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JOHN 5 Confirms He Was Due To Appear On ACE FREHLEY's 'Origins Vol. 3' Album: 'He Wanted Me To Play On The Record'

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5, who contributed to "Origins Vol. 1" and "Origins Vol. 2", Ace Frehley's 2016 and 2020 collections of cover songs that inspired the late KISS guitarist, has confirmed to Guitar World magazine that he was supposed to appear on Ace's follow-up effort, "Origins Vol. 3", whi...

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Ex-WHITESNAKE Guitarist STEVE VAI Pays Tribute To DAVID COVERDALE Following Retirement Announcement: 'You're A Class Act'

Steve Vai has commented on WHITESNAKE singer David Coverdale's announcement that he is hanging up his "platform shoes and skin-tight jeans" following his legendary 50-plus year Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame career. The iconic guitarist, who had a brief tenure in WHITESNAKE more than three decades ago,...

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MR. BIG's PAUL GILBERT Channels GEORGE WASHINGTON's Rules Of Civility On New Album 'WROC'

The technical chameleon and guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert has announced his new album, "WROC", which will be released on February 27, 2026 via Music Theories Recordings. To celebrate, he has revealed the music video for "Go Not Thither", which you can watch below. "WROC", which stands for "Washington...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Playing MIKE MANGINI-Era DREAM THEATER Songs 'Has Been A Lot Of Fun'

In a new interview with ProMark Drumsticks, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about what it has been like for him to play with the progressive metal giants again after a 13-year absence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I reunited with DREAM THEATER at the end of 2023. We immed...

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KISS Producer BOB EZRIN On Guitarist ACE FREHLEY's 'Tragic' Passing: 'It Feels Like The End Of That Era'

On November 16, legendary producer Bob Ezrin (ALICE COOPER, PINK FLOYD, KISS) spoke virtually during the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event at the Virgin Hotels casino and resort complex in Las Vegas. Some excerpts from his appearance appear below (as transcribed by Clay Marshall for BLABBERMO...

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DERYCK WHIBLEY: 'I'd Like To Do An Acoustic Tour Of SUM 41 Songs'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound at this weekend's Vans Warped Tour in Orlando, Florida, SUM 41's Deryck Whibley spoke about his new Walking Disaster clothing line, his recent memoir, his surprise appearances on stage with JONAS BROTHERS and Avril Lavigne and his future musi...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Unleash 'Live At Stonedead', Prepare To Work On New Music In 2026

THE DEAD DAISIES have announced the release of a powerful new live album and ambitious plans for the years ahead. Following a highly successful run of U.K. dates earlier this year, the band's electrifying closing performance at the Stonedead festival on August 23, 2025 is now immortalized. Today, No...

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STEVE VAI: 'I Was Drawn' To The Energy Of Heavy Metal

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Metal Sticks", the podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. In this episode, Vai shares rare insights into his...

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Authorized VAN HALEN Book By ALEX VAN HALEN To Open Family Archive For First Time

In celebration of one of America's greatest rock and roll bands, Genesis Publications has announced an official chronicle of VAN HALEN by the band's founding drummer Alex Van Halen. Featuring a dynamic blend of iconic photography alongside rare and never-before-seen images, and with exclusive access...

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POPPY Announces New Album 'Empty Hands', Shares 'Bruised Sky' Single

Twice-Grammy-nominated transcendent singer, songwriter and subversive performance artist Poppy will release her next album, "Empty Hands", on January 23, 2026 via Sumerian Records. She sets the stage for the project with a new single, "Bruised Sky", out everywhere now. "Empty Hands" marks Poppy's se...

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THERION Announces New Live Album, DVD And Blu-Ray 'Con Orquesta'

THERION will release a live album, "Con Orquesta", on January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records. The Swedish symphonic metal pioneers made history once again in 2024 by performing live with a full orchestra, 17 years after their last monumental shows of this kind. Following their unforgettable appearances...

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Hear RAVEN's Cover Of METALLICA's 'Metal Militia' From Upcoming 'Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All'

Silver Lining Music will release "No Life 'Til Leather - A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All" on November 14. The fourth single from the all-star compilation is RAVEN's cover of METALLICA's "Metal Militia". "No Life 'Til Leather - A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All" unites METALLICA's favorites...

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ORBIT CULTURE Announces Early 2026 North American Headlining Tour

Swedish metallers ORBIT CULTURE have announced a North American headlining tour. The trek will kick off on February 18, 2026 and run through April 10, 2026, making stops in most major cities in the U.S. and Canada. It marks the band's first headline tour in support of the new album, "Death Above Lif...

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MARK TREMONTI Is 'Working Real Hard' On Ideas For New CREED Music

In a new interview with Cutter's Rockcast, CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti was asked if there has been any talk of him and his bandmates working on some fresh music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. When we did all this touring [over the course of the last couple of years], we...

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ACE FREHLEY: Official Cause Of Death Revealed

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley died of blunt trauma injuries to his head due to a fall, it has been revealed. The Morris County Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death in a report obtained by TMZ.com on Monday, November 10. Ace's manner of death was ruled an accident. He was 74 years old....