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SIMON KIRKE Reflects On BRIAN HOWE Era Of BAD COMPANY: 'We Started Butting Heads'

During a recent appearance on Billy Corgan's podcast "The Magnificent Others", rock legend Simon Kirke — founding drummer of BAD COMPANY and FREE — reflected on the period when BAD COMPANY was fronted by Brian Howe. Howe was the singer of BAD COMPANY between 1986 and 1994 and provided vocals on hit...

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JOSH HOMME Is 'Thankful' For His Health Struggles During Making Of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's 'Alive In The Catacombs'

In a new interview with Booker and Stryker of ALT 98.7 FM, Josh Homme of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE reflected on how he was battling mounting illness related to surgery for his 2022 cancer diagnosis in the lead-up to the band's July 8, 2024 performance in the tunnels of the famed Catacombs Of Paris. He...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Playing MIKE MANGINI-Era DREAM THEATER Songs 'Has Been A Lot Of Fun'

In a new interview with ProMark Drumsticks, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about what it has been like for him to play with the progressive metal giants again after a 13-year absence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I reunited with DREAM THEATER at the end of 2023. We immed...

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TYKETTO Shares 'Higher Than High' Single From Upcoming 'Closer To The Sun' Album

Hard-rocking quintet TYKETTO will release its sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", on March 20, 2026. The band, consisting of Danny Vaughn (vocals),Harry Scott Elliott (guitar),Ged Rylands (keyboards),Chris Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee (drums),will make the LP available via British rock spec...

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THERION Announces New Live Album, DVD And Blu-Ray 'Con Orquesta'

THERION will release a live album, "Con Orquesta", on January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records. The Swedish symphonic metal pioneers made history once again in 2024 by performing live with a full orchestra, 17 years after their last monumental shows of this kind. Following their unforgettable appearances...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says BRET MICHAELS's Guitarist PETE EVICK 'Needs To Stay Out Of POISON Business'

Rikki Rockett has thrown shade at Pete Evick, who is best known as Bret Michaels's music director and guitar player of the last 21 years, after Pete suggested that Bret is "the one carrying the torch" for POISON while the multi-platinum rock act is not actively touring. Earlier this week, Anthony Br...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On His Sobriety: 'I Never Wanna Wake Up Feeling Sick And Tired' Again

During a question-and-answer session with former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson at this past weekend's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp in Scottsdale, Arizona, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about how he became clean and sober more than 39 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  ...

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ANDREW FREEMAN Doesn't Have Any New Information About Possible Fourth LAST IN LINE Album: 'It's All About What VIVIAN CAMPBELL Wants To Do'

In a new interview with the Talkin' Bout Rock With Rob Edwards podcast, LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman commented on the status of the songwriting sessions for the band's fourth studio album. Freeman is joined in the group by DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOU...

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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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ACE FREHLEY's Collaborator STEVE BROWN On KISS Legend's Death: 'It Was A Tragic Ending'

In a new interview with Troy Patrick Farrell of the "This That And The Other" radio show, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown, who collaborated with Ace Frehley on the KISS legend's latest solo album, "10,000 Volts", reflected on Frehley's recent passing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ver...

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EXHORDER Is Starting To Work On New Music; Next Album Tentatively Due In 2027

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, vocalist Kyle Thomas of thrash and groove trailblazers EXHORDER was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's fourth full-length album, "Defectum Omnium", which came out in March 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. The 55-year-o...

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PUSCIFER Releases Music Video For 'Pendulum' From Upcoming 'Normal Isn't' Album

PUSCIFER, the multi-dimensional band featuring Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, will release "Normal Isn't", its first new album in over five years, on February 6, 2026 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The LP's second single, "Pendulum", arrives today alongside...

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SAMAEL Releases First New Single In Eight Years, 'Black Matter Manifesto'

Curtains up for SAMAEL: Eight long years after the release of their latest full-length album, "Hegemony" (2017),the Swiss eccentrics finally return in grand splendor. The new single, "Black Matter Manifesto", mixed by Sky Van Hoff (LINDEMANN, SLEEP TOKEN),is a journey through the different facets...

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TYKETTO To Release New Album, 'Closer To The Sun', In March 2026

Hard-rocking quintet TYKETTO will release its sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", in March 2026. The band, consisting of Danny Vaughn (vocals),Harry Scott Elliott (guitar),Ged Rylands (keyboards),Chris Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee (drums),will make the LP available via British rock speciali...

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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...