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GENE SIMMONS Reflects On His Decision To Call His Second Solo Album 'A**hole': 'I Don't Have A Problem With It'

During an appearance on Mike Rowe's podcast "The Way I Heard It With Mike Rowe", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons reflected on his decision to call his 2004 sophomore solo album, "Asshole". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's supposed to be an insult and all that. I don't have a pr...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ Sets Record Straight: I Am Not Doing Standup Comedy

In a new interview with the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, CANNIBAL CORPSE drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz spoke about his recent appearances at The Commodore, an improv and sketch comedy theater in the Tampa, Florida area. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, man, it's funny because I know it...

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Acclaimed Rock Cover Artist IOANNIS Dies; Has Worked With URIAH HEEP, FATES WARNING, BIOHAZARD, Others

Ioannis Vasilopoulos, known as just Ioannis, an internationally renowned artist and designer, has passed away. Born in Athens, Greece, Ioannis arrived in the U.S. in 1967 and grew up influenced by comic books, animation, fantasy art and music. Music inspired his admiration of album cover art, specif...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Can't Let Go Of The 1980s: 'I Lived For Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll'

By David E. Gehlke Herman Rarebell is unapologetic in his love for the 1980s. As the person responsible for the lyrics of some of SCORPIONS' biggest and most enduring hits, Rarebell has also taken full advantage of the classic "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" trope. (Watch the "Big City Nights" and "...

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Watch: PAPA ROACH Joined By CARRIE UNDERWOOD For 'Leave A Light On' And 'Last Resort' Performances In Las Vegas

California rockers PAPA ROACH were joined by country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood on stage during their concert Saturday night (April 5) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for performances of the band's songs "Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)" and "Last Resort". Video of her appea...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Suffered A Heart Attack 'About A Year And A Half Ago': 'He's Got Six Stents', His Wife Says

Candice Night, who has been married to Ritchie Blackmore for 17 years but has been together with the legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist for 36, spoke to Dawn Osborne of TotalRock about the possibility of Ritchie returning to Europe in the not-too-distant future for live shows with their lon...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT On BLACK SABBATH: 'My Life Would Be Extremely Different If They Didn't Do What They Did'

In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about the fact that his band will appear at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-eve...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL: 'For Me, The Band Has Been Over Since 1996'

In a new interview with Talking The Talk With Don, former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell, who wrote the lyrics for some of the group's most classic songs, spoke about a possible reunion with his longtime bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH>NET): "The last drummer they had was Ja...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS To Release Second AMERIKAN KAOS Album, 'All That Jive', In April

On April 4, 2025, Metal Department will release the sophomore album from AMERIKAN KAOS, "All That Jive". AMERIKAN KAOS is the "secret love child" of guitar virtuoso Jeff Waters, best known from ANNIHILATOR, which he has been working on since 2019. AMERIKAN KAOS marks a significant shift in the music...

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KIRK HAMMETT Says He Has 767 Riffs For METALLICA's Next Album: 'It Is Such A Nightmare Going Through This Stuff'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rolling Stone Music Now" podcast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about his songwriting process. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've found over the years that the stuff I don't think about is usually the best stuff, be...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Shares Reimagined Version Of 'Passion Rules The Game'

HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS have released the official music video for their cover version of the SCORPIONSclassic "Passion Rules The Game". The track is taken from the upcoming HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS studio album, "What About Love?", which will be released on April 11 via Metalville Record...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD To Release 'Celebrating 50 Years - Live At The Ryman' Live Album And DVD

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, one of the most legendary and enduring bands in rock history. This partnership celebrates the band's incredible legacy while looking ahead to exciting new projects. As part of this exciting new collaboration, the Frontiers label will r...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Collaborates With MOOG MUSIC On Minimoog Model D Synth

Moog Music today announces the launch of the Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D, a groundbreaking collaboration that pays homage to one of progressive rock's most iconic pioneers. This release honors Geddy Lee's storied career and his transformative impact on progressive rock as the bassist, voca...

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KISS Celebrates 50 Years Of 'Dressed To Kill' With Immersive Audio Tour

In honor of the 50th anniversary of KISS's album "Dressed To Kill", fans are invited to walk a one-of-a-kind audio tour of the New York City neighborhood where KISS posed for "Dressed To Kill"'s iconic cover. The party gets started March 22 in New York at the famous sidewalk crossing on the corner o...

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JOE SATRIANI And BONVILLAIN DESIGN STUDIO Collaborate On Their Third Charity Guitar

A collaborative project between legendary guitarist Joe Satriani and Colorado-based artist David Bonvillain has resulted in their third charity guitar. Continuing the trend that started with their first charity piece in 2023 (donated to Children's Hospital San Francisco) and their second in 2024 (Gu...