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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'I've Come To The Conclusion That The Hate For This Band Stems From Hatred For God'

Michael Sweet of Christian metallers STRYPER has defended his group against online criticism, saying that he and his bandmates "have nothing to prove." On Thursday (June 5),Michael took to his social media to write: "I'm just thinking out loud here. I grew up in a musical family. Everyone (and I me...

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Legendary Canadian Rockers TRIUMPH Announce First Public Performance In 17 Years

Rogers, OEG Sports & Entertainment and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced today that Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH will perform at the Rogers Festival At The Final, a free outdoor concert in the ICE District ahead of Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Fl...

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JONAS RENKSE Takes KATATONIA Down The 'Least Expected Path' On 'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State'

By David E. Gehlke Swedish masters of dark progressive metal KATATONIA have long enjoyed the latitude to do as they please, which in this case, circa 2025, is continuing down the path started on 2020's "City Burials". Originally slated as a solo album for frontman Jonas Renkse, "City Burials" opened...

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DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB Guitar Legend GEORGE LYNCH Joins Rapper GUNPLAY For Genre-Smashing 'Ain't No Love'

When Florida rapper Gunplay released his "Almost Free" album back in April, the accolades simply rained down. Fresh off the success of his sophomore set and those shattering collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne, it felt like Gunplay couldn't aim any higher. Then Georg...

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Legendary Rock Guitarist RICK DERRINGER Dies At 77

Renowned guitarist and entertainer Rick Derringer died earlier this week at the age of 77, according to TMZ. Derringer's close friend and caretaker Tony Wilson revealed the news on Facebook that Rick passed away at 8:09 p.m. on Monday, May 26 at AdventHealth ICU in Ormond Beach, Florida surroun...

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ANDREAS KISSER Responds To MAX CAVALERA's Comment That SEPULTURA Is 'Not The Same' Band Anymore

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was once again asked about the possibility of reuniting with original frontman Max Cavalera and drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera for a final show to cap off the band's ongoing farewell tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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GHOST: Fan-Filmed Video Of Oslo Concert From 'Phone-Free' European Tour Posted Online

Fan-filmed video of GHOST performing the song "Square Hammer" on May 24 at Spektrum in Oslo, Norway can be seen below. The European leg of GHOST's 2025 world tour kicked off on April 15 in Manchester, United Kingdom and concluded in Oslo. The North American leg of GHOST's 2025 tour will launch on Ju...

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ACE FREHLEY's Illness Forces Concert Cancelations

Ace Frehley has scrapped a couple of his previously announced shows, originally scheduled for this coming weekend. The former KISS guitarist announced the cancelation in a social media post earlier today (Wednesday, May 21). He wrote: "Hello everyone, I wanted to let you all know that I will sadly b...

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K.K. DOWNING Says JIMI HENDRIX's 'Purple Haze' And 'Foxy Lady' Were 'Cutting-Edge Metal' Songs When They Were First Released

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, K.K. Downing was asked about JUDAS PRIEST's musical evolution a more blues-based sound on the band's debut album, 1974's "Rocka Rolla", to a more aggressive approach which combined elements from earlier bands like BLACK SABBATH and LED ZEPPEL...

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HALESTORM, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, KNOCKED LOOSE, Others Confirmed For 2026 Edition Of SHIPROCKED Cruise

ShipRocked producer ASK4 Entertainment has announced the music lineup for the 16th year of ShipRocked, the premier rock music festival cruise. ShipRocked 2026 sails January 25-31, 2026 on board Carnival Horizon from Miami to Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key — Carnival's soon to be opened private cruis...

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SICK OF IT ALL's LOU KOLLER: 'I'm Officially Cancer Free Right Now'

Vocalist Lou Koller of New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL, who recently underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed with an esophageal tumor, has shared a new video message in which he said: " Hey everybody. What's up? I've got some good news for everyone. I got my test results back — the sca...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS BAND Performs In Niagara Falls During Spring/Summer 2025 U.S. Tour

On Thursday, May 15, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Featured songs: * Deuce (KISS cover) * Shout It Out Loud (KISS cov...

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Watch: OPETH, RAINBOW, KING DIAMOND Members And Others Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Stockholm Memorial Concert

Jørn Lande (MASTERPLAN),Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW),Doogie White (RAINBOW),Fredrik Åkesson (OPETH),Pontus Egberg (KING DIAMOND),Guernica Mancini (THE GEMS, THUNDERMOTHER),Per Wiberg (OPETH) and Mia Karlsson (CRUCIFIED BARBARA) are among the more than 20 musicians who took part in the 2025 edition...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT Shares 'Endless Days ' Music Video From His New Band VIOLET BREED

Alternative rock band VIOLET BREED, a collaboration between Brian Wheat, the founder and bassist of the multi-platinum selling band TESLA, and Alex Gonzato, an emerging singer/songwriter from the U.K., has released its third single, "Endless Days". With "Endless Days", VIOLET BREED charges back into...

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ORIANTHI Announces 'Some Kind Of Feeling' Album, Shares 'Attention' Single

Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will release her new studio album, "Some Kind Of Feeling", via Woodward Avenue Records digitally on June 27, on CD on August 15, and on vinyl on September 19. Orianthi produced three songs from the new album: "First Time Blues", "Ghost" and "Bad For...