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GWAR Joins Forces With Joe BOB BRIGGS For 'GWAR And The Last Drive-In-Stein' Album

Two icons of shock, horror and drive-in mayhem collide on "GWAR And The Last Drive-In-Stein", a new album bringing together GWAR and Joe Bob Briggs for one gloriously demented musical meeting, with new songs and music from JOHN BRENNAN AND THE BIGFEET. Arriving November 13 via Pit Records on vinyl,...

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IAN HILL Opens Up About His Decision To Retire From JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Had No Choice, Really'

In a new interview with Ukrainian metalhead Vladyslav Stadnyk, who goes by the name Metal Pilgrim, Ian Hill, the longest-serving member of JUDAS PRIEST, discussed his decision to retire from the band. Hill revealed his departure to fans in a lengthy statement on October 9, citing the "evil arthritis...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK: 'Vindicate' Has Been 'One Of Our Most Well-Received Records We've Ever Made'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, BLACK VEIL BRIDES vocalist Andy Biersack spoke about the fan response to the band's seventh studio album, "Vindicate", which came out in May via Spinefarm. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I kind of always feel like records li...

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JACK OSBOURNE: OZZY OSBOURNE 'Never' Pretended He Wrote All The Music And Lyrics On His Albums

In a new interview with The HoneyDew With Ryan Sickler, the popular comedy storytelling podcast hosted by comedian Ryan Sickler, Jack Osbourne was asked if his father, legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, wrote all the lyrics to the all the songs that he recorded, including those with SABBA...

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DAVEY RIMMER Will Continue Playing With URIAH HEEP, Even After Joining JUDAS PRIEST

Dave "Davey" Rimmer will continue to play bass for URIAH HEEP, even after being confirmed as the replacement for Ian Hill in JUDAS PRIEST. Earlier today (Friday, October 7),URIAH HEEP released the following statement via social media: "Following today's announcement that Davey Rimmer will be joinin...

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IAN GILLAN Rejects 'Heavy Metal' Label For DEEP PURPLE: 'That Isn't Really Our Bag'

In a new interview with The Chap, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked if he prefers the term "heavy rock" or "hard rock" for his band. Ian responded: "If you want to pick a genre, then I would prefer hard rock. Only because heavy rock was the next step into heavy metal. "I've turned down awards...

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SLASH Honored With 2026 'Les Paul Spirit Award' During Intimate Hollywood Celebration

Rock icon Slash received the 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award this past Monday night, October 5, during an intimate celebration at the Les Paul Studios inside United Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. Presented by the Les Paul Foundation in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Joined By Violinist LIDIA BAICH On Stage In Vienna

Austrian violinist Lidia Baich joined legendary rockers DEEP PURPLE on stage during their October 5 concert at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria to perform the band's classic song "Perfect Strangers". Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. Widely regarded as one of the most versati...

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ALICE COOPER Joins LITTLE STEVEN's Underground Garage With New Weekly SiriusXM Show

Alice Cooper is joining Little Steven's Underground Garage. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer will launch his own weekly show on SiriusXM's Little Steven's Underground Garage (Channel 21) beginning Saturday, October 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET, bringing his music, stories and unmistakable perspective to the ch...

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CHERIE CURRIE Returns With Collection Of Rarities, 'The Cleopatra Sessions'

Cherie Currie, Cleopatra's own Queen Of Noise, is poised for the release of a unique new album, the strictly limited, white label vinyl "The Cleopatra Sessions". Delving deep into the original Cherry Bomb's 30-year relationship with Cleopatra Records, this stunning purple marble LP features nine tra...

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CODY JINKS Teams Up With ALICE COOPER For New Song 'Moving Mountains'

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Cody Jinks has released a new song, "Moving Mountains", featuring a guest appearance by rock legend Alice Cooper, via Cody's label, Late August Records. Written by Jinks, Cooper and Bob Ezrin, "Moving Mountains" was inspired by the idea of faith, perseverance, and th...

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STEVE LUKATHER Announces Re-Release Of 2003 Album 'Santamental' Feat. SLASH, STEVE VAI And EDDIE VAN HALEN

TOTO's Steve "Luke" Lukather has announced the re-release of "Santamental". Originally presented in 2003, the title has been out of print for several years. For the first time, the album will be available on LP and digital, alongside CD. A physical album pre-order is live at www.stevelukather.com. T...

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KID ROCK Announces Christian Music Album 'Halfway To Jesus', Shares First Single 'James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)'

Kid Rock will release a new Christian music album titled "Halfway To Jesus" on October 17. The official music video for the LP's first single, "James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)", can be seen below. The clip, which was filmed at Kid Rock's Honky Tonk in Nashville, is dedicated to Rock's longtime keyboard p...

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78-Year-Old ALICE COOPER Once Again Rules Out Retirement: 'I Can't Think Of A Better Job'

In a new interview with The Telegraph's Mick Brown, legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who turned 78 in February, was once again asked about the possibility of retirement. The singer, who was born Vincent Damon Furnier, responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Of course, Alice is a fictitious ch...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Performs In Sofia, Bulgaria During Fall 2026 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of DEEP PURPLE's September 29, 2026 concert at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria can be seen below (filmed and uploaded by Kalin Filipov). Featured tracks: 00:00 - Intro (Mars, the Bringer of War) 01:55 - Highway Star 08:19 - A Bit On The Side 12:05 - Into The Fire 21:45 - Arrogant Boy...