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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO On Business Of Touring: 'You Can Make A Decent Living, But You've Gotta Be Smart About It'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho spoke about the challenges of going on tour up-and-coming and midsized bands, particularly as it relates to the costs of transportation (vans or buses) and merchandise management. He said (as transcribed...

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Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA: 'My Main Drum Hero Has Always Been BILL WARD From BLACK SABBATH'

In a recent interview with David Frangioni of Modern Drummer, former SEPULTURA and current CAVALERA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera was asked to name his drum heroes. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My main drum hero has always been Bill Ward from [BLACK] SABBATH… He's my man. I ha...

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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Explains Why He Moved His Entire Family To Rural North Carolina

On Wednesday (May 7),TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider spoke to WFMY, the television station licensed to Greensboro, North Carolina, about his decision to relocate his entire family to rural North Carolina. The 70-year-old singer said: "We moved out to L.A. ten years ago, the whole family. A coupl...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Cancels All May 2025 Concerts Due To SEAN KINNEY's Health

ALICE IN CHAINS has canceled all of its previously announced shows this month after drummer Sean Kinney fell ill. One day after scrapping a concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut due to Sean's health, the band released a follow-up statement saying: "After careful consideration a...

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PAUL STANLEY Praises DAVID LEE ROTH's Return To Live Stage: 'I Loved It'

KISS's Paul Stanley has praised David Lee Roth's return to the live stage, saying he "loved" the "whole thing". The legendary VAN HALEN frontman played his first full concert in more than five years Saturday night (May 3) at the 2025 edition of the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion...

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MASTODON Recruits Canadian Guitarist NICK JOHNSTON For Spring 2025 Tour

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have recruited Canadian musician Nick Johnston as their fill-in guitarist for their spring 2025 North American tour, which launched Thursday night (May 8) at The Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri. Johnston has stepped in following the departure of longtime MAST...

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Listen To EVANESCENCE Singer AMY LEE's Collaboration With HALSEY On New Song 'Hand That Feeds' For 'Ballerina' Movie

EVANESCENCE's Amy Lee has collaborated with Grammy-nominated singer Halsey on a new song called "Hand That Feeds". The track, which is taken from the new John Wick spin-off movie "Ballerina", can be streamed below. This past Tuesday (May 6),Lee took to her social media to write: "So thrilled to bri...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Drummer SEAN KINNEY Suffers 'Medical Emergency; Tonight's Show Canceled

ALICE IN CHAINS was forced to cancel its concert tonight (Thursday, May 8) at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut after drummer Sean Kinney suffered "a non-life-threatening medical emergency". Earlier tonight, the band released the following statement via social media: "After our soundc...

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ROB HALFORD Is 'Absolutely Gutted' To Have To Miss BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford says that he is "absolutely gutted" to have to miss the last BLACK SABBATH concert this summer. Noting that PRIEST is scheduled to play the 60th-anniversary show of German hard rock legends SCORPIONS in Hannover, Germany on July 5 — the same day that the SABBATH event, dub...

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THE WHO Announces 'The Song Is Over' North American Farewell Tour

Legendary rockers THE WHO have announced their bittersweet final tour of the U.S. and Canada as a truly grand finale of their illustrious six-decade career. Full tour routing and ticketing information is available below. The legendary duo of Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are revealing the news li...

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DAVID VINCENT Says Reactivated TERRORIZER Has 'Some Things In The Works' For Coming Months

In a new interview with Mexico's Loud! Metal Radio, bassist David Vincent spoke about the future plans for the reactivated TERRORIZER, in which he is joined by Pete "Commando" Sandoval (MORBID ANGEL, I AM MORBID) on drums, Brian Werner (VITAL REMAINS) on vocals, and Richie Brown (EXMORTUS, THE ABSE...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Collaborates With HALSEY On New Song 'Hand That Feeds'

EVANESCENCE's Amy Lee has collaborated with Grammy-nominated singer Halsey on a new song called "Hand That Feeds". The track, which is taken from the new John Wick spin-off movie "Ballerina", will be released this Friday, May 9. Earlier today (Tuesday, May 6),Lee took to her social media to write:...

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Former EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Announces Backing Musicians For 2025 Latin American Tour

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned" on a solo tour of Latin America in September 2025. At all the shows, the details of which will be announced soon, Souza will also perform classic songs from his other former ba...

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STEVEN TYLER And Members Of SOUNDGARDEN Added To BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert

Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager Sharon Osbourne has revealed to The Guardian that AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler (pictured) and members of SOUNDGARDEN have been added to the list of performers at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Promises To Do His 'Best' At His Final Concert, But Admits He 'May Be Sitting Down' While Performing

Ozzy Osbourne says that he will "do the best" he can when he plays his final gig this summer. The legendary heavy metal singer announced his last-ever performance on February 5, revealing that the original members of BLACK SABBATH are reuniting for the first time in 20 years for the show. Joining th...