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KERRY KING On SLAYER Performing At BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's Such An Honor To Even Be Thought Of To Play That'

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Kerry King confirmed that SLAYER will perform a BLACK SABBATH cover at Ozzy Osbourne and SABBATH's final concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England. "It's such an honor to even be thought of to play that, and I'm glad we were actually in th...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Is Still Dealing With Trauma Of Being Assaulted: 'Hopefully I Can Put It Behind Me Soon'

During an appearance on the April 17 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen revealed that he took a break from showcasing his art on the 2025 Monsters Of Rock cruise in part because he is still recovering being attacked outside a Florida hotel more than...

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DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE, BRET MICHAELS, EXTREME, Others Confirmed For First-Ever ROCK THE TIDES

DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE and Festication have announced Rock The Tides, a brand-new destination festival coming to the stunning beaches of Riviera Maya, Mexico in November 2025. Hosted at luxurious, all-inclusive 5-star beachfront resorts, this three-day celebration of rock music's finest offers an...

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Watch: PHIL COLLEN Sings DEF LEPPARD Classics At Private Event For FENDER Employees In Mexico

On March 28, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen made a trip to Mexico to visit Fender's factory in Ensenada, play some tunes with his guitar tech (and occasional DEF LEPPARD fill-in guitarist) John Zocco on bass/backing vocals and Forest Robinson on drums/backing vocals, and be presented with a new g...

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BUCKCHERRY Shares 'Come On' Single From Upcoming 'Roar Like Thunder' Album

California rock veterans BUCKCHERRY will release their eleventh album, "Roar Like Thunder", on June 13. The official lyric video for the LP's second single, "Come On", can be seen below. As with 2023's "Vol. 10" and 2021's "Hellbound", "Roar Like Thunder" was recorded in Nashville at Sienna Studios...

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Watch: VIXEN Performs At Cannery Casino Hotel In Las Vegas

Video of VIXEN's April 12 performance at Cannery Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below (courtesy of Tom deBlonk). In a September 2024 interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, new VIXEN singer Rosa Laricchiuta, who joined the band in June 2024 as the replacement for Lorraine Lew...

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EUROPE Is Going Back To A More 'Melodic' Sound On Upcoming Album, Says IAN HAUGLAND

In a new interview with Brazil's Marcelo Vieira, EUROPE drummer Ian Haugland was asked how the band's longtime fans have reacted to EUROPE's recent studio output, which has followed a more blues/classic rock direction instead of the poppy hard rock from the group's most commercially successful years...

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REX BROWN Reflects On PANTERA's Early Years: The ABBOTT 'Brothers Were Playing More LOVERBOY Kind Of Stuff'

In a new interview with Scott's Bass Lessons, Rex Brown reflected on PANTERA's early years, after he joined the band in May 1982 as the group's bassist, replacing Tommy D. Bradford and adopting the alias Rex Rocker. Brown was a classmate of, and played in the high school jazz band with, drummer Vinn...

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HELLOWEEN Announces New Album 'Giants & Monsters'

The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release its new album, "Giants & Monsters", on August 29 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) The band states: "We locked ourselves in a studio, summoned some giants, wrestled a few monsters, and somehow came out with a br...

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HELLOWEEN's New Album Is 'Done': 'I Am Very Happy With The Result', Says KAI HANSEN

Last year, the reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN signed with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) for the release of their next studio album. The band entered the studio in the summer of 2024 to begin work on the follow-up to 2021's acclaimed self-titled effort, with plans...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'For 40 Years We've Been The Underdog' And 'I Wear That With A Badge Of Honor'

In a new interview with Forrest of the Boise, Idaho radio station 96.9 The Eagle, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the importance of staying true to the band's identity and not chasing musical trends, especially at a time when rock music is struggling to find a voice in a world that has take...

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STEVE VAI Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look At His New Art Collection Crafted From Guitar Performance

Guitar legend Steve Vai, in collaboration with the Los Angeles art collective SceneFour, has unveiled an exclusive behind-the-scenes trailer showcasing innovative light-based technology inspired by his legendary multi-neck "Hydra Guitar" performances. The one-minute-26-second clip, which can be seen...

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JOHN CORABI Signs Deal To Release New Solo Album

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi, who released two standalone solo singles in the last four years — 2021's "Cosi Bella (So Beautiful)" and 2022's "Your Own Worst Enemy" — has confirmed plans to put out more solo music in the not-too-distant future. "I just signed...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Is Ready To Go Back On The Road With POISON: 'I Could Tour Nine Months Outta The Year Every Year'

In a new interview with The Music Universe, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know what? We're in...

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JOEY TEMPEST On Upcoming EUROPE LP: 'In A Way, It Feels Like A Debut Album'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, EUROPE vocalist Joey Tempest spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2017's "Walk The Earth" album. Asked if he and his bandmates are working on new material, Joey said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, absolutely....