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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON And GEDDY LEE Talk 'Crazy' Reaction To Band's 'Fifty Something' Tour, Possibility Of New Music

In a new interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson spoke about the band's "Fifty Something" tour, which launched on June 7 in Los Angeles. It is RUSH's first tour in over 10 years and the group's first run of shows since the 2020 death of Canadia...

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BRENT FITZ, Drummer For TRIUMPH And SLASH, Gets Part Of Winnipeg Street Named After Him

Part of Bellavista Crescent in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada's Crestview neighborhood has been given an honorary name: Brent Fitz Way. Brent Fitz has drummed with the likes of Slash and Canadian rock bands TRIUMPH, STREETHEART and TOQUE. The Brent Fitz Way street-naming ceremony is taking place on Frid...

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Her Collaboration With DRAGONFORCE: 'I'm Able To Express A Side Of My Voice That I've Been Wanting To Express For A While'

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at last weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, former ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz spoke about the three music projects which are currently keeping her very busy: her upcoming solo album, "Alissa"; her brand new, all-w...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Is Hoping To Release His Long-In-The-Works Autobiography In 2027: 'I'm About Halfway Finished'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography, which has the working title of "Tales From The Square Mile". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I first started writing, I asked [IRO...

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Watch: GUNS N' ROSES Joined By CHRIS STAPLETON For 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' Performance In Toronto

Chris Stapleton made a surprise guest appearance with GUNS N' ROSES on August 5, 2026, at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Ontario Canada. The country music star joined the iconic rock band on stage to perform a live rendition of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door". Fan-filmed video of his appearance...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On MEGADETH Lineup Changes: 'For Almost 50 Years, The Amount Of People That We Have On Record Is Really Pretty Small'

In a new interview with Fox Radio host Terrence Long, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked how he has managed to keep the band's momentum for more than four decades despite going through a number of lineup changes over the years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Certain people...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains MÖTLEY CRÜE's Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'We Do Play 100% Live'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has shot down claims that he and his bandmates don't perform live during their concerts. Sixx addressed MÖTLEY CRÜE's alleged use of pre-recorded tapes while responding to a fan during a question-and-answer session on X (formerly Twitter). Asked why MÖTLEY CRÜE uses ba...

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THE KOVENANT Has Eight Songs Written For First Studio Album In More Than 20 Years

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen of THE KOVENANT spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's first studio album in more than 20 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this [THE KOVENANT reunion...

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L.A. GUNS' PHIL LEWIS Describes His New Look As 'Incredibly Liberating': 'My Only Regret Is I Didn't Do It Before'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis once again spoke about the new look he recently debuted, having cut off all of his long, luscious locks in favor of a super-short, cropped hairdo. Phil said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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Chilean Progressive Death Metal Band DECESSUS, Featuring 'Miss World Chile 2025' IGNACIA FERNÁNDEZ, Signs With BLKIIBLK

Chilean progressive death metal band DECESSUS, which is fronted by Ignacia Fernández, the 28-year-old model who was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during last year's finals of the talent competition, has signed with BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Grou...

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ACCEPT Shares New Recording Of 'Save Us' Featuring TOBIAS FORGE, FRANK BELLO And RAY LUZIER

German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power by bringing together the scene's A-list musicians for a landmark release. "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026" stands as a definitive statement of the band's legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs. Arriving Septembe...

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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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STATUS QUO's FRANCIS ROSSI Announces 'The Way We Were Vol. 2' Collection Of Demo Recordings

Following the critical and commercial success of "The Way We Were Vol. 1" and the acclaimed studio album "The Accidental", Francis Rossi returns to his personal archive with "The Way We Were Vol. 2". Released on September 25, 2026, on CD, 2LP and digital formats, the collection features 17 previousl...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'We Feel Privileged And Lucky To Still Be Here Writing Music'

In a new interview with Poland's Mystic Festival, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked how he manages to still be passionate about music nearly 50 years into his career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we love what we do, for starters. We love what we do, and we love writi...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO Reflects On 'Weird' Way He Landed Bassist Gig In METALLICA

In the latest episode of "Trying Not To Die", the bi-weekly video podcast hosted by Jack Osbourne and Ryan Drexler, Jack sat down with Robert Trujillo for a conversation about METALLICA, Ozzy Osbourne, and one of the most remarkable careers in rock music. Robert reflected on his journey from the Los...