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It's Official: BAD COMPANY And SOUNDGARDEN Are Among 2025 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Inductees

BAD COMPANY and SOUNDGARDEN are among the 2025 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Other inductees in the Performer category are Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and THE WHITE STRIPES. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be presented with the Musical Influence Award; Philly...

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SIMON KIRKE Says He Was 'Told By An Insider' That BAD COMPANY Will Be Inducted Into ROCK HALL This Year

In a new interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nomination, which was announced in February 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked how it feels to finally be nominated, Simon sa...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says He Was 'Pleasantly Shocked' By IRON MAIDEN's First Rehearsal With New Drummer SIMON DAWSON

This past Monday, April 21, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson took part in the Musicians Institute's MI Conversation Series with host Ryan J. Downey in Hollywood, California. During the chat, which can be seen below, Dickinson spoke about MAIDEN's upcoming "Run For Your Lives" world tour, which is...

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IRON MAIDEN To Begin Rehearsing With New Drummer SIMON DAWSON 'In A Couple Of Weeks': 'It Should Be Great', Says ADRIAN SMITH

During an April 8 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke about the band's upcoming "Run For Your Lives" world tour, which is scheduled to launch on May 27 in Budapest, Hungary. The trek will mark MAIDEN's first with new drummer Simon Dawson...

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ALICE COOPER Says IRON MAIDEN Should Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'They Have Their Own Army Out There'

During a question-and-answer session aboard last month's Rock Legends Cruise, legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2011, commented on the fact that BAD COMPANY has been nominated for the Rock Hall's class of 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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IRON MAIDEN's DAVE MURRAY: 'We Will All Know' When It's Time To Retire

In a new interview with Music Radar, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray insisted that he and his bandmates will know when it's time to quit. "To me, there's nothing worse than seeing a band you like on stage and they look like they shouldn't really be there doing it," he said. "We're nearly hitting t...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Rules Out Using Backing Tracks At IRON MAIDEN Concerts: 'If It's Not Real, It's Not MAIDEN'

In an interview for the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson insisted that he and his bandmates would rather "bow out with dignity" than put on a show that's not up to par. "The idea that you can turn it into the Disneyland MAIDEN by using backing tracks, a few t...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Opens Up About Decision To Retire From Touring With IRON MAIDEN: 'I Wish I Could Still Play With The Guys'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain opened up about his recent announcement that he was retiring from touring with the band, calling it "the best decision" he could have made. The 72-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McB...

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When it was announced that Mike Portnoy would be rejoining DREAM THEATER, back in October 2023, the response from the band's global legion of diehard fans was unequivocal. With no disrespect to the inestimable Mike Mangini, who kept Portnoy's seat warm for the best part of 15 years, there was a sens...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Performs At 2025 Benefit Concert For Florida's HomeSafe

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain performed at a benefit concert for nonprofit HomeSafe at its annual Classic Rock & Roll Party on January 25 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Video and photos of his appearance can be found below. Founded in 1979, HomeSafe provides...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN To Hold 'Meat And Greet' At His Florida Restaurant 'Rock N Roll Ribs' This Wednesday

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain will hold a "meat and greet" on Wednesday, January 29 from 3;00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rock N Roll Ribs, the barbecue restaurant owned by McBrain and close friend Mitch Tanne, in Coral Springs, Florida. Nicko will be available for "photo ops but no signatures", accord...

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MIKE PORTNOY On NICKO MCBRAIN's Retirement: 'It's Sad For Me To See Him Having To Struggle To Make Such A Heavy Decision'

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy spoke about Nicko McBrain's recent announcement that the longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer was retiring from touring. Asked to elaborate on his social media post that he was "shocked" to hear about McBrain's retirement and whether Mike w...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On IRON MAIDEN's 2025 Tour: 'We're Gonna Be Doing Stuff We've Never, Ever Done Before'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have released a video message from singer Bruce Dickinson in which he says goodbye to 2024 and "The Future Past" tour and says hello to 2025 and the "Run For Your Lives" tour. He says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hello folks. This is my tour pass for...

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BILL WARD Shares Message Of Support For NICKO MCBRAIN: 'I Hope Your Journeys Will Be Safe'

Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a message of support for Nicko McBrain after the longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer announced his retirement from touring. Late Tuesday night (December 17),Bill took to his social media to write: "Dear Nicko, "In retiring to meet new horizons, I hope y...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS: 'It's Amazing That This Band's Been Going For 50 Years'

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris spoke to Music Radar about the band's upcoming 50th-anniversary tour, which will take place in 2025 and 2026. The "Run For Your Lives" world trek will see Harris and his bandmates perform classic songs off their first nine studio albums, from their 1980 debut "Iron M...