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RICK WAKEMAN Is 'Doing Really Well' After Undergoing 'Corrective' Brain Surgery

YES keyboard legend Rick Wakeman says that he is "doing really well" after undergoing "corrective" brain surgery last week to address some of the "health issues" that forced the postponement of his 2025 U.S. tour. In a message posted to his official web site, Wakeman wrote: "As many of you may be aw...

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DEEP PURPLE's 80-Year-Old Singer IAN GILLAN Says Band Has No Plans Of Retiring Anytime Soon: 'We're Looking A Long Way Ahead'

In a new interview with Jono and Nats of Dubai 92's "The Big Breakfast", DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked if there is "an end in sight" to the hard rock legends' six-decade career or if he and his bandmates just plan to "keep on rocking". Ian responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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CLAWFINGER Shares 'Big Brother', Third Single From Upcoming 'Before We All Die' Album

Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal trailblazers CLAWFINGER are back with another explosive taste of their long-awaited comeback album "Before We All Die", their first studio offering in 18 long years. The new single "Big Brother" arrives with a razor-edged video clip and all the pent-up fury you'd expect f...

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JOHNNY KELLY Says BILL WARD's Collaboration With Surviving Members Of TYPE O NEGATIVE Could Finally See Light Of Day

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, veteran hard rock drummer Johnny Kelly — best known for his work with TYPE O NEGATIVE and DANZIG — spoke about the status of the unreleased song recorded by the surviving members of TYPE O NEGATIVE and legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. He said (as transc...

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FIREWIND Parts Ways With Singer HERBIE LANGHANS, Welcomes Back HENNING BASSE

FIREWIND, the band featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G., has parted ways with singer Herbie Langhans (AVANTASIA, SINBREED) and has replaced him with a returning Henning Basse (METALIUM, SONS OF SEASONS, WITHERING SCORN). Gus broke the news of the latest FIREWIND lineup change earlier toda...

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JOHN 5 Confirms He Was Due To Appear On ACE FREHLEY's 'Origins Vol. 3' Album: 'He Wanted Me To Play On The Record'

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5, who contributed to "Origins Vol. 1" and "Origins Vol. 2", Ace Frehley's 2016 and 2020 collections of cover songs that inspired the late KISS guitarist, has confirmed to Guitar World magazine that he was supposed to appear on Ace's follow-up effort, "Origins Vol. 3", whi...

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Watch: BLIND GUARDIAN Kicks Off 'Somewhere Far Beyond North American Tour 2025' In Fort Lauderdale

Legendary German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN kicked off their fall 2025 North American headlining tour Wednesday night (November 19) at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The band is performing across the United States and Canada, bringing its celebrated album "Somewhere Far Beyond" to...

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EMPEROR Announces March/April 2026 North American Tour With BLOOD INCANTATION

Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR will embark on a North American tour next March. Support on the 12-show trek, which will kick off on March 27 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and conclude on April 12 in Los Angeles, California, will come from BLOOD INCANTATION. EMPEROR comments: "EMPEROR hordes of Nort...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Gets Married To 'Goddess' SARAH ULI: 'It Was The Best Day Ever', She Says

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman and his fiancée Sarah Uli tied the knot on Sunday, November 16 at an outdoor ceremony in their home state of Florida. The singer teased the big event earlier on Sunday, posting a shot from a group dinner with Sarah, along with the caption, "Marrying this goddess toda...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Reveals He Only Has 30% Vision, And Says Retirement Is 'Not Far Off'

Ian Gillan says DEEP PURPLE's retirement is "not far off", partly as a result of his growing vision problems. The 80-year-old singer, who is still actively touring with DEEP PURPLE, with more than a dozen shows in Europe and Japan already scheduled for 2026, told Uncut magazine that he is unsure how...

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FEMME FATALE To Release Re-Recorded Version Of 'Falling In And Out Of Love' Before Christmas

In an interview with George Dionne of The Rock Is George podcast, Lorraine Lewis was asked about a possible new full-length album from her long-running band FEMME FATALE, after the recent release of two singles, "Bad Love" and "Living Like There's No Tomorrow", via Cleopatra Records. She said (as tr...

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SY KEELER's Reunion With ONSLAUGHT Is 'A Hundred Percent Permanent', Says NIGE ROCKETT

U.K. thrash metal pioneers ONSLAUGHT played their first concert with returning vocalist Sy Keeler on November 9 at the U.K.'s Damnation Festival at the BEC Arena in Manchester. Prior to the gig, ONSLAUGHT guitarist Nige Rockett was asked by Stewart Lucas of Rockflesh if ONSLAUGHT's reunion with Keel...

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Watch: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Performs BLACK SABBATH's 'Children Of The Grave' With BLACKBERRY SMOKE

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined BLACKBERRY SMOKE on stage last night (Thursday, November 13) at the State Theatre in Ithaca, New York to perform a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Children Of The Grave". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. BLACKBERRY SMOKE first co...

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KIKO LOUREIRO's Advice To Young Guitarists: 'You Have To Understand The Music Industry'

In a new interview with Andy Addams of Shred Music TV, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, was asked what advice he would give to young guitarists who are just starting out. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ah, well, that's hard to a...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On His Sobriety: 'I Never Wanna Wake Up Feeling Sick And Tired' Again

During a question-and-answer session with former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson at this past weekend's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp in Scottsdale, Arizona, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about how he became clean and sober more than 39 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  ...