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FAITH NO MORE Keyboardist And Gay Icon RODDY BOTTUM Speaks His Truth In New Memoir: 'I Want People To Be Provoked'

By David E. Gehlke As FAITH NO MORE climbed the charts in 1989 behind their "Epic" and "Falling To Pieces" singles, and then landed the coveted opening spot on GUNS N' ROSES and METALLICA's 1992 summer stadium tour, keyboardist Roddy Bottum was simply unable to enjoy any of it. A debilitating drug p...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD On Being In A Rock Band In 2025: 'If You Wanna Make A Living At This, You Have To Be On Stage'

In a new interview with Randy Crews of Springfield, Missouri's Q102 radio station, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was asked what changes he has seen in the music industry since he formed the band 30 years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything. [Laughs] I mean, when we st...

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FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM On Coming Out Gay In The 1990s With No Role Models To Look Up To: 'It Was A Difficult Time'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the upcoming release of his memoir "The Royal We" — discussed coming out gay in the 1990s with no role models to look up to. He said in part (as transcribe...

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Watch: TRIVIUM Plays First Show With New Drummer ALEX RÜDINGER

Florida metallers TRIVIUM played their first show with their new drummer Alex Rüdinger (formerly of WHITECHAPEL) on Friday (October 31) at the opening concert of the band's "Struck Dead" North American tour at the House Of Blues in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Fan-filmed video of the performa...

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RODDY BOTTUM Doesn't See FAITH NO MORE Reunion Happening Again: 'I Don't Think Anyone's Up For It At This Point'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Alternative Nation, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the upcoming release of his memoir "The Royal We" — was asked if he would consider playing shows again with his bandmates. He responded: "I don't th...

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New TRIVIUM Drummer ALEX RÜDINGER On His Addition To The Band: It's 'A Second Chance At Something That I Always Wanted'

Video of new TRIVIUM drummer Alex Rüdinger (formerly of WHITECHAPEL) playing through the band's song "Bury Me With My Screams" can be seen below. Late Monday night (October 27),Rüdinger took to his social media to share a photo of his current drum setup, and he included the following message: "Quic...

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PETER FRAMPTON To Record PBS Special For 50th Anniversary Of 'Frampton Comes Alive!'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will record a special for the 50th anniversary of his landmark album "Frampton Comes Alive!" on November 8 in Nashville. "Frampton Comes Alive 50th Hits And More" will be taped at Analog at Hutton Hotel in front of...

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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO On Latest Drummer Change: 'You've Gotta Start From Square One Again In A Lot Of Ways'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, bassist Paolo Gregoletto of Florida metallers TRIVIUM, who recently parted ways with longtime drummer Alex Bent and replaced him with Alex Rüdinger (formerly of WHITECHAPEL),was asked what the process of going through another drummer change has been like for...

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TRIVIUM Recruits Ex-WHITECHAPEL Drummer ALEX RÜDINGER For Fall 2025 Tour

Florida metallers TRIVIUM have recruited drummer Alex Rüdinger (formerly of WHITECHAPEL) to sit behind the kit for their fall 2025 North American tour. Earlier today (Friday, October 24),TRIVIUM released the following statement via social media: "Hi everyone: As we prepare to hit the road next week...

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Watch: TONY IOMMI Makes Surprise Appearance On Stage At 'Black Sabbath - The Ballet' 2025 Opening Night In London

At last night's (Wednesday, October 22) opening night of Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath - The Ballet"'s return to Sadler's Wells in London, United Kingdom, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi made a surprise appearance, playing the guitar solo to the hit production's closing song, "Paranoid...

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MC50 Announces New Live Album '10 More'

earMUSIC has announced "10 More", the explosive new live album from MC50, due out December 5 and capturing the unrelenting energy of the 2018 world tour that reignited the spirit of one of rock's most radical and influential bands. The album — a companion piece to the "10 x MC5" record included in t...

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TOM MORELLO: 'Without ACE FREHLEY, I Don't Know Whether I Would've Ever Wanted To Play Guitar'

During this past Friday's (October 17) "Tribute To Ace Frehley" episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello reflected on his KISS fandom and the inspiration he took from the latter band's original guitarist Ace Frehley who died on October 16...

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TRIVIUM's COREY BEAULIEU On Split With Drummer ALEX BENT: 'I Don't Think Anyone Was Really Expecting It'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, TRIVIUM's Corey Beaulieu spoke to about the band's recent split with its longtime drummer Alex Bent. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It just kind of happened, and it was kind of a surprise. I don't think anyone was really e...

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STEVE MORSE BAND Shares Music Video For 'TexUS' Featuring ERIC JOHNSON

The STEVE MORSE BAND will release a brand-new album, "Triangulation", on November 14 via Music Theories Recordings. The official music video for the LP's second single, "TexUS", featuring a guest appearance by Eric Johnson, can be seen below. Whenever we think of the greatest guitar players of all t...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces 'Live After Death' 40th-Anniversary Collectors' Vinyl Edition

Exactly 40 years to the day since it was first released, Parlophone Records has announced a brand new, beautifully packaged, limited collectors 2LP color vinyl edition of IRON MAIDEN's classic album "Live After Death". Featuring the original revered gatefold sleeve artwork, the album comes with two...