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GENE SIMMONS Reflects On His Decision To Call His Second Solo Album 'A**hole': 'I Don't Have A Problem With It'

During an appearance on Mike Rowe's podcast "The Way I Heard It With Mike Rowe", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons reflected on his decision to call his 2004 sophomore solo album, "Asshole". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's supposed to be an insult and all that. I don't have a pr...

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FOZZY Shares New Single 'Fall In Line'

FOZZY, the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward, has released a new single, "Fall In Line". Available now on all major streaming platforms via Madison Records, the track is a no-holds-barred defiant roar from the front lines of rock 'n' roll...

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SAVATAGE's JEFF PLATE Reflects On 'Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)': 'That Song Became The Centerpiece Of Our Future'

A record and a tour. Those were drummer Jeff Plate's modest career goals once upon a time, but more than three decades after he joined SAVATAGE for their tour in support of 1994's "Handful Of Rain", he's assembled a far more impressive list of accomplishments: three legendary SAVATAGE studio albums,...

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JEFF PLATE Recalls Surprise Invitation To Join SAVATAGE: 'I Felt Like I'd Won The Lottery'

A record and a tour. Those were drummer Jeff Plate's modest career goals once upon a time, but more than three decades after he joined SAVATAGE for their tour in support of 1994's "Handful Of Rain", he's assembled a far more impressive list of accomplishments: three legendary SAVATAGE studio albums,...

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JEFF PLATE Says Reunited SAVATAGE Is 'Deconstructing Every Song, Relearning Everything From Scratch'

A record and a tour. Those were drummer Jeff Plate's modest career goals once upon a time, but more than three decades after he joined SAVATAGE for their tour in support of 1994's "Handful Of Rain", he's assembled a far more impressive list of accomplishments: three legendary SAVATAGE studio albums,...

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Ex-TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH Confirms Plans To Launch New Project With BRIAN WHEAT And CHRIS HOLMES

In a new interview with Talkin' Bout Rock, former TESLA and current BAD MARRIAGE guitarist Tommy Skeoch confirmed that he has been in discussions with TESLA bassist Brian Wheat and former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes about launching a new project together. "Yeah, [Brian and I] talked about it," T...

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EPICA Shares Music Video For 'Fight To Survive - The Overview Effect' From 'Aspiral' Album

Dutch symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA have finally released their brand-new studio album, "Aspiral", today. The band invites fans to immerse themselves in the full sonic journey as it is meant to be experienced: from start to finish in one go. "All of us in the band pushed each other to create th...

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RACHEL BOLAN Shoots Down TRACII GUNS' Claim SKID ROW Is Leaving 'Millions' On Table By Refusing To Reunite With SEBASTIAN BACH

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Candid Mic With Fran Strine" podcast, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked to respond to L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns' recent comment that Bolan and his SKID ROW bandmates are leaving "millions of dollars on the table" by refusing to reunite w...

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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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SYMPHONY X Announces Summer/Fall 2025 North American Tour With SONATA ARCTICA; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Progressive metal veterans SYMPHONY X have announced a summer/fall North American tour with Finnish metallers SONATA ARCTICA. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, April 9 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) ET and end on Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prompted, type in the...

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HARDLINE To Release New Studio Album In 2026

There's been speculation behind closed doors for some time, and at long last it's official: American hard rock veterans HARDLINE, helmed by vocalist Johnny Gioeli (also frontman of the AXEL RUDI PELL band),have signed with Steamhammer/SPV. The five-piece act is currently working on new material for...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces 2025 European Tour Dates

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, will return to the stage in 2025 to play a set of European shows this summer, including a one-off date in England. They will then embark on a major headline tour of the U.K. this winter, which includes a five-night resid...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Says He Nearly Died In A 'Freak Accident': 'I Hit A Tree And The Tree Cut My Car In Half'

After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE is preparing to return to the stage. The American metal band, known for its fusion of heavy, progressive, and power metal, has been largely inactive in the live scene since 2002, with their last full performance taking place at Wacken Open...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT On BLACK SABBATH: 'My Life Would Be Extremely Different If They Didn't Do What They Did'

In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about the fact that his band will appear at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-eve...

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SKID ROW Announces Newly Mastered Reissue Edition Of 'Revolutions Per Minute'

SKID ROW's fifth album, "Revolutions Per Minute", will be reissued on May 30 via earMUSIC. Originally released on October 24, 2006, the band's fifth LP marked SKID ROW's only release with drummer Dave Gara, the group's last full album with vocalist Johnny Solinger, and also SKID ROW's last studio al...