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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On JEFF BECK: 'He Had A Very Special Way Of Playing'

In a rare new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore paid tribute to British guitar icon Jeff Beck, who died nearly three years ago. Ritchie said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Jeff was a great gu...

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Watch: SAMMY HAGAR And RIVAL SONS' JAY BUCHANAN Perform At Stage Red Fontana Youth Music Foundation's Inaugural Gala

Last night was a night to remember as rock icons and hometown heroes Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar and Jay Buchanan, frontman of RIVAL SONS, took the stage together at the Stage Red Fontana Youth Music Foundation's inaugural gala presented by Earl Minnis Presents at Stage RED Theater at 84...

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CRO-MAGS' HARLEY FLANAGAN: 'I'm Making Some Of My Best Music' Right Now

In a new interview with George Miller of United Kingdom's Devolution Magazine, CRO-MAGS founder Harley Flanagan discussed the feature documentary "Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos", which charts his tumultuous life and survival. Asked if Flanagan's early life — which consisted of childhood neglect a...

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ALICE COOPER And CRISS ANGEL Announce 'Welcome To Our Nightmare' At Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

For the first time ever, music icon Alice Cooper and illusionist Criss Angel unite to create the shock rock magic experience of a lifetime, "Welcome To Our Nightmare", with all the smash hits in a theatrical visual feast that will destroy your mind! Immerse your senses; run for your lives. History w...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH On Seeing MOTÖRHEAD Live For First Time: LEMMY 'Was One Of The Last Real Rock Stars'

In a new interview with Setlist.fm, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frotnman Jesse Leach reflected on seeing MOTÖRHEAD for the first time nearly a decade and a half ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We were on tour with TIMES OF GRACE, which is a project I have with Adam [Dutkiewicz, KILLSWITCH...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Decision To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' For Upcoming MEGADETH Album

Dave Mustaine has confirmed to Rolling Stone magazine that the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth", will include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band. "It wasn't reall...

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SWEDISH EROTICA Returns With First New Song In 35 Years, 'Little Dancer'

After more than three decades, the legendary rock band SWEDISH EROTICA is back with a brand-new single, "Little Dancer", set for release on October 31 across all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. "Little Dancer" marks a historic moment for the band — it is the firs...

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Former HOLE And SMASHING PUMPKINS Bassist MELISSA AUF DER MAUR To Release 'Even The Good Girls Will Cry: A 90s Rock Memoir'

Former HOLE and SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur will release "Even The Good Girls Will Cry: A 90s Rock Memoir" on March 17, 2026 via Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing. "Even The Good Girls Will Cry" begins with Auf Der Maur's bohemian upbringing in Montreal, where her ea...

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SAMAEL Releases First New Single In Eight Years, 'Black Matter Manifesto'

Curtains up for SAMAEL: Eight long years after the release of their latest full-length album, "Hegemony" (2017),the Swiss eccentrics finally return in grand splendor. The new single, "Black Matter Manifesto", mixed by Sky Van Hoff (LINDEMANN, SLEEP TOKEN),is a journey through the different facets...

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AEROSMITH's 'Back In The Saddle' Featured In WWE's Poker-Themed 'WrestleMania 42' Trailer

AEROSMITH's classic "Back In The Saddle" has been revealed as the first official theme song for WWE's WrestleMania 42 event, set to take place on April 18 and April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. A promotional video for WrestleMania 42, featuring "Back In The Saddle", which was...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Finds Joy In Grind Of Touring: 'We Keep Bumping Into Way More Successful Bands Than Ours That Seem Miserable'

By David E. Gehlke Among the Scandinavian bands to break through and establish a strong Stateside following, Gothenburg, Sweden's AVATAR ranks among the most unlikely. Initially formed in 2004 as a melodic death metal band, AVATAR evolved—quickly—with their 2009 self-titled album, which introduced g...

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ROB HALFORD Says 'It Was Powerful And Moving To Be Able To' Sing Alongside OZZY OSBOURNE On JUDAS PRIEST's Version Of 'War Pigs'

In a new interview with Audacy Music, Rob Halford spoke about JUDAS PRIEST's "charity" version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs", featuring SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, which was released in late September. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the U.K. from aud...

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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Announces Additional Presenters And Performers For 2025 Induction Ceremony

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation has unveiled additional music icons and cultural trailblazers joining the lineup of presenters and performers set to honor this year's inductees at the 40th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Ange...

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Is MR. BIG Officially Done Playing Shows? 'I Believe So', Says BILLY SHEEHAN

MR. BIG played the final show of its "The BIG Finale!" tour on February 25 at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Earlier that same month, the band played three other shows: on February 14 at the Bloomverse Festival in Meghālaya, India, on February 16 at the Bloomverse Express in Bengaluru, India, and o...

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HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS To Celebrate 20 Years Of 'If Only You Were Lonely' With Anniversary Tour

Rock band HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS invites fans to join them in celebrating their acclaimed album "If Only You Were Lonely" in 2026 with a special 20th-anniversary tour. Featuring special guests LETLIVE. and CREEPER, the tour's first leg kicks off on March 5 in Lexington, with stops to follow in Denver, Se...