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SAMMY HAGAR To ALEX VAN HALEN: 'Just Leave Me Alone. I'll Leave You Alone. Everything's Good.'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Sammy Hagar spoke about his relationship with his former VAN HALEN bandmate Alex Van Halen, who hasn't spoken with Hagar in 21 years, and refused to even mention Sammy by name in his recent memoir, "Brothers". Regarding why there has been no communication betwe...

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DOWN To Release New Album In 2026 Via New Label Home NUCLEAR BLAST

DOWN, the long-running heavy metal supergroup featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, has signed with Nuclear Blast Records. The band is currently in the final stages of recording its long-awaited new full-length...

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PETER CRISS On His Upcoming Hard Rock Solo LP: 'It's An Album I Always Wanted To Do'

In a new interview with The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, original KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke about his upcoming rock solo album, which is due in the fall. The LP was co-produced by Criss alongside Barry Pointer, who has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, John 5, MÖTLEY CRÜE, Steve Stevens, Pearl Ada...

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Hear SAMMY HAGAR's EDDIE VAN HALEN-Inspired New Song 'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar has released a personal new single, "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.", via Big Machine Rock. The track, a melodic rock anthem written by Hagar and guitar legend Joe Satriani, was inspired by a dream and brought to reality by introspective lyrics, powerful chords...

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PRIMAL FEAR Shares 'Far Away' Single From Upcoming 'Domination' Album

German power metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR will release their new album, "Domination", on September 5 via Reigning Phoenix Music. To celebrate this announcement, the lead single "Far Away" has officially landed on streaming platforms worldwide. Packed with all the signature elements of a classic PRIMAL...

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SAMMY HAGAR On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I Miss The Guy So Much'

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Sammy Hagar once again spoke about how he mended his relationship with the late Eddie Van Halen. Prior to the guitarist's October 2020 passing after a long battle with cancer, Sammy said that the two were fortunately able to reconnect thanks to the grea...

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GREEN DAY, BLINK-182, WEEZER To Headline 2025 RIOT FEST In Chicago

Riot Fest is turning the big 2-0, and to celebrate it's throwing the biggest party yet, headlined by GREEN DAY, BLINK-182, WEEZER, Jack White and a total of over 90 bands performing throughout the festival weekend at Chicago's Douglass Park September 19-21. "I just wanted to put a show together with...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says He Was 'Pleasantly Shocked' By IRON MAIDEN's First Rehearsal With New Drummer SIMON DAWSON

This past Monday, April 21, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson took part in the Musicians Institute's MI Conversation Series with host Ryan J. Downey in Hollywood, California. During the chat, which can be seen below, Dickinson spoke about MAIDEN's upcoming "Run For Your Lives" world tour, which is...

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Original ALICE COOPER Band Shares 'Black Mamba' From Upcoming 'The Revenge Of Alice Cooper' Album

For the first time in over 50 years, the surviving members of the original ALICE COOPER band — singer Alice Cooper, guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway and drummer Neal Smith — have reunited to release a brand-new studio album, "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper", due on July 25 via earMUSIC....

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KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS And Designer ASHTON MICHAEL Debut Collaborative Luxury Pet Collection

Jonathan Davis, the iconic frontman of Grammy Award-winning band KORN, has teamed up with fashion designer Ashton Michael to create an exclusive new capsule collection under Davis's Freak On A Leash pet line. The collection — featuring rebellious fashion, edgy accessories, and plush toys for pets —...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES Releases New Song 'Shelter From The Storm' In Honor Of Parkinson's Awareness Month

Ten years ago, FOREIGNER's founding guitarist Mick Jones was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Despite the challenges, he continued to tour with FOREIGNER, finding joy in performing for fans around the world. Two years ago, the progression of the disease made it impossible for him to take the stag...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Release EDDIE VAN HALEN-Inspired New Song 'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar will release a personal new single, "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.", on April 25 via Big Machine Rock. The track, a melodic rock anthem written by Hagar and guitar legend Joe Satriani, was inspired by a dream and brought to reality by introspective lyrics, pow...

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ALICE COOPER Reunites With His Original Bandmates For Their First Album in 51 Years, 'The Revenge Of Alice Cooper'

The surviving members of the original ALICE COOPER band — singer Alice Cooper, guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway and drummer Neal Smith — have reunited to record their first new studio album in over 50 years. Due on July 25 via earMUSIC, "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper" also includes a sp...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: TODD LA TORRE 'Has Helped Keep Us Relevant'

In a new interview with Sonoridades Inc., QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the band's lead singer Todd La Torre, who joined the group in 2012 as the replacement for QUEENSRŸCHE's original vocalist Geoff Tate. Michael said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Todd has] helped keep...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG: Playing With STEVE VAI In WHITESNAKE Was 'An Interesting Challenge'

Adrian Vandenberg, who was a member of WHITESNAKE from 1987 to 1990, and again from 1994 to 1997, spoke to American Musical Supply about what it was like to share the stage with legendary axeman Steve Vai. Vai joined WHITESNAKE in time for 1989's "Slip Of The Tongue", an album co-written by Vandenbe...