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2025 'Bowl For Ronnie' Celebrity Bowling Party Announced

The "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, the annual event benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Thursday, November 13, 2025. Taking place at PINZ Bowling Kitchen + Bar in Studio City, California, the event will once again be hosted by television and radio...

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VIXEN Doesn't Use Any Backing Tracks Live: 'We Don't Need To'

In a new interview with Dennis Wood of WOKW 102.9 FM's "Back To The 80s", VIXEN drummer Roxy Petrucci was asked what it means to her personally to "still be playing these great songs and connecting with fans all these years later." She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's who I am....

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PRETTY MAIDS Singer RONNIE ATKINS Approaches Six-Year Mark Since He Was Diagnosed With Lung Cancer: 'I'm Alive And I Still Feel Blessed'

PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins is approaching the six-year mark since he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Earlier today (Friday, August 22),Atkins shared the following update via social media: "Passed yet another semi annual cancer scan this week with good results. "It seems surreal to me that it...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Performs 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' On 'America's Got Talent'

British rockers DEF LEPPARD performed their classic song "Pour Some Sugar On Me" on the August 20 episode of NBC's beloved talent competition "America's Got Talent". Video of the performance can be viewed below. When asked by "America's Got Talent" host Terry Crews to share some advice for the compe...

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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL: 'I'm Definitely Not A Heavy Metal Player'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell was asked what he thinks the biggest misconception was about his guitar playing as it relates to his role in MOTÖRHEAD. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, most...

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SAMMY HAGAR Calls DAVID LEE ROTH's Recent Comments 'An Olive Branch Moment': 'This Is Not Negative Whatsoever'

Sammy Hagar has downplayed David Lee Roth's recent comments about Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream where they...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says New IRON MAIDEN Drummer SIMON DAWSON Brings 'Stability' To The Band's Live Shows

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the spring/summer 2025 European leg of the band's "Run For Your Lives" world tour. The trek, which launched on May 27 in Budapest, Hungary and concluded on August 2 in Wars...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Clarifies That He Is Battling Bowel Cancer, Not Cancer Of The Prostate

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has revealed the type of cancer he has been battling for the past few months. Although Biff released a video message last week in which he implied that he underwent an operation to remove "a small tumor" from his "prostate gland", he now says that he was actually diagnosed...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Mocks SAMMY HAGAR Over EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Ghost' Claim

David Lee Roth has mocked Sammy Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream where they got together and made a new track....

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TOM MORELLO On RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's Last Tour: 'If There's Never Another Show, That' Was 'Quite A Way To Go Out'

In a new interview with Q101 (WKQX),the Chicago alternative station owned by Cumulus Media, Tom Morello reflected on RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's October 2022 decision to cancel the band's North American tour, three months after singer Zack De La Rocha severed his left Achilles tendon, leaving a mere...

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AT THE GATES Vocalist TOMAS LINDBERG Is Battling Rare Form Of Oral Cancer

Tomas Lindberg of Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES is receiving "around-the-clock" care at an unspecified hospital after being diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC),a rare, slow-growing but aggressive cancer that typically develops in the salivary glands, particularly the m...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Says He Underwent Surgery To Remove 'A Small Tumor' From His Prostate Gland

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has revealed that he recently underwent an operation to remove "a small tumor" from his "prostate gland". He will now be treated with chemotherapy for "a short period", resulting in the cancelation of a couple of shows and the postponement of several others. Earlier today...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I Still Haven't Accepted That OZZY OSBOURNE Is Dead'

In a new interview with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about the recent passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Bach said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. I was still recuperating from the concert, the 'Back To...

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NANCY WILSON Says HEART Performs '100% Live': 'There's No Pre-Record Going On'

In the latest edition of "Newsmaker", FOX 10 Phoenix's John Hook caught up with Nancy Wilson of HEART. She talked about the band's current tour, her musical impact and the legacy of HEART. Asked if she still feels the buzz, the thrill, the excitement, even nerves when she goes out on that stage, Nan...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's 1982 Kramer Guitar Expected to Fetch Between $2 Million And $3 Million At Sotheby's Auction

According to Rolling Stone, Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar will be auctioned by Sotheby's New York this fall. The guitar, which was played by the legendary VAN HALEN axeman in 1982 and 1983, is expected to fetch between $2 million and $3 million during Sotheby's inaugural Grails Week...