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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Pitfalls Of Music Business: 'You Have To Really Love Playing And Creating Music To Do This'

In a new interview with Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, Wolfgang Van Halen, who joined VAN HALEN at just 15 years old and shared the stage with his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, together from 2006 until 2015, five years before Eddie's death, spoke about how he has adapted...

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Former EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Is 'Not Really Into Writing' New Songs With His Solo Project

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza has released a new video via his Zetro's Toxic Vault channel on YouTube in which he discussed his upcoming first two solo shows, which will take place in Florida this weekend: at the Brass Mug in Tampa on September 26 and at Piper's in Fort Lauderdale on Sept...

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OPETH Announces February 2026 North American Tour With KATATONIA; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will embark on "The Last Will And Testament North American Tour Part 2" in February 2026. Support on the trek will come from KATATONIA. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET and end on Thursday, September 25 at 10...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Reflects On RATT's Early Years: 'I Was A Hustler, And It Worked'

In a new interview with 95.5 KLOS radio legend Frazer Smith, RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy reflected on the band's early years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As soon as discovered [VAN HALEN] in '78, I was in my band MICKEY RATT in San Diego, as Robbin [Crosby, late RATT guitarist] w...

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JOE HOTTINGER Wanted HALESTORM To 'Get Uncomfortable' On 'Everest' Album

In a recent interview with Ric Leczel of Mxdwn, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke about the band's decision to work with producer Dave Cobb on the band's latest studio album, "Everest", after making three records with Nick Raskulinecz. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Back in 202...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: 'We're Living Proof That You Can Grow An Audience From The Radio'

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith recently joined Billboard's "Behind The Setlist" podcast for a wide-ranging talk about the band's music and business. Smith explained the importance of radio for the band and how it has helped give SHINEDOWN a career in a way that streaming alone couldn't replicate. He a...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was More Than The Music'

In a new interview with Ethan Jackson of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — spoke about iconic BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne who died in July at the age of 76. Asked what Ozzy's impact was on Wolfgang's car...

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Watch: STEVEN TYLER Joins AEROSMITH Bandmates JOE PERRY And BRAD WHITFORD On Stage At Hollywood Bowl

Steven Tyler joined his longtime AEROSMITH bandmate Joe Perry on stage during THE JOE PERRY PROJECT's opening set for THE WHO at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, September 17. Tyler made an appearance as a surprise special guest, and he sang two songs — the AEROSMITH classic "Walk This Way" as well...

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See Trailer For OZZY OSBOURNE Documentary 'No Escape From Now'

Paramount+ has released a trailer for its previously announced documentary about Ozzy Osbourne ahead of an October 7 premiere in the U.S. and internationally, excluding Japan. The feature-length project, titled "Ozzy: No Escape From Now", will "reveal the devastating setbacks" the iconic singer had...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Was 'Very Disappointed' With His 'Flying High Again' Performance At 'Back To The Beginning': 'I Choked'

During a September 16 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary rocker Sammy Hagar reflected on his participation in the "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final perform...

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Report: STEVEN TYLER To Join THE JOE PERRY PROJECT On Stage At The Hollywood Bowl

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Steven Tyler is expected to join his longtime AEROSMITH bandmate Joe Perry on stage during THE JOE PERRY PROJECT's opening set for THE WHO at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, September 17. Tyler will make an appearance as a surprise special guest, and he will sin...

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See Longtime IRON MAIDEN Bandmates ADRIAN SMITH And NICKO MCBRAIN Cover JEFF BECK Classic With TOOL's JUSTIN CHANCELLOR

Longtime IRON MAIDEN bandmates Adrian Smith and Nicko McBrain reunited on stage this past Friday, September 12 at the wedding of Adrian's daughter Natasha in Tuscany, Italy. Video of the pair — accompanied by TOOL bassist Justin Chancellor — performing a cover version of the Jeff Beck classic "Going...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Sings U.S. National Anthem At PITTSBURGH STEELERS Vs. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS NFL Game

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson sang the U.S. national anthem earlier today (Sunday, September 14) prior to Pittsburgh Steelers' home opener against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Video of his appearance can be seen below. Dickinson first revealed that he...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Sings A Cappella Versions Of 'Revelations' And U.S. National Anthem After P.A. System Cuts Out

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson played an abbreviated set with his solo band last night (Saturday, September 13) at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after the P.A. (public address) system cut out a couple of times. During the twelfth song of his set, "Book Of Thel", Bruce found himself mid-pe...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Sings U.S. National Anthem On 24th Anniversary Of 9/11

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson sang the U.S. national anthem during his September 11 solo concert at the House Of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts. Bruce's rendition of the track came three days ahead of his scheduled performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday's (September 14) Pittsburg...