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Posthumous JOHN SYKES EP 'One Way' To Arrive In November

Australia's Golden Robot Records will release "One Way", a posthumous EP from late English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES),on November 6. The EP is available now to pre-save across all major streaming platforms. Featuring some of the final known...

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SAMMY HAGAR Responds To ALEX VAN HALEN's 'Idiot' Slam: 'I Guess The Truth Hurts Sometimes'

Sammy Hagar has responded to Alex Van Halen after the legendary VAN HALEN drummer called the singer "complete idiot". The 73-year-old Alex made the comment earlier this year while speaking to Brazilian music journalist Marcelo Vieira, who translated Van Halen's "Brothers" memoir into Portuguese for...

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ERIC FORREST Says 'It Was A Real Honor And Privilege' To Play With VOIVOD Again: 'One Of The Best Tours I've Ever Done In My Life'

In a new interview with Sylvain Latour of The Subversive Podcast, former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest spoke about his recently completed European tour with VOIVOD after the band's frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger sat out the trek in order to "attend to a family matter". As...

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KIM THAYIL On SOUNDGARDEN's Upcoming Album: 'It's Very Introspective', With 'Quirky Elements'

In a new interview with KOMO News' Molly Shen, guitarist Kim Thayil discussed the album he and the other surviving members of SOUNDGARDEN are working on featuring previously unreleased recordings they made with late frontman Chris Cornell before his 2017 death. Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron and bassi...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Calls SAMMY HAGAR 'A Complete Idiot'

Legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has called the band's former singer Sammy Hagar a "complete idiot". The 73-year-old Alex made the comment earlier this year while speaking to Brazilian music journalist Marcelo Vieira, who translated Van Halen's "Brothers" memoir into Portuguese for the Bra...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says He Has Stayed Cancer-Free For More Than A Decade: 'It's Never Been Back'

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 11 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 65-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Once I was diagnosed [in June 20...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Announces Three-City Book Tour For Highly Anticipated Memoir 'In My Darkest Hour'

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has announced a three-city book tour in support of "In My Darkest Hour", his latest memoir with Joe Layden and Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and Hachette Book Group. Due on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the memoir has become one of the most anticipated...

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TONY IOMMI On His Battle With Lymphoma: 'As Far As The Cancer Is Concerned, It's Stayed Away At The Moment'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi says that his cancer is still in remission, nearly 15 years after he was diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. The now-78-year-old musician revealed his cancer diagnosis in early 2012, shortly after SABBATH announced a reunion tour and album. He underwent tr...

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See Official Trailer For NEIL PEART Documentary 'No One's Disciple'

A new documentary about late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — who previously directed the 2010 RUSH documentary "Beyond The Lighted Stage" — the 96-minute fil...

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VAN HALEN's Final Studio Album, 'A Different Kind Of Truth', Will Be Back In Print On CD And Vinyl In October

VAN HALEN's final studio album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", will be back in print on October 23 from Rhino on CD and as a 2LP set pressed on 180-gram vinyl in a double gatefold package. A limited crystal-clear vinyl version will be available exclusively at participating indie retail stores and from...

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SAXON Announces 25th Studio Album 'Gods Of Thunder', Shares Title Track

British heavy metal legends SAXON return with "Gods Of Thunder", their new studio album that draws on history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites and the enduring spirit of rock 'n' roll. "Gods Of Thunder" is set for release via Silver Lining Music on January 22, 2027. The brand new sin...

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Legendary VAN HALEN Drummer ALEX VAN HALEN Receives Royal Decoration: Knight Of The Order Of The Netherlands Lion

Legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alexander Arthur "Alex" Van Halen has been awarded the royal decoration "Ridder in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw" (Knight in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands). Alex received the highest civilian knighthood of the Netherlands in Nijmegen, where he and his brothe...

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It's Official: PRETTY MAIDS To Return With New Studio Album In 2027

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the return of legendary Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS, who are officially working on a brand-new studio album, set for release in 2027. The upcoming record will be the band's first new studio album since 2019's acclaimed "Undress Your Madness" and marks the begin...

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AIRBOURNE Goes To The School Of MUTT LANGE On New Self-Titled Album: 'He's A Sonic Magician'

By David E. Gehlke In their 25 years as a band, AIRBOURNE had yet to do something as daunting as submitting two songs to elusive South African megaproducer Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Canadian singer/songwriter Bryan Adams. Adams's track record notwithstanding (lest we forget he penned KISS's "War...

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RUSH Adds Four New U.S. Cities To 'Fifty Something' Tour

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced four new arena shows on their celebrated 2026 headline tour, "Fifty Something". The band will perform at Houston's Toyota Center on...