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ALICE COOPER Announces Special Guest Hosts For October 2026 U.K. Book Tour

Alice Cooper has announced special guest hosts who will join him on stage for each date of his intimate "Devil On My Shoulder" U.K. book tour this October. Building on over sixty years of rock folklore, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee will be joined in conversation by three distinct voices f...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO's BATTLEZONE Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of 'Fighting Back'

In 1986, legendary vocalist Paul Di'Anno — who was the unmistakable original voice behind IRON MAIDEN's formative years — launched a bold new chapter with the release of "Fighting Back", the explosive debut album from BATTLEZONE. Following his departure from IRON MAIDEN, Di'Anno refused to look back...

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THE WESTERN FRONT, 1980s Project Featuring THIN LIZZY's SCOTT GORHAM, Releases 'Rain' Single From Upcoming 'Eureka' Album

THE WESTERN FRONT has revealed the latest single "Rain", taken from the near-mythical album "Eureka", which will be released on July 10 via Music Theories Recordings / Artone Label Group. THE WESTERN FRONT was conceived by rock luminaries Scott Gorham (THIN LIZZY, BLACK STAR RIDERS),Marty Walsh (SU...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Is Now 'A Fully Independent Band'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has announced that it is now "a fully independent band" after completing its deal with Warner with the arrival of the "Life Is But A Dream…" album, which came out in June 2023. The band has also secured the rights to its 2016 LP "The Stage", which was originally made available thro...

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TESLA Shares Cover Of QUEEN's 'Spread Your Wings' From Upcoming 'Homage' Album

American hard rockers TESLA have shared their cover of QUEEN's 1977 classic "Spread Your Wings", taken from their upcoming album "Homage", set for release on July 17, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in TESLA's storied career, the album finds the band returning to its roots...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE Says Simple Songs Like 'Smoke On The Water' Are 'Most Challenging Ones' To Play

In a new interview with Rob Cass of the  dopeYEAH talk podcast, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Simon McBride, who officially joined the band in 2022 as the replacement for Steve Morse, was asked about the rumor that it took him only 40 minutes to learn the PURPLE set before he first played with the group. He...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'It's Time To Kind Of Pull Back On Touring'

In a new interview with Matt Wardlaw of Ultimate Classic Rock, legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore discussed the health issues which led to the cancelation of the last four shows on the six-date tour of the U.S. East Coast by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock...

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APOCALYPTICA's EICCA TOPPINEN Defends METALLICA's 'St. Anger': 'I Think It's A Great Album'

In a new interview with Pipeman Radio, Eicca Toppinen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA — who are still touring behind "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2", the sequel to their legendary debut record, "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos" — was asked for his opinion of METALLICA's controversial "St...

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DEEP PURPLE Releases Music Video For 'Arrogant Boy', First Single From Upcoming 'Splat!' Album

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have released the official music video for the song "Arrogant Boy". The track is the first single from the band's upcoming studio album, "Splat!", which will arrive on July 3 via earMUSIC. DEEP PURPLE is currently featured on the cover of Classic Rock Germany, where the...

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Listen: STEVE MORSE, JONATHAN CAIN, SIMON WRIGHT And RONNIE ROMERO Reinvent RAINBOW's 'The Temple Of The King'

As the much-anticipated tribute to Richie Blackmore's RAINBOW, "Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow", draws closer to its June 19 release date, another taste of the treat to come materializes with this sonics-stuffed reimagining of the first album's classic "The Te...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: Everyone Thinks 'Smoke On The Water' Is 'A Heavy Metal Song. It's Not.'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Planet Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan spoke about the band's reputation for incorporating extensive, high-energy improvisation into its live concerts, with members often describing every show as unique. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you're do...

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DEEP PURPLE Announces 'Heaviest' Studio Album In Many Years, 'Splat!'

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE will release their new studio album, "Splat!" , on July 3 via earMUSIC. With more than 120 million albums sold since forming in 1968, DEEP PURPLE have long secured their place in rock history. Rather than simply preserving their legacy, they continue to extend it, drive...

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KISS Reveals More 2026 'KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas' Details

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends KISS have revealed that a second "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas" will touch down in Vegas this November. The larger-than-life fan experience will return this year following the success of this past November's event, which drew KISS fans from all 50 states and 3...

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Listen: GRAHAM BONNET, BOB DAISLEY, DON AIREY, CARMINE APPICE And BUMBLEFOOT Reinvent RAINBOW's 'Long Live Rock 'N' Roll'

When you're gathering guests for a RAINBOW tribute album, whom better to invite than some of the people who made RAINBOW such a great band in the first place? That's what Cleopatra Records has done. Due on June 19, "Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" is an absolu...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Says He Sold His Publishing Catalog For A Substantial Sum Last Year: I Feel 'Rich'

VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth has revealed that he sold his music publishing catalog for a substantial sum last year. Roth is credited with writing the majority of lyrics for VAN HALEN's first six albums and often claimed to have written every word, syllable and melody during his tenure. The 71-...