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DON DOKKEN Clarifies His 'Retirement' Comment: 'What I Meant Was We're Gonna Slow Down'

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, Don Dokken spoke about the possibility of making a new EP with some of the other members of the classic DOKKEN lineup, including guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we talked...

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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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DEEP PURPLE Announces November 2026 U.K. Tour With MAMMOTH

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have announced a U.K. tour across November 2026, including shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Celebrated for defining the sound of rock for more than five decades, DEEP PURPLE remains one of the world's most revered live acts and will be jo...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Reveals He Only Has 30% Vision, And Says Retirement Is 'Not Far Off'

Ian Gillan says DEEP PURPLE's retirement is "not far off", partly as a result of his growing vision problems. The 80-year-old singer, who is still actively touring with DEEP PURPLE, with more than a dozen shows in Europe and Japan already scheduled for 2026, told Uncut magazine that he is unsure how...

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WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Announces New Album 'From The Fade'

Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the fourth album of his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "From The Fade", on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Once again, guitarist and composer Hoekstra is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerh...

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QUICKSAND: 30th-Anniversary Deluxe Edition Of 'Manic Compression' To Be Released In January 2026

As part of its ongoing series of definitive reissues, Iodine Recordings will release the 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of QUICKSAND's "Manic Compression" — a landmark of post-hardcore innovation and one of the defining albums of the 1990s — on January 30, 2026. More than just a reissue, this editi...

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BLACK SWAN, Featuring JEFF PILSON, ROBIN MCAULEY, REB BEACH And MATT STARR, Announces Third Album 'Paralyzed'

The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN — featuring Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP),Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE),Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, THE END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN) and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG) — will release a new studio album, "Paralyzed", on February 13, 2026, via Frontie...

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ANDREW FREEMAN Doesn't Have Any New Information About Possible Fourth LAST IN LINE Album: 'It's All About What VIVIAN CAMPBELL Wants To Do'

In a new interview with the Talkin' Bout Rock With Rob Edwards podcast, LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman commented on the status of the songwriting sessions for the band's fourth studio album. Freeman is joined in the group by DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOU...

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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN Sets Record Straight: 'Extinction Level Event' Artwork Was 'Definitely Not' Created Solely Using A.I.

In a new interview with the Disturbing The Priest With Brandon Battick podcast, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan was asked for his opinion on the use of use A.I. (artificial intelligence) when it comes to designing album cover art, particularly as it relates to the band's latest LP, "Extinction Level...

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RIK EMMETT Doesn't Rule Out Limited Performances With TRIUMPH's Upcoming 'Mixed Reality' Show

During a November 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett spoke about the Canadian rock legends' three-song reunion performance — consisting of the tracks "Allied Forces", "Fight The Good Fight" and "Lay It On The Line" — on June 6, 2025 at t...

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TESLA's Upcoming Covers Project To Include Versions Of SUPERTRAMP, THE TEMPTATIONS, CLIMAX BLUES BAND Classics

During a November 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon confirmed that he and his bandmates are slowly working on a new covers project. Regarding their inspiration for making a covers album, Hannon told host Eddie Trunk (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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LYNCH MOB Releases 'Saints And Sinners' Single From Upcoming Farewell Album 'Dancing With The Devil'

LYNCH MOB, the band led by former DOKKEN guitar legend George Lynch, will release its ninth and final full-length studio album, "Dancing With The Devil", on November 28, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl, marking the final chapter in the group's storied career. The official visualizer for the LP's secon...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Manager ALAN NIVEN Sues Band To Stop Them From Blocking Release Of His Memoir

Former GUNS N' ROSES manager Alan Niven has filed a lawsuit against the band to prevent them from blocking the release of his new memoir, "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories". Originally scheduled for a July 5 release, the book has been delayed a couple of times and is presently available for pre-o...

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Watch: New Lineup Of AS I LAY DYING Performs In Budapest, Hungary

The new lineup of metalcore mainstays AS I LAY DYING performed at Barba Negra in Budapest, Hungary on November 3 as part of the band's recently launched "An Evening With" European tour. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. AS I LAY DYING's current European tour celebrates the 20th anni...

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DOKKEN Releases Music Video For 1978 Song 'Hard Rock Woman'

DOKKEN has released the digital single and video for the song "Hard Rock Woman". The track has previously only been available on a sold-out limited edition seven-inch vinyl released in 2020 to celebrate the release of DOKKEN's "The Lost Songs: 1978-1981". "Hard Rock Woman" is a raw rock anthem taken...