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HATEBREED's Longtime Bassist CHRIS BEATTIE Sues Band Over Split, Accuses JAMEY JASTA Of Greed

According to Billboard and Law360, HATEBREED's founding bassist Chris Beattie has filed a lawsuit against the band, claiming he was the "driving force behind [HATEBREED's] sound and identity until his sudden and baseless expulsion" from the group last November. The complaint, which was filed at Conn...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's 'Beethoven's Last Night' To Be Made Available On Vinyl For First Time

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's acclaimed rock opera "Beethoven's Last Night" will make its vinyl debut on September 12 as the band celebrates the album's 25th anniversary. The 2LP set will be available in two distinct editions. A special version featuring a lenticular cover — with dynamic 3D-style artwo...

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ALICE COOPER On Reuniting With His Original Bandmates For New Album: It 'Sounds Exactly Like It Did Back In 1974'

In the new issue of Rock Candy magazine, Alice Cooper told editor Howard Johnson why now was the right time for the ALICE COOPER band to work together again and why they split up in 1974 after seven groundbreaking studio albums. "I've always known it couldn't have lasted between us back then," he sa...

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LOU GRAMM Explains Why Now Is Right Time For Him To Hit The Road With FOREIGNER

In a new interview with Ryan Vacey, music photographer and host of the Beyond The Vibe podcast, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm spoke about the band's upcoming shows where he will guest on some of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame group's biggest hits. Gramm will share the stage with Luis Maldonado...

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What Makes The Original 'Spinal Tap' Movie So Timeless? Director ROB REINER Weighs In

Director Rob Reiner stopped by The Hollywood Reporter's suite at San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend and talked about the legacy of the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" and dished on where the film's upcoming sequel, "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", picks up after 40 years later. Regard...

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SLAYER's PAUL BOSTAPH Is Still Trying To Prove He's More Than Just A Thrash Metal Drummer

By David E. Gehlke Given the near-impossible task of replacing Dave Lombardo in SLAYER in 1992, Paul Bostaph has built his reputation as being the slightly more exacting player than his predecessor, whose unpredictable, unrelenting style remains the benchmark by which all thrash metal drummers are j...

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JOHN DOLMAYAN Explains How A New SYSTEM OF A DOWN Album Could Become A Reality

During an appearance on the latest episode of the But That 1% With Sona Oganesyan podcast, SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan once again spoke about the possibility of the band one day making a follow-up to its "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" LPs, which came out in 2005. The Serj Tankian-fronted out...

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BUSH Releases Music Video For 'Scars' Song From 'I Beat Loneliness' Album

BUSH has released the official Ryan Valdez-directed music video for the song "Scars". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "I Beat Loneliness", which came out on July 18 via earMUSIC. In a recent interview with Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about t...

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LORD OF THE LOST And WITHIN TEMPTATION Release Music Video For Collaborative New Single 'Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness'

After releasing their emotionally powerful single "Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness" last week, LORD OF THE LOST and WITHIN TEMPTATION now follow up with the official music video today. "Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness" is the latest single from LORD OF THE LOST's upcoming studio album, "Op...

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CHRIS VON ROHR Explains Why A New KROKUS Single Is Much More Likely Than A Full-Length Album

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal Rules, founding KROKUS bassist Chris Von Rohr asked about the possibility of fresh music from the legendary Swiss hard rock band. He responded: "Well, you know — that's the question. Who needs new music? A lot of bands release a new album, so they have...

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DEMON HUNTER Announces New Album 'There Was A Light Here'

DEMON HUNTER will release "There Was A Light Here" on September 12, 2025. Like 2022's "Exile", the band's twelfth studio album will arrive via DEMON HUNTER's own Weapons MFG label. CDs, several limited vinyl formats, and cassettes are now available for preorder. In recent weeks, the band has release...

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Original ALICE COOPER Band Talks 'The Revenge Of Alice Cooper' Album In Official Behind-The-Scenes Video

For the first time in over 50 years, the original ALICE COOPER group has reunited to release a brand-new studio album, "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper". Made available this past Friday (July 25) via earMUSIC, this highly anticipated effort, dedicated to original ALICE COOPER guitarist Glen Buxton, who...

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Watch: AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Returns To Live Stage, Plays Rock Anthems Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC's iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the "Full Metal Orchestra" — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the...

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DAUGHTRY Announces New EP 'Shock To The System (Part Two)', Shares 'The Bottom' Single

Following a landmark year that included back-to-back No. 1 singles at Active Rock with "Artificial" and "Pieces", and sold-out tours with BREAKING BENJAMIN, STAIND and DISTURBED, multi-platinum rock band DAUGHTRY is keeping up the momentum with the announcement of an upcoming EP, "Shock To The Syste...

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Watch: Original TESLA Members BRIAN WHEAT And TOMMY SKEOCH Perform Together For First Time In Nearly Two Decades

Last night (Thursday, July 24),TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat joined BAD MARRIAGE on stage in Webster, New York, marking the first time in nearly 20 years that Wheat and Tommy Skeoch — BAD MARRIAGE lead guitarist and original TESLA member — have performed live together. Wheat, Skeoch...