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JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE To Release New Album 'Punk Rock Fiesta!' In March
Legendary rocker Jizzy Pearl is back! The unmistakable voice behind LOVE/HATE's "Blackout In The Red Room" returns with "Punk Rock Fiesta!" on March 1 via Kenyon Records. This latest album from JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE is a raw, unfiltered blast of fiery rock 'n' roll energy, packed with high-voltage...February 11, 2025
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JERRY DIXON Says WARRANT Box Set Is Being Planned Featuring Previously Unreleased Material And New Music
In a new interview with Mark Strigl, WARRANT bassist Jerry Dixon spoke about the band's plan to release new music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're kind of thinking and probably implementing kind of like a box set of things we have with [late WARRANT frontman] Jani [Lane], unrel...February 10, 2025
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Watch: Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR 'IGGOR' CAVALERA Performs In London During 2025 Solo U.K. Tour
Earlier this month, former SEPULTURA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera launched a solo tour of the United Kingdom during which he is performing electronic music from the repertoire of his solo discography inspired by the varied sub genres of avant-garde, drone, industrial and harsh noise. Fan-filmed vid...February 10, 2025
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TRACY G Reflects On His Exit From DIO: 'They Didn't Kick Me Out Of The Band'
In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva, who has previously said that he left DIO in 1999 after he claimed he was "asked to play in a dual-guitar situation" in Ronnie James Dio's band, was asked why he never joined another nationally touring act after his departure...February 9, 2025
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DOUG ALDRICH Is 'Feeling Good', Two Months After Completing Radiation Treatments For Throat Cancer
In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of Radio Bypass, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly five months after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Regarding how he is doing rig...February 7, 2025
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DEF LEPPARD Shares Music Video For Cover Of BEN E. KING Classic 'Stand By Me'
DEF LEPPARD has released the official music video for its cover of Ben E. King's 1961 classic "Stand By Me". Check it out below. All proceeds from the song will go to FireAid, which raises money for those impacted by the fires that swept through Los Angeles throughout January. DEF LEPPARD's version...February 7, 2025
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Roses From The Deep
There are few things more inspiring than watching someone conquer their demons and soar. When Marko Hietala quit NIGHTWISH at the tail end of 2020, citing a decade of deteriorating mental health as motivation to change course, he seemed ready to disappear into the shadows. No one seriously expected...February 6, 2025
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DEF LEPPARD Releases Cover Of BEN E. KING Classic 'Stand By Me' To Support Those Affected By Los Angeles Fires
DEF LEPPARD has released a cover of Ben E. King's 1961 classic "Stand By Me". All proceeds from the song will go to FireAid, which raises money for those impacted by the fires that swept through Los Angeles throughout January. DEF LEPPARD's version of the song is featured in the Netflix film "Bank O...January 31, 2025
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DEF LEPPARD Shares Video Recap Of León, Mexico Concert Without VIVIAN CAMPBELL
DEF LEPPARD has shared a video recap of the band's first concert of 2025, which took place on January 18 at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was the case with the band's October 14, 2024 private show in Nashville (as part of the Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event),DEF LEPPARD guitar...January 28, 2025
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RONNIE ROMERO Reflects On His Time With RAINBOW: 'It Was A Huge, Huge Task To Be In The Band'
In a new interview with Sean P McKenna, host of "Rimshots With Sean" on Barstools And Bandtalk, Chilean-born singer Ronnie Romero reflected on his time with Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW, whom he fronted for sporadic shows between 2016 and 2019. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was a...January 28, 2025
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Watch: ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Sings PAT BENATAR's 'Heartbreaker' Backed By ALEX SKOLNICK, DOUG ALDRICH And FRANK BELLO
During last night's "Ultimate Jam Night" at NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena in Anaheim, California, Alissa White- Gluz of ARCH ENEMY sang a cover of the Pat Benatar classic "Heartbreaker" backed by Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO) on guitar and Frank Bello (AN...January 25, 2025
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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Undergoes Bone Marrow Transplant
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has offered an update on his health after he was forced to miss the band's last two concerts due to his ongoing cancer battle. The veteran British rockers played their first concert of 2025 on Saturday, January 18 at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was...January 24, 2025
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Rockers Pay Tribute To Legendary THIN LIZZY And WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOHN SYKES
David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE) and Carmine Appice (BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE) are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of legendary English guitarist John Sy...January 21, 2025
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DEF LEPPARD Plays Without VIVIAN CAMPBELL In Mexico; PHIL COLLEN's Guitar Tech JOHN ZOCCO Steps In
Veteran British rockers DEF LEPPARD played their first concert of 2025 last night (Saturday, January 18) at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was the case with the band's October 14, 2024 private show in Nashville (as part of the Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event),guitarist Vivian C...January 19, 2025
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SPV Founder MANFRED SCHÜTZ Dead At 74
Manfred Schütz, founder of SPV and founder and managing director of MIG Music, passed away on January 3, 2025 at the age of 74 after a long and serious illness. Manfred was a driving force in the music industry. By founding SPV in 1984, he created a platform that enabled independent artists and labe...January 6, 2025