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RONNIE ROMERO On Upcoming Second ELEGANT WEAPONS Album: 'It's Gonna Sound Like An Evolution Of The Band'

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) spoke about the status of the sophomore album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the band led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I joined the band, the...

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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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GENE SIMMONS On Upcoming KISS Event In Las Vegas: 'It's Really A Chance To Be More Intimate With The Fans'

In a new interview with the "Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show" on New York City's Q104.3 radio station, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November...

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In Memory Of…

However his story is sliced, Paul Di'Anno comes out as an integral figure in heavy metal history. Rightly revered for his vocals on the first two IRON MAIDEN albums, he blazed brightly but briefly at a critical moment in the genre's evolution. When he passed away in October 2024, the outpouring of l...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says How A Band Splits Its Money Is 'An Important Discussion' For Musicians To Have Early On  

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and ex-FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell made their first-ever co-panelist appearances together on the latest Support Life And Music SLAM Summit episode, hosted by Jack Mangan. The topic was musician infighting, a subject familiar to both of them, on the heels...

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JOHN 5 And RICHIE KOTZEN Announce Fall 2025 U.S. Tour

For the first time ever, guitar greats John 5 and Richie Kotzen will head out on the road together this year. The trek will launch October 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the U.S. Says John 5: "I've got a brand-new show and a whole bunch of songs we haven't played in a long time...

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'Tearing Down The Orange Curtain': New Book Tells Untold Story Of Orange County Punk Scene

"Tearing Down The Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County To The World" from journalists Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn is due out May 20, 2025 via Da Capo. The 400-page book explores the trajectory of punk and ska from their humble beginnings to their peak popularity years, where their cu...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says POISON 'Got A Great Offer' For Headlining Tour In 2026: 'It's In BRET MICHAELS's Lap Right Now'

During an appearance on the May 12 episode of SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". He said (as transcribed by...

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SAMMY HAGAR Is 'Happy' About DAVID LEE ROTH's Return To Live Stage: 'Everyone Should Enjoy What We're Both Trying To Do'

Sammy Hagar has commented on David Lee Roth's return to the live stage, saying he is "happy" that Roth is "out there supporting some of the greatest rock songs in history." The original VAN HALEN frontman played his first full concert in more than five years on May 3 at the 2025 edition of the M3 Ro...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Will Be Working With 'A Lot Of Folks' On 'Some Records And Possibly Touring As Well'

In a new interview with the Play That Rock N' Roll podcast, Billy Sheehan was asked how he feels about the fact that MR. BIG is now a closed chapter of his career, at least as far as recording new albums and playing live shows is concerned. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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MOTÖRHEAD Shares Official Video Recap Of LEMMY Statue Unveiling In His English Birth Town

MOTÖRHEAD has shared an official video recap of the unveiling of the statue of the band's founder and bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister, which was held on Friday, May 9 during the "Lemmy Forever" ceremony in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England. Check it out below. With MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell...

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STRYPER's Christmas Album Should Be Completed By Early July

Christian rockers STRYPER enter the studio in late April to begin recording their first-ever full-length Christmas album. The 10-song effort will include five original Christmas tracks and five traditional Christmas cuts, including remakes of "Reason For The Season" and "Winter Wonderland", both of...

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NONPOINT Announces 'Painful Statements Tour Part 2' With UPON A BURNING BODY And AUTUMN KINGS

Following the explosive success of the first leg of the "Painful Statements Tour", rock powerhouse NONPOINT is back with the "Painful Statements Tour Part 2" — a continued celebration of the 20th anniversary of "To The Pain" and the 25th anniversary of "Statement", two of the most defining albums in...

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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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CRYPTOPSY Releases NSFW Video for New Single 'Malicious Needs'

Montreal death metal veterans CRYPTOPSY will release with their ninth studio album, "An Insatiable Violence", on June 20 via Season Of Mist. The NSFW (Not Safe For Work) video — including content which may be inappropriate or potentially offensive for a professional or public environment — for the L...