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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Launches 'The Collection: Live' Book Tour In Toronto: Video, Audio

Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-times-Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, kicked off his "Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live" book tour on April 25 at Tiff Lightbox in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The intimate, live discussion takes a deep dive into Kirk's stori...

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JEFF PLATE Opens Up About SAVATAGE's Return: 'Being Able To Carry On The Legacy Is Important To All Of Us'

By Clay Marshall A record and a tour. Those were drummer Jeff Plate's modest career goals once upon a time, but more than three decades after he joined SAVATAGE for their tour in support of 1994's "Handful Of Rain", he's assembled a far more impressive list of accomplishments: three legendary SAVATA...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Says 'Censorship Is Worse Now Than It Was In The '80s', Calls DONALD TRUMP 'A Winner'

In a new interview with Mane Campos of Chile's Heavyfonía, Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P., whose single "Animal (F**k Like a Beast)", landed at No. 9 on the PMRC's (Parents' Music Resource Center) "Filthy Fifteen" 40 years ago, spoke about the importance of free speech. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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ANETTE OLZON To Perform Songs From Her NIGHTWISH Era On Special Tour Of Brazil In September

Former NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon will celebrate the two albums she recorded with the band — "Dark Passion Play" (2007) and "Imaginaerum" (2011) — on a special tour of Brazil in September. The seven-date trek will mark the first time Anette will perform live, as a solo artist, the iconic songs fr...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Is Honored To Be 'The Only Woman' Asked To Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

During a recent interview with Audacy Music, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about the fact that she will appear at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever per...

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KIM THAYIL, CHRIS CORNELL's Widow Comment On SOUNDGARDEN's Upcoming ROCK HALL Induction

SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil spoke to Billboard about the announcement that the band will join the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2025 in the Performer category. The Seattle grunge legends were first nominated for the Rock Hall in 2020, and were on the ballot again in 2023 before finally be...

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ACCEPT Recruits Producer CHRIS 'ZEUSS' HARRIS For Upcoming 50th-Anniversary Album

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about the band's touring plans beyond a couple of U.S. festival appearances this year, including one at the M3 Rock Festival in early May at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. He said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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It's Official: BAD COMPANY And SOUNDGARDEN Are Among 2025 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Inductees

BAD COMPANY and SOUNDGARDEN are among the 2025 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Other inductees in the Performer category are Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and THE WHITE STRIPES. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be presented with the Musical Influence Award; Philly...

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PETER CRISS On His Upcoming Hard Rock Solo LP: 'It's An Album I Always Wanted To Do'

In a new interview with The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, original KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke about his upcoming rock solo album, which is due in the fall. The LP was co-produced by Criss alongside Barry Pointer, who has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, John 5, MÖTLEY CRÜE, Steve Stevens, Pearl Ada...

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DROWNING POOL Hopes To Release New Full-Length Album Later This Year; 'Sinner' 25th-Anniversary Tour In Works For 2026

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke about the band's recently released two singles, "Madness", which came out earlier this month, and "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which arrived in September 2024. "Revolution (The Final Am...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'Music Has Become Disposable' And 'It's Really Sad'

In a new interview with Heavy Metal Perú, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how the current streaming industry has created a climate of consumers not valuing music as a product. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a real problem because music has become disposable. Music...

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DAUGHTRY Releases New Single 'The Day I Die' 

Grammy-nominated rock band DAUGHTRY has unveiled its new single "The Day I Die", out now via Big Machine Rock. Written by DAUGHTRY frontman Chris Daughtry alongside Marti Frederiksen and Scott Stevens, "The Day I Die" is a deeply personal admission drenched in Chris Daughtry's signature powerhouse v...

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Hear SAMMY HAGAR's EDDIE VAN HALEN-Inspired New Song 'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar has released a personal new single, "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.", via Big Machine Rock. The track, a melodic rock anthem written by Hagar and guitar legend Joe Satriani, was inspired by a dream and brought to reality by introspective lyrics, powerful chords...

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SAMMY HAGAR On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I Miss The Guy So Much'

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Sammy Hagar once again spoke about how he mended his relationship with the late Eddie Van Halen. Prior to the guitarist's October 2020 passing after a long battle with cancer, Sammy said that the two were fortunately able to reconnect thanks to the grea...

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GREEN DAY To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

GREEN DAY will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. PT. Tennis legend Serena Williams and actor/producer Ryan Reynolds will speak at the event, which will be streamed live at the Walk Of Fame's web site. Radio and TV personality Matt Pinfield will emcee. GREE...