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TERA WRAY STATIC's Former Roommate Issues Statement In Support Of MATT ZANE's Unauthorized WAYNE STATIC Documentary

Jay'e Jones, a Joshua Tree–based tattoo artist and former roommate of the late Tera Wray Static, widow of STATIC-X frontman and founder Wayne Static, has released a public statement addressing Matt Zane's controversial and unauthorized documentary project. The statement, originally shared publicly b...

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PETER CRISS Says He Put His 'Heart And Soul' Into His New Solo Album: 'I'm Still Singing Like A Bird'

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke to Billboard about his upcoming solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", which will arrive this Friday, December 19. He said: "I put my heart and soul into it. My voice, I'm still singing like a bird. Boy, am I lucky. I felt I was in control and I was enjoying...

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ADRIAN SMITH Is 'Sad' About DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement: 'When Your Main Thing Is Your Voice And You're 80 Years Old, It's Time To Stop'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he can ever see himself retiring completely from music, like David Coverdale apparently has, or if he considers himself a "lifer in a way that music is kind of everything" to him. The 68-year-old musician re...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Blasts His 'Hired' Former Singers For 'All Trying To Capitalize From' His Brand

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has blasted some of the singers he worked with early in his solo career for allegedly "trying to capitalize from [his] brand". The 62-year-old musician, who has worked with a number of acclaimed vocalists over the years, including Jeff Scott Soto, Mark Bo...

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Watch: JOURNEY Members Perform Medley Of Classics On Season 28 Finale Of 'The Voice'

Four members of JOURNEY's current touring lineup performed a medley of the band's songs "Lights", "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" and "Don't Stop Believin'" on the season 28 finale of the NBC singing competition show "The Voice" on Tuesday, December 16. Coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg and Reba McEnt...

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GEOFF TATE Is '85% Done' With 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album: 'The First Single Is So Good', Says Producer JOHN MOYER

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, DISTURBED bassist John Moyer confirmed that he is producing the upcoming the upcoming third and final chapter in the classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series from former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. He said in part  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I r...

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GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY Was 'Watching And Proud' To See KISS Presented With Kennedy Center Honor

KISS legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley recently spoke with Vladimir Duthiers of "CBS Mornings" about their road to stardom and being among the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees who were presented with their medals by U.S. president Donald Trump during a ceremony in the Oval Office on December 6....

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FOREIGNER's 'Playlist: The Very Best Of Foreigner' Certified Gold By RIAA

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has officially certified "Playlist: The Very Best Of Foreigner" gold, marking a major milestone for the band's enduring legacy. Released by Sony Music in 2016, the compilation features some of FOREIGNER's most iconic hits, showcasing the group's p...

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WAYNE STATIC Estate Sends Cease-And-Desist Letter To Filmmaker Regarding Unauthorized Documentary

Filmmaker Matt Zane says that he has received a cease-and-desist letter from the estate and family of late STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static regarding Zane's plan to go ahead with an unauthorized documentary focusing on Wayne and Static's wife, Tera Wray. The legal notice arrived just days after the fa...

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SPINAL TAP Members Pay Tribute To ROB REINER: 'He Was Funny, He Was Smart, He Was A Mensch'

Two of the three lead actors from the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" have paid tribute to the film's director, Rob Reiner, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead inside their Brentwood, California home Sunday afternoon (December 14). The couple's son Nick Reiner has been...

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NEAL SCHON And 'Members Of The Current JOURNEY Touring Band' To Perform On Season 28 Finale Of 'The Voice'

JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon has confirmed that he will perform on the season 28 finale of the NBC singing competition show "The Voice" on Tuesday, December 16. On Sunday (December 14),Schon took to his social media to write that he will take the stage with "members of the current JOURNEY touring b...

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SLAYER Band Biography By D.X. FERRIS Now Available As Audiobook

The freshly updated metal tome "Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography… Or, How F*kin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss" is now available as an audiobook. For the 2025 holiday season, the audiobook is available exclusively at Bandcamp.com. Award-winning journalist D.X. Ferris reads his book, which he updated...

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'This Is Spinal Tap' Director ROB REINER And His Wife Killed In Apparent Homicide

Rob Reiner, director of the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", died Sunday (December 14),along with his wife, Michele. He was 78 years old. Reiner and his 70-year-old wife were found dead in their home in Brentwood, California, both having suffered "lacerations consistent with a knife," law...

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SAMMY HAGAR On His Las Vegas Residency: 'It's A Dream Come True For An Elderly Rock Star That Still Wants To Perform'

During a December 6, 2025 appearance on the CNN program "The Story Is With Elex Michaelson", Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar spoke about the return of his hit "The Best Of All Worlds" residency to Dolby Live at Park MGM for 11 performances March 11-21, 2026 and September 18-26, 2026. The 202...

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KISS Legend PETER CRISS To Sign Copies Of His New Solo Album At New York City's Rough Trade Below

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will sign copies of his new solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", on the LP's release day, Friday, December 19 at New York City's Rough Trade Below, located below Rockefeller Center. Says Criss: "Hey KISS Army! I look forward to seeing you on Friday, December 19t...