIL vocalist Brian Burkheiser will release a new original song, "Phases", along with the track's accompanying music video, next week under the SCATTERBRAIN banner. Earlier today, Burkheiser released the following statement via social media: "I'm grateful to share that I am officially a free...

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Legendary NWOBHM Band MORE Releases 'Spirits Of War' Single From Upcoming Album 'Destructor'

Legendary New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band MORE has released its powerful anthem "Spirits Of War" — the first single from the band's upcoming "Destructor" album — accompanied by a lyric video. The "Destructor" album, which is due on March 6, is the final production by the late, legendary produce...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Performs New Single 'Rejoice' For First Time At 2026 Las Vegas Residency Kick-Off

DEF LEPPARD kicked off its third Las Vegas residency, "Def Leppard Live At Caesars Palace: The Las Vegas Residency", on Tuesday, February 3. The 12-show run follows sold-out residencies in 2013 and 2019, marking the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees' first time at the 4,300-seat capacity The Colo...

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SISTER SIN Releases First New Song In 12 Years, 'Suicide Hill'

Swedish heavy rock band SISTER SIN has released its first new music in 12 years, "Suicide Hill", through all digital platforms. The track was recorded by SISTER SIN's current lineup of Liv Jagrell on vocals, Jimmy Hiltula on guitar, Andreas Strandh on bass, Dave Sundberg on drums and Sebastian Svedl...

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HEATHEN Signs With NAPALM RECORDS, Shares New Single 'Never A God'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans HEATHEN have begun a new era, joining forces with Napalm Records. With a new album in the works as well, HEATHEN kicks off the new partnership with a special treat for its loyal fans. Digging deep into their musical past, the thrashers recorded two rather...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Rules Out Return To U.S. Because 'It's A Dangerous Place At The Moment'

Brian May has seemingly shut the door on QUEEN's possible return to the U.S., telling the U.K. newspaper Daily Mail in a new interview: "America is a dangerous place at the moment, so you have to take that into account. "It's very sad because I feel like QUEEN grew up in America and we love it, but...