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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Reflects On 'Heartbreaking' Decision To Fire JOEY BELLADONNA In 1992: 'In Hindsight, I Was Wrong'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Naked Lunch, a weekly podcast hosted by "Somebody Feed Phil" creator Phil Rosenthal and bestselling author and journalist David Wild, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian reflected on the band's original split with singer Joey Belladonna and decision to replace h...

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FOGHAT Announces 'Live & Loud Across The U.S.A.' Live Album

More than 55 years after forming in the U.K., FOGHAT — Roger Earl (founding drummer),Bryan Bassett (lead/slide guitar),Scott Holt (lead vocals/guitar),and Rodney O'Quinn (bass/vocals) — remains one of rock and roll's hardest-working and most respected live bands. Throughout its 2025 "Slow Ride 50...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Looks Back On Split With CHRIS HOLMES: 'He Wasn't Able To Do Musically The Things That I Wanted To Do Later On'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless was asked if he wishes things would have turned out differently when it comes to his relationship with former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Chris is a great perfor...

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MASTODON On Personal Tragedies Which Inspired Lyrics On 'Marrow Deep': It 'Made Sense' To 'Turn These Dark Things' Into Something Bright And Beautiful'

During an August 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MASTODON singer/bassist Troy Sanders, drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor and guitarist Bill Kelliher spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP...

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STYX Announces Full Schedule For Second Annual 'Rockin' In Paradise With Styx & Friends' Beach Weekend

Topeka, a leader in U.S.-based music destination vacations, announced exciting new additions to the 2026 "Rockin' In Paradise With Styx & Friends" beach weekend, returning to Miramar Beach, Florida, October 8-10, 2026. New for 2026, the three-day music vacation welcomes three legendary yacht roc...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Announces 'Hell Or High Water' Album, Shares 'Now Or Never' Single

One of the world's most captivating guitarists, Yngwie Malmsteen has announced his new studio album, "Hell Or High Water", which will be released on November 13 via Music Theories Recordings/Artone Label Group. To whet your appetite, the Swedish-born musician has also revealed the first single from...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT To Hold Intimate Music Clinic At New Jersey's Octopus Music School

Out on the road with THE ROCKETT MAFIA and promoting his new memoir "Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett just added a special appearance at the Red Bank, New Jersey location of one of New Jersey's premiere music schools, Octopus Music School. On Sunday, September 13, 2026,...

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GEOFF TATE 'Would Like To Learn How To Cook More': 'I Love Food. I Love To Eat.'

During a recent appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if there are things on his "to-do list" creatively that he hasn't had a chance to get to that he would like to pursue if suddenly there was free time and he was h...

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JOHN BUSH To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX In Europe In Summer 2027: 'Now It's Time To Bring That Material Over The Pond'

Last December, legendary vocalist John Bush played three live concerts in the U.S. showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX, and followed it up with a June 2026 appearance at the Milwaukee Metalfest. At all four gigs, Bush performed songs spanning all...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Opens Up About His Prostate Cancer Battle: 'The Good Thing Is It's 100% Curable'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes discussed his decision to launch a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial support to cover the cost of his latest cancer treatment. The 68-year-old Holmes, who has lived in Cannes with his wife since 2014, recently...

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LITA FORD Is Finalizing 'Paperwork' For Her Long-Awaited New Album: 'We're Hoping For A September' Release

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Asks W.A.S.P. Fans To 'Support' And 'Honor' CHRIS HOLMES In Guitarist's Battle With Prostate Cancer

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has asked the band's fans to "support" and "honor" Chris Holmes as the group's former guitarist battles prostate cancer. The 68-year-old Holmes recently began chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer, just years after undergoing treatment for throat and neck cancer,...

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SLASH: New SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Album Will Be Released In February 2027

In a new interview with Rolling Stone Australia editor-in-chief Neil Griffiths, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the status of the recently completed new album from SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS and the latter band's plans to hit the road in support of the effort. Sla...

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FRED COURY Says He And ERIC BRITTINGHAM Are Both 'Ready' To Play With CINDERELLA Again: 'I Would Love It, And I Think The Fans Would Love It'

During a July 29 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Fred Coury was asked if he has any desire to go back on the road as part of a CINDERELLA reunion of all the surviving members of the band. (Guitarist Jeff LaBar died in July 2021 at his apartment in Nashville.) The CINDERELLA...

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STEVE VAI, BILLY SHEEHAN, MICHAEL ANTHONY, GILBY CLARKE Among Artists Set To Appear At 2026 'Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards'

Sally Steele's eighth Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards is set to hit the stage once again. This event, which will feature and honor rock music legends as it celebrates the future of rock, will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the 850-capacity The Orleans Showroom at The Orleans Hotel &a...