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IRON MAIDEN Is 'Built For Touring', Says Longtime Manager ROD SMALLWOOD

In a new interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, IRON MAIDEN's longtime manager Rod Smallwood was asked about the current mood within the band, having just completed the 2026 Latin American leg of MAIDEN's "Run For Your Lives" world tour. Rod responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's great....

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IRON MAIDEN And Z2 Present 'Somewhere In Time: The Graphic Album' Celebrating LP's 40th Anniversary

Z2, the leading publisher of music-driven graphic novels and illustrated books, is collaborating once again with heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Somewhere In Time" with a new, star-studded graphic album anthology that dives deep into the menacing science-fiction...

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OPETH To Take 'A Long Break' After Completion Of Fall 2026 Latin American Tour

In a new interview with Brazil's 89 A Rádio Rock, OPETH bassist Martin Mendez was asked what fans can expect from the band's ongoing Latin American tour, which kicked off on November 1 in Santiago, Chile. Martin responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " This time around we will have our own...

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STEVE VAI On Debut SATCHVAI Album 'The Sea Of Emotion': 'It Was My Favorite Collaboration'

After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and separate careers that helped redefine what the electric guitar could do, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally made a record together. "The Sea Of Emotion", the first studio album from SATCHVAI, will be released November 6, 2026 via...

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BRUCE DICKINSON To Release First Single From His Upcoming Solo Album Within Next Two Weeks

Earlier today (Sunday, November 1),IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke to Chile's Radio Futuro about his upcoming solo album, which is due in early 2027 via BMG. Most of Bruce's eighth solo LP was recorded this past January and February at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California with...

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NICKELBACK's MIKE KROEGER On His Three-Decade Working Relationship With Brother CHAD: 'We're Just Incredibly Stubborn'

During an appearance on the October 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger, brother of singer Chad Kroeger, was asked how he and Chad have managed to work together so well for over 30 years. Mike responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I ki...

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Watch: AEROSMITH Reunites With Drummer JOEY KRAMER For First Of Two Hollywood Bowl Concerts

Joey Kramer reunited with AEROSMITH Thursday night (October 29) in Los Angeles, California, marking his first performance with the band since February 2020. The 76-year-old drummer, who has battled a series of health issues in recent years, returned to the stage alongside singer Steven Tyler, guitar...

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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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THE POWER OF 3, Featuring ORIANTHI, CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA And RHONDA SMITH, Shares New Single Built Around Previously Unreleased JIMI HENDRIX Riff

THE POWER OF 3, the powerhouse trio featuring acclaimed singer-guitarist Orianthi, drummer Cindy Blackman Santana and bassist Rhonda Smith, returns today with their new single "Taxi", featuring a previously unreleased guitar riff from Jimi Hendrix. Through their longstanding relationships with the...

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BLINK-182, KORN, PIERCE THE VEIL, BAD OMENS, FAITH NO MORE Among More Than 150 Artists Confirmed For 2027 'Welcome To Rockville' Festival

After celebrating an incredible 15th anniversary in 2026 with music fans from all 50 states and 30 countries, Welcome To Rockville is taking things to the next level in 2027. Leading independent festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is bringing more bands, more shade and massive new festival site...

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MAMMOTH Parts Ways With Drummer GARRETT WHITLOCK, Announces Replacement

MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, has parted ways with drummer Garrett Whitlock. Replacing him on the road beginning October 31 in Santiago, Chile will be Nathan Bulla (INTERVALS, PROTEST...

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AL JOURGENSEN Reveals Date And Venue For MINISTRY's Final Concert

Industrial-metal pioneer Al Jourgensen recently sat down with Lyndsey Parker and a bottle of wine at Licorice Pizza Records for a deep dive into MINISTRY's full-circle journey: from "With Sympathy", the 1982 synthpop album he disavowed for years, to "Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)", MINISTRY's up...

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GENE SIMMONS Tells His Side Of ACE FREHLEY's Near-Drownings, Says Guitarist 'Didn't Even Know It Happened'

For 15 years, KISS fans have known Ace Frehley's version. In his 2011 memoir, "No Regrets", the iconic guitarist credited KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons with saving him from drowning twice: once in a hotel pool, once in an overflowing hotel bathtub. Now Simmons is telling his side, and it doesn'...

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OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH: 'Back To The Beginning' Soundtrack And Film Set For Release In December

Following today's worldwide cinematic release of "Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning", music fans around the world will now be able to celebrate the historic final performances from Ozzy Osbourne (solo) and with the original BLACK SABBATH lineup via the official soundtrack release...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces 2027 'PsychoGod' European Tour

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson and his solo band return to live action next year with a string of highly anticipated headline shows and festival appearances across Europe, enigmatically dubbed "PsychoGod". These performances — split across the summer and autumn — will be the first solo shows by...