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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL: 'For Me, The Band Has Been Over Since 1996'

In a new interview with Talking The Talk With Don, former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell, who wrote the lyrics for some of the group's most classic songs, spoke about a possible reunion with his longtime bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH>NET): "The last drummer they had was Ja...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS To Release Second AMERIKAN KAOS Album, 'All That Jive', In April

On April 4, 2025, Metal Department will release the sophomore album from AMERIKAN KAOS, "All That Jive". AMERIKAN KAOS is the "secret love child" of guitar virtuoso Jeff Waters, best known from ANNIHILATOR, which he has been working on since 2019. AMERIKAN KAOS marks a significant shift in the music...

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KIRK HAMMETT Says He Has 767 Riffs For METALLICA's Next Album: 'It Is Such A Nightmare Going Through This Stuff'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rolling Stone Music Now" podcast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about his songwriting process. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've found over the years that the stuff I don't think about is usually the best stuff, be...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Shares Reimagined Version Of 'Passion Rules The Game'

HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS have released the official music video for their cover version of the SCORPIONSclassic "Passion Rules The Game". The track is taken from the upcoming HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS studio album, "What About Love?", which will be released on April 11 via Metalville Record...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD To Release 'Celebrating 50 Years - Live At The Ryman' Live Album And DVD

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, one of the most legendary and enduring bands in rock history. This partnership celebrates the band's incredible legacy while looking ahead to exciting new projects. As part of this exciting new collaboration, the Frontiers label will r...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Collaborates With MOOG MUSIC On Minimoog Model D Synth

Moog Music today announces the launch of the Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D, a groundbreaking collaboration that pays homage to one of progressive rock's most iconic pioneers. This release honors Geddy Lee's storied career and his transformative impact on progressive rock as the bassist, voca...

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KISS Celebrates 50 Years Of 'Dressed To Kill' With Immersive Audio Tour

In honor of the 50th anniversary of KISS's album "Dressed To Kill", fans are invited to walk a one-of-a-kind audio tour of the New York City neighborhood where KISS posed for "Dressed To Kill"'s iconic cover. The party gets started March 22 in New York at the famous sidewalk crossing on the corner o...

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JOE SATRIANI And BONVILLAIN DESIGN STUDIO Collaborate On Their Third Charity Guitar

A collaborative project between legendary guitarist Joe Satriani and Colorado-based artist David Bonvillain has resulted in their third charity guitar. Continuing the trend that started with their first charity piece in 2023 (donated to Children's Hospital San Francisco) and their second in 2024 (Gu...

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KIRK HAMMETT: 'The Collection' Luxury Coffee Table Book Coming Soon From GIBSON PUBLISHING

Coming soon from Gibson Publishing is "The Collection: Kirk Hammett" a luxury coffee table book. Sign up for e-mails now and be the first to find out when the book is available for sale. For over 40 years, Kirk Hammett has been holding it down as the lead guitarist of METALLICA, inspiring generation...

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PAUL DI'ANNO: 'In Memory Of' Compilation Album To Include Previously Unreleased Songs

Metalville Records will release "In Memory Of" from Paul Di'Anno on May 16. On May 17 this year, the frontman of the groundbreaking first two IRON MAIDEN albums would have celebrated his 67th birthday. Unfortunately, we received the bitter news last October that the charismatic singer had passed awa...

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ROBERT PLANT Announces Spring/Summer 2025 European Tour With SAVING GRACE

LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant has announced European headlining tour with SAVING GRACE featuring Suzi Dian. Plant formed SAVING GRACE back in 2019. He is joined in the band's current lineup by Dian (vocals),Oli Jefferson (percussion),Tony Kelsey (mandolin, baritone, acoustic guitar) and Matt...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER: Why American Thrash Bands Became More Commercially Successful Than Their German Counterparts

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier was asked why he thinks American thrash bands like METALLICA and SLAYER achieved greater success than German bands such as DESTRUCTION and KREATOR, even though they all came out in the early 1980s. He responded (as tra...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Drummer PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ To Make Another Stand-Up Comedy Appearance This Weekend

On Saturday, March 15, CANNIBAL CORPSE drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz will return to The Commodore in Ybor City, Florida for another attempt at stand-up comedy. The event's official description is as follows: "Death metal meets alternative comedy in this one-of-a-kind show! Paul Mazurkiewicz, drummer and...

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STATUS QUO's FRANCIS ROSSI To Release Collection Of Demo Recordings 'The Way We Were Vol. 1'

Francis Rossi of STATUS QUO will release "The Way We Were Vol. 1" on May 2 via earMUSIC on CD, 2LP and digital formats. This 17-track album is an illuminating collection of previously unreleased demo recordings, all taken from his own personal archive, and written by the powerhouse songwriting team...

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HERMAN RAREBELL Explains Why He Left SCORPIONS

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell was asked which of the band's albums is closest to his heart. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually, two or three. [1980's] 'Animal Magnetism'. The follow-up, [1982's] 'Blackout'. I wrot...