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LZZY HALE Says SEBASTIAN BACH Supposedly Thought She Did An 'Awesome' Job Singing For SKID ROW

During the June 14 "unplugged" performance by HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger at the Garage in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Lzzy reflected on her experience fronting SKID ROW for four shows in May and June 2024 after the group's fourth frontman since Sebastian Bach's departure — "Swedi...

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'Rock For Ronnie' Concert In The Park Brings In Over $125,000 For RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

The annual "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park, held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park, brought in over $125,000 for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Crowd favorite Lita Ford, popular tribute band LED ZEPAGAIN, the new lineup of D...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Made An MBE In King's Birthday Honours

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi says that it is "unbelievable" to be recognized in the King's Birthday Honours. The legendary 78-year-old musician has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King's Birthday Honours for services to music and to charity. Iommi said: "What...

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RUDY SARZO Talks New Solo Music: 'Within The Next Couple Of Weeks I'm Gonna Be Releasing It'

In a new interview with Gary Lopez of the #WhosABadass podcast, legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo once again confirmed that he is working on new music which he is planning on releasing independently in the not-too-distant future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Lately I've been w...

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Listen: SEBASTIAN BACH, BOB DAISLEY, MICK BOX, JONATHAN CAIN, DOUG ALDRICH And CARMINE APPICE Cover RAINBOW's 'Man On The Silver Mountain'

With just days to wait now before "Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" touches down on June 19, Cleopatra Records has unleashed the final single from the set. Sebastian Bach, the former SKID ROW hero who now leads TWISTED SISTER, fronts a devastating performance o...

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BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD Says He 'Loves' Fitness: 'You Get Out' Exactly 'What You Put In. You Can't Cheat It.'

In a new interview with Bill Bailey of Today's Boondoggle Podcast, BIOHAZARD vocalist/bassist Evan Seinfeld spoke about his recently launched fitness app Full Metal Fitness. Members of Full Metal Fitness receive a state-of-the-art app including a workout program custom-tailored to your goals; an eas...

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JEFF YOUNG On KINGS OF THRASH: 'We're Proud Of It, And It's Been A Fun Journey'

In a new interview with Dales Rock Interviews, former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young spoke about KINGS OF THRASH, his project with fellow ex-MEGADETH member, bassist David Ellefson, along with guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon and drummer Fred Aching. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've b...

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CARMINE APPICE Doubles Down On His Claim That METALLICA Was First True Heavy Metal Band: 'Before All That, It Was Hard Rock'

In a new interview with Poland's MetalSide, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice doubled down on his claim that METALLICA was the first true heavy metal band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I consider heavy metal starting with METALLICA. Before all that, it was hard rock. The crunch...

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ANDREW FREEMAN On His Former Bandmates In LAST IN LINE: 'I Did More Work On Those Records Than Any Of Those Guys Did'

In a new interview with the Hard Rock History Show, singer Andrew Freeman once again addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked if he was surprised by the fact that he was fired from LAST IN LINE — which was originally formed b...

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WENDY DIO Says The New Lineup Of The Officially Sanctioned DIO Tribute Band Will Hit The Road In The Fall Of 2026

In a new interview with Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the status of the officially sanctioned Dio tribute band DIO DISCIPLES. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I'm e...

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ARMORED SAINT Is The Classic Metal Band That Doesn't Sound Like Classic Metal: 'We're A Band You Can't Pigeonhole'

By David E. Gehlke Logic would dictate that ARMORED SAINT's 1982 formation and subsequent first offerings of straight, no-frills, hard-edged, rough-and-ready, while clad-in-actual-armor metal would be something for them to rely upon as they release their ninth studio album, "Emotion Factory Reset"....

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RUDY SARZO Is Working On New Solo Music: 'I Really Wanted To Go Back To My Roots Of Music That I Grew Up Playing And Loving'

In a new interview with Judy Rosenfeld of the "Electric Crush" weekly Internet radio show, legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo confirmed that he is "working on new music" which he is planning on releasing independently in the not-too-distant future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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LION'S SHARE Releases Music Video For 'We Are What We Are'

Swedish heavy metal veterans LION'S SHARE continue the momentum surrounding their acclaimed comeback album "Inferno" with the release of a brand-new performance video for "We Are What We Are". Having now surpassed one million streams on Spotify, the track has become one of the standout songs connect...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Among Recipients Of This Year's 'Lord Mayor Awards' In Birmingham

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and Birmingham City Football Club chairman Tom Wagner are among the recipients of this year's Lord Mayor's Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to Birmingham. The awards were presented by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal MBE at the Counc...

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BRUCE DICKINSON And Z2 Return With 'The Mandrake Project: Year Two'

In the middle of his 2025 solo tour of North America, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson was simultaneously hard at work crafting the next volume in his critically acclaimed graphic novel saga "The Mandrake Project". This next installment is sure to send readers reeling, as everything they thought...