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TESTAMENT Singer CHUCK BILLY Announces Book Appearances For Upcoming Memoir 'Holding My Breath'

TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy's memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Co-written with Dave Erickson, "Holding My Breath" features a foreword by Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) and an afterword by Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD) — two of...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Doesn't Want To Tour Again: 'I'm Thinking Maybe 50 Years Is Enough'

QUEEN guitarist Brian May has revealed to U.K.'s The Times that he is done touring. He said: "I made a decision 18 months ago that I didn't want to tour again. A close family friend died when we were in the States, so I said to my tour manager, 'I'll just nip home for a few days and come back.' She...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Recruit Former FOREIGNER Singer KELLY HANSEN

Hard rock juggernaut THE DEAD DAISIES have officially charted a bold course for 2027, ushering in a thrilling new chapter with the addition of legendary former FOREIGNER frontman Kelly Hansen on lead vocals. Signaling a restart for the band, the rock collective has confirmed the upcoming release of...

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GREG HOWE Announces 'Extraction' 2027 European Tour

Internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso Greg Howe returns to Europe with an exceptional lineup featuring legendary drummer Dennis Chambers, bassist Jon Reshard and keyboardist Marco Corcione — bringing Howe's music to the stage in a powerful new live configuration. This tour marks the first time i...

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Canadian Rock Singer SASS JORDAN Dies

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Sass Jordan announces that the singer, songwriter, Juno Award winner and longtime "Canadian Idol" judge died peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her most. She was 65, according to her publicist. Her family remembers her as "an in...

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Watch: TWISTED SISTER, Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH, Performs In West Springfield, Massachusetts

Fan-filmed video of TWISTED SISTER's October 2 concert at The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts can be seen below. In a recent interview with Podcast Rock City Live, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the band's decision to recruit Sebastian Bach to front TWISTED SISTER for t...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce 30th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'The Aeroplane Flies High'

Grammy Award-winning rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS has announced a 30th-anniversary reissue of the beloved 1996 collection "The Aeroplane Flies High" via UMe. Available as both a standard five-LP set and a limited-edition color LP set, the reissue marks the first time "The Aeroplane Flies High" wi...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Says His Upcoming Solo Album Will Represent 'A Nice Rebirth'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick confirmed that he is working on a new solo album with Todd Kerns, who plays bass and sings in the reformed...

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TONY IOMMI Releases New Single 'Stormwatcher' From Upcoming 'From The Dark' Solo Album

The brand new single from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi is released today. Titled "Stormwatcher", it rides on a signature guitar riff from the man who was the driving musical force behind BLACK SABBATH's garlanded career. "Stormwatcher" has a maritime theme, based around a ship stuck in a storm, ac...

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CHUCK BILLY On TESTAMENT's Musical Evolution Over Last Four Decades: 'It's Totally A Different Universe, That's For Sure'

In a new interview with the She Shreds With Rasan podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's musical evolution, from TESTAMENT's debut album, 1987's "The Legacy" to the group's latest effort, "Para Bellum", which came out in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Releases New Single 'To Whom It May Concern', Announces Spring 2027 North American Tour

A PERFECT CIRCLE have released "To Whom It May Concern", their second new single this year and the follow-up to "Starless", which just reached No. 1 at Active Rock radio. A PERFECT CIRCLE's Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan have also announced an extensive North American tour launching April 1...

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WOLF HOFFMANN Says 'It's Sad' No Former ACCEPT Members 'Wanted To Have Anything To Do With' 50th-Anniversary Album

In a new interview with "The David Ellefson Show", hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT confirmed that several former ACCEPT members, including singer Udo Dirkschneider, were offered an opportunity to contribute to th...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Takes Part In 'Setlists & Stories' Event At North Texas Library: Photos, Video

On Saturday, September 19, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach took part in "Setlists & Stories", a special author series highlighting acclaimed musicians who have swapped the stage for the page, at North Richland Hills Library in North Richland Hills, Texas. All 400 tickets — priced at $25.00...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of COREY TAYLOR, GEEZER BUTLER, NUNO BETTENCOURT And MATT SORUM Performing 'Paranoid' At 2026 'Sound & Vision Awards'

Professionally filmed video of the "Paranoid" and "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy" performances, taken from the "Sound & Vision Live" concert film, can be seen below. The performances were captured live at the inaugural Palm Springs Sound & Vision Awards at the historic Plaza Theatre on March 2, 2026...

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DRAGONFORCE Announces Spring 2027 European Tour With VISIONS OF ATLANTIS And WINGS OF STEEL

Epic power metal veterans DRAGONFORCE will embark on a European headlining tour next spring. The trek, featuring support from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and WINGS OF STEEL, will kick off on April 9 in Paris, France and conclude on May 8 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. CET...