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ANDY LA ROCQUE On His Exit From KING DIAMOND: 'We Mutually Decided To Part Ways In A Respectful And Friendly Manner'

Andy La Rocque has commented on his decision to leave KING DIAMOND after more than four decades. Earlier today (Sunday, July 26),the 63-year-old Swedish-born guitarist, whose real name is Anders Allhage, took to his social media to write: "Hi everyone ! Just a short heads up: as many of you have se...

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Ex-ACCEPT Bassist PETER BALTES Hospitalized In Germany After Suffering Three Rib Fractures In 'Serious Fall' From Stage (Video)

Former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes has been hospitalized after suffering "three rib fractures" due to a "serious fall" from the stage during DIRKSCHNEIDER's July 25 concert at Pyraser Classic Rock Night at Pyraser Landbrauerei, a brewery in the Thalmässing district of Pyras, Germany. Earlier today (...

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MASTODON's TROY SANDERS On 'Marrow Deep' Album: 'It Feels Like The Next Proper Step Of Our Own Evolution'

In a new interview with Jai "Jaimunji" Setright of Australia's Metal On Tap, MASTODON singer/bassist Troy Sanders spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP marks MASTODON's first full-length to feature guitarist Nic...

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See GENE SIMMONS And His Solo Band Perform In Bensalem, Pennsylvania

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed this past Friday, July 24 at Xcite Center at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Front-row fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (uploaded by Tito Santana on YouTube). GENE SIMMONS BAND consists...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Explains How ACCEPT's 'Fast As A Shark' Inspired Him To Play Fast Double Bass

At this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante once again said that his work with the 1980s hardcore/metal project STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH (S.O.D.) set the template for extreme metal and hardcore blast beats. A type of fast drum beat characteristic of extreme heavy metal style...

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MADBALL Shares Music Video For 'Don't MisStep' From 'Not Your Kingdom' Album

New York hardcore kings MADBALL have released the official music video for their song "Don't MisStep". The track is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "Not Your Kingdom", which came out on July 24 via Nuclear Blast. At just 1:34, "Don't MisStep" isa lightning-fast, hard-hitting reminder that...

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KING DIAMOND Parts Ways With Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE, Welcomes GUS G. To The Band

KING DIAMOND has announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band's lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with KING DIAMOND going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's storied history. The band extends their dee...

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Founding MY DYING BRIDE Members Join Forces In TOWARDS THE SINISTER

Unceremoniously dismissed in 2025 from the band he co-founded and fronted for 35 years, former MY DYING BRIDE singer Aaron Stainthorpe has returned with TOWARDS THE SINISTER, a new project featuring three of his ex-bandmates, Calvin Robertshaw (guitar),Ade Jackson (bass) and Rick Miah (drums). The...

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BERNIE MARSDEN: 'Stage' Live Album To Be Released In August

The fifth and final album in Bernie Marsden's "Inspirations" series, "Stage", will be released on August 21, 2026 through Conquest Music. Available in a limited-edition 2LP, gatefold sleeve set and 2CD deluxe digipack with a 16-page booklet, the album represents the arena where perhaps Bernie shone...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Cancels Remaining Summer 2026 Tour Dates; SAMMY HAGAR Reacts

David Lee Roth has canceled all but one of the remaining dates of his current U.S. tour. The legendary VAN HALEN frontman kicked off the trek in April and later added several new shows to his tour schedule, which at one point ran through early September. On Thursday morning (July 23),it was reveale...

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New FIREHOUSE Singer NATE PECK Says Releasing Singles Instead Of Full-Length Albums Is 'The Best Way' To Keep Fans Engaged

In a new interview with Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station, FIREHOUSE lead vocalist Nate Peck was asked about the possibility of the band releasing a new full-length album after the arrival of two standalone singles, "Mighty Fine Lady" and "Midnight Gasoline", over the past 12 months. Nate respon...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I'm Starting To Think About Ideas And Getting Excited To Get In The Studio Again'

In a new interview with John Marshall of Savannah, Georgia's Rock 106.1 radio station, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked where he gets the motivation to constantly work on new music and create, even while he is on the road. He responded (as transcribe...

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JEFF PILSON Says 'There's Different Batches' Of New FOREIGNER Music Being Worked On For Future Release

In an interview with Darren Burgfeld of the Missouri radio station 93.9 Mike FM, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked if there are any plans for the band to release new music in the not-too-distant future. Jeff responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, to answer your question. And the...

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BRIAN TATLER Says 'DIAMOND HEAD Will Have To Go On A Bit Of A Hiatus' While He Is Busy With SAXON

Brian Tatler has confirmed that DIAMOND HEAD is on hiatus due to his commitments with heavy metal legends SAXON. Speaking to Eamon O'Neill of Eonmusic at last weekend's Maid Of Stone festival, the founding DIAMOND HEAD guitarist, who joined SAXON in 2023 following Paul Quinn's retirement from tourin...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'By The Time I Get Done After A Two-Hour Show, I'm F***ing Toast'

During an appearance on the Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard podcast, Tommy Lee once again spoke about the physical demands of playing drums for a heavy rock band like MÖTLEY CRÜE. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's crazy, man. It's so physical. By the time I get done after...