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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's JOEL HOEKSTRA Rips 'Backing Tracks' Accusation: 'It's So Annoying That People Think We Do That'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Joel Hoekstra spoke late creator Paul O'Neill's refusal to rely on backing tracks or "lip syncing" for any of the performances for the longtime holiday favorites, despite speculation to the contrary....

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce 30th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness'

On October 24, 1995, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS released what would become one of the most iconic works of the decade: the sprawling double album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness". Now, thirty years later, the band is returning with a special deluxe reissue expanding on the original album, includi...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE Doesn't Know If He And PAUL RODGERS Will Perform At ROCK HALL Induction: 'I Sincerely Hope We Can'

In a new interview with Audacy's Remy Maxwell, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, which was announced in April 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked if fans can expect to see him and BAD COMPANY singer Paul Rodgers p...

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HATEBREED Fires Back At 'Disgruntled Former Bandmember' CHRIS BEATTIE In First Official Response To Lawsuit

According to Billboard, HATEBREED has responded to founding bassist Chris Beattie's (pictured above) lawsuit, claiming that he has no legal basis to sue over his dismissal from the veteran Connecticut hardcore/metal band last year. In his original complaint, which was filed this past July at Connect...

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NEW FOUND GLORY Announces 'Listen Up!' Album, Shares 'Laugh It Off' Single

NEW FOUND GLORY will release a new album, "Listen Up!", on February 20, 2026. The band's first full-length in nearly six years and their first since signing to Pure Noise Records earlier this year, "Listen Up!" is a collection of songs about resilience and hope through hard times. About "Listen Up!"...

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See Trailer For OZZY OSBOURNE's BBC Special On 'Last Chapter' Of His Life: 'Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home'

The official trailer for "Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" can be seen below. The one-hour film about the "last chapter" of Ozzy Osbourne's life, which was pulled from the BBC's schedule more than a month ago to respect his family's wishes, will now be shown on BBC One and iPlayer at 21:00...

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Watch: IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN Joins VOLA On Stage In West Hollywood

Danish-Swedish quartet VOLA was joined by IN FLAMES' Anders Fridén on stage last night (Sunday, September 28) at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California for a performance of the song "Cannibal". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. The studio version of "Cannibal", which features Fri...

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MIKE MANGINI On His 'Classy' Response To Being Dismissed From DREAM THEATER: 'It Was A Pretty Simple Reaction By Me'

In a new interview with Ollie Winiberg of Drummer's Review, Mike Mangini was asked about his October 2023 departure from DREAM THEATER. Mangini, who has been with the progressive metal band for 13 years, was dismissed from DREAM THEATER in order to make way for the return of the group's original dru...

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GUNS N' ROSES Singer AXL ROSE And SUMERIAN COMICS Announce 'Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction' Graphic Novel

Legendary GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has teamed up with Sumerian to launch a brand-new multi-volume graphic novel series, "Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction". Pre-orders are now live exclusively at sumeriancomics.com. Nathan Yocum, Sumerian Comics co-founder and series co-creator, said: "'Axl...

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Legendary Guitarist STEVE MORSE Still Enjoys Performing Live: 'We're At Our Best When We Connect With Each Other'

In a recent interview with Rockin' 101's "The Johnny Rock Show", Steve Morse — a certified legend of the guitar world, having founded the DIXIE DREGS and gone on to become DEEP PURPLE's longest-serving guitarist prior to his departure in 2022, was asked if he gets tired of the "gunslinger on the axe...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS On Touring With MIKE PORTNOY Again: 'We've Been Having A Great Time Hanging Out'

The Dream Theater World, the official DREAM THEATER fan club, recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER members John Petrucci (guitar),Jordan Rudess (keyboards) and Mike Portnoy (drums). Asked what it has been like touring together again following the return of Portnoy in October 2023 afte...

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FRANK BELLO And BILLY SHEEHAN To Guest On ACCEPT's 50th-Anniversary Album; First Songs Revealed

At this weekend's Guitar Summit guitar show in Mannheim, Germany, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan revealed that they have both recorded separate guest appearances on the upcoming 50th-anniversary album from legendary German/American metallers ACCEPT. Tentatively due in...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On JUDAS PRIEST 'Pushing Forward' Musically: 'They Were Always Pioneers'

In a new interview with 96.9 BOB FM, Richie Faulkner was asked how his role in JUDAS PRIEST has evolved since he joined the band 14 years ago as the replacement for PRIEST's original guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a good question. I think...

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EXTREME's GARY CHERONE Contributes New Single 'America's Dream' To 'Reagan: Songs Inspired By The Film'

Curb Records releases the second of two companion albums produced for the 2024 "Reagan" film starring Dennis Quaid. The first was the August 29 release of the "Reagan" soundtrack and the latest release is the 11-track "Reagan: Songs Inspired By The Film" featuring original tracks from celebrated art...

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AEROSMITH And YUNGBLUD Share Lyric Video For 'My Only Angel' From 'One More Time' Collaborative EP

Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH and British multi-platinum, award-winning rock star Yungblud have released the official lyric video for "My Only Angel", the first single from their forthcoming collaborative EP titled "One More Time". Check it out below. Out...