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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: PAUL QUINN Is 'Still Sending Ideas' For New Songs

In a new interview with Gustavo Maiato, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if guitarist Paul Quinn, who announced two years ago that he was stepping back from touring with the band, is still contributing to the songwriting process in SAXON or if Quinn's replacement, DIAMOND HEAD's Brian Tatler, is...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I'm Still Sad' About ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Not Being Able To 'Enjoy The Fruits Of Their Labor'

During a recent appearance on producer Rick Rubin's "Tetragrammaton" podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons once again reflected on the band's final performance, which took place on December 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We too...

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CREED Announces 2026 Edition Of 'Summer Of '99 & Beyond Cruise'

Grammy Award-winning rock icons CREED, in partnership with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, has announced the fourth voyage of their hugely successful rock celebration at sea Summer Of '99 & Beyond Cruise, sailing April 17-21, 2026 from Miami, Florid...

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JESSE LEACH: 'The Timing Is Perfect' For New KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Album 'This Consequence'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the band's latest album, "This Consequence", which came out on February 21 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth LP overall, and sixth with Leach, who rejoined the...

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Acclaimed Rock Cover Artist IOANNIS Dies; Has Worked With URIAH HEEP, FATES WARNING, BIOHAZARD, Others

Ioannis Vasilopoulos, known as just Ioannis, an internationally renowned artist and designer, has passed away. Born in Athens, Greece, Ioannis arrived in the U.S. in 1967 and grew up influenced by comic books, animation, fantasy art and music. Music inspired his admiration of album cover art, specif...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN And THREE DAYS GRACE To Join Forces For 2025 Co-Headline U.S. Tour

Multi-platinum rock bands BREAKING BENJAMIN and THREE DAYS GRACE are joining forces for a 2025 co-headline tour across the U.S., featuring special guest RETURN TO DUST. The 21-date run kicks off on August 29 at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, making stops in Fort Worth, Austin, Ch...

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KURT COBAIN-Decorated MELVINS Van To Go On Display In Advance Of 'Music Icons' Auction

Julien's Auctions, in partnership with Record Store Day, has announced an exclusive public preview of a legendary piece of Seattle's music legacy. On April 12 music fans will have the rare opportunity to view the MELVINS' touring van, uniquely adorned with original artwork by NIRVANA frontman Kurt C...

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Watch: SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Performs At 'The Europe Drum Show' In Germany

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee appeared at this year's edition of The Europe Drum Show, a two-day event dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and percussion, on March 29 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Video of his appearance can be seen below. A Swede of Greek descent, D...

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BRENDON SMALL Talks Inspiration For 'Metalocalypse': 'These Characters Were A Representation Of Celebrityism'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Brendon Small spoke about his inspiration for "Metalocalypse", the hit animated series he created on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It started out where these characters really were a...

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SLAYER Announces Massive U.S. East Coast Headline Show With EXODUS, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CAVALERA, Others

SLAYER has announced a one-night-only show just added to the band's handful of headline concerts set for this summer. Marking the band's only U.S. East Coast performance in 2025, SLAYER will headline Hershey, Pennsylvania's 30,000-seat Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025. A special...

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Hear KIRK HAMMETT's Foreword To GARY HOLT's Memoir In 'A Fabulous Disaster' Audiobook Preview

EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt's memoir, "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way" — which features a foreword by former EXODUS and current METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett — was released on April 1, 2025 via Hachette Books. An audiobook preview of "A Fabul...

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MIKKEY DEE Says There Could Never Be Another Band Like MOTÖRHEAD Today: 'We Were Way Too Unleashed'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Europe Drum Show Official Podcast" with host Ollie Winiberg, former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee was asked if he thinks there could be another band like MOTÖRHEAD today. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, not...

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MACHINE HEAD Releases Music Video For 'Bonescraper' From Upcoming 'Unatoned' Album

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will release their eleventh studio album, "Unatoned", on April 25 via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings. The official Mike Sloat-directed music video for the LP's third single, "Bonescraper", can be seen below. MACHINE HEAD comments: "This one is for tho...

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VOIVOD Teams Up With JG THIRLWELL For 'Zero Zero UFO' Cover From 'Best Of Ramones Redux'

For the first single from "Marc Urselli's Best Of Ramones Redux" that will be released parallel to the forthcoming Magnetic Eye Records Redux Series installment "Marc Urselli's Ramones Redux", Canadian space metal legends VOIVOD have teamed up with no less legendary Australian post-punk vocalist JG...

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SHINEDOWN Releases Music Video For 'Dance, Kid, Dance'

SHINEDOWN has released a music video for the band's No. 1 song "Dance, Kid, Dance". The clip, which was filmed in Brooklyn, New York, brings the viewer into a dark underground world of pure rock fervor and dance. The video opens up with concertgoers trying to break into a vending machine to take "th...