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Did KING'S X Invent Grunge? DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK Weighs In
In a new interview with The Lounge With Jake Ellenbogen, KING'S X frontman Doug "Dug" Pinnick was asked about PEARL JAM bassist Jeff Ament's declaration in the early 1990s, at the height of his own band's success, on MTV that "KING'S X invented grunge". Doug said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...February 11, 2025
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JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE To Release New Album 'Punk Rock Fiesta!' In March
Legendary rocker Jizzy Pearl is back! The unmistakable voice behind LOVE/HATE's "Blackout In The Red Room" returns with "Punk Rock Fiesta!" on March 1 via Kenyon Records. This latest album from JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE is a raw, unfiltered blast of fiery rock 'n' roll energy, packed with high-voltage...February 11, 2025
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PAPA ROACH Presents £20,000 Check To 'Campaign Against Living Miserably' During U.K. Arena Tour
During their sold-out U.K. tour, California rockers PAPA ROACH presented a cheque for £20,000 to the suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) before their show at Wembley Arena. The "Rise Of The Roach Tour", which spans Europe and two legs across North American arenas and...February 11, 2025
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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rock Music Is No Longer As 'Fashionable' As It Once Was
In a new interview with Tom Cridland of the Greatest Music Of All Time podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked why he thinks rock music is no longer as "fashionable" as it once was. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's the business and who the fans are. The...February 8, 2025
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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...February 6, 2025
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Is Rock Truly Dead? TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH Weighs In
In a new interview with Sean P McKenna, host of "Rimshots With Sean" on Barstools And Bandtalk, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about how the perception that rock is dead often stems from a lack of visibility in mainstream charts. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): ...February 4, 2025
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ANDREA FERRO On How Modern Technology Has Affected LACUNA COIL: 'I Think We've Done Pretty Well Adapting To The Changes'
In a new interview with The Razor's Edge, LACUNA COIL co-vocalist Andrea Ferro was asked how modern technology has changed the way he and his bandmates approach album releases and interact with their fans. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, obviously, that's something that we...February 3, 2025
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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...February 3, 2025
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BUMBLEFOOT On Hearing EDDIE VAN HALEN For First Time: 'From That Point On, How I Looked At Guitar Was Completely Different'
In a new interview with Brutal Planet Magazine, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how Eddie Van Halen influenced an entirely new generation of rock music, especially hard rock that came out in the 1980s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Eddie, I was kind...February 2, 2025
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PAPA ROACH's Upcoming Album Will Be 'Very Diverse'
In a new interview with V13 Media, PAPA ROACH guitarist Jerry Horton was asked what fans can expect from the band's upcoming twelfth studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Man, I feel like I've said this before, but because we worked with different producers — it was like...February 1, 2025
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LACUNA COIL Announces Fall 2025 European Tour With NONPOINT
Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL have announced a fall 2025 European tour with special guests NONPOINT. Go to www.lacunacoil.com and use code SLEEPLESS2025 to access pre-sale now. General on sale and VIP upgrades available on Monday, February 3 at 11:00 a.m. local time. Tour dates: Oct. 10 - Milan,...January 31, 2025
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FOREIGNER Joins SPOTIFY's Exclusive Billions Club With 'I Want To Know What Love Is'
Legendary rock band FOREIGNER has officially entered Spotify's esteemed Billions Club, achieving a monumental milestone with their 1999 remastered version of the timeless classic "I Want To Know What Love Is". The track, one of the band's most iconic hits, has now surpassed one billion streams, join...January 30, 2025
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STEVEN WILSON Announces North American Leg Of 'The Overview' Tour
Six-time-Grammy Award-nominated musician, songwriter and producer Steven Wilson has announced the eagerly awaited North American leg of "The Overview" tour — his first full-band solo headline run in the U.S. and Canada in over seven years. Dates get underway for the Live Nation-produced tour startin...January 27, 2025
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JACOBY SHADDIX: 'Whether It's The End Of 2025 Or Early 2026, There Will Be A New PAPA ROACH Album'
PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke to Audacy Check In about the band's latest single, "Even If It Kills Me", which was made available on January 22 via the group's own label New Noize Records/ADA. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's just got such a cinematic feel to it and it's...January 25, 2025
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TESLA's JEFF KEITH: 'People Know We're Playing Songs That We've Written From The Heart'
In a new interview with Mike Hsu of "The Pike Morning Show" on the 100 FM The Pike radio station, TESLA singer Jeff Keith was asked if he and his bandmates were bothered by the fact that they were compared to the so-called "hair metal" bands that were popular when TESLA was first starting out in the...January 24, 2025