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There Will Be No SAVATAGE U.S. Shows In 2025: But 2026 Is 'Certainly A Possibility'

In a new interview with Pete Pardo of Sea Of Tranquility, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of legendary American progressive metallers SAVATAGE, who recently announced their first headlining shows since 2002, were asked if there are any plans for the reactivated band to play the U.S. i...

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JORDAN RUDESS On MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER: 'There Was Definitely A Renewed Energy'

In a new interview with Ibagenscast, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke about the band's reunion with drummer Mike Portnoy after a 13-year absence. Asked how Mike's return to DREAM THEATER came about, Jordan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it had been many, many years si...

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TRACII GUNS Doesn't Believe Anything Would Have Been Different For L.A. GUNS Had Grunge Not Come Around

In a recent interview with The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns spoke about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Asked how he thinks it would have been different for L.A. GUN...

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Y&T Announces Fall 2025 European Tour

Legendary California rockers Y&T will embark on a European tour in the fall. The dates are as follows: Sep. 24 - Shoko Madrid - Madrid, Spain Sep. 25 - Teatro Juan Bravo - Segovia, Spain Sep. 27 - Razzmatazz 2 - Barcelona, Spain Oct. 03 - Neushoorn - Leeuwarden, Netherlands Oct. 04 - De Pul - Ud...

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ACE FREHLEY Reteams With Producer ALEX SALZMAN For 'Origins Vol. 3' Album

During an appearance on the February 27 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Ace Frehley confirmed that he is working on "Origins Vol. 3", the sequel to Ace's 2016 and 2020 collections of cover songs that inspired the former KISS guitarist. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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THE CULT's IAN ASTBURY Says GRAMMY AWARDS Are 'Making A Big Mistake' By Underrepresenting Rock Artists

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury addressed the fact that rock music has been underrepresented at the Grammy Awards in recent years, in part due to changing tastes, sales and streaming numbers, and the need to attract viewers....

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THE DEAD DAISIES Release 'Crossroads' Single From Upcoming 'Lookin' For Trouble' Blues Album

THE DEAD DAISIES are stepping into blues history with the release of "Crossroads", the first single from their upcoming album "Lookin' For Trouble", out May 30 via Fame / Malaco Records. The song, immortalized by Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson, has been reimagined with the band's signature firep...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Touring With PANTERA: 'It's A Blast To See Everybody Having A Great Time'

During the European leg of PANTERA's 2025 world tour, Dagan Wilkin of PMTV UK spoke to PANTERA guitarist Zakk Wylde and Grady Champion, who was "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's guitar tech throughout his career with PANTERA and is now working with Zakk. Zakk discussed touring, Dimebag's legacy, and the Wy...

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PRIMUS Shares Second Episode Of 'Interstellar Drum Derby' Featuring THOMAS PRIDGEN

After an extensive search to find a new drummer, PRIMUS is pulling back the curtain on their unique audition process with the launch of the "Primus Interstellar Drum Derby", a brand-new episodic YouTube series chronicling the entire journey. The second episode, released today, features drummer Thoma...

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SIMON KIRKE Was Surprised To See BAD COMPANY Finally Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with Shelli Sonstein of New York's classic rock radio station Q104.3, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nomination, which was announced earlier this month after decades of eligibility. Asked how it feels to finally be n...

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PAUL STANLEY Explains Why No Former KISS Members Were Celebrated Or Mentioned At Band's Final Concert

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Talk Is Jericho", the podcast hosted by wrestling superstar and FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho, KISS guitarist Paul Stanley was asked why there weren't any guest appearances by former KISS members at the band's final shows at New York City's Madison Squar...

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BON JOVI To Release 'Duets' Version Of 'Forever' Album

In a cover story for the March 2025 issue of Sound On Sound magazine, Jon Bon Jovi confirmed that BON JOVI will release a new version of its 2024 album "Forever" as a collaboration with other artists. He told writer Joe Matera: "This is an album that we're very proud of, and I think it's the best BO...

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BILLY IDOL Announces First New Album In Over A Decade, 'Dream Into It'

Rock legend Billy Idol is set for the release of his first full-length album of new music in over a decade. "Dream Into It" is out April 25 on Dark Horse Records, featuring appearances by Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart of THE KILLS. In anticipation of the forthcoming record, Idol is de...

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Over 160 Bands Confirmed For 2025 Edition Of LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

Louder Than Life will be disturbing the peace in 2025 with one of the biggest and loudest festivals in North America all year. Over 160 bands will perform on six stages September 18, 19, 20 and 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky for the 11th edi...

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You Can Bid On Property Next Door To OZZY OSBOURNE's Childhood Home

Keen BLACK SABBATH fans could be among competitive bidders for a three-bedroomed, terraced house in Birmingham appearing in Bond Wolfe's next auction. Because while 16 Lodge Road in Aston looks just like any other terraced property in the suburb, this one happens to be next door to the house where t...