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Ex-WHITESNAKE Guitarist ADRIAN VANDENBERG 'Wasn't Really Surprised' By DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement Announcement

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, who was a member of WHITESNAKE from 1987 to 1990, and again from 1994 to 1997, was asked if he was surprised last November when WHITESNAKE leader David Coverdale announced he was retiring, not just from music, but from s...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Making Of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's 'Engines Of Demolition' Album: 'The Last Thing You Wrote Is Usually What You're Most Excited About'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's upcoming album, "Engines Of Demolition", which will be released on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up to 2021's "Doom Crew Inc." contains 15 tracks, including the four previously released sin...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Doesn't Waste His Time Reading Online Comments Anymore: 'It's All A Bunch Of Jealous F***ing Losers That Have Nothing Else To Do'

In a new interview with Jason Irwin of RadioRadioX.com, ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was asked how he deals with "all the social media noise", particularly as it relates to his former band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't even care about social media. I use social me...

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EVANESCENCE's WILL HUNT On Band's Upcoming Album: 'It's Beyond My Expectations'

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, EVANESCENCE drummer Will Hunt spoke about the status of the band's follow-up to 2021's "The Bitter Truth" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's gonna drop sometime this year. I'm so excited for people to hear that. It's cliché to say, 'Oh, it...

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DOWN Releases Cover Of DR. JOHN's 'Right Place, Wrong Time' In Celebration Of Mardi Gras

DOWN, the long-running heavy metal supergroup featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, has returned with a special cover of Dr. John's "Right Place, Wrong Time". New Orleans native Dr. John was an American singer,...

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LIFE OF AGONY Releases Live Video For 'Don't You (Forget About Me)', A Darker Reimagining Of Iconic 'Breakfast Club' Hit

Brooklyn, New York's LIFE OF AGONY has released a powerful new live music video capturing their emotionally charged cover of "Don't You (Forget About Me)", the SIMPLE MINDS anthem made famous by its appearance in the 1985 John Hughes film "The Breakfast Club". Filmed during the band's "30 Years Of U...

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Posthumous JOHN SYKES Single 'My Guitar' Now Available

Australia's Golden Robot Records has released "My Guitar", a "powerful and deeply personal" posthumous single from late English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES),available now on all major streaming platforms. According to the label, "My Guitar" w...

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FOREIGNER Announces Creative Team And Performance Schedule For 'Feels Like The First Time' Musical

In collaboration with legendary rock band FOREIGNER, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and Long Island University's Post Theatre Company proudly announce the creative team and performance schedule for the first production of "Feels Like The First Time - The Foreigner Musical". The show will take...

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Watch: ZAKK WYLDE Plays Acoustic Set At Amoeba Hollywood

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY leader Zakk Wylde played a solo acoustic mini-set and took part in a poster signing at Amoeba Hollywood on Wednesday, February 11 at 5 p.m. Wylde previewed the upcoming BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album, "Engines Of Demolition", which will arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up...

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THE MELVINS And NAPALM DEATH Join Forces For 'Savage Imperial Death March' Collaborative Album

THE MELVINS and NAPALM DEATH have joined forces for "Savage Imperial Death March", due on April 10 via Ipecac Recordings. The effort is described in a press release as "a true collaboration — not a split, but a new album featuring members of both bands." The album shares its name with the two bands'...

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Watch: Life Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON Celebrated On What Would Have Been His 64th Birthday

The life of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton was celebrated with "Cliff Burton Day" on what would have been his 64th birthday, February 10, at the historic Chabot Theater in Cliff's hometown of Castro Valley, California. The event featured touching Cliff stories from the road crew of the "Damage...

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GRAHAM BONNET And BRUCE DICKINSON Film Music Video For Their Collaborative Song 'The Fifth Force Of Nature'

Legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) has teamed up with IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson to film a music video for their collaborative song "The Fifth Force Of Nature". The track will appear on the next studio album from Graham's group, the GRAHAM BONN...

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JOHN 5 Announces First-Ever Solo European Tour For May 2026

Guitarist John 5 will bring his extraordinary talents to Europe in May 2026. Apart from a few shows in 2016, this is John's first-ever solo tour in these territories. For over 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. John has shared stages and recording studi...

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TODD KERNS On Upcoming SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS LP: 'There's A Couple Of Times Where We Get More Fierce Than We're Known For'

In a new interview with Randy Legault of the Beer Rum & Rock N Roll podcast, Todd Kerns spoke about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for the next SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS album. The bassist and backing vocalist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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JOHN FOGERTY To Receive 'Johnny Mercer Award' At 2026 'Songwriters Hall Of Fame' Gala

The Songwriters Hall Of Fame announced today that John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction and awards gala slated for Thursday, June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The Johnny Mercer Award, the highest ho...