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RICK WAKEMAN Is 'Doing Really Well' After Undergoing 'Corrective' Brain Surgery

YES keyboard legend Rick Wakeman says that he is "doing really well" after undergoing "corrective" brain surgery last week to address some of the "health issues" that forced the postponement of his 2025 U.S. tour. In a message posted to his official web site, Wakeman wrote: "As many of you may be aw...

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ANTHRAX Completes Mixing First New Album In A Decade

According to a new social media post from ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, the band has completed mixing its long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions, took place at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. ANTHRA...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On 'Medical Reasons' For BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Concert Postponements: 'My Official Diagnosis Was Severe Vertigo'

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock band formed by Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night, recently postponed the last four shows on its six-date tour of the U.S. East Coast. The concerts at Newton Theater in Newton, New Jersey on Saturday, November 15, The Queen in Wilmington, D...

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ALICE COOPER: Jesus Christ Is 'The Core Of Everything. He's Life Itself. He's The Light.'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who has been a devout Christian for many years, once again opened up about his faith during his latest interview with pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. Having grown up with a father who was a preacher, Cooper has always had religion in his life. But it wasn't until he...

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MICHAEL SWEET: 'If People Only Knew How Hard I Work' On Guitar Parts For STRYPER Albums

In a new interview with Jay Heilman of the Kingdom Builder podcast, STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet spoke about how his voice has changed in the four decades since he started singing professionally. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's not easy. It's not an easy road as a sin...

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Watch: SEVENDUST Performs In Detroit During 'Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live' Fall 2025 Tour

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of its beloved acoustic album "Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live", SEVENDUST recently hit the road for an exclusive, intimate tour. Fans can expect stripped-down versions of the band's hardest-hitting tracks, deep cuts and emotional favorites, including "Black",...

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GLENN HUGHES On New Rock Artists: 'I Don't Hear A New LED ZEPPELIN. I Don't Hear A New ROLLING STONES'

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop 95.9, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) was asked what it feels like to be called "the voice of rock." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, it's a very special thing to be called. I'...

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SIMON KIRKE Reflects On BRIAN HOWE Era Of BAD COMPANY: 'We Started Butting Heads'

During a recent appearance on Billy Corgan's podcast "The Magnificent Others", rock legend Simon Kirke — founding drummer of BAD COMPANY and FREE — reflected on the period when BAD COMPANY was fronted by Brian Howe. Howe was the singer of BAD COMPANY between 1986 and 1994 and provided vocals on hit...

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FRED COURY Says CINDERELLA Was Asked To Do A 'Huge Tour' Next Summer: 'It's Just Not Gonna Happen'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Fred Coury was asked if there could ever be a CINDERELLA reunion of all the surviving members of the band. (Guitarist Jeff LaBar died in July 2021 at his apartment in Nashville. He was 58 years old.) The CINDERELLA drummer said (as transcribed by BLA...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says BRUCE DICKINSON Has Already Laid Down His Vocal Parts For Their Upcoming Duet

In a new interview with Levi Buckley of Sticks For Stones, legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the next studio album from his group, the GRAHAM BONNET BAND. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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MICHAEL WILTON On QUEENSRŸCHE's Next Studio Album: 'We've Got A Good Bunch Of Songs' In The Works

In a new interview with the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we've started the writing...

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DON BROCO Unveils Seductive New Single 'Euphoria'

U.K. alt-rock shapeshifters DON BROCO continue their 2025 streak with "Euphoria", an electrifying new single and their fourth release this year on Fearless Records. Equal parts seductive and explosive, "Euphoria" opens with an electronic, vocal-driven tease before dropping into heavy guitars, drivin...

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LAMB OF GOD Shares Music Video For New Single 'Parasocial Christ'

LAMB OF GOD has released "Parasocial Christ", a relentless three-minute assault that once again pairs the Richmond, Virginia metallers with longtime producer Josh Wilbur. The standalone single follows "Sepsis", which arrived in early October and has dominated the U.S. metal charts for the past two w...

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FIREWIND Parts Ways With Singer HERBIE LANGHANS, Welcomes Back HENNING BASSE

FIREWIND, the band featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G., has parted ways with singer Herbie Langhans (AVANTASIA, SINBREED) and has replaced him with a returning Henning Basse (METALIUM, SONS OF SEASONS, WITHERING SCORN). Gus broke the news of the latest FIREWIND lineup change earlier toda...

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KISS Manager DOC MCGHEE Says He Wanted ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS To Play Las Vegas 'Kruise': I 'Couldn't Get It Done'

On November 16, during the "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas" event held at Las Vegas' Virgin Hotels resort and casino, longtime band manager Doc McGhee took part in a question-and-answer session with attendees. A few excerpts appear below (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he'd ever...