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STEELHEART To Release Cover Of BADFINGER's 'Without You' In July

1996. The same year Mariah Carey's cover of "Without You" swept across Europe and became the No. 7 best-selling single of the year in the U.K. The same year it reached No. 1 in over a dozen countries and held the European Hot 100 chart for two weeks. STEELHEART frontman Miljenko Matijevic — already...

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New Fundraiser Launched For GWAR Founding Member CHUCK VARGA Who Is Battling Cancer

Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and the man behind The Sexecutioner from 1985 to 2022, is currently battling cancer. Chuck and his wife, Bambi, are facing tremendous medical, financial, and personal challenges as they navigate this difficult chapter together. GWAR has created a fundraiser to...

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Swedish Rockers EASY ACTION, Featuring Ex-EUROPE Guitarist KEE MARCELLO, Sign With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Swedish hard rockers EASY ACTION have released a new single and accompanying music video, "Dazed", their first track for Frontiers Music Srl. EASY ACTION lead singer Tommy Nilsson says: "'Dazed' is about living in the post-truth era with fact-spinning politicians and deep-faking A.I. in a synthetic...

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METALLICA Scholars Initiative National Workforce Education Program Expands To Over 90 Schools

All Within My Hands (AWMH),the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of METALLICA, has announced the eighth year of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) with its largest grant to date: over $3.3 million. Eighteen new U.S. schools will join the MSI community...

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BAD WOLVES Announce New Singer SARA 'KILLBOY' SKINNER, Share 'Paint It Red' Single

BAD WOLVES return with their new single and music video "Paint It Red", out now via Better Noise Music. It serves as the band's first release of 2026 and as the introduction to Sara "Killboy" Skinner, who makes her fiery debut as the band's new vocalist with the track. Here, BAD WOLVES begin to expl...

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DEEP PURPLE's DON AIREY: Musicians Are 'All Hopeless At Everything. The Only Thing We Can Do Is Play Instruments'

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey spoke about the band's extensive tour in support of the "Splat!" album, which will arrive on July 3 via earMUSIC. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[DEEP PURPLE singer Ian] Gillan said somethi...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Announces 'Hytress' European Solo Tour For January/February 2027

NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen has announced the "Hytress" European solo tour for January and February 2027. Floor comments: "I'm heading back out on tour in Europe! "In 2027, I'll be returning to club stages across Europe with my 'Hytress' tour, together with my full live band. "These new songs have...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Is 'Trying To Work It Out' So He Can Attend IRON MAIDEN's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

In a new interview with Uros Veljkovic of the Denim And Leather podcast, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about being on the list of members of the legendary British heavy metal band who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2026. Blaze, who sang for IRON MAIDEN...

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K.K. DOWNING Hints At KK'S PRIEST Live Debut Of Two JUDAS PRIEST Classics During September/October 2026 North American Tour

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),has hinted at the live debut of at least two JUDAS PRIEST classics during...

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Watch: Original BULLETBOYS Lineup Performs In Roseville, California

The Hadesmetal channel on YouTube has uploaded video of BULLETBOYS' June 27 concert at Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, California. Check out the clips below. In a January 2026 interview with The Heavy Metal Kitchen, BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke about the latest reunion of the band's cl...

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GREGOR MACKINTOSH On PARADISE LOST's Longevity: 'Sense Of Humor' And 'Acceptance' Are Very Important

In a recent interview with Germany's Metal.de, PARADISE LOST guitarist Gregor Mackintosh was asked how he and his bandmates have managed to keep most of their original lineup intact for nearly four decades. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, I think there's a few things. First i...

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RACHEL BOLAN Says SKID ROW 'Never Ran Into Any Legal Problems' With Late 1960s / Early 1970s Irish Band Featuring PHIL LYNOTT And GARY MOORE

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked if he and his bandmates had any legal issues with using the name SKID ROW, considering that an early 1970s Irish blues-rock act, notable for being the one in which both THIN LIZZY's Phil Lynott and legendary gu...

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ANN WILSON's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Really Wanna Go All The Way With It, You're Gonna Have To Give Up Everything Else'

On May 6, the Grammy Museum presented a high-definition screening of the documentary "In My Voice" with a discussion featuring HEART singer Ann Wilson and director Barbara Hall, offering audiences a rare opportunity to hear firsthand stories from one of rock's most powerful and enduring voices. Prof...

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PHIL COLLEN On His DEF LEPPARD Bandmates: 'We' Still 'Like Hanging Out With Each Other'

In a new interview with Larry Mac of Tucson, Arizona's 96.1 KLPX radio station, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke about the great personal friendship which still exists between him and the other members of the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. Well, that's the main thi...

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New TWISTED SISTER Drummer JOEY CASSATA Was 'Blown Away' To Get Phone Call Asking Him To Play For The Band: 'There Was No Audition'

In a new interview with Robby Vegas, Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", spoke about his latest gig as the drummer for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ye...