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EVERGREY Releases New Single 'Oxygen'

Before EVERGREY embark on their European tour with KATATONIA, the Swedish metal titans return with a new song, "Oxygen", channeling their essence with renewed intensity. Blending eerie atmospheres and crushing riffs, it delves into themes of depression and inner struggle. Fueled by their new drummer...

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WARREN DEMARTINI Says Playing With STEPHEN PEARCY Again Has Been 'Absolutely Fabulous': 'It Just Gets Better And Better'

During an appearance on today's (Wednesday, November 5) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Warren DeMartini spoke about his reunion with his longtime RATT bandmate Stephen Pearcy for more than a dozen shows this spring, summer and fall. Asked what it has been like playing with St...

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MICHAEL SWEET Says Some People Come To STRYPER Shows 'To Just Speak Out Against Christianity': 'It's Bizarre'

In a new interview with Rob Edwards of the Talkin' Bout Rock podcast, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked if it is more difficult being a Christian rock band today than it was when the band first started out more than four decades ago. Michael responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Teams Up SEYMOUR DUNCAN For Signature PJ Pickup Set

Experience the aggressive, punchy tone that defined rock anthems from GUNS N' ROSES to VELVET REVOLVER with Duff McKagan's signature Seymour Duncan pickup set, now available for your PJ bass. Since the mid-1980s, McKagan's bass lines and songwriting have powered hits from GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOL...

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PAUL RODGERS To Skip BAD COMPANY's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony: 'I Have To Prioritize My Health'

Paul Rodgers has announced that he will skip BAD COMPANY's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Last week, the English rockers said that would be reuniting to play two songs at Saturday's event in Los Angeles, marking their first performance together since 2019. Drummer Simon Kirke told Go...

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KERRY KING Is Working On Lyrics For Second Solo Album

In a recent interview with Reigning Phoenix Music's Reigning TV, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about his plans for a follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, it's vague beca...

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HELLOWEEN Announces North American Leg of '40 Years Anniversary Tour' For Spring 2026

German power metal legends HELLOWEEN have announced the North American leg of their "40 Years Anniversary Tour". Support on the trek, which will take place next spring, will come from Finnish melodic metallers BEAST IN BLACK. 2026 "40 Years Anniversary Tour" dates: Apr. 07 - Dallas, TX - The Factory...

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SWEDISH EROTICA Returns With First New Song In 35 Years, 'Little Dancer'

After more than three decades, the legendary rock band SWEDISH EROTICA is back with a brand-new single, "Little Dancer", set for release on October 31 across all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. "Little Dancer" marks a historic moment for the band — it is the firs...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Finds Joy In Grind Of Touring: 'We Keep Bumping Into Way More Successful Bands Than Ours That Seem Miserable'

By David E. Gehlke Among the Scandinavian bands to break through and establish a strong Stateside following, Gothenburg, Sweden's AVATAR ranks among the most unlikely. Initially formed in 2004 as a melodic death metal band, AVATAR evolved—quickly—with their 2009 self-titled album, which introduced g...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's Band CLOSE ENEMIES Releases Music Video For Latest Single 'More Than I Could Ever Need'

CLOSE ENEMIES — the all-star band featuring Tom Hamilton (AEROSMITH),Tony Brock (THE BABYS),Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow),Trace Foster (AC/DC's tech guru) and Chasen Hampton — has released the official music video for its latest single, "More Than I Could Ever Need", through TLG|ROCK, distributed th...

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PAUL RODGERS And GEEZER BUTLER To Be Honored At 2026 'Adopt The Arts: Sound & Vision Awards'; GLENN HUGHES, COREY TAYLOR To Perform

On Monday, March 2, 2026, Adopt The Arts, a nonprofit organization working to provide music education curriculum for underserved elementary schools, will take over the historic Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California for the "Adopt The Arts: Sound & Vision Awards" honoring two Rock And Roll Ha...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE Says He And PAUL RODGERS Will Play Two Songs At ROCK HALL Induction

In a new interview with Lyndsanity! With Lyndsey Parker, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, which was announced in April 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked if fans can expect to see him and BAD COMPANY singer Paul...

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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN On 'Extinction Level Event': 'A Number Of Folks Are Telling Me' That It's A Great Album

In a new interview with Tom Robbins of And Now The Band, drummer Gene Hoglan of California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL once again spoke about why he and his bandmates chose to keep their first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", off streaming services like Spotify. Gene said (as tr...

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UNRULY CHILD/Ex-KING KOBRA Singer MARCIE FREE Dead At 71

Marcie Free, best known as the lead singer of KING KOBRA, SIGNAL and UNRULY CHILD, has died at the age of 71. Marcie's death was confirmed by UNRULY CHILD drummer Jay Schellen, who wrote on his Facebook page: "I just couldn't find the words last night when I heard the news that my loving friend and...

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ACE FREHLEY's Longtime Manager Confirms Late KISS Icon's Final Resting Place

Ace Frehley's longtime manager John Ostrosky has confirmed to the New York Post that the late KISS icon was laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bronx, New York. The 74-year-old musician was buried on Wednesday (October 22) following a private memorial Tuesday (October 21) at Sinatra Memorial Home i...