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BLACKIE LAWLESS Rips GENE SIMMONS For Suggesting ACE FREHLEY's Death Was Result Of 'Bad Decisions': 'That Was Totally Uncalled For'

During an appearance on the February 13 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless ripped Gene Simmons for suggesting the death of Gene's KISS bandmate guitarist Ace Frehley was the result of the guitarist's "bad decisions". "That upset me greatly because,...

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THREE DAYS GRACE's ADAM GONTIER Doesn't Think 'Legit' Artists Have 'Too Much' To Worry About When It Comes To A.I.

In a new interview with Lyndsey Marie of the 93Xradio station, THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier was asked if rock music has become "more emotionally honest" since the late 1990s and early 2000s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I don't know. That's a good question, 'ca...

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NEVERMORE Announces New Lineup, Signs With REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC

Legendary heavy metal powerhouse NEVERMORE has signed with Reigning Phoenix Music. The band also welcomes to the lineup Jack Cattoi on guitar, Semir Özerkan on bass, and new vocalist Berzan Önen. To showcase the new lineup, NEVERMORE's first live appearance will take place on April 1, 2026 in Istanb...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Says He Is Working With A Personal Trainer In Order To Get Into Shape For Upcoming Tour

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of the 100 FM The Pike radio station, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary...

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DAVE GROHL's 19-Year-Old Daughter VIOLET Shares Music Video For 'THUM' Single

Dave Grohl's 19-year-old daughter Violet has released an evocative video for her debut single "THUM", out now via Republic Records through her imprint Auroura Records. The video, directed by Nikki Milan Houston and shot on a Super 8 and 16mm, matches the track's loud, raw, and emotionally explosive...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Is A Blue-Collar Guitar Hero: 'It's Really Important For Me To Keep That Drive And Want To Be Better'

By David E. Gehlke Given the number of projects he's involved in, "ubiquitous" may be a good term for guitarist Joel Hoekstra. He first came into broader view as a member of NIGHT RANGER in 2008 before hooking up with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA in 2010 for the departing Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT). Four...

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MIKE LEPOND On SYMPHONY X's Upcoming Album: 'It Sounds Groundbreaking'

In a new interview with Brazil's Whiplash.Net, SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "There is new material. I've heard it, so it's real, I...

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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Announces Summer 2026 Tour With LORNA SHORE, FIT FOR A KING And STATIC DRESS

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE has announced "The Sweat And Blood Tour", with support from LORNA SHORE, FIT FOR A KING and STATIC DRESS. The U.S. trek, promoted by Live Nation, is MOTIONLESS IN WHITE's first American headlining tour in nearly three years and kicks off on July 14 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, wit...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Explains Why He Will No Longer Do 'Meet-And-Greets And Signing' Sessions At His Headlining Solo Concerts

British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 25 years ago, has announced that he will stop doing "meet-and-greets and signing" sessions at his solo concerts. The 62-year-old musician, who underwent a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March 2023, exp...

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KISS's 'I Was Made For Lovin' You' Video Surpasses One Billion Views On YouTube

KISS's "I Was Made For Lovin' You" music video has officially topped a billion views on YouTube. The band announced the milestone on social media, writing: "The numbers speak for themselves. This one still dominates. IWMFLY baby!!" Last summer, Paul Stanley revealed that "I Was Made For Lovin' You"...

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Watch: SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Perform With New Drummer XAVIER WARE For First Time

Fan-filmed video of California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES performing on January 27 aboard this year's ShipRocked cruise can be seen below. Last month SUICIDAL TENDENCIES announced that they had recruited Xavier Ware as their new drummer following the recent departure...

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ANETTE OLZON Announces Summer 2026 European Tour Focusing On Her NIGHTWISH Era

Over a decade in the making, the wait is finally over for European fans of symphonic metal. Anette Olzon will return to European stages, marking her first tour on the continent since 2012. This exclusive, limited-run tour will be dedicated to the acclaimed albums she recorded with NIGHTWISH, "Dark P...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'My Life Was Always More Than MEGADETH'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about how he is "creating the next chapter" of his story that doesn't involve him in the historic past" but involves him "being happier and more creative as a person and as a musician." He said (as transcri...

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ASIA Shares 'Only Time Will Tell' Song From Upcoming 'Live In England' Album

Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA has shared a new live version of "Only Time Will Tell", taken from the upcoming live album "Asia - Live In England", due on March 13, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The single arrives alongside an official live video, available below. Geoff Downes commented on t...

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New SYMPHONY X Music Is Sounding 'Amazing': 'Our Fans Will Think It Was Worth The Wait', Says MIKE LEPOND

In a new interview with Heavy Mextal, SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we have been writing. We've been writing music for years...