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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Is Working On His Memoir: 'It's Nearing Completion', He Says

Rikki Rockett says that he is putting the finishing touches on a book which will focus largely on his time with POISON. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 27),the 62-year-old drummer, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, took to his social media to write: "I haven't really made an announcement or pr...

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ERIK GRÖNWALL: Why I Decided To Leave SKID ROW

Erik Grönwall, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, has offered a lengthy explanation for his decision to leave SKID ROW, saying that he wanted to focus on his "full recovery". Earlier today (Wednesday, March 27),the 36-year-old Swedish singer shared the following stat...

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SKID ROW Parts Ways With Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL; LZZY HALE To Fill In

SKID ROW has parted ways with Swedish singer Erik Grönwall. The band's longtime friend Lzzy Hale of HALESTORM will be taking over vocal duties for the upcoming scheduled four concerts. Erik has decided that the travel and rigors of the road is not conducive to his overall health and recovery, and wa...

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STRYPER's Upcoming Album Will Be 'Heavy' And 'Very Melodic' With 'Sing-Along' Choruses

STRYPER recently entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2022's "The Final Battle" album. Earlier today, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet, who is responsible for almost all of the songwriting in the band, took to his social media to write: "I've completed the lead vocals and now I'll sp...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: 'The Time To Think About Retiring Is When Your Performances Start To Dip'

In a new interview with Spain's Rock FM, JUDAS PRIEST's Ian Hill was asked if he and his bandmates have thought about a possible retirement yet. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, we have no plan to retire yet. We're still able to perform. The time to think...

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RIK EMMETT: Why TRIUMPH Will Never Get Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, Rik Emmett of Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH was asked if he think he and his bandmates will ever get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think you're dreaming in Technicolor....

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Is There An End To JUDAS PRIEST? ROB HALFORD Responds

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Rob Halford was asked if there is an end to JUDAS PRIEST. The 72-year-old singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, no. It's a good question. And no. I think once you start thinking about the end, you start to kind of deflate and deco...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT To Take Part In 'Distinguished Gentleman's Ride' To Raise Funds For Men's Health

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett will ride in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. Says Rikki: "Men die on average six years earlier than wome...

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GIRLSCHOOL: Why This Is Our Final USA Tour

The longest-tenured all-female rock band and NWOBHM legends GIRLSCHOOL will embark on their final North American tour this week. The first leg of the trek will see support from LILLIAN AXE and ALCATRAZZ and will kick off on March 21 at Hell's Heroes festival in Houston, Texas and will run through Ap...

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LEMMY's Ashes To Be Enshrined At West Hollywood's Rainbow Bar & Grill Next Month

On Friday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m., the ashes of MOTÖRHEAD's legendary frontman Lemmy Kilmister will be enshrined at West Hollywood, California's famous Rainbow Bar & Grill on the Sunset Strip. Fans are also invited "to raise a very unique toast to Lemmy and MOTÖRHEAD with the unveiling of brand n...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' At EMP Store In Dortmund

On March 7, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson signed copies of his brand-new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", at the EMP store in Dortmund, Germany. An official video recap of the event is available below. "The Mandrake Project" has become a global smash hit, with huge chart success already anno...

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DEEP PURPLE Announces October/November 2024 European Tour

One of Britain's most influential bands returns to the road in October and November 2024, as DEEP PURPLE brings the "=1 More Time Tour" to Europe this fall. Fronted by the legendary Ian Gillan, whose vocals have defined generations and accompanied by the masterful bassist Roger Glover, the powerhous...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT On Crossing Music Genres: 'TAYLOR SWIFT Can Pretty Much Do Whatever She Wants To Do'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett was asked if he thinks if it's easier and more acceptable for musicians to change genres today than it was decades ago. He responded: "Yes and no. I think there are some artists that, right from their own...

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THE WHO Frontman ROGER DALTREY Announces June 2024 'Semi-Acoustic' U.S. Tour

Roger Daltrey — legendary rock icon and co-founder of one of music's most inspirational and influential forces, THE WHO — will be returning to the States on a special solo tour this June, presenting a mostly acoustic set of WHO gems, rarities, solo nuggets and other surprises with an intimate rock-b...

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BRET MICHAELS: 'I Will Be Taking Most, If Not All, Of 2025 Off'

It is a happy birthday on March 15 for POISON frontman Bret Michaels. He will celebrate his birthday in true rock-star fashion on March 16 at the brand new Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas after recently being nominated for "Live Performance Of The Year" alongside his good friend and country sensa...