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CHEAP TRICK's TOM PETERSSON On His 2021 Open-Heart Surgery: 'I Would've Probably Died If I Hadn't Done That'

During a January 13 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", CHEAP TRICK bassist Tom Petersson spoke about the open-heart surgery he underwent nearly five years ago. Asked if he is "doing all right" now, the 75-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. It w...

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JOHN 5 Says VINCE NEIL 'Sang Incredible' During MÖTLEY CRÜE's 2025 Las Vegas Residency

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 spoke about the band's upcoming "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of CRÜE's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' FLEA Announces Debut Solo Album 'Honora', Shares 'Traffic Lights' Single

After a nearly five-decade (and counting) career as one of his generation's defining rock bassists, Flea will release his first full-length solo album, "Honora", on March 27, 2026 via Nonesuch Records. Time and space have finally allowed him to return to his first musical loves: jazz and playing the...

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CHARLOTTE WESSELS And Her Band THE OBSESSION Release New Single 'After Us, The Flood'

Charlotte Wessels and her band THE OBSESSION open a new chapter with "After Us, The Flood". Marking the first release after the extensive "The Obsession" (2024) album cycle, the former DELAIN vocalist and what has since grown into a full band showcase their trademark storytelling and unique sound. H...

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THE GEMS Share 'Firebird' Single From Upcoming 'Year Of The Snake' Album

THE GEMS, the Swedish hard rock band featuring former THUNDERMOTHER members Guernica Mancini (vocals),Emlee Johansson (drums) and Mona Lindgren (bass),will release its second album, "Year Of The Snake", on March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. The LP's latest single, "Firebird", can be seen below. TH...

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GEOFF TATE Hopes To Release 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album This Summer: 'We're In The Mixing Stage Of It Right Now'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's all recorded. We're just doing the mixing...

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LIVING COLOUR's WILL CALHOUN Hopes Band's Long-Awaited New Album Will Be Completed By The Spring

In a new interview with Chile's iRock.cl, LIVING COLOUR drummer Will Calhoun confirmed that he and his bandmates are continuing work on the long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "Shade" album. As for when the LP might be "ready" for release, Will said: "I'm hoping by this spring — 2026, spring." Regardin...

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Report: METALLICA Is '90 Percent' Done Negotiating Deal For 2027 Las Vegas Sphere Residency

According to The Sun's "Bizarre" column, METALLICA is "90 percent" done negotiating the terms of a Sphere residency in Las Vegas, set to take place in 2027 after the group's scheduled "M72" world tour dates conclude in July 2026. A "mole" told the British tabloid newspaper that "METALLICA having a r...

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MATT SORUM On His Time With GUNS N' ROSES: 'I Look Back' On It 'With A Lot Of Pride'

During an appearance on the January 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Matt Sorum reflected on his time as the drummer for GUNS N' ROSES. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I said this 10 years ago, I said something to the effect of, it's like watching some...

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SUNN O))) Announces First Album In Seven Years

For nearly 30 years, SUNN O))) — Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson — have pushed the boundaries of heavy music, straddling the worlds of the avant-garde and rock to forge a style instantly recognizable as their own. Now, SUNN O))) return with their first album of new material since 2019's acclaimed...

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BEHEMOTH Announces Spring 2026 North American Tour With DEICIDE, ROTTING CHRIST And IMMOLATION

Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH will return to lay waste to American venues this spring. The band has announced the North American spring 2026 headline "The Godless IV Tour", kicking off April 14 in San Diego and running through May 21 in Los Angeles. It includes Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Tem...

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PANTERA's CHARLIE BENANTE: Drum Kit Rundown For 2025 North American Tour

Modern Drummer has shared an exclusive tour kit rundown with Charlie Benante, as he walked the magazine through his latest drum setup while on tour with PANTERA. Filmed ahead of PANTERA's September 13, 2025 performance at the iThink Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, this rundown takes a clos...

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SAMMY HAGAR Announces June 2026 'Best Of All Worlds' Tour Dates With Special Guest RICK SPRINGFIELD

Following two years of overwhelming fan demand, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar returns this summer with a special limited run of his acclaimed, top-grossing "Best Of All Worlds" tour. Hagar will be joined by rock heavyweights and longtime bandmates Michael Anthony (bass, backing vocals),Jo...

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Ex-KINGDOM COME Singer KEITH ST. JOHN Recounts 'Spinal Tap'-Esque Story Involving JAMES KOTTAK: He Was 'A Complete Mess'

In a new interview with We Go To 11, powerhouse vocalist Keith St. John (MONTROSE, KINGDOM COME, BURNING RAIN) was asked to name one "Spinal Tap"-esque moment" of his career, a reference to the classic 1984 film mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" and the fact that many bands have talked about having...

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Ex-METAL CHURCH Drummer STET HOWLAND Says MARC LOPES Was '100% Accurate' In His Assessment Of KURDT VANDERHOOF's 'S*** Show'

Former METAL CHURCH drummer Stet Howland says that he is "100%" in agreement with the band's former singer Marc Lopes after the vocalist described METAL CHURCH as "a shit show" and blasted the group's founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof over the way METAL CHURCH's recent lineup changes were handled....