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KURDT VANDERHOOF On New METAL CHURCH Lineup: 'It's Really Nice To Be Working With People That Are On The Same Page'

In a new interview with V and Jason Clarke of the Creativity Talkin podcast, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND J...

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DEE SNIDER On His Decision To Back Out Of TWISTED SISTER's Reunion Tour: 'My Kids Sat Me Down And Said, 'Please Stop''

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Jasta Show", hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider opened up about the "health challenges" that forced him to back out of taking part in the band's 50th-anniversary reunion tour in 2026. He said in part (as trans...

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PAUL STANLEY Rejects 'Nepotism' Label For Son EVAN's STANLEY SIMMONS Project

In a new interview with The Drew Lane Show, KISS frontman Paul Stanley spoke about STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — which released its debut single, "Body Down", in December. A full-length album wil...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Among LOLLAPALOOZA 2026 Headliners

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, CHARLI XCX, TATE MCRAE, LORDE, OLIVIA DEAN, JOHN SUMMIT, JENNIE and THE XX are set to headline Lollapalooza 2026, which will also feature performances by LIL UZI VERT, TURNSTILE, SOMBR, THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, YUNGBLUD, BEABADOOBEE, ETHEL CAIN, EMPIRE OF THE SUN, MAJOR LAZER, ZARA...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Covers TWISTED SISTER's 'I Wanna Rock' With His Solo Band

Fan-filmed video of Sebastian Bach performing a cover of TWISTED SISTER's "I Wanna Rock" at two of his recent shows — on March 8 at The Newberry in Great Falls, Montana and March 13 at Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, Illinois — can be seen below. In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRI...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I'm Going To Give You Guys Fun And Energy In TWISTED SISTER'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the latter band's fall 2026 shows after iconic vocalist Dee Snider resigned from TWISTED SISTER due to "health challenges". Sebastian said (as...

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JOEY CASSATA Explains How He Landed Gig As TWISTED SISTER's New Drummer

On the latest episode of the Podcast Rock City KISS podcast, Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", spoke about how he landed the gig as the drummer for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. He said (as t...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD's RICKEY MEDLOCKE On A.I.-Generated Music: 'Where's The Value In That? Where's The Heart And Soul In That?'

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, LYNYRD SKYNYRD guitarist Rickey Medlocke weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I.) algorithms and machine learni...

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MICHAEL ROMEO Hopes To Have Long-Awaited New SYMPHONY X Album Recorded Before End Of 2026

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, SYMPHONY X guitarist Michael Romeo spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In the old days, years ago, working on a record, w...

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DEE SNIDER Opens Up About Health Issues Which Forced Him Back Out Of TWISTED SISTER's Reunion Tour: The Doctor Said I Was 'Done'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider opened up about the "health challenges" that forced him to back out of taking part in the band's 50th-annive...

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SYMPHONY X's RUSSELL ALLEN Explains Long Wait For New Album: 'There's So Much Good Material'

In a new interview with Uruguay's The Dark Melody, SYMPHONY X singer Russell Allen spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the gaps [between albums] have always been...

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DEE SNIDER Says SEBASTIAN BACH Is One Of Only Two People Who Can 'Deliver' As His Replacement In TWISTED SISTER

Dee Snider says that he "totally" approves of Sebastian Bach stepping in for him as the lead singer for TWISTED SISTER. Bach ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the band's fall 2026 shows after Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". Earlier today, Snider took to X (...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says He Got DEE SNIDER's 'Full Blessing' To Front TWISTED SISTER: 'I Have Tears In My Eyes Right Now'

During an appearance on the March 3 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about how he ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the latter band's fall 2026 shows after iconic singer Dee Snider resigned from TWISTED SISTER due to "...

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TWISTED SISTER Recruits Drummer JOEY CASSATA For Upcoming Shows With SEBASTIAN BACH

Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", has confirmed that he will sit behind the drum kit for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. Earlier today, Joey took to his social media to share the news of Bach's coll...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Front TWISTED SISTER For 'A Handful Of Select Dates This Fall'; 'He Has My Blessing', Says DEE SNIDER

TWISTED SISTER members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda have announced that former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will front the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian's current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intac...