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Newly Finished FOREIGNER Song 'Fool If You Love Him', With LOU GRAMM On Vocals, To Be Released In September

In a new interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson and guitarist/vocalist Luis Maldonado spoke about the band's upcoming Latin American tour which will see the legendary rockers reunited with their original singer Lou Gramm. Jeff said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "W...

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SEAN KILLIAN Wants To Recruit 'Some Big Names' To Contribute Music To Upcoming VIO-LENCE Album

In a new interview with Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life, VIO-LENCE frontman Sean Killian spoke about the band's upcoming "Oppressing The Masses" European tour. Regarding the other musicians who will join him on the trek, Sean said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I lost [bassist]...

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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Plays First Show With Legendary Guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker kicked off his spring 2025 European tour Wednesday night (April 9) at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. Schenker is touring in support of his recently released "My Years With UFO" album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael's years with UF...

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DON DOKKEN Predicts He Will Play His Final DOKKEN Concert 'Probably Within The Year'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken elaborated on his recent announcement that the band's latest album, 2023's "Heaven Comes Down", would likely be DOKKEN's final studio effort. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel after 50 years and 13 records, I figu...

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Hear KIRK HAMMETT's Foreword To GARY HOLT's Memoir In 'A Fabulous Disaster' Audiobook Preview

EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt's memoir, "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way" — which features a foreword by former EXODUS and current METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett — was released on April 1, 2025 via Hachette Books. An audiobook preview of "A Fabul...

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ZAKK WYLDE Is 'Enjoying' Releasing Standalone BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Singles Before Putting Out Another Full-Length Album

In a new interview with American Musical Supply, Zakk Wylde spoke about the possibility of more music from BLACK LABEL SOCIETY after the release of two singles, "The Gallows" in September 2024 and "Lord Humungus" this past February. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We did the 'Lord H...

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VOIVOD Teams Up With JG THIRLWELL For 'Zero Zero UFO' Cover From 'Best Of Ramones Redux'

For the first single from "Marc Urselli's Best Of Ramones Redux" that will be released parallel to the forthcoming Magnetic Eye Records Redux Series installment "Marc Urselli's Ramones Redux", Canadian space metal legends VOIVOD have teamed up with no less legendary Australian post-punk vocalist JG...

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DOKKEN's DON DOKKEN: ''Heaven Comes Down' Is Probably Our Last Record'

In a recent interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, Don Dokken spoke about the possibility of a new DOKKEN album to follow up "Heaven Comes Down", which came out in October 2023. Regarding the positive reactions to the band's latest effort, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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ARCH ENEMY Shares Music Video For 'A Million Suns' From 'Blood Dynasty' Album

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have released an official music video for the song "A Million Suns". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Blood Dynasty", which arrived on March 28 via Century Media Records. Last month, ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael A...

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Despite 40 Years As One Of Rock's Best Singers, JEFF SCOTT SOTO Is Not A Household Name: 'I Have My Own Dedicated Legion Of Fans'

By David E. Gehlke Undoubtedly one of rock's accomplished singers, Jeff Scott Soto now finds himself juggling multiple bands at once, a common scenario for many vocalists in his age bracket. His CV is no doubt impressive, dotted with the likes of Yngwie J. Malmsteen, TALISMAN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHEST...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Says He Nearly Died In A 'Freak Accident': 'I Hit A Tree And The Tree Cut My Car In Half'

After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE is preparing to return to the stage. The American metal band, known for its fusion of heavy, progressive, and power metal, has been largely inactive in the live scene since 2002, with their last full performance taking place at Wacken Open...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says He Is Already 'Scoping Out The Studio' Where He Plans To Record His Next Solo Album

During a March 27 Instagram Live session with Z2 Comics, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the upcoming release of "The Mandrake Project: Year One" book, which collects the first four issues in the comic series that accompanied the arrival of his latest solo album, 2024's "The Mandrake...

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KELLY HANSEN To Sit Out FOREIGNER's Latin American Tour Due To 'Some Issues'; LOU GRAMM To Step In As 'Guest' Singer

FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen has revealed that he will be forced to miss the band's spring 2025 Latin American tour, which is scheduled to kick off on April 28 in Mexico City. He said in a statement: "Some issues have forced me to limit appearances outside of the USA this year, and this means, unfo...

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ONSLAUGHT Releases Thrashed-Up Version Of MOTÖRHEAD's 'Iron Fist' From Upcoming 'Origins Of Aggression' Album

2025 is a definite milestone in the career of U.K. thrashers ONSLAUGHT, recalling their roots and their iconic debut album, which saw the light of day in 1985. Comprised on two discs, the group will now release a career-inspiring album titled "Origins Of Aggression" on May 23, 2025 through their new...

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NEVERMORE Has Recruited New Singer And Bassist: 'We've Assembled A Lineup That Honors Our Legacy While Forging A New Path Forward'

Jeff Loomis and Van Williams have announced that they have recruited a new singer, bassist and second guitarist for the reactivated version of their long-running band NEVERMORE. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 26),Jeff and Van released the following message via social media: "The wait is over! We a...