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Should Heavy Metal Bands Be More Political In Their Messaging? TOM MORELLO Weighs In

In a recent interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM 87.9 radio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke about his active role as a champion for heavy metal icons JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN, both in his work as a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominating committee member and as a...

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LOU GRAMM: 'The Rock That's In The Charts Right Now Is Not Of My Liking. I Don't Even Know If I Would Call It Rock.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked to weigh in on KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons's comment that "rock is dead.". Lou said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, the rock that's in the charts right now is not of my...

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JOHN 5 On Upcoming Collaboration With WEDNESDAY 13: 'It's Gonna Be A Blast'

During an appearance on the October 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", John 5 spoke about the recent announcement that he will team up with Wednesday 13 for the summer/fall 2027 touring season. This is the first time John's solo band, THE CREATURES, will include a singer and to...

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IAN GILLAN Rejects 'Heavy Metal' Label For DEEP PURPLE: 'That Isn't Really Our Bag'

In a new interview with The Chap, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked if he prefers the term "heavy rock" or "hard rock" for his band. Ian responded: "If you want to pick a genre, then I would prefer hard rock. Only because heavy rock was the next step into heavy metal. "I've turned down awards...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Joined By Violinist LIDIA BAICH On Stage In Vienna

Austrian violinist Lidia Baich joined legendary rockers DEEP PURPLE on stage during their October 5 concert at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria to perform the band's classic song "Perfect Strangers". Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. Widely regarded as one of the most versati...

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ENTER SHIKARI Returns With Surprise New Single 'Higher Ground'

ENTER SHIKARI today returns with a brand new single, the resolute and optimistic "Higher Ground". A totally unexpected release with no prior warning, it's the band's first offering of new music since ENTER SHIKARI's surprise album release in April. ENTER SHIKARI frontman Rou Reynolds said of the new...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Drummer PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ And Art Collaborator VINCE LOCKE To Take Part In Fan Q&A Panel at 'Spooky Empire' Horror Convention

Concept Cafes Coffee has announced its newest additions to CANNIBAL CORPSE's "Beheading & Brewing," nitro cold brew line, available exclusively at the Spooky Empire horror convention, which will take place from October 30 through November 1 in Orlando, Florida. In more exciting news, CANNIBAL CO...

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ALICE COOPER: 'I've Always Felt That I Had To Prove Myself'

CBS Mornings has shared an "extended" interview Alice Cooper gave to Anthony Mason about the evolution of the unforgettable character the legendary rocker created, which he details in his new autobiography, "Devil On My Shoulder". Regarding the inspiration for his androgynous stage character with he...

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ZEBRA To Release Long-Awaited New Studio Album, 'V', In November; First Single, 'Walk With You', Was Co-Written By PAUL STANLEY

ZEBRA, the legendary power trio consisting of lead guitarist/vocalist Randy Jackson, bassist/keyboardist Felix Hanemann and drummer Guy Gelso, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with the release of its long-awaited new studio album. Due on November 13, 2026 via Flatiron Recordings, "V" wi...

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Watch: DAVE GROHL Joins AC/DC On Stage For 'Highway To Hell' Performance At MetLife Stadium

FOO FIGHTERS leader Dave Grohl joined AC/DC on stage Friday night (October 2) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey to perform the hard rock legends' classic song "Highway To Hell". "A very good friend of ours asked us tonight if he could come and join us up on stage for 'Highway To Hell...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Says His Upcoming Solo Album Will Represent 'A Nice Rebirth'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick confirmed that he is working on a new solo album with Todd Kerns, who plays bass and sings in the reformed...

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78-Year-Old ALICE COOPER Once Again Rules Out Retirement: 'I Can't Think Of A Better Job'

In a new interview with The Telegraph's Mick Brown, legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who turned 78 in February, was once again asked about the possibility of retirement. The singer, who was born Vincent Damon Furnier, responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Of course, Alice is a fictitious ch...

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SHOGUN MOJO, Featuring KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER And DAN REED, Releases Second Single 'Gonna Raise Hell'

SHOGUN MOJO, an exciting new collaboration between legendary KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Reed of DAN REED NETWORK fame, will release its self-titled debut album on October 30, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Gonn...

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Ex-FREHLEY'S COMET Member TOD HOWARTH Is Putting Finishing Touches On His Autobiography

In a new interview with Travis Marc of the Musicians Mentor podcast, former FREHLEY'S COMET vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist Tod Howarth confirmed that he is putting the finishing touches on his autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That was a tough thing, 'cause my retent...

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FORBIDDEN's CRAIG LOCICERO Explains Lineup Changes For Fall 2026 Tour: MATT CAMACHO And CHRIS KONTOS 'Have Real-Life S*** To Deal With'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero discussed the band's recent announcement that FORBIDDEN bassist Matt Camacho and drummer Chris Kontos would sit out the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' fall 2026 U.S. tour with HEATHEN and VOID due to "pe...