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EUROPE Announces European Leg Of 'The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour' For September/October 2026

In 1986, Swedish rock icons EUROPE released their momentous third album, "The Final Countdown", which catapulted the group to international fame, with the title track single reaching No. 1 in 25 countries around the globe. The multi-platinum-selling album topped the charts around the globe with four...

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New Book 'AC/DC Song By Song' Coming Out Next Week

Fonthill Media/Pen And Sword Books has set a November 27 release date for the book titled "AC/DC: Song Byb Song" by the writer Bill Voccia. The book, which is described as "a comprehensive celebration of AC/DC's 50-year career, from Australian pub beginnings to global rock legends," goes through eac...

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KISS Manager DOC MCGHEE Says He Wanted ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS To Play Las Vegas 'Kruise': I 'Couldn't Get It Done'

On November 16, during the "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas" event held at Las Vegas' Virgin Hotels resort and casino, longtime band manager Doc McGhee took part in a question-and-answer session with attendees. A few excerpts appear below (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he'd ever...

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KISS Manager On Upcoming Farewell Tour Documentary: 'You'll See A Whole Different Side Of KISS Than What We're Used To Seeing'

During a November 15 panel discussion at the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event at the Virgin Hotels resort and casino complex in Las Vegas, longtime KISS manager Doc McGhee discussed the status of the upcoming full-length documentary about the band's five-year, 250-date "farewell" tour, "End...

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SCORPIONS' KLAUS MEINE: 'We're Not A Political Band'

In a new interview with Brazil's 89 A Rádio Rock, SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine spoke about his decision to alter the lyrics to "Wind Of Change", an anti-war anthem the West German rock band put out after performing at 1989's Moscow Music Peace Festival. In March 2022, at the opening concert of SCORP...

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Former AC/DC Bassist MARK EVANS On Why He Was Fired: 'I Didn't Take It Seriously Enough'

Former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans spoke to ABC News In-depth about the band's recently launched first Australian tour in a decade. Referencing the fact that AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young is the only remaining founding AC/DC member, Mark said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Let's not forget,...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I Think I'm Just Beginning To Finally Get Actually Comfortable With What I'm Doing'

In a new interview with Brazil's 89 A Rádio Rock, Wolfgang Van Halen spoke about the recently released third album from his MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH) project, "The End". The musician, who plays all the instruments and sings all the vocals on the MAMMOTH recordings, said about the LP, which, lik...

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Watch: AC/DC Performs 'Jailbreak' For First Time In Over 34 Years

Legendary rockers AC/DC kicked off their first Australian tour in a decade earlier tonight (Thursday, November 12) in front of 80,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The band's 21-song set included AC/DC's first performance of the 1976 Bon Scott-era classic "Jailbreak" in over 34...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says BRET MICHAELS's Guitarist PETE EVICK 'Needs To Stay Out Of POISON Business'

Rikki Rockett has thrown shade at Pete Evick, who is best known as Bret Michaels's music director and guitar player of the last 21 years, after Pete suggested that Bret is "the one carrying the torch" for POISON while the multi-platinum rock act is not actively touring. Earlier this week, Anthony Br...

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RIK EMMETT Doesn't Rule Out Limited Performances With TRIUMPH's Upcoming 'Mixed Reality' Show

During a November 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett spoke about the Canadian rock legends' three-song reunion performance — consisting of the tracks "Allied Forces", "Fight The Good Fight" and "Lay It On The Line" — on June 6, 2025 at t...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Performing 'Thunderstruck' Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC's iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the "Full Metal Orchestra" — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the...

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DEF LEPPARD Shares Official Video Recap Of 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame' Ceremony

DEF LEPPARD was honored with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on October 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. DEF LEPPARD received their star in the category of "Recording". Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO Universal Music Enterprises (UMe),were guest speakers...

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WARREN DEMARTINI Says Playing With STEPHEN PEARCY Again Has Been 'Absolutely Fabulous': 'It Just Gets Better And Better'

During an appearance on today's (Wednesday, November 5) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Warren DeMartini spoke about his reunion with his longtime RATT bandmate Stephen Pearcy for more than a dozen shows this spring, summer and fall. Asked what it has been like playing with St...

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JON BON JOVI Says He Is Taking Inspiration From METALLICA's 'M72' For Setlist For BON JOVI's 2026 Tour

In a new interview with Ian Danter of U.K.'s Planet Rock, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about BON JOVI's 2026 tour, which will see Jon and his bandmates perform several nights in some cities, including at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, where they will play six sold-out shows at the iconic venue. Asked...

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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET Doesn't 'Get' Bands Who Are 'Wearing Masks' These Days: 'It Looks Almost Like A Masquerade'

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet was asked how much he thinks the "cinematic and artistic production of a show influences the audience experience". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I grew up with bands like KISS and QUEEN, and also th...