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SIMON KIRKE Was Surprised To See BAD COMPANY Finally Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with Shelli Sonstein of New York's classic rock radio station Q104.3, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nomination, which was announced earlier this month after decades of eligibility. Asked how it feels to finally be n...

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DOKKEN Releases Music Video For 'Saving Grace' Song From 'Heaven Comes Down' Album

DOKKEN has released the Tom Strickfaden-directed performance video for the pensive track "Saving Grace", taken from the band's 13th studio album, "Heaven Comes Down", which came out in October 2023 via Silver Lining Music. DOKKEN leader Don Dokken said: "My studio in the Sangre de Cristo mountains h...

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AEROSMITH Shares Official Video Recap Of STEVEN TYLER's 2025 'Jam For Janie' Grammys Viewing Party

AEROSMITH has shared an official video recap of singer Steven Tyler's sixth annual "Jam For Janie" Grammys viewing party, which was held on February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. Check it out below. Tyler performed six songs at the event, which was sponsored by Janie's Fund,...

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BRIAN WHEAT Explains Why TESLA Will Probably Never Make Another Full-Length Album

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of Radio Bypass, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates releasing a full-length album as a follow-up to 2019's "Shock". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think so. And the reason I say 'no' is it tak...

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Watch: POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Makes Official Live Debut At Whisky A Go Go

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals, played its first official show last night (Friday, February 21) a...

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POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Releases First Single, Announces Live Shows

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals, has released its first single, a cover of "I Think I Love You", a...

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Star-Studded Tribute Album To BAD COMPANY Coming This Fall

2025 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominee and music icons BAD COMPANY will be celebrated with a star-studded tribute album to be released in the fall of 2025 via Primary Wave Music. "Can't Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company" brings together artists across rock, country and Americana to create fresh...

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IAN ANDERSON Reflects On TONY IOMMI's Brief Stint With JETHRO TULL: 'Everything Worked Out Fine'

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, Ian Anderson reflected on Tony Iommi's sole appearance with JETHRO TULL, which took place in December 1968 for the filming of THE ROLLING STONES' film "Rock And Roll Circus". At that time, J...

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MATT SORUM Sets Record Straight: STEVEN TYLER Will Never Tour Again

In a new interview with Joe Rock of the WBAB radio station, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum spoke about serving as the musical director of Steven Tyler's sixth annual Grammy viewing party which was held on February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. Ty...

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SWEET Shares Music Video For 'Circus' Song From 'Full Circle' Album

Legendary rock band SWEET has released the official music video for the song "Circus". The track is taken from SWEET's latest studio album, "Full Circle", which came out last September via Metalville Records. According to a press release, the LP will be SWEET's final studio album ever. SWEET is a ro...

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TESLA Shares Music Video For Electric Version Of 'All About Love'

TESLA has released the official music video for the electric version of "All About Love", the title track of the band's latest six-song EP, "All About Love". Released last November, "All About Love" includes four versions of "All About Love" (acoustic, electric, hybrid, live); a live version of "Wal...

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MICK BOX Explains Why URIAH HEEP Will No Longer Tour For Long Periods Of Time

Last September, British progressive rock legends URIAH HEEP announced their plans to embark on a farewell tour, dubbed "The Magician's Farewell", beginning with a seven-show U.K. run in February. Asked in a new interview with Indie Power TV what led to the decision to stop touring around the world,...

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Does MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Kickstart My Heart' Open With Riff From SWEET's 'Hell Raiser'? SWEET's ANDY SCOTT Weighs In

In a new interview with Emilee Capogni, SWEET guitarist Andy Scott spoke about the similarities between the opening riff of MÖTLEY CRÜE's 1989 song "Kickstart My Heart" and the 1973 SWEET track "Hell Raiser". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll tell you who played ['Kickstart My Hear...

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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rock Music Is No Longer As 'Fashionable' As It Once Was

In a new interview with Tom Cridland of the Greatest Music Of All Time podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked why he thinks rock music is no longer as "fashionable" as it once was. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's the business and who the fans are. The...

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THE SWEET Returns With New Single/Video, 'Insane'

THE SWEET — a five-member group which obtained the rights to use the name and perform in the U.S. and Canada under THE SWEET banner despite containing no members from the original SWEET lineup — has released a new single, "Insane" via Darkstar Records. Last year while cutting THE SWEET's previous si...