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Definitive Version Of VAN HALEN's 1982 Album 'Diver Down' Reissued By MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LAB

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi),the renowned leader in high-fidelity audio reissues, has released definitive audiophile treatments of VAN HALEN's 1982 album "Diver Down". The four-times platinum record is now available for order as a strictly limited UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP set and a num...

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JOHN CORABI Recruits Members Of TESLA, WHITESNAKE And WINGER For Upcoming Solo Tour

Veteran rock vocalist John Corabi has announced a series of European shows under the "John Corabi & Friends" banner. Known for his powerful voice and rich legacy with bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE DEAD DAISIES, UNION and THE SCREAM, Corabi will be accompanied by a band consisting of the following...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Weighs In On DAVID LEE ROTH's Recent Live Performances: 'He's Still My Hero'

During an October 28 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk",  legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who was a member of David Lee Roth's backing band in the late 1980s, was asked for his opinion of the original VAN HALEN singer's recent live performances. Billy responded (as transcribed...

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TOMMY VETTERLI Talks The Renewal Of CORONER Behind Stunning Comeback Album 'Dissonance Theory'

By David E. Gehlke It has been a whopping 32 years since CORONER released a studio album. "Grin" came at a time when the Swiss technical thrash masters weren't really in the mood to be technical thrash masters anymore. The album's chug-filled and experimental detours were a hard sell to fans and the...

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JON BON JOVI On Returning To Stage After Undergoing Vocal Cord Surgery: 'I'm Confident Enough Now To Know That I Can Sell A Ticket'

In a new interview with the How To Fail With Elizabeth Day podcast, BON JOVI frontman Jon Bon Jovi opened up about the vocal cord deterioration he experienced a few years ago which caused him to have surgery in 2022. Asked when he "started realizing that there was something awry" with his voice, Jon...

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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Announces Additional Presenters And Performers For 2025 Induction Ceremony

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation has unveiled additional music icons and cultural trailblazers joining the lineup of presenters and performers set to honor this year's inductees at the 40th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Ange...

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ALICE COOPER: 'We Put The HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Together To Be A Bar Band'

In a new interview with Emo of the KLOS radio station, Alice Cooper spoke about his HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES supergroup, which also features AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry and Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We put the HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES together to be a bar...

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SERJ TANKIAN On SYSTEM OF A DOWN: 'Right Now We're Having The Best Time Of Our Lives As A Band'

In a new interview with Kerrang! magazine, SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian spoke about his current relationship with his bandmates, guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian, drummer John Dolmayan and bassist Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian. He said: "Right now … we're having the best time of our lives as a...

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NIKKI SIXX Praises 'Raw And Real' OZZY OSBOURNE Documentary 'No Escape From Now': 'I Loved Him With The Deepest Part Of My Heart'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has praised "Ozzy: No Escape From Now", the new documentary chronicling the final four years of BLACK SABBATH legend Ozzy Osbourne's life. "Ozzy: No Escape from Now", released earlier this month on Paramount+, looks at Osbourne's last six years, from his battle with Pa...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER: 'If You Want Longevity In This Business, You Can't Burn Any Bridges'

In a new interview with Pearl Drums, KORN drummer Ray Luzier, who has also played with David Lee Roth, ARMY OF ANYONE and KXM, was asked to name one of his favorite road stories. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been touring for, well, pushing 35 years now. I played with David Lee...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT On His Preparation For 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'I Wanted To Respect The Songs And Go All In'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Steve And Rik's POTcast", hosted by Steve Whiteman (of KIX fame) and Rik Parks, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt reflected on his participation in the "Back To The Beginning" concert, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performanc...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Teases Halloween Announcement Of Long-Awaited New Rock Solo Album

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss is teasing a Halloween announcement of what are expected to be the first official details of his upcoming solo album. Earlier today, the 79-year-old musician shared a spooky video on his social media in which the date "October 31, 2025" flashes on the screen, follow...

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JOHN 5 On Joining MÖTLEY CRÜE: MICK MARS 'Was Very Supportive And Really Happy I Was There'

In a new interview with Beyond The Fame With Jason Fraley, former ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 spoke about how he came to join MÖTLEY CRÜE in the fall of 2022 as the replacement for the band's co-founding guitarist Mick Mars. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, [Mick] retired and he...

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SLASH On ALEX LIFESON And GEDDY LEE's Decision To Tour As RUSH Again: 'I Think It's Wonderful'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash weighed in on the announcement that RUSH was reuniting for a tour next year. The limited run of summer and fall 2026 dates — bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson's first official shows under th...

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Watch: BULLETBOYS Return To Live Stage With Original Drummer JIMMY D'ANDA

Fan-filmed video of BULLETBOYS' October 24 concert at Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below. The Token Lounge gig marked BULLETBOYS' first performance since the return of drummer Jimmy D'Anda. Playing alongside him in the band's current lineup are fellow original members Marq Torien (...