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RONNIE ATKINS: PRETTY MAIDS Are 'Seriously' Talking About Making New Music Again

In a new interview with Alma Hard, vocalist Ronnie Atkins of reactivated Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS was asked if there is any possibility of him and his bandmates working on a follow-up to 2019's "Undress Your Madness" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A new album was...

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GEOFF TATE Says He Will Start Performing Songs From Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album 'Soon'

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his recently launched "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The U.S. leg of the trek, which kicked off on March 18 in Tucson, sees the 66-year-old vocalist performing the band's classic "Operation: Mindc...

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DARK ANGEL Reveals Cover Artwork Of New Album, 'Extinction Level Event'

Reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will release the title track of their upcoming album, "Extinction Level Event", on Friday, April 11. The cover artwork for the LP can be seen below. Also available is a short teaser for the effort. DARK ANGEL's first new album in 34 years, "Extinc...

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CANDLEMASS Unveils Title Track Of Upcoming EP 'Black Star'

Grammy-nominated doom pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled the title track of their upcoming EP, "Black Star", out May 9 via Napalm Records. The EP impressively marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary band. "Black Star" seamlessly merges haunting melodies with deeply introspective lyrics, brought t...

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TARJA TURUNEN On Reconnecting With MARKO HIETALA: 'I've Been Really Enjoying To Get To Know Him For The First Time Ever'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, Tarja Turunen spoke about what it has been like to team up with her former NIGHTWISH bandmate Marko "Marco" Hietala for a new single, "Left On Mars" single, as well as their ongoing joint live performances which began with a series of triumph...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Says He Nearly Died In A 'Freak Accident': 'I Hit A Tree And The Tree Cut My Car In Half'

After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE is preparing to return to the stage. The American metal band, known for its fusion of heavy, progressive, and power metal, has been largely inactive in the live scene since 2002, with their last full performance taking place at Wacken Open...

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Watch: BIOHAZARD Films Music Video For New Song 'Forsaken' In Amsterdam

The reunited classic lineup of the metal/hardcore band BIOHAZARD filmed a music video for a brand new song, "Forsaken", during the band's March 29 concert at Melkweg in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. This past January, BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist...

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KEVIN CRONIN Is 'Deeply Disturbed And Hurt' By His Exclusion From REO SPEEDWAGON 'Retrospective Concert'

Kevin Cronin says that he is "deeply disturbed and hurt" by his exclusion from the upcoming "retrospective concert" honoring the legacy of REO SPEEDWAGON. Founding REO SPEEDWAGON member Neal Doughty, bassist Bruce Hall, original REO drummer Alan Gratzer, guitarist Steve Scorfina, rhythm guitarist Mi...

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Would TRACII GUNS Rejoin GUNS N' ROSES For A Tour? He Responds

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns, who spent some of his early years as a member of GUNS N' ROSES, was asked if he would do a tour playing guitar for the Axl Rose-fronted outfit if he was asked. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thi...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL On His New Solo Music: 'I Found The Sound That I Wanna Do'

In a new interview with Australia's Jaimunji, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for new music after issuing two singles in 2024 — "Anti-Droid" and "Technical Exorcism" — and a cover of RAMMSTEIN's "Du Hast" in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The g...

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First Impression Of GARY MOORE Statue To Take Shape On Late THIN LIZZY Legend's 72nd Birthday

Work on a clay model for a statue of late guitar legend Gary Moore will begin on April 4, marking what would have been his 72nd birthday. Following a recent motion of support by the Belfast City Council to locate a space for a statue in the city's Cathedral Quarter, campaigners have raised enough fu...

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TWISTED SISTER Sells Remaining Recording Copyrights, Trademarks And Other Rights To WARNER MUSIC GROUP

According to Forbes, TWISTED SISTER has sold its remaining recording copyrights, trademarks and other name, image and likeness rights to Warner Music Group. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. TWISTED SISTER guitarist and manager Jay Jay French, who had been involved in every aspect of th...

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RIKKI ROCKETT On Possibility Of New POISON Music: 'I Would Do It In A Minute'

In a recent interview with The Hair Metal Guru, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked about the possibility of new music from the glam metal icons. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know. I am sitting right here. I would do it in a minute. I have a little studio out here…...

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SEX PISTOLS And FRANK CARTER Announce September/October 2025 North American Tour

Frank Carter and THE SEX PISTOLS' Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones have announced a North American tour for this summer and fall. Having debuted with three amazing fundraising nights at London's Bush Hall last August, the foursome are ready to take their devastating show across the pond for T...

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OPETH Wins Swedish GRAMMIS Award For 'The Last Will And Testament'

OPETH was honored in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category at this year's edition of the Swedish Grammis awards (Swedish Grammy equivalent),which was held Thursday night (March 27) at Annexet in Stockholm. The bands were nominated for their most recent releases, all of which came out during 2024. "Be...