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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH: Only A Tiny Percentage Of People In Bands Are Making A Living

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith, who also plays guitar and sings for SMITH/KOTZEN, was asked what advice he would give to young musicians looking to make it in the business. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, play all yo...

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BUCKCHERRY Announces Spring/Summer 2025 'Roar Like Thunder' U.S. Tour Dates

California rock veterans BUCKCHERRY have announced more spring and summer 2025 tour dates in support of their eleventh album, "Roar Like Thunder", which will arrive on June 13. 2025 "Roar Like Thunder" spring/summer tour dates: May 20 - Ft, Wayne, IN - Pierre’s May 21 - Bloomington, IL - Castle Thea...

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs At Brazil's BANGERS OPEN AIR Festival

Fan-filmed video of KERRY KING's May 4 performance at the Bangers Open Air festival at Memorial Da América Latina in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Where I Reign 02. Rage 03. Trophies Of The Tyrant 04. Residue 05. Two Fists 06. Id...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Makes In-Store Appearance In Manchester: Photos, Video

On Saturday, May 3, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain made an in-store appearance at his drum store, Nicko McBrain's Drum One, in Manchester, United Kingdom. Video and photos of the signing session are available below. In a February 2025 interview with Finland's Chaoszine, McBrain opened up about hi...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Shares Advice For Young Artists: 'One Of The Most Important Things Is Self-Belief'

Prior to IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson taking part in the Musicians Institute's MI Conversation Series on April 21 in Hollywood, California, the Musicians Institute YouTube channel got to hang with him in the green room and ask him some questions before he hit the stage. Regarding what advice h...

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STYX Drummer TODD SUCHERMAN Unveils Debut Art Collection, 'Realities Of Rhythm And Time'

Legendary STYX drummer Todd Sucherman enters the visual art world with "Realities Of Rhythm And Time", a captivating new collection created in collaboration with Los Angeles-based art collective SceneFour. Blending music and visual artistry, Sucherman channels his masterful drumming into a gateway t...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Has Demoed 18 Songs For His Next Solo Album, To Be Recorded In Early 2026

On 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 in two parts below, Dickinson spoke about the fan response to his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Proje...

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Bellum Regiis

When HATE released their debut album in 1996, it was far from obvious that they would develop into something special. "Demon Qui Fecit Terram" was a vicious first foray that exuded youthful vitriol and vigor. Like many young bands from Poland, HATE's blackened death metal was largely dedicated to ri...

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THE SWORD Announces 'Warp Riders' 15th-Anniversary Tour

Reactivated Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have announced their first slate of U.S. tour dates. The legendary Austin band heads west this summer, performing the epic "Warp Riders" album in its entirety to mark the record’s 15th anniversary. THE SWORD frontman John D. Cronise states: "This is probably...

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HATEBREED To Headline 'Summer Slaughter' 2025 Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

HATEBREED spent 2024 celebrating its 30th anniversary with several tours. It was par for the course with the Grammy-nominated Connecticut-based hardcore icons, who are road warriors, in addition to being one of the most impactful and enduring bands of the modern era. Today, the band proudly announce...

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HALESTORM Announces New Album 'Everest', Adds Summer/Fall 2025 North American And European Tour Dates

HALESTORM, the Grammy-winning band initially formed by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale with guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith, has announced "Everest", its sixth studio album, due out August 8 on Atlantic Records. Today the band also announced "nEVEREST", a North American tour this fall...

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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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SUPER7 Unveils New GHOST 'Ultimates!' Figure Of PAPA V PERPETUA

The reign of Papa V Perpetua is upon us — resplendent, commanding, and steeped in the dark pageantry that has made GHOST a force to be reckoned with. With each new era, The Clergy's unholy frontman evolves, and now, Super7 is summoning his latest incarnation to take center stage in your collection!...

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JOE BONAMASSA Announces New Album 'Breakthrough', Shares Title Track

In a career defined by evolution, Joe Bonamassa is ready to turn the page once again. The blues-rock virtuoso has just announced "Breakthrough", his most adventurous and genre-blending studio album to date, out July 18 via his own J&R Adventures. At the heart of the announcement is the release o...

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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist NIGE ROCKETT 'Completely Lost' The Use Of His Arms For Six To Nine Months During Cancer Battle

In a new interview with Thunder Underground, ONSLAUGHT founding member and guitarist Nige Rockett discussed his recovery after a three-year absence from the road following a long battle with illness. His first appearance back was on the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise in January as ONSLAUGHT kicked off a...