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DEEP PURPLE Announces November 2026 U.K. Tour With MAMMOTH

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have announced a U.K. tour across November 2026, including shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Celebrated for defining the sound of rock for more than five decades, DEEP PURPLE remains one of the world's most revered live acts and will be jo...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Postpones Two Shows 'Due To Medical Reasons'

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock band formed by Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night, has postponed two shows on its six-date tour of the U.S. East Coast. The concerts at Newton Theater in Newton, New Jersey on Saturday, November 15 and The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware on T...

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KISS Producer BOB EZRIN On Guitarist ACE FREHLEY's 'Tragic' Passing: 'It Feels Like The End Of That Era'

On November 16, legendary producer Bob Ezrin (ALICE COOPER, PINK FLOYD, KISS) spoke virtually during the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event at the Virgin Hotels casino and resort complex in Las Vegas. Some excerpts from his appearance appear below (as transcribed by Clay Marshall for BLABBERMO...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD And FOREIGNER Announce 'Double Trouble Double Vision' Tour For Summer 2026

LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for summer 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the "Double Trouble Double Vision Tour" begins on July 23 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29...

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Watch: ALICE COOPER Reunites With His Original Bandmates For Performance At 2025 'Christmas Pudding'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper reunited with the other surviving members of the original ALICE COOPER band — guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway and drummer Neal Smith — for a short set at last night's (Saturday, November 15) "Christmas Pudding" event at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix,...

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THE OFFSPRING Announces Massive Outdoor Show At London's Crystal Palace Park With Special Guests

Punk rock juggernauts THE OFFSPRING have announced a huge outdoor show, taking place at London's Crystal Palace Park on Sunday, June 28 June. The legendary band will be joined on the day by special guests DROPKICK MURPHYS, PENNYWISE, PUP and DESTROY BOYS. THE OFFSPRING says: "Nobody rocks like the U...

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ALICE COOPER: 'I Have Never Lost My Voice, Because I Sing In The Middle Range'

During an appearance on the November 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary rocker Alice Cooper was asked if he ever envisions himself embarking on a farewell tour, like so many other artists have done in recent years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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Watch: KISS Members GENE SIMMONS, TOMMY THAYER And ERIC SINGER Reunite On Stage At 'Love Ride' Charity Motorcycle Event

The GENE SIMMONS BAND, featuring Gene Simmons from KISS, was joined by Gene's KISS bandmates Tommy Thayer (guitar) and Eric Singer (drums) for performances of a couple of KISS classics at the 34th installment of the Love Ride powered by Harley-Davidson, which took place on Sunday, November 9. The ev...

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It's Official: ERIC SINGER To Perform With GENE SIMMONS, PAUL STANLEY And TOMMY THAYER At 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

Today it was announced that longtime KISS drummer Eric Singer will join the highly anticipated "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas", taking place November 14-16, 2025, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Singer will reunite with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer for two "unmasked" performances, one...

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DEF LEPPARD Shares Official Video Recap Of 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame' Ceremony

DEF LEPPARD was honored with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on October 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. DEF LEPPARD received their star in the category of "Recording". Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO Universal Music Enterprises (UMe),were guest speakers...

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FAITH NO MORE Keyboardist And Gay Icon RODDY BOTTUM Speaks His Truth In New Memoir: 'I Want People To Be Provoked'

By David E. Gehlke As FAITH NO MORE climbed the charts in 1989 behind their "Epic" and "Falling To Pieces" singles, and then landed the coveted opening spot on GUNS N' ROSES and METALLICA's 1992 summer stadium tour, keyboardist Roddy Bottum was simply unable to enjoy any of it. A debilitating drug p...

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PAUL RODGERS To Skip BAD COMPANY's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony: 'I Have To Prioritize My Health'

Paul Rodgers has announced that he will skip BAD COMPANY's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Last week, the English rockers said that would be reuniting to play two songs at Saturday's event in Los Angeles, marking their first performance together since 2019. Drummer Simon Kirke told Go...

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FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM On Coming Out Gay In The 1990s With No Role Models To Look Up To: 'It Was A Difficult Time'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the upcoming release of his memoir "The Royal We" — discussed coming out gay in the 1990s with no role models to look up to. He said in part (as transcribe...

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PUSCIFER Releases Music Video For 'Pendulum' From Upcoming 'Normal Isn't' Album

PUSCIFER, the multi-dimensional band featuring Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, will release "Normal Isn't", its first new album in over five years, on February 6, 2026 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The LP's second single, "Pendulum", arrives today alongside...

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JOHN CORABI Recruits Members Of TESLA, WHITESNAKE And WINGER For Upcoming Solo Tour

Veteran rock vocalist John Corabi has announced a series of European shows under the "John Corabi & Friends" banner. Known for his powerful voice and rich legacy with bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE DEAD DAISIES, UNION and THE SCREAM, Corabi will be accompanied by a band consisting of the following...