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'Bowl For Ronnie' 2026 Annual Celebrity Bowling Party Sells Out In Advance

The annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, has once again sold out in advance. Hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard on SiriusXM's 137 Faction Talk channel, the event is set for Thursday, Novemb...

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NICKO MCBRAIN On Next IRON MAIDEN Album: 'I Would Love To' Play 'A Couple Of Songs On It. Why Not?'

In a new interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM, longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain once again expressed hopes to be involved with his former bandmates in a studio capacity even if he can't play drums on a full album. McBrain announced his retirement on December 7, 2024 in a statement on M...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Debuts New Look: 'I've Had Long Hair My Whole Life, Except When I Was Ill With Cancer'

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has debuted a new haircut, explaining that ALICE IN CHAINS' Jerry Cantrell "gave [him] the strength and energy and the nerve to cut it all off." On Tuesday, November 3, the 64-year-old singer took to his Facebook page to share a video of him getting his hair cut, telli...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On His 1997 SEPULTURA Audition: 'I Turned In My Demo Too Late'

In a new interview with Greg Kennelty of the Mostly Yelling podcast, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy once again reflected on his audition for the lead-singer position in SEPULTURA when Max Cavalera quit the latter band in 1996. Regarding what that whole experience was like, Chuck said (as transcribed...

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DEEP PURPLE Cancels Remainder Of Fall 2026 European Tour On Advice Of IAN GILLAN's Medical Team

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have canceled the remainder of the European leg of their "Splat!" world tour as a result of a medical emergency involving PURPLE singer Ian Gillan. This past Saturday (October 31),DEEP PURPLE announced that Gillan had been hospitalized, resulting in the cancelation of...

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Watch: TESLA's FRANK HANNON Performs Two Songs With Y&T In Rocklin, California

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon joined Y&T on stage this past Friday, October 30 at the Quarry Park Amphitheater in Rocklin, California to perform two songs: "Rescue Me" and "Earthshaker". "Rescue Me" originally appeared on Y&T's 1981 album "Earthshaker", while the track "Earthshaker" was included on Y...

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DEEP PURPLE Cancels German Shows Due To 'Medical Emergency' Involving IAN GILLAN

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have been forced to cancel two shows on the German leg of their "Splat!" world tour as a result of a medical emergency involving PURPLE singer Ian Gillan. Earlier today, DEEP PURPLE released the following statement via social media: "Important announcement. With great d...

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CHEAP TRICK: 'We've Decided To Take Some Time Off After Decades Of Touring Because We Need A Break'

Legendary rockers CHEAP TRICK have confirmed that they have pulled out of several concerts booked for 2027 because they have decided to step back from the road after years of steady touring. The band's current run of 2026 tour dates, which is scheduled to resume on November 5 in Fort Wayne, Indiana...

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NICKO MCBRAIN: IRON MAIDEN Will Continue 'Until Somebody Else In The Band Says, 'I Can't Do It Anymore''

In a new interview with the Rockonteurs podcast with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt, longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain once again opened up about his decision to retire from touring with the band. The now-74-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announced his retirem...

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Thrash Metal Veterans Unite For 'Heal As One' Benefit Concert For DEATH ANGEL Co-Founder DENNIS PEPA

Some of thrash metal's most influential musicians will unite on Sunday, January 24, 2027, for "Heal As One: A Benefit For Dennis Pepa", a special concert at San Francisco's DNA Lounge supporting the DEATH ANGEL co-founder in his battle with Stage 4 duodenal cancer. The event will feature "An Evening...

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VOIVOD Singer SNAKE's Partner CHRISTINE MCDONALD Dies After Battle With Cancer

Christine McDonald, the partner of VOIVOD singer Denis "Snake" Bélanger, died on Wednesday, October 28 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Earlier today, VOIVOD shared a photo of Snake and Christine on social media and included the following message: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the pas...

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Needs Must When The Devil Drives

If Shane Embury ever stopped making music and devising new ways to make us all deaf, you suspect that he would instantaneously burst into flame. As documented in his excellent memoir "Life? And Napalm Death", the UK grindcore gods' much-loved and quietly legendary bassist has been an absolute fiend...

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SAXON Releases 'Medusa' Single From Upcoming Album 'Gods Of Thunder'

British heavy metal legends SAXON have shared "Medusa", the second single from their upcoming studio album "Gods Of Thunder", due for release on January 22, 2027 via Silver Lining Music. Inspired by the terrifying Gorgon of Greek mythology, whose gaze could turn mortals to stone, "Medusa" strikes wi...

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JORN LANDE's Moment Has Arrived On New TONY IOMMI Solo Album, 'From The Dark'

By David E. Gehlke Tony Iommi's decision to enlist veteran Norwegian singer Jorn Lande to perform vocals on "From The Dark", his new solo album, was one of those "Ah, this makes perfectly good sense" moments. Lande is cut from the same cloth as his hero, Ronnie James Dio, whom he has not only subbed...

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TONY IOMMI On Still Making New Music At Age 78: 'I Enjoy Doing It, And It Keeps Me Going'

In a new interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy, who fronts Channel 4 News ' podcast "Ways to Change the World", legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke about his latest solo album, "From The Dark", which was released on Friday, October 23 via BMG. The LP sees Iommi joined throughout by Jorn...