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MICHAEL MONROE Undergoes Knee Surgery, Pulls Out Of U.S. Tour With BUCKCHERRY

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has canceled his participation in this fall's U.S. tour as the support act for BUCKCHERRY. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 26),Michael's social media was updated with the following message: "Unfortunately, Michael Monroe will be unable to join BUCKCHERRY on...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE: 'The Odds' Of PAUL RODGERS And Me Performing At ROCK HALL Induction 'Are Very Good'

In a new interview with Defenders Of The Faith, 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 how it feels to finally be inducted, Simon said: "We're very pleas...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Is 'Nearly Finished' Recording Two New Solo Albums

In the first of BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's new ongoing show as part of the LA Radio Sessions, which airs Sundays at 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) on 99.1 KLBP-FM in Long Beach and also online at KLBP.org, Bill spoke about his plans to release new solo music in the coming months. He said (as transcri...

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TOM GABRIEL FISCHER Explains Why He Continues To Play CELTIC FROST Songs With TRIPTYKON

During an appearance on a recent episode of the Iblis Manifestations podcast, former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKON singer, guitarist and main songwriter Tom Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. Tom Gabriel Warrior) spoke about TRIPTYKON's appearance at the Incineration festival in London, United...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Relaunches Radio Show; Preview Available

Shortly after the turn of the last century, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward with his co-host Mike Stark started doing a radio show where Bill spotlighted some of his favorite tunes — much of it metal, but also included many other musical genres. The show continued — usually monthly, unless Bill had...

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BAD RELIGION's BRIAN BAKER Has No Plans To Retire: 'You Do It Until You Can't'

In a new interview with Jorge Fretes of Spain's GoetiaMedia, Brian Baker, best known as one of the founding members of the hardcore punk band MINOR THREAT, and as a guitarist in BAD RELIGION since 1994, was asked if he has ever felt tempted to retire, similar to the way fellow punk rockers NOFX have...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Says 'Censorship Is Worse Now Than It Was In The '80s', Calls DONALD TRUMP 'A Winner'

In a new interview with Mane Campos of Chile's Heavyfonía, Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P., whose single "Animal (F**k Like a Beast)", landed at No. 9 on the PMRC's (Parents' Music Resource Center) "Filthy Fifteen" 40 years ago, spoke about the importance of free speech. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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PAUL RODGERS On BAD COMPANY's Upcoming ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: 'It Is Pretty Amazing'

BAD COMPANY singer Paul Rodgers, drummer Simon Kirke and guitarist Mick Ralphs have commented on the news that their band is among the 2025 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Other inductees in the Performer category are SOUNDGARDEN, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and...

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It's Official: BAD COMPANY And SOUNDGARDEN Are Among 2025 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Inductees

BAD COMPANY and SOUNDGARDEN are among the 2025 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Other inductees in the Performer category are Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and THE WHITE STRIPES. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be presented with the Musical Influence Award; Philly...

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SIMON KIRKE Says He Was 'Told By An Insider' That BAD COMPANY Will Be Inducted Into ROCK HALL This Year

In a new interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nomination, which was announced in February 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked how it feels to finally be nominated, Simon sa...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Pays Tribute To Producer ROY THOMAS BAKER

QUEEN guitarist Brian May has paid tribute to English producer Roy Thomas Baker who worked on several of the band's albums, including 1975's "A Night At The Opera", featuring the QUEEN classic "Bohemian Rhapsody". Brian took to his Instagram to share a few photos of Roy and he included the following...

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ROB ZOMBIE's 'House Of 1000 Corpses: The Making Of A Cult Classic' Book Due In September

Insight Editions has set a September 16 release date for Rob Zombie's "House Of 1000 Corpses: The Making Of A Cult Classic" book. In the 304-page hardcover book, writer, director and musician Rob Zombie journeys into the madhouse with "House Of 1000 Corpses", an inside look at the making of his cult...

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P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL On Rock Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Now They Don't Even Hide It'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Jasta Show", hosted by HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta, P.O.D. frontman Paul "Sonny" Sandoval weighed in on some artists' use of backing tracks to add extra instrumental or vocal tracks to a live performance, to enhance the sound or to replicate more closel...

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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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P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL On 1990s 'Nu Metal': 'I Love That Era Of Music Because Every Band Was Doing Their Own Thing'

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, P.O.D. frontman Paul "Sonny" Sandoval was asked how he feels about the supposed nu-metal resurgence in recent years, partly thanks to a whole new wave of exciting revivalists. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...