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Former DIO And WHITESNAKE Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Undergoes Successful Surgery In Battle With Throat Cancer

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich has undergone a successful surgery being after diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer. On Friday (September 27),Doug's wife Daniela "Danni" Aldrich shared an update on her husband's condition, writing on her personal Fa...

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Even in a subgenre as necessarily authentic as blackened speed metal, BEWITCHER have managed to stand out by being just that bit more believable than the rest. Looking the part, sounding like Cronos's errant nephews, and exuding grubby, occult punk sensibilities, the Californians have become standar...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Still Feels CLIFF BURTON's Influence In His Songwriting: He 'Lives In All Of Us'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was asked if feels the influence of the band's late bassist Cliff Burton in his writing. James responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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MIKE SHINODA On LINKIN PARK's Comeback: 'We Rehearsed More For This Than We've Ever Rehearsed For Anything In Our Lives'

In a new interview with BBC Radio 1's New Music Show With Jack Saunders, LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda spoke about the band's return with new music and a new vocalist, seven years after the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington. Earlier this month, LINKIN PARK debuted new singer Emily Armstrong...

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TED NUGENT Says METALLICA Plays 'Soulful Heavy Metal': 'It's Like If JAMES BROWN Had More Amplifiers And A White Bass Player'

During the September 21 episode of his Real America's Voice "Spirit Campfire" show, legendary musician Ted Nugent listed some of the fellow rockers who are still out there touring and performing at a high level, including Mark Farner, STYX and Sammy Hagar. He said: "So there's a lot of great music o...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Releases Cover Of DAVID BOWIE's 'Heroes' And Original Song 'True To The Death Rock N Roll Ballad'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has announced today's premiere of two new songs, "Heroes" and "True To The Death Rock N Roll Ballad", both available now at all DSPs and streaming services. A distinctive cover of David Bowie's timeless classic, the double-sided single — which pairs "Heroes" with a...

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Watch: DEFTONES' CHINO MORENO Joins SMASHING PUMPKINS On Stage In Portland

DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno joined SMASHING PUMPKINS on stage last night (Wednesday, September 25) at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon to perform "Jellybelly", a song from SMASHING PUMPKINS' third studio album, 1995's "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness". Video of his appearance can be see...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces World-Exclusive And One-Time Performance Of 'The Moth' With Symphony Orchestra

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the lifelong work of visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend will unfold in De Oosterpoort in Groningen, where he will perform the rock opera The Moth together with the Noord Nederlands Orkest symphony orchestra. This show is exclusive and will only be...

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Former DIO And WHITESNAKE Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich has been diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer and will undergo surgery this week. As a result, he will not be able to take part in THE DEAD DAISIES' upcoming European tour and will be temporarily replaced by Reb Beach...

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ROGER DALTREY, SAMMY HAGAR And SLASH To Appear At 2024 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has revealed the performers and presenters who will appear during its 2024 induction ceremony on October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Roger Daltrey, Sammy Hagar, Slash, Grammy-winning pop singer Dua Lipa, hip-hop pioneer Dr. Dre and country...

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TWISTED SISTER, SCORPIONS, MEGADETH Members Featured In Brazilian TV Series 'Garimpeiros Do Rock'

Brazilian TV series "Garimpeiros Do Rock" has had its premiere date confirmed: The first episode will air on October 1 at 7 p.m. on Canal Bis and on the Globoplay streaming platform. The program, hosted by veteran show business manager Paulo Baron and Orlando Custódio, focuses on finding the new Bra...

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LINKIN PARK Releases New Single 'Heavy Is The Crown', Announces More Shows

LINKIN PARK — Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain — continue their triumphant drive with a hard-hitting new single titled "Heavy Is The Crown", out now. Watch the music video below. The song serves as the 2024 League Of Legends World Champi...

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MY DYING BRIDE's AARON STAINTHORPE Steps Into 'Goth Rock For The Masses' With HIGH PARASITE

By David E. Gehlke Mere weeks after the release of their new studio album, "A Mortal Binding", pioneering British Gothic doom outfit MY DYING BRIDE announced the cancellation of all of its 2024 live dates. The Brits have often kept live shows to a minimum and have yet to return to the United States...

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Next SHINEDOWN Album Will Be 'Different', Says BARRY KERCH

In a new interview with the 100.3 The X Rocks radio station, SHINEDOWN drummer Barry Kerch spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the follow-up to 2022's "Planet Zero" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're hoping to release some new music by the...

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MATT PIKE Has A Simple Philosophy For HIGH ON FIRE: 'This Band Does Not Put Out Crappy Music'

By David E. Gehlke The intervening years between HIGH ON FIRE's 2018 "Electric Messiah" and recent "Cometh The Storm" opus were not easy on the venerable Oakland, California heavy doom trio. Between frontman and founding member Matt Pike's ongoing health issues, the 2019 departure of longtime drumme...