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SEX PISTOLS' JOHNNY ROTTEN Accuses Bandmates Of Trying To 'Cash In On QUEEN ELIZABETH II's Death'

**UPDATE** A spokesperson for Steve Jones and Paul Cook has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding Lydon's comments: "We cannot understand what he would be referring to. Other than a couple requests for use of imagery or audio in news reports on The Queen and her impact on cu...

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How RIKKI ROCKETT And His Wife 'Caught A POISON Scammer'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett and his wife TC have shared a 13-minute video on social media in which they offer a step-by-step account of how they caught a "POISON scammer". The person in question was allegedly pretending to be Rikki's personal manager and contacting Rikki's fans via Instagram and ot...

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THE OBSESSED Cancels San Francisco Concert Over COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Doom metal legends THE OBSESSED have canceled their September 20 concert in San Francisco, California. Earlier today (Wednesday, September 14),the band released the following statement via social media: "It is with regret that THE OBSESSED will not be playing the September 20th show in San Francisc...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says He Only Learned In The Last Month How TikTok Works

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the importance of social media both as it relates to promoting his band and his personal need — or lack thereof — to stay connected to the outside world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces New Lineup, Return To Live Stage

Michigan's THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has just announced a show in Detroit on October 28 at Saint Andrew's Hall, which will be a celebration of the life and legacy of Trevor Strnad. The concert marks the band's return to the stage after the untimely passing of their beloved frontman on May 11. Founding...

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SOILWORK Guitarist DAVID ANDERSSON Dead At 47

Swedish metallers SOILWORK have announced the passing of their guitarist David Andersson. He was 47 years old. Earlier today (Wednesday, September 14),the band released the following statement via social media: "We are deeply saddened today, as we bring the terrible news of David Andersson's passin...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Still Doesn't Give A Damn What People Think

In a new interview with Metal Edge magazine, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless was asked how he plans to stage a "real-deal W.A.S.P. show" to celebrate the band's 40th anniversary "with the existence of cancel culture and woke culture." He responded: "That's a complicated question you just asked. Beca...

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GLENN HUGHES Is Suffering From 'Throat Infection'; THE DEAD DAISIES Cancel Nashville Concert

THE DEAD DAISIES have been forced to cancel their concert tonight (Wednesday, September 14) after the band's bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes came down with "a throat infection." Hughes "has been ordered to rest" until he recovers and will be temporarily replaced by Dino Jelusick (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIB...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: Ditching The Wig Has Been 'Absolutely Liberating'

Joe Lynn Turner says that it has been "absolutely liberating" to finally drop the hairpiece he has worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 71 last month, went public with his new look on August 25 in a ser...

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KID ROCK Releases Music Video For New Single 'Never Quit'

Kid Rock has released the official music video for his new single "Never Quit". The track is taken from his latest album, "Bad Reputation", which came out in March. "Bad Reputation" includes the three songs Kid Rock released in January — "We The People", "The Last Dance" and "Rockin'" — as well as h...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Says BLACKIE LAWLESS Never Contacted Him Following Cancer Diagnosis

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who recently completed seven weeks of radiation therapy in his battle with cancer in throat and neck, was asked in a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice if he has heard from W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless since his diagnosis. He said: "Blackie could h...

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BUCKCHERRY To Release New Music Next Spring

California rockers BUCKCHERRY are planning to release new music in late spring 2023. The follow-up to last year's "Hellbound" will once again be helmed by producer and songwriter-for-hire Marti Frederiksen, who has previously collaborated with AEROSMITH, DEF LEPPARD, Jonny Lang and Sheryl Crow, amon...

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TOMMY LEE Blasts Fan Who Complained About Audience Members Exposing Their Genitals At MÖTLEY CRÜE Concert

Tommy Lee has blasted a fan who criticized the MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer for encouraging audience members to expose their genitals on camera on the band's just-completed "The Stadium Tour". Juan Alvarez, who attended CRÜE's concert with DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS on Wednesday...

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Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Is Feeling 'Close To Normal' After Completing His Radiation Treatments

Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti, who went public with his prostate cancer battle in February, says that he is feeling "close to normal" after completing his radiation treatments. The 68-year-old guitarist/vocalist offered an update on his health in a social media post on Saturday (September 10). He...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'The Stadium Tour' 'Proved That Rock 'N' Roll Is Not Dead'

Rikki Rockett says that POISON's "The Stadium Tour" "proved that rock 'n' roll is not dead." The long-delayed North American trek with DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS was originally planned for 2020 and later moved to 2021 and then to 2022. "The Stadium Tour" concluded t...