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POWERRAGE, Featuring Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI, Releases Second Single, 'Dragon Man'

POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER),vocalist Jacques Bélanger (who previously sang on three EXCITER albums: "The Dark Command" [1997], "Blood Of Tyrants" [2000] and "New Testament" [2004]) and drummer Lucas Dery, has rel...

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Will TRIUMPH Ever Get Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME? GIL MOORE Weighs In

In a new interview with Rock At Night magazine, drummer/vocalist/songwriter Gil Moore of Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH was asked if he thinks he and his bandmates will ever get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I don't know. You t...

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KURDT VANDERHOOF On New METAL CHURCH Lineup: 'It's Really Nice To Be Working With People That Are On The Same Page'

In a new interview with V and Jason Clarke of the Creativity Talkin podcast, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND J...

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THE DEAD DAISIES To Release 'Live Plus Five' In May

THE DEAD DAISIES are cranking it up with the physical release of "Live Plus Five", arriving on CD and vinyl Friday, May 1 and May 15 in the USA and Canada. This release captures their blistering "Live At Stonedead" performance at the U.K.'s Stonedead festival on August 23, 2025 along with an additio...

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Former MISFITS Singer MICHALE GRAVES Signs New Record Deal, Announces 'God Bless America Tour 2026'

Epochal Artists Records, a label under the TLG family and distributed by Virgin Music Group, has announced the signing of Michale Graves, former lead singer of the MISFITS. To celebrate this new partnership, Graves will embark on his upcoming "God Bless America Tour 2026" this spring, bringing a uni...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman GEOFF TATE Praises His Replacement TODD LA TORRE: 'He's A Really Wonderful Singer'

During an appearance on the March 17 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he is still in touch with any of his former bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, I haven't had any contact, no. I went and saw QUEEN...

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CHEVELLE's SAM LOEFFLER: A.I. Is 'In Every Single Thing You Do'

In a new interview with 107.7 The Bone's Chasta and Huey, CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler spoke about the effects of A.I. (artificial intelligence),both positive and negative, on our everyday lives. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I find that if I said to you, 'Here's a switch and you...

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Listen: GEOFF TATE Releases 'Power', First Single From His Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will release the third chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, "Operation: Mindcrime III", on May 3. The LP's first single, "Power", can now be streamed below. "Power" was written by Geoff and his guitarist/producer Kieran Robertson. It fea...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE On Setlist For His Solo Concerts: 'I Wish I Could Play Everything I Ever Wrote'

In a new interview with V and Metalhead Fred of Creativity Talkin, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the possibility of performing all three chapters in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, including the upcoming "Operation: Mindcrime III", which he recorded with his so...

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PUBLIC IMAGE LTD Announces North American Tour Dates For 2026 And 2027

John Lydon's iconoclastic band PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PIL),has announced an extensive tour of North America beginning this fall. Billed as "This Is Not...The Final PiL Tour", the first leg begins September 3 in Pioneertown, and includes Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, New York, Chicago...

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BUCKCHERRY Announces Leg Two Of Summer 2026 'Roar Like Thunder' Tour

Following the previously announced May tour of the U.S, California rockers BUCKCHERRY have released the second leg of their summer 2026 tour, commencing June 26 in West Fargo, North Dakota and ending July 25 in Pueblo, Colorado. These dates include a July 2 stop at the annual Milwaukee, Wisconsin fe...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT On MIKE LEVINE's Ability To Make Reunion Tour: 'There's An Open Spot For Him If He Can Claim It'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, and feature support...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says Original Idea For His Orchestral Metal Opus 'The Moth' Can Be Traced Back To His Childhood

In the video below, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend talks about the inspiration for his rock opera "The Moth". An album over a decade in the making, "The Moth" will finally arrive on May 29, 2026. This 24-track record began as a vague vision more than a decade ago....

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GEOFF TATE Says 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Was 'Recorded All Over The World'

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will release the third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, on May 3. The LP's first single, "Power", will be made available on Friday, March 20. "Power" was written by Geoff and his guitarist/producer Kieran Robertson. It feat...

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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI: 'I Don't Think A.I. Should Play A Part In Songwriting'

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, former EXCITER and current POWERRAGE guitarist John Ricci weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I....