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NIKKI SIXX Says Touring With MÖTLEY CRÜE Now Is 'Fantastic': 'It's Not As Grueling As You'd Think'

In a new interview with Tony Toscano of The Screen Chatter Interview Page, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's upcoming "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of CRÜE's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45th anniversary of the...

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PAUL RODGERS On Skipping BAD COMPANY's ROCK HALL Induction: 'I Feel That I Dodged A Bullet By Doing That'

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Paul Rodgers addressed his decision to skip BAD COMPANY's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, which took place on November 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The legendary singer said: "About a week prior to l...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS, Who Is About To Turn 70, Is Still 'Not Thinking About Retirement'

In a new interview with Sam Law of Kerrang! magazine, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — who will turn 70 in March 2026 — said that he is not planning on stopping anytime soon. "I'm not thinking about retirement," he said. "But we all know that it's coming at some point when you'll be forced into it...

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MEGADETH Announces 'Megadeth: Behind The Mask' Global Cinematic Event

Legendary metal titans MEGADETH have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for "Megadeth: Behind The Mask", a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide Thursday, January 22 — on the eve of the release of the band's final studio album, out January 23. The film will screen in over 1,000 ci...

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TRULY, Featuring Former Members Of SOUNDGARDEN And SCREAMING TREES, Announces New Album And Tour

Seattle rock band TRULY has signed with Worldwide Entertainment Group, LLC (WEG). The firm will handle all day-to-day management of the group utilizing all assets, including talent management, licensed merchandise and live events. WEG will produce new branding to celebrate the band's 30th anniversar...

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GEEZER BUTLER On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was Larger Than Life And His Legacy Will Live Forever'

Legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently penned a moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne for the October 2025 issue of U.K.'s Uncut magazine. He wrote in part: "At the final show [at 'Back To The Beginning' in early July], [Ozzy] was much quieter than I'd ever known him. Looking back now, I t...

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LIVING COLOUR's VERNON REID On Explosive Growth Of A.I.: 'We've Wanted The Alien To Enter Into Our Lives For The Longest Time'

During a recent appearance on Billy Corgan's podcast "The Magnificent Others", LIVING COLOUR guitarist Vernon Reid weighed in on artificial intelligence's (A.I.) explosive growth and attempts to rein in A.I.'s rapid expansion without stifling innovation. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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SCOTT WEILAND: Previously Unreleased Song 'If I Could Fly' Arrives On 10th Anniversary Of Singer's Passing

To honor ten years since Scott Weiland's passing, "If I Could Fly", a previously unreleased track written in 2000 after the birth of his son, is out today on all digital streaming platforms via Primary Wave/Virgin. This is the first unheard song from Scott's archive since he left us. It is personal,...

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New SNOT Singer ANDY KNAPP On Stepping In For Late Frontman LYNN STRAIT: 'I Still Don't Have The Right Words To Express What It Means To Me'

In an interview with Brian Lacy of Audioeclectica.com, new SNOT singer Andy Knapp spoke about his addition to the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid, more than 25 years after the death of the band's original frontman Lynn Strait. SNOT's first gig with Knapp took place on January...

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BATTLE BEAST Concertgoer Suffers Heart Attack, Dies During Bratislava Show

A BATTLE BEAST concertgoer died after suffering a heart attack during the band's performance Monday night (December 1) at Bratislava, Slovakia's Majestic Music Club. Earlier today, BATTLE BEAST released the following statement via social media: "Yesterday in Bratislava, we were forced to stop the sh...

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2025 'Bowl For Ronnie' Brings In Over $85,000 For RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California was filled to capacity on November 13 with rock musicians, bowling enthusiasts and Ronnie James Dio fans for the annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. With sponsor lanes and spe...

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FOO FIGHTERS Announce Benefit Concert For 'Hope The Mission' And 'Los Angeles Mission'

FOO FIGHTERS will play a special benefit concert on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefitting organizations that Dave and Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission. The only pre-sale opportunity for...

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KEANU REEVES's Rock Band DOGSTAR Announces Spring/Summer 2026 European Tour

Keanu Reeves's reactivated 1990s and early 2000s grunge band DOGSTAR will embark on the European "All In Now Tour" in June/July 2026. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting tomorrow (Wednesday, December 3) at 10 a.m. local time. The general on-sale starts Friday, December 5. "All In Now Tour" 2...

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CHUCK BILLY Shares How A New Drummer, Black Metal And A Ballad Allowed TESTAMENT To 'Let It Flow' On 'Para Bellum'

By David E. Gehlke There has been much ado about new TESTAMENT drummer Chris Dovas since his 2023 entrance into the veteran Bay Area thrashers. Tasked with following the legendary drummers Gene Hoglan and Dave Lombardo, Dovas's youth and energy were quickly hailed by TESTAMENT lead conspirators Chuc...

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MESHUGGAH's MÅRTEN HAGSTRÖM Is 'Creatively Spent' After Completing 'Immutable' Touring Cycle

In a new interview with Gregg Bendian of The ProgCast, guitarist Mårten Hagström of Swedish progressive metal pioneers MESHUGGAH spoke about how he and his bandmates have managed to survive for more than three and a half decades despite consistently pushing the genre to dazzling new extremes. He sai...