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GENE SIMMONS Says 'Astronomical' Insurance Costs Are Why He Is Charging More Than $12K For One Fan To Be His 'Roadie' For A Day

In a new interview with 95.9 The Rat's Carl Craft, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons discussed the "Personal Assistant And Band Roadie For The Day" experience he is offering to his fans during his upcoming tour with the GENE SIMMONS BAND. The experience in question, called "The Ultimate Gene Simmon...

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ACCEPT Recruits Producer CHRIS 'ZEUSS' HARRIS For Upcoming 50th-Anniversary Album

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about the band's touring plans beyond a couple of U.S. festival appearances this year, including one at the M3 Rock Festival in early May at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. He said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'Music Has Become Disposable' And 'It's Really Sad'

In a new interview with Heavy Metal Perú, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how the current streaming industry has created a climate of consumers not valuing music as a product. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a real problem because music has become disposable. Music...

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EXODUS Rejoined By Guitarist RICK HUNOLT, Early Bassist JEFF ANDREWS At First 'Bonded By Blood' 40th-Anniversary Concert

American thrash metal legends and genre originators EXODUS played the first of two very special "Bonded By Blood" 40th-anniversary shows — falling upon late original vocalist Paul Baloff's birthday weekend (April 25) — Friday night at UC Theatre in Berkeley, California. The concert featured EXODUS p...

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DAUGHTRY Releases New Single 'The Day I Die' 

Grammy-nominated rock band DAUGHTRY has unveiled its new single "The Day I Die", out now via Big Machine Rock. Written by DAUGHTRY frontman Chris Daughtry alongside Marti Frederiksen and Scott Stevens, "The Day I Die" is a deeply personal admission drenched in Chris Daughtry's signature powerhouse v...

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PRIMAL FEAR Shares 'Far Away' Single From Upcoming 'Domination' Album

German power metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR will release their new album, "Domination", on September 5 via Reigning Phoenix Music. To celebrate this announcement, the lead single "Far Away" has officially landed on streaming platforms worldwide. Packed with all the signature elements of a classic PRIMAL...

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Dream Into It

Billy Idol cuts a contented figure these days. Happy with his role in the rock 'n' roll circus, he always seems to be enjoying being BIilly Idol, whether fronting the short-lived but well-received GENERATION SEX, pulling off an acclaimed Vegas residency, or performing a historic first live concert a...

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AVATAR Announces February/March 2026 European Tour

Swedish metallers AVATAR have announced a European tour for early 2026. The journey commences this summer when AVATAR embarks on a 16-date run with heroes of metal IRON MAIDEN, bringing their dark carnival to arenas and stadiums across the continent. And then they unfurl their brand new vision in Me...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Encourages Young Men 'To Develop A Relationship With Christ One On One'

In a recent episode of the Stand Up Dude podcast, host Tim Bisagno engaged in a heartfelt conversation with KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, a former drug addict and reformed Christian. They delved into Brian's transformative journey from fame and addiction to faith and purpose. Brian shared his s...

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CHRIS JERICHO: FOZZY Is Already Working On Next Single, Less Than A Week After Releasing 'Fall In Line'

In a new interview with Springfield, Missouri's Q102.1 radio station, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to release a follow-up to their 2022 album "Boombox". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's interesting. So our last record...

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Would GARY HOLT Have Joined METALLICA If He Had Gotten The Call Instead Of KIRK HAMMETT? 'Probably Not', He Says

In a new interview with "The David Ellefson Show", co-hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt reflected on how he first reacted when his former bandmate, original EXODUS guitarist Kirk Hammett, was asked to join METALLICA 42 years ago. He said (as transcribed by...

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DINO CAZARES Disagrees With BURTON C. BELL's Comment About FEAR FACTORY Members Musically 'Locking' Themselves 'In A Box'

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares has responded to Burton C. Bell's claim that the bandmembers "locked" themselves "in a box" be delivering a "certain sound" on most of their albums. Earlier this month, the former FEAR FACTORY singer was asked by Rock Hard With Phil And Tish if and his bandmates e...

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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX On 'Last Resort': 'That Song Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving'

In a new interview with "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix, who will turn 49 in July, was asked if he can see himself performing into his seventies and eighties. The California-based singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Recruits DEREK SHERINIAN For 2026 Japanese Tour

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker has invited keyboardist Derek Sherinian (pictured) to accompany him on a tour of Japan in January 2026, including a show at the legendary Budokan. In 2021, Schenker tapped Sherinian to guest on his album "Immortal" album on the opening song "Drilled To Kil...

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Official CHILDREN OF BODOM Book To Arrive In August: 'It Tells The Band's Full History In Our Own Words'

The official CHILDREN OF BODOM book will be published in August via the London, U.K.-based publisher Rocket 88. The book tells the story of the Finnish melodic death metal pioneers as an oral history in which bassist Henkka Seppälä, keyboardist Janne Wirman, drummer Jaska Raatikainen and early guita...