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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On Growing Number Of Female Rock Musicians: 'My Only Responsibility Is To Try To Make It A Little Easier For Whoever Comes After Me'

In a new interview with Carl Craft of the New Jersey radio station 95.9 The Rat, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked what changes she, as one of the leaders of the female rock movement, hoped to see in the next few years. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had conversatio...

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U.K. Thrashers TORANAGA UK Announce New Single 'Crash And Burn'

Back in the late 1980s TORANAGA were one of the prime movers on the U.K. thrash metal scene, leading the pack alongside the likes of SABBAT, ONSLAUGHT and XENTRIX. Two acclaimed albums — "Bastard Ballads", released on Peaceville Records, and "God's Gift", released on Chrysalis Records — and live sho...

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ANGELA GOSSOW Admits She 'Thought Hard About Rejoining' ARCH ENEMY: 'And The Answer Was No'

Former ARCH ENEMY vocalist Angela Gossow has praised the band's current singer Lauren Hart, calling her "Angela reincarnate". Hart, who previously sang for the band ONCE HUMAN, was introduced as ARCH ENEMY's new frontwoman last week with the release of the group's new single "To The Last Breath". He...

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ARCH ENEMY Recruits Ex-ONCE HUMAN Singer LAUREN HART, Shares 'To The Last Breath' Single

Swedish/American extreme metal powerhouse ARCH ENEMY are charging into a new chapter as they unveil the first new musical piece after their latest album cycle with "Blood Dynasty". The new single "To The Last Breath" is a testament to the band's legacy, and a step towards a new exciting era of ARCH...

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ANGELA GOSSOW Shoots Down Rumors She Has Rejoined ARCH ENEMY: 'It's Not Me!'

Angela Gossow has shot down rumors that she has rejoined ARCH ENEMY following the recent departure of Alissa White-Gluz. Speculation about Angela's possible return was sparked by a teaser video shared by ARCH ENEMY and Gossow in which a mysterious figure could be seen holding up a torch, captioned w...

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JESSE LEACH Admits 'It Was A Little Difficult' For Him To Sing HOWARD JONES's Lyrics When He First Rejoined KILLSWITCH ENGAGE

In a new interview with Heavy New York, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about what it is like for him to perform songs live that were originally written and recorded with the band's former frontman Howard Jones. Asked if those songs resonate with him on a similar level as the material tha...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Explains Why He Decided To Tell Fans 'The Real Reason' For POISON's Failure To Embark On 40th-Anniversary Tour

During a new question-and-answer session with Drum Talk TV, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett addressed his recent revelation that the band's previously proposed 2026 tour to commemorate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What the Cat Dragged In" was no longer happening after sing...

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RIKKI ROCKETT On Possibility Of Hiring New Singer For POISON: 'It's Not Out Of The Question, But It's Not Something I Love The Idea Of'

In a new interview with Rockin' 101's "The Johnny Rock Show", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked if he and his bandmates — guitarist C.C. DeVille and bassist Bobby Dall — would consider "hiring a new lead singer" for the group if they couldn't come to an agreement with Bret Michaels about return...

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KYLE THOMAS On Long-Awaited New TROUBLE Album: 'The Music Is Nearly Finished Being Recorded'

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, TROUBLE singer Kyle Thomas spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2013 album "The Distortion Field". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Real progress has been made. The music is...

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IRON MAIDEN's 'Killers' Celebrated With JIM DUNLOP 'Cry Baby' Wah

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have been honored with a signature Jim Dunlop Cry Baby wah, a special "Killers" edition of the iconic pedal paying homage to the band's early years. Emerging from the rough-and-gritty streets of late-'70s London, IRON MAIDEN met the world with galloping rhythm...

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BRET MICHAELS Indirectly Responds To RIKKI ROCKETT's Claims, Says There Is 'Potential Of A Future Reunion' With POISON

Bret Michaels has indirectly responded to Rikki Rockett's recent claims that the POISON frontman's contract demands caused the band's planned 2026 tour plans to fall through. Michaels addressed Rockett and his other POISON bandmates — guitarist C.C. DeVille and bassist Bobby Dall — in a Facebook pos...

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JEFF PILSON On FOREIGNER's Current Tour: LOU GRAMM 'Has Been So Wonderful And Supportive To This Whole Thing'

In a new interview with the Creativity Talkin podcast, longtime FOREIGNER bassist and musical director Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's recent singer change, from Kelly Hansen to Luis Maldonado. Luis joined FOREIGNER as a guitarist and backing vocalist in 2021, but did not take over on lead vocals...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Confirms He Will Perform POISON's Entire 'Look What The Cat Dragged In' Album With THE ROCKETT MAFIA

Founding POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has announced plans to pay tribute to POISON's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" album by performing the entire LP with his new band, THE ROCKETT MAFIA. This year marks the album's 40th anniversary, which features the hits "Talk Dirty To Me", "I Want Action", "Cry...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says POISON's 2026 Tour Was Nixed After BRET MICHAELS 'Wanted Lion's Share Of The Money: '$6 To Every One Of Our Dollars'

According to Page Six, POISON has scrapped previously proposed 2026 tour plans to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the band's debut album, 1986's "Look What the Cat Dragged In" after frontman Bret Michaels allegedly demanded to earn $6 for every dollar his each of his bandmates stood to make from...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist ADAM DUTKIEWICZ And Ex-Singer HOWARD JONES Are Still Talking To Record Labels About BURN ETERNAL Project

In a recent interview with Ore Bihovsky of TotalRock's "Louder" radio show, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz spoke about the status of the long-awaited debut album from BURN ETERNAL, his collaborative project with former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones. He said (as transcribed by BL...