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BLAZE BAYLEY Explains Why He Will No Longer Do 'Meet-And-Greets And Signing' Sessions At His Headlining Solo Concerts

British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 25 years ago, has announced that he will stop doing "meet-and-greets and signing" sessions at his solo concerts. The 62-year-old musician, who underwent a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March 2023, exp...

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KISS's 'I Was Made For Lovin' You' Video Surpasses One Billion Views On YouTube

KISS's "I Was Made For Lovin' You" music video has officially topped a billion views on YouTube. The band announced the milestone on social media, writing: "The numbers speak for themselves. This one still dominates. IWMFLY baby!!" Last summer, Paul Stanley revealed that "I Was Made For Lovin' You"...

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DEEP PURPLE Announces Return To London's Royal Albert Hall

Global rock icons DEEP PURPLE will return to the Royal Albert Hall for a special one-off performance on November 25, 2026, reconnecting the band with one of the most significant venues in their storied history. Celebrated for defining the sound of rock for more than five decades, DEEP PURPLE remain...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On New MEGADETH Album: 'I Hear It And To Me It Just Doesn't Sound Like MEGADETH'

During an appearance on the latest episode of his "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson commented on the fact that MEGADETH's latest album includes Dave Mustaine's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which Mustaine got a co-writi...

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Watch: KITTIE Performs With Stand-In Bassist RACHEL GONZALES On 'ShipRocked' Cruise

Fan-filmed video of KITTIE performing on January 27 aboard this year's ShipRocked cruise can be seen below. KITTIE bassist Ivana "Ivy" Vujic sat out the band's performances on this year's ShipRocked due to "a prior family commitment". She is expected to rejoin her bandmates for their appearance at t...

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OMNIUM GATHERUM Vocalist JUKKA PELKONEN Diagnosed With Lymphoma

Jukka Pelkonen, vocalist of Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse OMNIUM GATHERUM, has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. As a result, Jukka will miss the band's European "May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way" tour, which is scheduled to kick off on February...

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GIANT's Original Lineup To Reunite For Appearance At 2026 FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL

Frontiers Music Srl has announced a historic and long-awaited event for melodic hard rock fans: GIANT will reunite its original lineup for a full show appearance at the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, taking place on May 1-3, 2026 at the Live Club in Trezzo sull'Adda (Milan),Italy. Originally formed...

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SCOTTI HILL On SKID ROW's Singer Search: 'We're Gonna Get The Right Person For The Job'

SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill was interviewed by The Music Universe on Saturday, January 31 when Primary Wave Music celebrated its milestone 20th anniversary by hosting its annual pre-Grammy party in partnership with Venu at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Asked about SKID ROW's singer search fo...

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EYEHATEGOD's MIKE WILLIAMS: 'We Are A Very Democratic Band'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, EYEHATEGOD frontman Mike Williams spoke about the band's songwriting process. Asked if he and his bandmates usually go into the making of an album with more songs than they need and then they scale them back, he said (as transcri...

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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Featured In Promotional Trailer For Latest 'Gundam' Series Film

Bandai Namco Filmworks announced that "Sweet Child O' Mine" by the legendary rock band, GUNS N' ROSES, will serve as the ending theme song for the latest Gundam series film, "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circe". A special promotional trailer featuring the song can be seen below....

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THE EXPLOITED Frontman WATTIE BUCHAN Collapses On Stage During Wiesbaden, Germany Concert

THE EXPLOITED frontman Walter David "Wattie" Buchan collapsed during the first song of the band's set this past Saturday, January 31 at Schlachthof in Wiesbaden, Germany and had to receive medical attention. He was taken to a hospital and was reportedly "responsive", according to information given a...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL To Release Solo LP This Year: 'I've Never Been Prouder Of An Album Than I Am Right Now'

In a new interview with Roppongi Rocks' Stefan Nilsson, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall confirmed that his new solo album will arrive before the end of 2026. He worked on the LP with his producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate Jona Tee. Erik said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can't say...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Comparisons To MIKE MANGINI 'Aren't Fair': 'Technically, He Does Things That I Can't Do'

In a new interview with Ibagenscast, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about the material the band wrote and recorded with Mike Mangini, who replaced Portnoy in DREAM THEATER for a 13-year period before Portnoy rejoined DREAM THEATER in October 2023. Portnoy said (as transcri...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We're Pushing The Envelope' On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on the new QUEENSRŸCHE, writing with...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG....