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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rock Music Is No Longer As 'Fashionable' As It Once Was

In a new interview with Tom Cridland of the Greatest Music Of All Time podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked why he thinks rock music is no longer as "fashionable" as it once was. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's the business and who the fans are. The...

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NEVERMORE Offers Update On Vocalist And Bassist Search: 'We've Received Over 650 Submissions'

Guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams have offered an update on the return of their longtime band NEVERMORE. Bassist Jim Sheppard isn't involved with the reunion, which was initially teased on December 27, 2024 via a one-minute video containing various NEVERMORE-related imagery and silhouet...

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PRIMUS Announces New Drummer

PRIMUS has announced John Hoffman as the band's new drummer. Four months after the abrupt exit of longtime drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander, PRIMUS bassist/vocalist Les Claypool introduced the band's latest addition in an Instagram post. "Hoffington!!! Welcome aboard!," Les wrote. PRIMUS put out an open...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA On His Latest Departure From EXODUS: 'I Did Not Leave; I Was Let Go'

Steve "Zetro" Souza has made his first comments since his latest departure from EXODUS, saying that he was "let go" from the band. Last month it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with the singer and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 after previously fronting the ban...

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ARCH ENEMY Shares Music Video For 'Paper Tiger' Song From Upcoming 'Blood Dynasty' Album

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have released the video for a new song called "Paper Tiger". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Blood Dynasty", which is slated due on March 28 via Century Media Records. ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael Amott states:...

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STYX, LOVERBOY, CHEAP TRICK, 38 SPECIAL, COLLECTIVE SOUL, Others To Perform At 'Rockin' In Paradise'

Topeka, leaders in U.S. based destination vacations, have teamed up with legendary multi-platinum rockers STYX, who will be curating a brand new "Rockin' In Paradise With STYX + Friends" three-day music vacation weekend on the beautiful gulf shores of Miramar Beach, Florida. "STYX + Friends" is set...

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When it was announced that Mike Portnoy would be rejoining DREAM THEATER, back in October 2023, the response from the band's global legion of diehard fans was unequivocal. With no disrespect to the inestimable Mike Mangini, who kept Portnoy's seat warm for the best part of 15 years, there was a sens...

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ANGEL: 50th-Anniversary Reissue Of Debut Album To Coincide With Band's 2025 Tour

Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, ANGEL's outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the-top stage shows, making them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid '70s and early '80s. Discovered by KISS bass player Gene Simmons, the group issue...

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Watch: ALEX VAN HALEN Honored With 'Buddy Rich Award' At 2024 DRUMEO AWARDS

VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was honored with the Buddy Rich Award at the 2024 Drumeo Awards. One of the most accomplished and well-known drummers of the 20th century, Buddy Rich is still a household name because of his virtuosic talents and his accomplishments as a bandleader. The recipient of...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Is Mourning Death Of His Mother

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale is mourning the death of his mother. On Friday, January 31, the 59-year-old Rossdale took to his social media to write: "Tuesday 28th Jan at 5pm I lost my mama. After a long tortuous fight she left us. "It's hard to put into words the bond we had and the void she leaves....

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KORN's JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER Collaborates with Berlin's 'Reference Times' On New Fragrance

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has collaborated with Berlin-based communications agency Reference Studios and its new fragrance brand, Reference Times, on a new fragrance. Created in collaboration with EveryHuman — the world's first AI-guided scent creation platform — the fragrance will launch...

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ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Touring The World On A Vegan Diet: 'It Is Totally Possible'

In an interview with Metal Magnitude at last month's Metal Hall Of Fame in Anaheim, California, ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz, who is vegan and straight edge, was asked if it's difficult for her to maintain her lifestyle while she is on tour. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Watch: Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Takes Part In In-Store Performance And Signing At U.K. Tattoo Shop

On January 11, former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg took part in an in-store performance and signing at the Nowhere tattoo shop in Brighton, United Kingdom. Video of his appearance, courtesy of Avedis Zildjian Company, can be found below. During an appearance on a Jul...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Performs At 2025 Benefit Concert For Florida's HomeSafe

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain performed at a benefit concert for nonprofit HomeSafe at its annual Classic Rock & Roll Party on January 25 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Video and photos of his appearance can be found below. Founded in 1979, HomeSafe provides...

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BLACK SABBATH Ballet: New U.K. Dates Announced

After its successful world premiere in 2023, Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath- The Ballet" returns for an international and a further U.K. tour in 2025. BLACK SABBATH forged its unique sound in Birmingham Royal Ballet's home city. In "Black Sabbath- The Ballet", expect a spectacular theatric...