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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Performs SKID ROW's Entire 'Slave To The Grind' Album In Melbourne, Australia

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach performed the band's second album, "Slave To The Grind", in its entirety during his solo concert this past Monday, November 24 the Forum Theatre in Melbourne, Australia. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. Bach's current touring band includes his son...

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See KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Unbox 'Alive!' 50th-Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set

In the six-minute video below, KISS's Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons unbox the "Alive!" 50th-anniversary super deluxe box set, taking fans on a walk down memory lane on the making of the record that catapulted the band into worldwide success. "Alive!" turns 50 in 2025 — a golden jubilee for the iconi...

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ROBB FLYNN On His Evolution As A Vocalist: 'I Didn't Have A Lot Of Confidence As A Singer' On MACHINE HEAD's Debut Album

During a recent appearance on Scream Dudes' "The Story Behind The Scream" podcast, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn discussed the evolution of his singing voice. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the first two bands that I was in — I was in two thrash bands, one calle...

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Watch: BILLY CORGAN Performs With Lyric Opera Of Chicago Orchestra And Chorus At Residency Kick-Off

SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan teamed up with Lyric Opera of Chicago, his hometown company, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's massive, decade-defining double album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness". The performances with Lyric Opera orchestra and chorus are happening in...

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SIMON KIRKE Reflects On BRIAN HOWE Era Of BAD COMPANY: 'We Started Butting Heads'

During a recent appearance on Billy Corgan's podcast "The Magnificent Others", rock legend Simon Kirke — founding drummer of BAD COMPANY and FREE — reflected on the period when BAD COMPANY was fronted by Brian Howe. Howe was the singer of BAD COMPANY between 1986 and 1994 and provided vocals on hit...

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FRED COURY Says CINDERELLA Was Asked To Do A 'Huge Tour' Next Summer: 'It's Just Not Gonna Happen'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Fred Coury was asked if there could ever be a CINDERELLA reunion of all the surviving members of the band. (Guitarist Jeff LaBar died in July 2021 at his apartment in Nashville. He was 58 years old.) The CINDERELLA drummer said (as transcribed by BLA...

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Death Metal Singer IGNACIA FERNÁNDEZ, Who Was Crowned 'Miss World Chile 2025': 'I'm Trying To Show Myself As I Am'

Ignacia Fernández, a 27-year-old model who is also the vocalist and founder of the Chilean progressive death metal band DECESSUS, spoke to host Jose Mangin of SiriusXM's Liquid Metal about being crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during the November 9 finals of the talent comp...

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MATT SORUM Explains How He Ended Up Playing Drums On AEROSMITH's Collaborative EP With YUNGBLUD

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum spoke about how he came to lay down the tracks on the upcoming collaborative EP, "One More Time", from multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH an...

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BILLY CORGAN On Opera Version Of 'Mellon Collie' Album: 'We're Not Trying To Do 'Rock And Roll Goes Opera''

SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan spoke to WGN News about his decision to team up with Lyric Opera of Chicago, his hometown company, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's massive, decade-defining double album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness". Regarding how the collaboration c...

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The Archaeoptimist

Back in the mists of time (or the early '90s, if you prefer),SPOCK'S BEARD emerged into a music world that had very little time for progressive rock of any description. After its initial wave of pioneering brilliance ended in confusion amid an unavoidable changing of the tides, prog was widely rega...

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First Images Of GARY MOORE's Statue For Belfast Have Been Unveiled

The Wild Frontier Memorial Project, campaigning for a statue of THIN LIZZY guitar legend Gary Moore to be erected in Belfast, are asking fans to weigh in with support as "first impression" images of the statue are released. Sculptor David A Annand, who was chosen on artistic merit, most notably for...

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AS I LAY DYING Shares New Single 'If I Fall'

Following the October premiere of their furious comeback single, "Echoes", which introduced AS I LAY DYING's powerhouse new lineup, the band has now dropped a second strike: the triumphant, ferocious "If I Fall". The melodic epic tears forward with breakneck speed, fiery guitar leads and earnest, in...

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MANOWAR To Celebrate 'Kings Of Metal' And 'Fighting The World' Albums On 2027 'World Tour'

MANOWAR has announced the "Kings Of Metal Fighting The World Tour 2027". After the band's triumphant celebrations of "Hail To England" and "Sign Of The Hammer" on the "Blood Of Our Enemies Tour", the fans demanded more: more sonic and visual excellence with unforgettable metal hymns, glory, majesty,...

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QUEEN's FREDDIE MERCURY Celebrated On U.K.'s Royal Mint Collectible Coin

Rock and roll history is set to be immortalized as The Royal Mint unveils a U.K. coin to celebrate one of the greatest showmen of all time, Freddie Mercury — an extraordinary tribute to the rock icon whose voice and showmanship defined generations. The collectible coin captures Mercury mid-performan...

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BRUCE KULICK On Reuniting With KISS During 'Kruise' Concert In Las Vegas: 'It Was Really Magical'

On November 16 — the day after he joined KISS during the final two songs of their unmasked electric performance at "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" — former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick participated in a panel discussion and question-and-answer session at the event, which took place at Las Vegas's...