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LOU GRAMM On Current Lineup Of FOREIGNER: 'They Do The Name Proud'

During a new appearance on the "Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show" on New York City's Q104.3 radio station, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm spoke about the band's ongoing tour where he is guesting at select shows on some of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame group's biggest hits. Gramm is sharin...

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STATIC-X Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of 'Wisconsin Death Trip' With Limited-Edition Box Set

With the band recently celebrating the gold and soon-to-be-platinum certification for their single "Push It", metal icons STATIC-X have announced a 25th-anniversary edition of their legendary debut, "Wisconsin Death Trip". Released in 1999, the album introduced the world to the iconic lineup of Wayn...

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Watch: SLIPKNOT's ALESSANDRO 'VMAN' VENTURELLA Takes You Inside His Home Studio

SLIPKNOT's British-born bassist Alessandro "VMan" Venturella recently invited Origin Effects over to his place to dig through his mighty collection of gear. Check out the report below. Featured chapters: 00:00 - Introduction... Why? 08:20 - Tour Begins - Rack Amps 17:27 - Amps On Shelves 22:13 - Bas...

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MORTAL SIN's MAT MAURER Doesn't Rule Out New Music: 'It's Not Out Of The Question'

Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN recently announced that they will return to the stage in 2026, nearly 15 years since their last tour on the 2011 "Thrashfest Classics" European run. MORTAL SIN's 2026 lineup will see original members Mat Maurer (vocals) and Andy Eftichiou (bass) joined by...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Release Music Video For 'Vengeance' Featuring TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and released their second album, "Unbreakable", on August 15 via Rat Pak Records. The duo ELLEFSON-SOTO is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drums and feat...

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GLENN HUGHES Doesn't Plan To Announce His Final Concert: 'My Last Show Will Be My Last Show'

During an appearance on the Thunder Underground podcast, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes was asked if there are any plans for him to collaborate with Tony Iommi again. The legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist previously worked with the BLACK SABBATH guitarist on "Seventh Star" (1986),and...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE: 'The Odds' Of PAUL RODGERS And Me Performing At ROCK HALL Induction 'Are Very Good'

In a new interview with Defenders Of The Faith, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, which was announced in April 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked how it feels to finally be inducted, Simon said: "We're very pleas...

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SAMMY HAGAR Calls DAVID LEE ROTH's Recent Comments 'An Olive Branch Moment': 'This Is Not Negative Whatsoever'

Sammy Hagar has downplayed David Lee Roth's recent comments about Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream where they...

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FOREIGNER's 50th-Anniversary Concert On Ellis Island To Be Filmed For Upcoming Documentary

Legendary rockers FOREIGNER will mark their monumental 50th anniversary with a landmark performance at Ellis Island, New York on September 6, 2025, filmed on a closed set for a major documentary, due out in 2026, produced by Vertigo Live Productions. Known for their explosive live shows and era-defi...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Mocks SAMMY HAGAR Over EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Ghost' Claim

David Lee Roth has mocked Sammy Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream where they got together and made a new track....

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JOHN 5 Is Planning Grueling Two-Month U.S. Tour In 2026: '50 Shows, 50 States In 50 Days'

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, acclaimed guitarist John 5 (real name John William Lowery) discussed some of his plans for 2026. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I haven't talked about this, and I don't know if I should talk about it, but I'm doing something next year that ver...

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LIVING COLOUR's VERNON REID Shares 'Beautiful Bastard' Single From Upcoming Solo Album 'Hoodoo Telemetry'

LIVING COLOUR guitarist Vernon Reid recently announced details of his new solo album "Hoodoo Telemetry", which will be released on October 3, 2025 via Artone / The Players Club Records. The LP's second single, "Beautiful Bastard", can now be streamed below. If you've followed the beats of his half-c...

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GLENN HUGHES Has No Plans To Retire: 'I'm Reinvigorated' And 'I've Got New Purpose'

During an August 12 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes was asked if he has "an idea" in his mind on retirement and how he would like to end his career. The former DEEP PURPLE and current BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION member, who will turn 74 l...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's 1982 Kramer Guitar Expected to Fetch Between $2 Million And $3 Million At Sotheby's Auction

According to Rolling Stone, Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar will be auctioned by Sotheby's New York this fall. The guitar, which was played by the legendary VAN HALEN axeman in 1982 and 1983, is expected to fetch between $2 million and $3 million during Sotheby's inaugural Grails Week...

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ZAKK WYLDE On OZZY OSBOURNE's Passing: 'He Willed Himself To Hang In There Long Enough To Knock That Final Show Out'

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, Zakk Wylde, who became Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist in 1987 after sending the singer a demo tape, reflected on the recent passing of the legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It was so crazy, 'cause when...