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MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE Shares Previously Unreleased Live Version Of 'Helena'

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE has unveiled a previously unreleased live version of its four-times-platinum-certified generational anthem "Helena" — the second bonus track off the band's forthcoming "Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge (Deluxe Edition)" . Additionally, the official music video for "Helena" has also...

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ALICE COOPER Explains How He Reunited Surviving Original Members Of His Band For Brand New Studio Album

In a new interview with Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station, legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke about his reunion with the other surviving members of the original ALICE COOPER band — guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway and drummer Neal Smith — for an upcoming studio album, "The Reveng...

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GHOST And OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON To Honor QUEEN At This Year's POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Ceremony

GHOST will be joined by OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson for a performance at this year's Polar Music Prize. The ceremony — which will honor the legendary rock band QUEEN, American jazz great Herbie Hancock and Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan — will be held on Tuesday, May 27, at...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Explains Why He Dropped His Initials From MAMMOTH WVH Band Name

During a May 11 question-and-answer session at WDHA's "Mammoth For Ya' Mama!" event at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, New Jersey, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — spoke about his decision to drop the "WVH" initials from his MAMMOTH WVH band name prior to t...

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IGGY POP, JACK WHITE, SEX PISTOLS, THE DAMNED, Others Confirmed For 2025 Edition Of CBGB FESTIVAL

CBGB & OMFUG - Home Of Underground Rock lives on with the announcement of the CBGB Festival, presented in partnership with The Bowery Presents, taking place September 27 at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, New York. The one-day event features a stacked lineup of 21 generation-spanning bands...

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JERRY CANTRELL Explains How He Ended Up Contributing To Soundtrack Of Vampire Horror Movie 'Sinners'

During an appearance on the "Mark And Me" podcast, Jerry Cantrell spoke about his involvement with the soundtrack to the movie "Sinners", which was released on April 18. The ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist contributed a song called "In Moonlight" in collaboration with the film's Oscar-winning com...

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Watch: WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Plays Six-Song Acoustic Set At Kansas City Distillery

Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH (formerly known as MAMMOTH WVH) played a six-song acoustic set on May 6 at the J. Rieger & Co. distillery in Kansas City, Missouri. Fan-filmed video of the entire performance can be seen below. (Note: After each song, the YouTube player automatically jumps to the nex...

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PARADISE LOST Is Planning To Release New Single This Month, Says NICK HOLMES

In a recent interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, vocalist Nick Holmes of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST spoke about the status of the follow-up to their latest album, "Obsidian", which was released in May 2020 via Nuclear Blast. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're just...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 'The Manticore Tapes', A 'Lost' Album From 1976, To Be Released

In 1976 the seminal line-up of MOTÖRHEAD was solidified a year after the band's initial inception. Known as the "Three Amigos" era of MOTÖRHEAD, Lemmy (bass/vocals),Fast Eddie Clarke (guitar) and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor (drums) joined forces and began their extraordinary journey to the top of...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS BAND Performs In Red Bank, New Jersey During Spring/Summer 2025 U.S. Tour

On Monday, May 5, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed at Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey. The setlist for the concert was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Deuce (KISS cover) 02. Shout It Out Loud (KISS song) 03. Are You R...

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PARADISE LOST Announces Fall 2025 European Tour

U.K. gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have announced the dates for the first leg of their "Ascension Of Europe Tour 2025". Italian band MESSA will be direct support on all dates, with HIGH PARASITE opening on the U.K. dates and LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE on select mainland Europe shows. "Ascension Of Eu...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Plays First Two 2025 Shows With His Solo Band

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, kicked off their 2025 tour Friday night (May 2) at Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, Georgia. The band — consisting of Gene on bass and vocals, Jason Walker on guitar and vocals, Brian Tichy on drums and vocal...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Releases New Single 'The End'

Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the latest single from the band he masterminds, MAMMOTH (formerly known as MAMMOTH WVH). "The End" is an adrenaline-driven rocker that kicks off with a signature lead guitar riff that has...

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PARADISE LOST's New Album Is 'Not Fully Mixed Yet, But It's Recorded', Says AARON AEDY

In a new interview with Alejandrosis, guitarist Aaron Aedy of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST spoke about the status of the follow-up to their latest album, "Obsidian", which was released in May 2020 via Nuclear Blast. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's not fully mixed y...

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GENE SIMMONS Says 'Astronomical' Insurance Costs Are Why He Is Charging More Than $12K For One Fan To Be His 'Roadie' For A Day

In a new interview with 95.9 The Rat's Carl Craft, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons discussed the "Personal Assistant And Band Roadie For The Day" experience he is offering to his fans during his upcoming tour with the GENE SIMMONS BAND. The experience in question, called "The Ultimate Gene Simmon...