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ADRIAN SMITH On IRON MAIDEN's 50th Anniversary: 'It's Incredible. It's Gone So Quickly, Really'

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop 95.9 radio station, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke about the band's 50th-anniversary "Run For Your Lives" world tour, which kicked off in Europe in 2025 and will continue in 2026 with a North American leg. Speaking about the fact that MAID...

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JOE PERRY On AEROSMITH: 'The Band Is Still Kind Of Definitely Not In Touring Mode, But There Are Certainly Other Options'

In a new interview with Billboard, Joe Perry spoke about the possibility of AEROSMITH playing live again, less than two years after the legendary rockers announced that they were officially retiring from touring due to singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury. AEROSMITH made the announcement on August 2,...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says Performing Entire 'Parasomnia' Album Has Been 'A Blast' Even Though 'It Might Be A Little Self-Indulgent'

In a new interview with Dream Theater Argentina, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci spoke about the band's ongoing "An Evening With Dream Theater" tour, which sees him, James LaBrie (vocals),John Myung (bass),Jordan Rudess (keyboards) and Mike Portnoy (drums) perform their latest, 16th studio a...

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LITA FORD Is 'Hoping' To Release Her Long-Awaited New Album In Fall 2026

During an April 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes...

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THE HALO EFFECT Announces February/March 2027 European Tour With LACUNA COIL And OMNIUM GATHERUM

Hot off the release of driving new single "Lest We Fall" and a run of successful shows with HEAVEN SHALL BURN and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, melodic death metal mavens THE HALO EFFECT have announced their 2027 European Tour. The Swedish five-piece, whose members defined the often-imitated Gothenburg s...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS's Upcoming Avatar Show: 'The Experience Will Start When You Come Through The Door'

Earlier today (Tuesday, April 14),KISS principals Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, along with longtime manager Doc McGhee of McGhee Entertainment, participated in a panel discussion titled "KISS Forever: How Pophouse Defines The Next Era Of KISS in Vegas" during the Pollstar Live! Conference at the L...

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Loon

Something or someone has really pissed ABRAMS off. After six albums of nimble, stoner-friendly sludge with a prevailing mood of wistful, post-metal grandeur, the Colorado quartet have made a significant change to their trademark sound. Everything that fans will be expecting and hoping for is still i...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains How His Guitar Playing Was 'Very Influential' With All The 'Big Four' Thrash Metal Bands

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, Dave Mustaine was asked about MEGADETH's role as one of the key members of the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal, alongside METALLICA, SLAYER and ANTHRAX. Mustaine said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

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Chasing The Hydra

Prog metal pioneers and '80s metal icons, CRIMSON GLORY have been criminally overlooked and consigned to the dusty cupboard of history by most metal commentators over the last 25 years. The band themselves are partly responsible for this regrettable state of affairs, however, due to an inexplicable...

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NATE GARRETT Fights Off Personal Demons To Release SPIRIT ADRIFT's Crushing Final Studio Album, 'Infinite Illumination'

By David E. Gehlke The April 10 surprise release of SPIRIT ADRIFT's "Infinite Illumination" studio album was accompanied by an announcement that the band was calling it a day. Guided since its 2015 inception by vocalist / guitarist / songwriter Nate Garrett, SPIRIT ADRIFT emerged as one of the bette...

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VENOM Shares 'Kicked Outta Hell' Single From Upcoming 'Into Oblivion' Album

VENOM will release a new studio album, "Into Oblivion", on May 1 via Noise/BMG. The official Andy Pilkington-created music video for the LP's second single, "Kicked Outta Hell", can be seen below. Destined to be another crowd pleaser in the live arena, "Kicked Outta Hell" is without a doubt one of t...

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It's Official: IRON MAIDEN To Be Inducted Into 2026 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. Also set to be honored in the class of 2026 Performer category are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, OASIS, Sade, Luther Vandross and WU-TANG CLAN. Celia...

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TOMMY CLUFETOS, Who Played With OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH: 'I Never Did Drugs, I Don't Drink, And I Just Play Rock And Roll Like A Guy Who Did'

In a new interview with WGN News, acclaimed rock drummer Tommy Clufetos insisted that he never got entrenched in the alcohol and drug lifestyle that has claimed the lives of so many iconic musicians. "I know I look like a nutcase, but I'm about the straightest guy you've ever seen in your life," Tom...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Wants To Take ELEGANT WEAPONS As Far As He Can: 'It's Always Been In My Mind' That JUDAS PRIEST Is 'Not Gonna Be Around Forever'

On the latest episode of the Talk Louder podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, who is currently promoting the upcoming second album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS side project, was ask...

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ERIC SINGER Didn't Think He Would Ever Play With KISS Again After Original-Lineup Reunion In 1996

Podcast Rock City Live has uploaded video of KISS drummer Eric Singer's entire April 12 question-and-answer session at the Indy KISS Fan Expo at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can now watch it below. Asked if he ever thought he would play with KISS again when the first re...