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KID ROCK 'Gives Credit' To EMINEM And TAYLOR SWIFT For Sharing Their Left-Leaning Political Views

Kid Rock says that he doesn't agree with Eminem and Taylor Swift's political views, but he respects them for using their platforms to speak out. Kid Rock, who is a longtime supporter of former U.S. president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, took to his social media channel...

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SCORPIONS Announce 60th-Anniversary Hometown Concert With JUDAS PRIEST

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will celebrate their 60th stage anniversary with a big concert in their hometown. The "60th Anniversary - Coming Home" event will take place on July 5, 2025 at the Heinz Von Heiden Arena in Hannover and will feature a number of special guests, including JUDAS PRIES...

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GHOST's Debut Feature Film 'Rite Here Rite Now' To Receive Physical Home Video Release

The prayers of the legions of the GHOST faithful have been answered: On December 6, the physical home video release of the band's worldwide Top 10 box office smash feature film debut "Rite Here Rite Now" will bring its mesmerizing live ritual to your living room. Following a rapturously received glo...

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OVERKILL Recruits ex-FEAR FACTORY Bassist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS For North American Shows

New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL have recruited ex-FEAR FACTORY bassist Christian Olde Wolbers as a temporary replacement for D.D. Verni, who is dealing with an ongoing "shoulder issue". OVERKILL is currently supporting KING DIAMOND on a North American tour which launched on October 15 in San Antonio,...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Pays Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO During Minnesota Concert

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN paid tribute to their former singer Paul Di'Anno during their concert Tuesday night (October 22) at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Prior to launching into the track "The Time Machine", current MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson addressed the crowd, sa...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Says JOHN DEACON Is Still Involved In The Band: He 'Still Has A 'Yes' Or 'No' Say'

QUEEN guitarist Brian May has confirmed to Mojo magazine that the band's former bassist John Deacon is still involved in the group's decision-making process. "John still has a 'yes' or 'no' say," he said. "We get messages that he's happy with what we're doing, but he doesn't want the stress of being...

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IRON MAIDEN Pays Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO: His Contribution To The Band Was 'Immense'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have paid tribute to their former singer Paul Di'Anno who has died at the age of 66. In a statement posted to the IRON MAIDEN social media, the band writes: "We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno earlier today. Paul's contributi...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On His Love Of LADY GAGA: 'I'll Still Be Banging My Head To 'Paparazzi' On My Deathbed'

In a new interview with Houston Chronicle, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked which pop artists are currently on his playlist. He responded: "Chappell [Roan] is amazing. I turned on to [Lady] Gaga instantly. Her talent is just extraordinary. And she says she's a huge fan of Chappell. The way...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX On Decision To Continue Without MICK MARS: 'We Were Forced'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx discussed the band's decision to hire guitarist John 5 as Mick Mars's replacement following the latter's decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act. Nikki said: "Listen, we were forced. Guy's gotta choose: you want t...

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U.K.'s WARGASM Releases Two New Singles 'Circle Pit' And 'Bad Seed'

Dynamic London, United Kingdom-based duo WARGASM (not to be confused with the cult 1980s Boston metal band of the same name) continues its rapid ascent to the forefront of hard rock by turning up with not one, but two new singles titled "Circle Pit" and "Bad Seed" out now via Slowplay / Republic / I...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Taking Care Of His Voice: 'A Lot Of It Is Just Common Sense'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was asked how he has managed to keep his voice going "just as strong" over the course of the band's 40-plus-year career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The truth is that the older you get,...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Says DAVID LEE ROTH Refused To Pay Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN On Nixed Tour

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Alex Van Halen weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tour that never came to fruition, saying that David Lee Roth's refusal to pay tribute to the drummer's brother, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, prevented such an event from materializin...

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ROGER TAYLOR On Possibility Of New QUEEN Music: 'I Don't See Why Not'

In a new interview with Uncut magazine, QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor was asked if he and his bandmates could potentially record and release any new material. "I think we might," he responded. "Brian [May, QUEEN guitarist] and myself were talking the other day, and we both said that if we feel we have...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX On Replacing MICK MARS With JOHN 5: 'Doing The Right Thing Isn't Always Fun'

In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx discussed the band's decision to hire guitarist John 5 as Mick Mars's replacement following the latter's decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act. Nikki said (as per Guitar.com): "It was becoming harder and harder...

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SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU On Challenges Of Replacing Original Singer JOSEY SCOTT: 'I Just Wanted To Be Myself'

In a new interview with Youngstown Studio, SALIVA singer Bobby Amaru, who replaced the band's original frontman Josey Scott in 2012, was asked if he initially encountered similar challenges to the ones Blaze Bayley and Tim "Ripper" Owens had to overcome when they replaced IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickins...