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VINNIE VINCENT Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY: He 'Possessed That Special Something, A Magic That Touched His Fans'

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has paid tribute to the band's original axeman Ace Frehley, who died this past Thursday at the age of 74. Vincent, who replaced Frehley in KISS in 1982 but was dismissed early in 1984 over creative and personal differences, shared his thoughts on Frehley's passin...

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LIMP BIZKIT's FRED DURST Pays Tribute To SAM RIVERS In Eight-Minute Video Message: 'It's So Tragic That He's Not Here Right Now'

LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has shared a video message in which he paid tribute to the band's bassist Sam Rivers, who died on Saturday (October 18) at the age of 48. Rivers, who was born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1977, was one third of the original LIMP BIZKIT lineup in 1994, alongside vocali...

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See W.A.S.P. Perform In Oulu, Finland During 'Album ONE Alive!' Fall 2025 European Tour

On Friday, October 17, W.A.S.P. performed at Tullisali in Oulu, Finland as part of the band's "Album ONE Alive!" European tour. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Featured songs: 01. I Wanna Be Somebody 00:00 02. L.O.V.E. Machine 04:05 03. The Flame 8:12 04. B.A.D. 14:02 05. S...

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LIMP BIZKIT Bassist And Co-Founder SAM RIVERS Dead At 48

LIMP BIZKIT bassist Sam Rivers has died at the age of 48. On Saturday, October 18, the Fred Durst-fronted outfit shared a post on Instagram announcing that Rivers had passed away earlier in the day. No cause of death was revealed. "Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat," the band wr...

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Would PHIL RUDD Play With AC/DC Again? 'I Would Do It For The Fans', He Says

In a new interview with New Zealand's Stuff, longtime AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd addressed the fact that he laid down the drum tracks on the band's latest album, 2020's "Power Up", but is not part of the accompanying tour. "There was a time when I thought it was the end of my world," he told Stuff. "I...

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Watch: TESLA Launches Fall 2025 Las Vegas Residency

Legendary rockers TESLA kicked off their latest Las Vegas residency Friday night (October 17) at the House Of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino. During this exclusive five-day run of shows, TESLA is touching all sides of its unique discography, including the heavier edge of elect...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'ACE FREHLEY Passing Is On The Level Of EDDIE VAN HALEN Passing. He Was That Influential'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the passing of KISS legend Ace Frehley. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, [that was] a sad moment, for sure. Ace Frehley passing is on the level of Eddie Va...

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TOBIAS FORGE On So-Called 'Phone Ban' During GHOST's Concerts: 'I Believe That More Bands Will Start Doing This'

During an appearance on this past Tuesday's (October 14) episode of Loudwire Nights, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge was asked by host Chuck Armstrong if he is "getting tired" of explaining why the band's current world tour is mandating a no-phones policy. Fans entering venues for GHOST's "Skeletour"...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY: He 'Was The Coolest Dude Out Of The Original Four' KISS Members

OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74. The news of his passing came just hours after TMZ reported that Ace was hospitalized on life support after he suffered a brain bleed when he took a fall in his s...

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KISS Announces Expanded, 50th-Anniversary Edition Of 'Dressed To Kill' Featuring Demos, Previously Unreleased Tracks

KISS will release 50th-anniversary editions of the band's classic 1975 studio album "Dressed To Kill" on October 24. Various editions of the release, as well as select merchandise, are available to pre-order for KISS Army members. The original album is newly remastered by Bernie Grundman from the 19...

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SAXON Guitarist DOUG SCARRATT Announces Debut Album From Side Project VENGER, 'Times Of Legend'

British heavy metal band VENGER, founded by SAXON guitarist Doug Scarratt and by James Fogarty (of OLD FOREST, formerly of IN THE WOODS),will release its debut studio album, "Times Of Legend", on January 9, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. The Sven Rothe-produced music video for VENGER's first single,...

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GLENN HUGHES Explains Why He Thinks He Won't Make Another Rock Album

In a new interview with Marko Syrjälä of Chaoszine, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, TRAPEZE) confirmed that he currently has no plans to make another studio LP to follow up this year's "Chosen". "I don't think I'll make another rock album," he said. "Yo...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE Talks Side Projects, Possible Solo Album

In a new interview with the Mind Behind The Music podcast, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke about the possibility of one day releasing a solo album as well as his desire to pursue other side projects. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, at some point, time permitting, [I wo...

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Watch: STEVE VAI Opens The Doors To His Private 'Harmony Hut' Studio

Los Angeles–based art collective SceneFour has teamed up with guitar icon Steve Vai to release the first installment of an exclusive two-part webisode series, "Inside The Harmony Hut". The collaboration grants fans unprecedented access to Vai's creative sanctuary, highlighting the instruments, stor...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET And Wife LISA Launch FAITH IN MUSIC FOUNDATION

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet and his wife Lisa have launched Faith In Music Foundation, a new non-profit "dedicated to empowering musicians and fostering the next generation of music industry professionals." Back in 2013, Michael and Lisa started noticing a feeling they couldn't ignore, a sense th...