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GEOFF TATE Doesn't Know If His Autobiography Will See Light Of Day: 'My Lawyer Tells Me It's Way Too Dangerous To Release It'

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have an autobiography I've finished and worked on, but I don't know if I'm gonna release...

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CHRIS HOLMES Once Again Rules Out Return To W.A.S.P.: 'I'd Be An Idiot To Go Back'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes was asked if he would ever consider rejoining the band if W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless asked him to. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. No. Do you know what happe...

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ADEMA Explains Longtime Drummer KRIS KOHLS's Apparent Departure

ADEMA, consisting of Tim Fluckey (lead vocals, guitar),Mike Ransom (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Dave DeRoo (bass guitar, backing vocals),has explained the apparent departure of the band's longtime drummer Kris Kohls following the completion of the drum-tracking sessions for ADEMA's upcoming f...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE Blames Logistical Issues And 'Red Tape' For Cancelation Of South American Tour

In a new interview with Hollie Nicole of Teaser Talk, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce and singer Ryan McCombs spoke about the cancelation of the band's South American tour, which was scheduled to kick off on May 20 in Bogota, Colombia. C.J. said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we we...

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Ex-WHITE LION Singer MIKE TRAMP Is Celebrating His 50th Year As A Musician: 'Rock And Roll Does Not Have An Expiration Date'

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of 100 FM The Pike radio station, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp spoke about the fact that he has released around sixteen solo albums since the band's split three and a half decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's just one of those thing...

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MADBALL Announces 'Not Your Kingdom' Album, Shares 'Rebel Kids' Single

New York hardcore kings MADBALL remain one of the few legacy acts capable of seamlessly bridging the gap between the old-school era and the modern heavy music landscape. To say hardcore is in the band's DNA is an understatement — it is their lifeblood. On their tenth studio album, "Not Your Kingdom"...

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ADEMA Is Putting Finishing Touches On Long-Awaited Fifth Album, 'Cruel Machine'

Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG) has officially signed veteran rock band ADEMA to its roster. ADEMA, consisting of Tim Fluckey (lead vocals, guitar),Mike Ransom (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Dave DeRoo (bass guitar, backing vocals) has been recording its long-awaited fifth album, "Cruel Mach...

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DROWNING POOL's May 2026 South American Tour Canceled Due To 'Low Ticket Sales'

DROWNING POOL's South American tour, which was scheduled to kick off on May 20 in Bogota, Colombia, has been canceled. According to an official statement released by the tour organizers, the decision to scrap the trek "was made jointly by all local promoters involved due to low ticket sales recorded...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 20th-Anniversary Expanded Edition Of 'Kiss Of Death' Due In July

The 20th-anniversary edition of MOTÖRHEAD's "Kiss Of Death" album will be made available on July 3 via BMG. Originally released in 2006, "Kiss Of Death" is a ferocious reminder of MOTÖRHEAD's uncompromising, no-frills spirit — and a timely nod to the legendary status they've earned as one of the gre...

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ALL SHALL PERISH Announces North American Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'The Price Of Existence'

Northern California extreme metallers ALL SHALL PERISH will embark on "The Price Of Existence 20 Year Anniversary" tour in late summer. The trek, which will launch on September 4 in Fresno, California and conclude on October 3 in San Jose, California, will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of ALL...

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Watch: Former WHITESNAKE And NIGHT RANGER Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA Performs With STEPHEN PEARCY's Solo Band For First Time

Renowned guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who has worked with WHITESNAKE, NIGHT RANGER, Cher and the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, made his live debut with RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy on Saturday, May 9 at Adventist Health Ampitheater in Tulare, California as part of the singer's "Undercover" 2026 tour. Fan-fi...

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JASON NEWSTED On His Throat Cancer Battle: 'It's The Closest I've Ever Come To Not Breathing'

On the latest episode of Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted opened about up about his revelation that he has been undergoing medical treatment for throat cancer. The 63-year-old musician, who played with the heavy metal giants from 1986 to 2001, said (as trans...

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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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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Third Single 'Temporary Love'

The official music video for "Temporary Love", the third single from STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — can be seen below. "Temporary Love" is taken from STANLEY SIMMONS's debut album, "Dancin...

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Watch: SOCIAL DISTORTION Performs 'Born To Kill' On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

SOCIAL DISTORTION was the featured musical guest on last night's (Thursday, May 7) episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The band performed the song "Born To Kill", which is the title track of SOCIAL DISTORTION's long-awaited eighth album, to be released on May 8 via Epitaph Records. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"...