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DEE SNIDER Says He Is Either 'Brave Or Stupid' To Play Shows With TWISTED SISTER Again: I Don't Wanna 'Let People Down'

In a new interview with "Steve And Rik's POTcast", the podcast hosted by Steve Whiteman of KIX and his friend Rik Parks, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider spoke about why he changed his mind about returning to the road, nine years after the completion of TWISTED SISTER's "40 And Fuck It!" farewell to...

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CHEAP TRICK Releases Music Video For 'The Riff That Won't Quit' Single From Upcoming 'All Washed Up' Album

Legendary rockers CHEAP TRICK will release their 21st studio album, "All Washed Up", via BMG on Friday, November 14 digitally as well as on standard black vinyl and CD. A limited-edition exclusive "Orange Marble" LP variant of the album, limited to 1,000 units, is available to pre-order via the band...

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MICHAEL MONROE: 'HANOI ROCKS Was Not A Hair Band; We Were A Hat Band'

In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe spoke about his upcoming studio album, "Outerstellar", which will arrive on February 20, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Regarding the lyrical inspiration for the song "Newtro Bombs", which was apparently wri...

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JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS Announce Leg One of 2026 Tour; Second Album Due Next Year

Following their successful summer of 2025 tour in support of their debut album "True" and their live album "Perpetual Change", JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS have announced the first leg of their 2026 "YES Epics, Classics & More" tour. The 10-show run commences on April 17 at the Ridgefield Pla...

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ANDREW FREEMAN Doesn't Have Any New Information About Possible Fourth LAST IN LINE Album: 'It's All About What VIVIAN CAMPBELL Wants To Do'

In a new interview with the Talkin' Bout Rock With Rob Edwards podcast, LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman commented on the status of the songwriting sessions for the band's fourth studio album. Freeman is joined in the group by DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOU...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Still Loves Touring: 'I Live To Play Live, And I Play Live To Live'

In a new interview with Andertons Music Co, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who turned 72 this past March, spoke about his continued love for touring and performing live. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I live to play live, and I play live to live. That's gotta be my next tattoo. Ye...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Releases Sixth Album From His Jazz-Rock Band ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, 'Prove You're Not A Robot'

Brooklyn, New York-based jazz-rock innovators ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO (AST) — led by TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick — have just released their sixth album, "Prove You're Not A Robot", via Flatiron Recordings. Blending fearless improvisation, genre-defying arrangements, and the virtuosity of its member...

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TESLA's Upcoming Covers Project To Include Versions Of SUPERTRAMP, THE TEMPTATIONS, CLIMAX BLUES BAND Classics

During a November 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon confirmed that he and his bandmates are slowly working on a new covers project. Regarding their inspiration for making a covers album, Hannon told host Eddie Trunk (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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SADUS Releases Music Video For 'Pain' From 'The Shadow Inside' Album

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends SADUS have released the official music video for the song "Pain". The track is taken from the band's first album in 16 years, "The Shadow Inside", which came out in November 2023 via Nuclear Blast Records. SADUS vocalist/guitarist Darren Travis comments: "...

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MALEFIC THRONE, Featuring Members Of MORBID ANGEL, ORIGIN And ANGELCORPSE, Releases 'The Voice Of My Ghost' Single

Guitarist Gene Palubicki (ANGELCORPSE, PERDITION TEMPLE),vocalist and bassist Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL) and drummer John Longstreth (ORIGIN, HATE ETERNAL, ex-ANGELCORPSE) will release their debut album as MALEFIC THRONE, "The Conquering Darkness", on November 28 via Agonia Records. The LP's first...

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IRON MAIDEN And WEST HAM UNITED Launch Double Anniversary Shirt

English professional football club West Ham United and IRON MAIDEN have proudly collaborated to launch a new football shirt that celebrates the commemorative 50th anniversaries of the Hammers' 1975 FA Cup triumph and the formation of the world-famous band IRON MAIDEN. The new shirt, which is availab...

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Estate Of PHIL LYNOTT, Co-Founder Of Acclaimed Rock Band THIN LIZZY, Partners With PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced a partnership with the estate of the legendary Phil Lynott, co-founder and songwriter for the critically acclaimed rock band THIN LIZZY. The partnership will see the dynamic music company...

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WILL CARROLL On NEFARIOUS's Split With KATON W. DE PENA: 'He Just Broke Off Communication With Us'

NEFARIOUS has parted ways with singer Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) and has replaced him with Sean Rivera (COFFIN HUNTERS). The band's new lineup, which also includes Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and...

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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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TOTO Announces U.S. 'An Evening With' Tour For February-March 2026

Following this past summer's tour with Christopher Cross and MEN AT WORK, TOTO will stage a tour presenting the band's "An Evening With" performance. Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams have curated a new setlist for this excursion featuring more than two hours of music nightly. The public on-sale fo...