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GENE HOGLAN: New DARK ANGEL Album 'Extinction Level Event' Contains 'A Lot Of Savagely Blistering Tracks'

Drummer Gene Hoglan of California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL spoke to "The Zach Moonshine Show" about "Extinction Level Event", the band's first new album in 34 years, due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. The LP's first single, the "Extinction Level Event" title track, was written by DARK A...

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KISS's GENE SIMMONS On Upcoming Las Vegas Event: 'We Promised We're Not Gonna Go Back Out On Tour, And We're Not'

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, 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 16. "KISS Army Storms Vegas" celebrates the KISS fan club's 50th anniv...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Reflects On Making Of SLAYER's Classic Song 'Raining Blood': JEFF HANNEMAN's Demo 'Blew Us Away'

During a recent episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discussed SLAYER's "Raining Blood", from 1986's "Reign In Blood" album, with the man who played drums on that track, Dave Lombardo. Asked where the song's iconic intro came from — a burst...

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CHRIS ADLER On Working With MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'He's The Most Generous, Nicest, Kindest Guy'

Former LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler says that getting the call to play with one of his favorite bands, MEGADETH, was a "dream come true". Adler played drums on MEGADETH's 2016 album "Dystopia" and took part in most of the band's live shows in support of the CD between January and May of that year...

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Watch: ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN Perform At Grammy Museum

After their March 5 acoustic performance at Los Angeles's Grammy Museum, SMITH/KOTZEN principals Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith were interviewed by FOZZY frontman and professional wrestler Chris Jericho. Professionally filmed video of the event can be seen below. Featured songs: * Glory Road 0:00 In...

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BATTLE BEAST Releases New Song 'Last Goodbye'

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST have released a new single. The song "Last Goodbye" is the first taste from the band's seventh album, due later this year. BATTLE BEAST bassist Eero Sipilä comments: "The spark for 'Last Goodbye' was lit in the least rock and roll place imaginable: a hospital. In 2020,...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Doesn't Know If Entire KISS Band Will Appear In Las Vegas: 'It Ain't A Concert'

In a new interview with Rob Rush, the evening host on Long Island, New York's 94.3 The Shark 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 1...

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Second Weekend Added For Fall 2025 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp' Feat. ALICE COOPER And ROB HALFORD

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp has announced the addition of a second weekend of its blockbuster camp featuring Alice Cooper and JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford, set to take place November 6-9, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Following a rapid sellout and massive fan demand, this second weekend gives more campers...

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See ACE FREHLEY's Entire Performance At 2025 Edition Of M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of Ace Frehley's entire May 4 performance at the 2025 edition of the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist was as follows: 01. Shock Me (KISS song) 02. Deuce (KISS song) 03. Rocket Ride (KISS...

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MUDVAYNE Announces 'L.D. 50' 25th-Anniversary Tour With STATIC-X And VENDED

MUDVAYNE will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band's debut album, "L.D. 50", on a U.S. tour in late summer and early fall. Support on the trek will come from STATIC-X and VENDED. Released in 2000 via Epic, "L.D. 50" produced three singles — Dig", "Death Blooms" and "Nothing To Gein". "L.D. 50"...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS BAND Performs In Red Bank, New Jersey During Spring/Summer 2025 U.S. Tour

On Monday, May 5, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed at Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey. The setlist for the concert was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Deuce (KISS cover) 02. Shout It Out Loud (KISS song) 03. Are You R...

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ALEX LIFESON Says He Recently Jammed With KIRK HAMMETT And ROBERT TRUJILLO: 'I Loved Every Second' Of It

In a new interview with Pete Pardo of Sea Of Tranquility, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson revealed that he recently met up with a couple of the members of METALLICA. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The guys from METALLICA were in [Toronto] last week. And I got together with Kirk [Hammett...

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POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY: 'To Survive In This Business, You Have To Be Growing Constantly'

POP EVIL frontman Leigh Kakaty says bands need to ditch the "douchey rock star" attitude if they want to succeed today. During a recent conversation with SNSmix.com, Kakaty discussed how touring has changed during POP EVIL's 24-year career. The singer noted that concerts are no longer just about pla...

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TESLA Announces October 2025 Las Vegas Residency

Legendary rockers TESLA are returning to House Of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino later this year. Performances of "Tesla: The Las Vegas Residency" will take place on October 17, 18, 22, 24 and 25, 2025, and are scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. During this exclusive five-day run...

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Alternative rock was going through a transformation in the early 2000s, when some bands held onto a strongly post-grunge sound, inspired by '90s mainstays such as NIRVANA and PEARL JAM, and others looked to develop a new approach. Alternative rock radio played everyone from SHINEDOWN to THE WHITE ST...