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SAMMY HAGAR 'Clarifies' His Comments About Not Wanting To Tour: 'I'm Not Gonna Stop Performing Ever'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar, who is preparing for a nine-show Las Vegas residency in the spring, has clarified his recent comments about no longer wanting to spend any time on the road. Earlier in the month, Hagar told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hat...

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Rockers Pay Tribute To Legendary THIN LIZZY And WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOHN SYKES

David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE) and Carmine Appice (BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE) are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of legendary English guitarist John Sy...

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Norway's WARDRUNA took a bite out of pop culture when its music was featured on History Channel's popular historical fiction series "Vikings". Any quick snippet of their music may seem out of place in metal, however, it makes sense because of the folk experience that runs parallel with that metal su...

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Legendary THIN LIZZY And WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOHN SYKES Dead At 65

Legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES) has died at the age of 65. Earlier today (Monday, January 20),the following statement was posted on Sykes's social media: "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a...

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MIKE TRAMP Completes Recording 'Songs Of White Lion - Vol. III'

Respected Danish vocalist and guitarist Mike Tramp has completed work on "Songs Of White Lion - Vol. III". As was the case with "Songs Of White Lion - Vol. I" and "Songs Of White Lion - Vol. II", the upcoming album once again sees Tramp re-imagining select cuts from his former band WHITE LION. Tramp...

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THE BLACK CROWES Added To 'FireAid' Benefit Concerts

THE BLACK CROWES, Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, DAWES, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma and Stevie Wonder are joining the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday, January 30, at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supp...

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L.A. GUNS' New Album, 'Leopard Skin', Gets Official Release Date

L.A. GUNS' new album, "Leopard Skin", will be released on April 4, 2025. It will mark the first fruit of L.A. GUNS' reunion with Cleopatra Records, a label known for its diverse roster and innovative approach to music production. In support of the LP, L.A. GUNS will be touring heavily this year. The...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Being 14 Years Sober: 'I'm Not Afraid Of Being Around Alcohol Or Drugs'

In a new interview with the The Lydian Spin podcast, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, who has been sober for the past 14 years, spoke about the challenges of going on tour and being around people who are drinking. The 53-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can be kind o...

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Original GRAVEYARD RODEO Drummer WAYNE 'DOOBIE' FABRA Dead At 58

Wayne "Doobie" Fabra, original drummer of the groundbreaking New Orleans band GRAVEYARD RODEO, died on January 15. He was 58 years old. Fabra's death comes a little over five years after the passing of GRAVEYARD RODEO singer Perry McAuley. Kyle Thomas of fellow New Orleans metal band EXHORDER paid t...

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LIVE NATION And CREW NATION Relief Fund Commit $1 Million To Support Los Angeles Music Community Impacted By Wildfires

The Crew Nation global relief fund is committing $1 million to assist performing musicians, live music crew, and live music industry workers affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Established by Live Nation Entertainment in 2020, Crew Nation has been dedicated to delivering aid to those in...

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SCORPIONS Postpone Las Vegas Residency Due To MIKKEY DEE's Ongoing Recovery

SCORPIONS have postponed their 2025 Las Vegas residency due to drummer Mikkey Dee's ongoing recovery from his recent hospitalization. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas 60th Anniversary Las Vegas Residency" was scheduled to kick off on Thursday,...

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DISTURBED Announces 25th-Anniversary-Edition Release Of Debut Album 'The Sickness'

DISTURBED has announced the 25th-anniversary edition release of "The Sickness", the band's seminal debut album which launched DISTURBED into public consciousness and is one of the most important and influential heavy metal albums of all time. To commemorate the anniversary, the band will reissue the...

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BUSH Is About To Start Mixing 'I Beat Loneliness' Album; 'I'm So Thrilled About The Record', Says GAVIN ROSSDALE

In a new interview with Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada's 104.9 The Wolf radio station, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming album, "I Beat Loneliness". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We start mixing tomorrow. Tomorrow i...

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GREEN DAY, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS And More To Perform At 'FireAid' Benefit Concerts

Bringing together some of the top names in music and entertainment, both Intuit Dome and Kia Forum will host FireAid on Thursday, January 30, to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California. This...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Don't Think I Want To Go On Tour Anymore'

In a new interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, legendary rocker Sammy Hagar, who is preparing for a nine-show Las Vegas residency in the spring, said that he longer wants to spend any time on the road. "I don't think I want to go on tour anymore," he said. "I hate to say that, because I don't...