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BON SCOTT Estate Announces Robust Event And Merchandising Plan To Celebrate AC/DC Legend's 80th Birthday

Bon Scott (1946-1980),the legendary singer and lyricist for AC/DC, FRATERNITY and THE VALENTINES, remains one of the great frontmen in rock and roll history. His indelible shriek and poetic turns of phrase, along with his playful grin and attitude are synonymous with the lifestyle he led until his...

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BROTHER CANE Shares New Single 'Nothing To Lose' From Upcoming 'Magnolia Medicine' Album

BROTHER CANE will release its first new album in 27 years, "Magnolia Medicine", on April 17, 2026 via Double Dragon Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The official lyric video for the LP's latest single, "Nothing To Lose", can be seen below. BROTHER CANE is an American rock band originally...

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STEVE MORSE Pays Tribute To His Late Wife With 'Taken By An Angel' Video Featuring His Son KEVIN

STEVE MORSE BAND has released the official music video for the song "Taken By An Angel". The track is a tribute to Morse's late wife Janine and it features Steve's son Kevin. The "Taken By An Angel" video was directed by guitar virtuoso Angel Vivaldi and his company The Xenith Counsel. "Taken By An...

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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI's New Band POWERRAGE Shares Lyric Video For 'Dark Wings' Single

The official lyric video for the song "Dark Wings" from POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, can be seen below. The track is taken from POWERRAGE's debut album, "Beast", which will arrive on April 24 via High Roller Records. The LP was mixed and mastered by Dan Swan...

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EVA UNDER FIRE Shares New Single 'Murder Scene'

Listening to EVA UNDER FIRE is like hard rock therapy, turning scars and demons into anthems of inner strength. Nowhere is that clearer than on the Detroit band's latest single, the sonically fierce and lyrically razor-sharp "Murder Scene", released today (February 6) via Better Noise Music. "'Murde...

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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI Announces Debut Album From His New Band POWERRAGE

POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, will release its debut album, "Beast", on April 24 via High Roller Records. The LP was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound and it features artwork by Mario Lopez. In addition to Ricci, POWERRAGE includes bassist Todd Pilo...

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PETER CRISS On ACE FREHLEY's Absence From KENNEDY CENTER HONORS: 'I Was Grieving So Much That My Heart Hurt A Lot'

Peter Criss spoke exclusively and at length to Rock Candy magazine about life before, with and after KISS. During a wide-ranging and revealing interview, the band's original drummer, who turned 80 in December, unwrapped a large amount of subjects, including how he joined the group that would become...

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SKID ROW Bassist RACHEL BOLAN To Release Debut Solo Album, 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State', In June

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on SKID ROW's 2022 album "The Gang's All Here", and it will feature guest appearances by Rachel's SKID ROW bandmate...

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OVERKILL Recruits Ex-FEAR FACTORY Bassist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS For March/April 2026 'Thrash Of The Titans' Tour

Ex-FEAR FACTORY bassist Christian Olde Wolbers will once again fill in for OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni on the New Jersey thrash metal veterans' upcoming U.S. tour as the support act for TESTAMENT. Additional support on the "Thrash Of The Titans" trek, which will launch in March, will come from Germa...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' FLEA Announces Debut Solo Album 'Honora', Shares 'Traffic Lights' Single

After a nearly five-decade (and counting) career as one of his generation's defining rock bassists, Flea will release his first full-length solo album, "Honora", on March 27, 2026 via Nonesuch Records. Time and space have finally allowed him to return to his first musical loves: jazz and playing the...

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HELIX's BRIAN VOLLMER Hasn't Given Any Thought To Retirement: Writing And Performing 'Is What Makes Me The Happiest In Life'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, vocalist Brian Vollmer of Canadian hard rockers HELIX was asked if he and his bandmates have ever given serious thought to retirement. Brian responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not really. You always have your bad days when you get up o...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Debuts His New SiriusXM Show With AC/DC 'Deep Dive'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has launched his exclusive show on SiriusXM's Maximum Metallica channel. In the premiere of the series, dubbed "Lars's Deep Dive", Lars digs into the depths of the AC/DC catalog to uncover a few of his favorite deep cuts. Check out the full episode on demand on the Siri...

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THIN LIZZY's SCOTT GORHAM: 'I Really Hope That We Inspired A Younger Generation To Get Out There And Just Play'

In a new interview with Patrick Kielty of Ireland's long-running RTÉ One talk program The Late Late Show, THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham was asked what he thinks the band's legacy is to the next generation of musicians. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I really hope that...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Looks Back On Band's First Show: 'It Was Packed To The Rafters'

In a recent interview with Belgische Radio Unie, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was once again asked how the band got its name. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were trying to find a name because the guy that was gonna manage us at the time, he said, 'Look, I've got y...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE Is Working On Album With His Son JAMES: 'It's Not A Drumming Record', IAN Says

DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice has revealed that he is working on a solo album of sorts with his son James. The 77-year-old British-born-musician — who spent much of the past year performing with the band PURPENDICULAR, which started in October 2007 as a DEEP PURPLE tribute act but evolved into a ban...