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SIMON KIRKE Says He Was 'Told By An Insider' That BAD COMPANY Will Be Inducted Into ROCK HALL This Year

In a new interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nomination, which was announced in February 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked how it feels to finally be nominated, Simon sa...

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Ultimately, it really doesn't matter what GHOST do. Commercial success brings attention. Attention brings scrutiny. The internet is full of miserable fuckers with too much time on their hands. GHOST are not metal. GHOST are too poppy. GHOST fans are idiots. And on, and on, until we all perish in a g...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'In Heavy Training' For Final Concert: 'I'm Waking Up In My Body' After Going 'Through All This Surgery'

On the latest episode of SiriusXM's Ozzy Speaks, Ozzy Osbourne sat down with co-host Billy Morrison and gave a health update. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm in heavy training for this ['Back To The Beginning' concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom] that's coming up [in early July]...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES Releases New Song 'Shelter From The Storm' In Honor Of Parkinson's Awareness Month

Ten years ago, FOREIGNER's founding guitarist Mick Jones was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Despite the challenges, he continued to tour with FOREIGNER, finding joy in performing for fans around the world. Two years ago, the progression of the disease made it impossible for him to take the stag...

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HALESTORM Shares New Single 'Darkness Always Wins'

HALESTORM has unveiled "Darkness Always Wins", a slowly building, cinematic hard rock anthem that marks the Grammy-winning band's first release of 2025. The song, helmed by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, is the first to be revealed from a new album from Atlantic Records, details of which will be...

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

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar will release a personal new single, "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.", on April 25 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, pow...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Says There Are No Plans 'Yet' For Full Tour With THE GATHERING

In a new interview with IMPACT Metal Channel, Anneke Van Giersbergen spoke about the upcoming reunion shows from her former band THE GATHERING to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dutch rockers' "Mandylion" album. Asked if she is excited about performing with her former bandmates again, she said...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Is Still Dealing With Trauma Of Being Assaulted: 'Hopefully I Can Put It Behind Me Soon'

During an appearance on the April 17 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen revealed that he took a break from showcasing his art on the 2025 Monsters Of Rock cruise in part because he is still recovering being attacked outside a Florida hotel more than...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: TODD LA TORRE 'Has Helped Keep Us Relevant'

In a new interview with Sonoridades Inc., QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the band's lead singer Todd La Torre, who joined the group in 2012 as the replacement for QUEENSRŸCHE's original vocalist Geoff Tate. Michael said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Todd has] helped keep...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG: Playing With STEVE VAI In WHITESNAKE Was 'An Interesting Challenge'

Adrian Vandenberg, who was a member of WHITESNAKE from 1987 to 1990, and again from 1994 to 1997, spoke to American Musical Supply about what it was like to share the stage with legendary axeman Steve Vai. Vai joined WHITESNAKE in time for 1989's "Slip Of The Tongue", an album co-written by Vandenbe...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's Failed 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Reunion: 'It Just Wasn't Meant To Be'

At the April 10 Los Angeles premiere of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to IndiePower TV about the highlights of his time playing with the late MEGADETH drummer. Ellefso...

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MIKE MANGINI On His Exit From DREAM THEATER: My Original Statement 'Actually Says It All'

In a new interview with Dream Theater World, the official DREAM THEATER fan club, Mike Mangini was asked about his October 2023 departure from DREAM THEATER. Mangini, who has been with the progressive metal band for 13 years, was dismissed from DREAM THEATER in order to make way for the return of th...

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ANVIL Shares Music Video For 'Truth Is Dying' Song From 'One And Only' Album

Canadian metal legends ANVIL have released a brand new music video for the song "Truth Is Dying". The track is taken from the band's 20th studio album "One And Only", which came out in June 2024 via AFM Records. The effort was recorded in the summer of 2023 with longtime producer Martin "Mattes" Pfe...

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TODD LA TORRE Says He Has Helped Bring QUEENSRŸCHE's Sound Back: 'The Band Is In A Very Healthy State'

In a new interview with Chile's iRock.cl, QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre was asked how the band's sound has changed since he joined the group 13 years ago as the replacement for QUEENSRŸCHE's original vocalist Geoff Tate. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that the band ki...

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A-Z, Which Features FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And MARK ZONDER, Announces Sophomore Album

Hard rock band A-Z returns with its sophomore album, "A2Z²", on June 6 via Metal Blade Records. Spearheaded by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING, WARLORD) and along with former FATES WARNING bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, "A2Z²" builds on the groundwork laid on the acclaimed 2022 self-titl...