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L.A. GUNS Release 'Taste It', First Single From Upcoming Album 'Leopard Skin'

L.A. GUNS' new album, "Leopard Skin", will be released on April 4, 2025. It will mark the first fruit of L.A. GUNS' reunion with Cleopatra Records, a label known for its diverse roster and innovative approach to music production. The LP's first single, "Taste It", was released today on all digital o...

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AC/DC Announces Summer 2025 European Leg Of 'Power Up' Tour

Hard rock legends AC/DC have announced the summer 2025 European leg of the "Power Up" tour. The new AC/DC dates kick off on June 26 at Letňany Airport in Prague, Czech Republic and wrap up at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland on August 21. Along the way, AC/DC will make stops in Germany, It...

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DEAFHEAVEN Announces Spring 2025 North American Tour With GATECREEPER And TRAUMA RAY

DEAFHEAVEN have announced details of a 2025 North American headline tour in support of their new album, "Lonely People With Power". The upcoming dates will feature special guests GATECREEPER and TRAUMA RAY, and will kick off on April 19 at The Belasco in Los Angeles, California. The trek includes st...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On GEORGE LYNCH: 'He's A Legend, He's An Icon'

In a recent interview with Masters Of Shred, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner talked about what it's like having former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch as his father-in-law. Faulkner and Lynch's daughter, Mariah Lynch, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in July 2020. Asked what holidays ar...

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DEAFHEAVEN Announces New Album 'Lonely People With Power', Shares New Song 'Magnolia'

DEAFHEAVEN have shared details of their new album, "Lonely People With Power", set for release March 28 via their new label home, Roadrunner Records, which they've formally announced today. The band have also shared the album's first single "Magnolia", which is available today on all streaming platf...

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THE WHO, SEX PISTOLS And More To Play 2025 'Teenage Cancer Trust' Gigs

Superstar TikToker and podcaster GK Barry can today be revealed as the face of Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall 2025 — and will be performing along with a heavyweight bill including THE WHO; THE CORRS; James Arthur; Micky Flanagan; and Frank Carter, Paul Cook, Steve Jones and Glen Matlo...

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Watch: ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Sings PAT BENATAR's 'Heartbreaker' Backed By ALEX SKOLNICK, DOUG ALDRICH And FRANK BELLO

During last night's "Ultimate Jam Night" at NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena in Anaheim, California, Alissa White- Gluz of ARCH ENEMY sang a cover of the Pat Benatar classic "Heartbreaker" backed by Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO) on guitar and Frank Bello (AN...

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New MERCYFUL FATE Album Is 'In The Demoing Process At The Moment'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice conducted at last night's (Wednesday, January 22) Metal Hall Of Fame gala in Anaheim, California, MERCYFUL FATE bassist Becky Baldwin was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 1999'...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Talks 'Genuine' And 'Weird' Solo Career: 'I Just Want To Show All Sides Of Myself'

By David E. Gehlke Thirty years separate guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's two all-instrumental solo albums. Without belaboring the point, a lot has changed, many of those changes Thal can easily ruminate upon. What hasn't changed is the guitarist's ability to genre-hop like few can. Thal's 1995 deb...

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L.A. GUNS' New Album, 'Leopard Skin', Gets Official Release Date

L.A. GUNS' new album, "Leopard Skin", will be released on April 4, 2025. It will mark the first fruit of L.A. GUNS' reunion with Cleopatra Records, a label known for its diverse roster and innovative approach to music production. In support of the LP, L.A. GUNS will be touring heavily this year. The...

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BUMBLEFOOT Explains Why JOE WALSH Turned Down His Invitation To Guest On 'Bumblefoot ...Returns!' Album

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Brutally Delicious podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked how he got QUEEN's Brian May to guest on his upcoming instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!", set for release on January 24, 2...

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AEROSMITH's TOM HAMILTON: How I Ended Up Playing Bass For THIN LIZZY On 2016-2017 Tour

In a new interview with Defenders Of The Faith, AEROSMITH's Tom Hamilton reflected on the experience of playing bass for THIN LIZZY on the latter band's anniversary shows in 2016 and 2017. Tom joined THIN LIZZY guitarists Scott Gorham and Damon Johnson, together with lead vocalist Ricky Warwick, key...

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CRUCIFIED BARBARA Frontwoman MIA 'COLDHEART' KARLSSON On Band's Reunion: It Feels 'Like Coming Home'

In a new interview with the Apex Lifestyles podcast, CRUCIFIED BARBARA vocalist/guitarist Mia "Coldheart" Karlsson spoke about the band's decision to reunite for its first live performances in 10 years. CRUCIFIED BARBARA's comeback will begin with an appearance at Sweden Rock Festival, taking place...

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BUMBLEFOOT Says 95 Percent Of 'Making Music Happen' Is 'Other Stuff': Only 'Five Percent Of It Is Actually Making Sound'

In a new interview with Lucas Prates of Mantena, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked to give one piece of advice for musicians just starting out. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One piece of advice for musicians just starting out. I can't give just one...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Sets Record Straight On How Band Got Its Name

In a recent interview with Podpokas, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was asked how the band got its name. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were happy rehearsing [in late 1973], and a guy that wanted to manage us called Alan Kissack, he said, 'Hey, guys, I've got a show...