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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Defends His Pro-TRUMP Concert Speech: 'I See Him As A Patriot'

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has defended his decision to praise Donald Trump during the band's concert in New York City, saying the U.S. president-elect is "a patriot" who is "willing to die" for what he believes in. Prior to launching into the closing song, "Blind In Texas", of W.A.S.P.'s Nov...

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SHINEDOWN On Upcoming Album: 'We Are Doubling Down On Every Style That Has Ever Inspired Us'

Earlier today (Thursday, November 21),SHINEDOWN took to social media to share the following message in response to the question, "What will the new SHINEDOWN album sound like?": "It's going to sound like everything... Everything that we have been through personally. Everything that we are excited a...

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Would KROKUS's MARC STORACE Join AC/DC As Replacement For BRIAN JOHNSON? 'I'd Certainly Give It A Try'

During an appearance on the November 20 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", KROKUS singer Marc Storace once again said that he has no regrets about turning down a chance to audition for AC/DC more than four decades ago. The 73-year-old Maltese-born vocalist — whose band had opened...

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MARC STORACE On Why KROKUS Abandoned Retirement: 'The Fans Won't Let Us Go'

By David E. Gehlke Frontman Marc Storace of forerunning Swiss hard rock outfit KROKUS was essentially forced into a solo career. KROKUS announced its plans in 2018 for a "farewell tour," only for the pandemic and restlessness to get the better of them. As of this year, Storace considers KROKUS to be...

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THE DAMNED Announces May 2025 U.S. Tour

U.K. punk legends THE DAMNED have announced a spring 2025 U.S. tour. Support on the select dates on the trek, which will kick off on May 1 in Jersey City, New Jersey and wrap on May 31 in Sacramento, California, will come from THE BELLRAYS and THE ADVERTS. Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 22 a...

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Watch: MAX CAVALERA Joins EXODUS For 'Piranha' Performance On 'Headbangers Boat'

Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) joined EXODUS on stage on his year's Headbangers Boat to perform the EXODUS classic "Piranha". You can now watch fan-filmed video of his appearance below. Max previously joined EXODUS on stage in February 2015 in Melbourne, Australia to perform...

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Watch: BRET MICHAELS Brings His 'Parti Gras 2.0' Tour To Bensalem, Pennsylvania

POISON frontman Bret Michaels brought his "Parti Gras 2.0" tour to Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 16. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers). Michaels partnered with Live Nation for the second edition of his solo touring festiva...

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Watch: W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Hails TRUMP While Championing Freedom Of Speech During New York City Concert

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has praised Donald Trump during the band's concert in New York City, saying the U.S. president-elect "has stood up for this country" even after being the target of two assassination attempts. Prior to launching into the closing song, "Blind In Texas", of W.A.S.P.'s...

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SHINEDOWN's ERIC BASS: 'We're Super, Super Excited About The Next Record'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, SHINEDOWN bassist and producer Eric Bass spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the follow-up to 2022's "Planet Zero" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've already recorded and pro...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Announces June 2025 European Tour

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),will embark on a European tour in June 2025....

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COUNTERPARTS Announce February/March 2025 North American Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Canadian quartet COUNTERPARTS has announced a North American tour for February and March 2025. Support on the trek will come from PAIN OF TRUTH, MALEVOLENCE and FOREIGN HANDS. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. ET and end on Thursday, November 14 at...

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AC/DC Rumored To Be Announcing 2025 North American Tour This Week

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC are rumored to be announcing a spring/summer 2025 North American tour later this week. According to several AC/DC fan sites, a Facebook event page for AC/DC's April 11, 2025 concert at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota popped up earlier today, only for it to be...

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Watch: AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Makes Return To Live Stage With New Zealand Party Band

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd made his return to the live stage on November 2, performing the band's classic song "T.N.T." with a local party act in New Zealand. Video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Marco's HIGH VOLTAGE Music Channel). In a November 2023 interview with New Zealand's Stu...

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Watch: Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Covers AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' In London

Ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes kicked off his current U.K. tour on Thursday, November 7 at the legendary Cart & Horses pub in London. He played a mix of W.A.S.P. classics and standout tracks from his recent solo albums, and at the end of the night he was joined on stage by Drew Carter of New...

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PAPA ROACH And RISE AGAINST Announce 'Rise Of The Roach' 2025 U.S. Tour

PAPA ROACH will join forces with RISE AGAINST and special guest UNDEROATH to embark on the first North American legs of the "Rise Of The Roach" tour in the spring and fall of 2025, marking a significant milestone as the two legendary rock bands unite for their first-ever outing together. In the tour...