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JASON BONHAM Explains Absence From Last Few Shows Of SAMMY HAGAR's 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour

Jason Bonham has addressed his absence from the last few shows of Sammy Hagar's "The Best Of All Worlds" tour due to a family issue. The drummer was replaced at the last several dates of the trek by Kenny Aronoff, who had previously played with Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and guitarist Joe Satria...

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SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU Explains Decision To Carry On Following WAYNE SWINNY's Death

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, SALIVA frontman Bobby Amaru spoke about the band's decision to carry on following founding guitarist Wayne Swinny's March 2023 death after suffering a brain hemorrhage while on tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I to...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Reveals More Details About '72 Stories' Book Based On His Baseball Memorabilia Collection

RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee has revealed more details about his "72 Stories" book, which will be released on December 1 via Showtech. The book was previously gifted as a limited edition to the winning bidders in Geddy's 2023 auction of some of his extensive baseball memorabilia collection. Geddy...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE: 'We're Having More Fun Now Than Ever Before'

DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke to The Metal Forge about the band's new single "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which was released on September 20 via SBG Records. It marks the first piece of music Pierce and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — completed wi...

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POISON Will Play 'A Minimum Of 40 Shows And Maybe More' In 2026

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". Asked if he and his bandmates will...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says Upcoming Duet With NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Is 'A Really Beautiful Song'

In a new interview with Jaimunji, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. Asked if the new LP will be a throwback to some of the early TESTAMENT records or if it will once again be a step forward for the band, Chuck said (as tran...

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Original GRIM REAPER Members To Perform Together for First Time in More Than 30 Years To Celebrate STEVE GRIMMETT's Life

The life of one of Swindon's most famous residents will be celebrated heavy metal style at the Wings Of Angels festival on Saturday, November 23. Steve Grimmett, producer, songwriter and lead singer of the internationally renowned metal band GRIM REAPER, will be remembered at the one-day event, name...

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SCOTT STAPP On CREED Reunion: 'I Had No Expectations Of It Ever Coming Back As Big As It Has'

In a new interview with "The Bobby Bones Show", Scott Stapp was asked if he had any idea the CREED reunion would be as big as it has turned out to be. The CREED singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I had no expectations of it ever coming back as big as it has. I mean, the last tou...

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DREAM THEATER's Concert In Paris To Be Filmed And Recorded For Future Blu-Ray And Live Album

During an October 24 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DREAM THEATER's founding drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined the progressive metal legends in October 2023 after a 14-year absence, was asked if he and his bandmates are recording and filming any of the shows on the curren...

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EXTREME Shares 'Small Town Beautiful' Music Video

Massachusetts rockers EXTREME continue to highlight the many sides of "Six", their first album for earMUSIC released in June 2023, with a new video for the charmingly gentle and lyrical track "Small Town Beautiful". "Six" was conceived as an album-length journey. With the tenth video to be released...

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EXODUS Releases Cover Of AC/DC's 'Beating Around The Bush'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS have released their cover of the AC/DC classic "Beating Around The Bush". The track, which features a guest solo by former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt, was originally recorded during the sessions for EXODUS's 2021 album "Persona Non Grata" but has...

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Watch: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Performs With New Touring Bassist BOBBY LANDGRAF On 2024 'Headbangers Boat'

Fan-filmed video of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY performing on this year's edition of the Headbangers Boat cruise can be seen below. Presented by Sixthman, Lamb Of God Presents Headbangers Boat 2024 sailed October 28-November 1, 2024 from Miami, Florida to the brand new port of Puerto Plata, Dominican Re...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT To Release 'Ghost Notes' Memoir In 2025

Rare Bird Books has set a July 15, 2025 release date for "Ghost Notes", the new memoir from POISON drummer Rikki Rockett, written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", the 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name i...

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HELLOWEEN Shares 'Eagle Fly Free' Video From Upcoming 'Live At Budokan' Release

The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release a new live album, "Live At Budokan", on December 13, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The colossal effort immortalizes HELLOWEEN's September 16, 2023 performance at Tokyo's legendary Nippon Budokan. "Live At...

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ELOY CASAGRANDE: How I Came To Join SLIPKNOT

In a new interview with ProMark Drumsticks, former SEPULTURA drummer Eloy Casagrande explained how he came to join SLIPKNOT earlier this year prior to the launch of the heavy metal giants' 25th-anniversary North American tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I just got a call from the...