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JON BON JOVI On BON JOVI's 'Forever (Legendary Edition)': 'Great Songs Are Even Better With These Collaborations'

During a new appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about BON JOVI's decision to re-release the songs from the band's 2024 "Forever" album as "Forever (Legendary Edition)", with guest stars on each track, plus two more cuts. The guests include Bruce Springsteen, on "Hollow Man"; Jelly...

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AS I LAY DYING Announces New Lineup, Shares Powerful Single 'Echoes'

Metalcore mainstays AS I LAY DYING have roared back with their latest single, "Echoes", a track that signals not only a powerful sonic statement, but the beginning of an inspired new chapter for the band. Layered in emotion, precision, and melodic depth, "Echoes" explores the internal battles we fig...

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Watch: AC/DC's MATT LAUG Offers Rundown Of 2025 'Power Up' Tour Drum Kit

When AC/DC rocked Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on May 16, 2025 during the "Power Up" tour, Modern Drummer's David Frangioni caught up with AC/DC drummer Matt Laug for an exclusive rundown of his DW drums and Paiste cymbals. In the video below, Matt takes the viewer through his full setup...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Performing 'Back In Black' Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC's iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the "Full Metal Orchestra" — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the...

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DEF LEPPARD To Be Honored With Star On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame' Next Week

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

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THREE DAYS GRACE Bassist BRAD WALST On Seeing METALLICA During 'M72' Tour: 'It Just Blew My Mind'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", THREE DAYS GRACE bassist Brad Walst was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Damn, dude, tha...

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Watch: Ex-AC/DC Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Performs With Tribute Bands At International Fan Meeting

Former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright performed with two separate AC/DC tribute bands at the AC/DC fan meeting Internationales AC/DC Fantreffen, which was held September 19-20 at CD-Kaserne in Celle, Germany. Wright took the stage on Friday, September 19 with the U.K. AC/DC tribute AC/DC UK to perform "...

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MIKKEY DEE: LEMMY Was 'Probably The Most Intelligent Guy' I Have Known

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, veteran Swedish hard rock and heavy metal drummer Mikkey Dee, who landed the job as the drummer for SCORPIONS in 2016 after spending almost 25 years as a member of MOTÖRHEAD, reflected on his time with the Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister-fronted outfit. He said (as tran...

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PHIL DEMMEL: What I Miss About Being In MACHINE HEAD

During an appearance on the latest episode of The Candid Mic With Fran Strine podcast, Phil Demmel reflected on his exit from MACHINE HEAD nearly seven years ago. The 58-year-old San Francisco Bay Area-based guitarist said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "At that point, it's a great g...

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GIL MOORE On Upcoming TRIUMPH 'Mixed Reality Platform': A.I. 'Is Very Strongly Part Of Our Toolkit'

In a new interview with Jason Saulnier, TRIUMPH drummer and vocalist Gil Moore spoke about ongoing plans for the legendary Canadian rockers to develop a high-tech concept that would bring their music back to the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One of the things we're planning,...

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DEF LEPPARD To Release 'Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield' In November

Mercury Studios will release DEF LEPPARD's "Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield" on November 21. The show, recorded in 2023 in DEF LEPPARD's hometown of Sheffield at Bramall Lane during "The World Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE, will be available on Blu-ray+2CD, 4K UHD, 2CD and 2LP. Pressed on red, whit...

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JOHN BUSH Says SCOTT IAN Asked Him If He Needed Third Guitar Player For Upcoming ANTHRAX-Era Solo Shows

In a new interview with Eonmusic's Eamon O'Neill, legendary vocalist John Bush spoke about his recent announcement that he will embark on a special run of live performances showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX. This December, Bush will perform song...

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FINGER ELEVEN Releases Title Track Of Upcoming 'Last Night On Earth' Album

One of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, multi-Platinum rockers FINGER ELEVEN are bringing more new music to their legions of fans with the release of "Last Night On Earth". Released today (September 19),it's the title track from their first new studio album in a decade, due out November...

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OF MICE & MEN Releases New Single 'Troubled Water'

OF MICE & MEN has released a new single, "Troubled Water", taken from the band's upcoming ninth album, "Another Miracle", due out on November 14 via Century Media Records. The new album finds OF MICE & MEN at their most personal and most expansive, crafted entirely in-house — written, produc...

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BIOHAZARD Shares New Song 'Death Of Me' From Upcoming 'Divided We Fall' Album

The reunited classic lineup of BIOHAZARD has released the official visualizer for its new single, "Death Of Me". The track is taken from "Divided We Fall", the band's first studio album in over a decade, which will arrive on October 17 via BLKIIBLK. BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Schuler comments: "'Death...