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Hear TONY IOMMI's 'Rocket' Collaboration With British Pop Star ROBBIE WILLIAMS

BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi is a featured guest on "Rocket", the first single from British pop star Robbie Williams's upcoming album "Britpop". The high-octane rock track features an instantly anthemic chorus, pounding drums and a signature guitar solo from the heavy metal pioneer. The song, which is...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Relaunches Radio Show; Preview Available

Shortly after the turn of the last century, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward with his co-host Mike Stark started doing a radio show where Bill spotlighted some of his favorite tunes — much of it metal, but also included many other musical genres. The show continued — usually monthly, unless Bill had...

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ICE NINE KILLS Announces 'Hell Of A Summer Tour' For August/September 2025

ICE NINE KILLS has announced the "Ice Nine Kills: Hell Of A Summer Tour", a brand new U.S. headline run kicking off this August. Produced by Live Nation, the trek will bring the band's twisted theatricality and cinematic carnage to arenas and amphitheaters across the country, closing out with a home...

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THE WHO Announces Support Acts For 'The Song Is Over' North American Farewell Tour, Adds Second Chicago Show

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers THE WHO have confirmed a powerful lineup of special guests set to join them on their final North American run, "The Song Is Over Tour". Artists including BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS, Billy Idol, Booker T. Jones, CANDLEBOX, FEIST, Joe Bonamassa, THE JOE PERRY PR...

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GENE SIMMONS Says ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Are 'Welcome' To Appear At 'KISS Army Storms Vegas' Event

In a new interview with Greg Schmitt of Noize In The Attic, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. "KISS Army Storms Vegas" celebrates the KISS...

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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA: METALLICA Was One Of The 'Top Three Tours That We Did With Anybody'

In a new interview with DJ EFN and N.O.R.E., hosts of "Drink Champs", a weekly talk show/podcast focused on celebrity interviews, presented by Revolt, LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda reflected on touring with METALLICA in 2003 as part of the second and final edition of the "Summer Sanitarium" package. He...

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BLACK FLAG Releases First Photo Of New Lineup, Promises 'Exciting Season Of Live Shows And New Music Production'

Legendary punk rock band BLACK FLAG has released the first official photo of its new lineup. Joining founding guitarist Greg Ginn are Max Zanelly on vocals, David Rodriguez on bass and Bryce Weston on drums. A press release from Ginn's SST Records states: "With a fresh lineup and renewed creative en...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' SEAN KINNEY Offers Update On His Health: 'I'm Going To Be Fine And I'm Going To Live'

ALICE IN CHAINS drummer Sean Kinney has shared an update on his health, less than a week after the band canceled all of its previously announced May 2025 concerts. ALICE IN CHAINS announced last Friday (May 9) that the band was scrapping its headlining shows as well as any festival appearances. The...

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STYX's TODD SUCHERMAN Takes You Behind The Scenes Of Creation Of His Art Collection, 'Realities Of Rhythm And Time'

In the video below, join legendary STYX drummer Todd Sucherman as he takes you inside the creation of "Realities Of Rhythm And Time", his captivating new art collection created in collaboration with Los Angeles-based art collective SceneFour. Blending music and visual artistry, Sucherman channels hi...

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GENE SIMMONS On Upcoming KISS Event In Las Vegas: 'It's Really A Chance To Be More Intimate With The Fans'

In a new interview with the "Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show" on New York City's Q104.3 radio station, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Backs Campaign To Champion London's Grassroots Music Scene

IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson and SKUNK ANANSIE's Skin have backed a city-wide campaign launched by London mayor Sadiq Khan to champion the local grassroots music venues. Khan and Transport For London (TfL),a local government body responsible for most of the transport network in London, United King...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO On Business Of Touring: 'You Can Make A Decent Living, But You've Gotta Be Smart About It'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho spoke about the challenges of going on tour up-and-coming and midsized bands, particularly as it relates to the costs of transportation (vans or buses) and merchandise management. He said (as transcribed...

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Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA: 'My Main Drum Hero Has Always Been BILL WARD From BLACK SABBATH'

In a recent interview with David Frangioni of Modern Drummer, former SEPULTURA and current CAVALERA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera was asked to name his drum heroes. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My main drum hero has always been Bill Ward from [BLACK] SABBATH… He's my man. I ha...

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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Explains Why He Moved His Entire Family To Rural North Carolina

On Wednesday (May 7),TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider spoke to WFMY, the television station licensed to Greensboro, North Carolina, about his decision to relocate his entire family to rural North Carolina. The 70-year-old singer said: "We moved out to L.A. ten years ago, the whole family. A coupl...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Cancels All May 2025 Concerts Due To SEAN KINNEY's Health

ALICE IN CHAINS has canceled all of its previously announced shows this month after drummer Sean Kinney fell ill. One day after scrapping a concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut due to Sean's health, the band released a follow-up statement saying: "After careful consideration a...