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Would KROKUS's MARC STORACE Join AC/DC As Replacement For BRIAN JOHNSON? 'I'd Certainly Give It A Try'

During an appearance on the November 20 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", KROKUS singer Marc Storace once again said that he has no regrets about turning down a chance to audition for AC/DC more than four decades ago. The 73-year-old Maltese-born vocalist — whose band had opened...

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LIFE OF AGONY's MINA CAPUTO Says She Has 'Cured' Her Gender Dysphoria And Will Be Changing Her Name Back To KEITH CAPUTO

Transgender singer Mina Caputo — once known as Keith Caputo, the front-person for the popular rock band LIFE OF AGONY — says that she has "cured" her gender dysphoria and will change her name back to Keith Caputo after being "physically completely detransitioned" in 2025. Mina broke the news of her...

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ALICE COOPER Announces January/February 2025 East Coast Tour Dates

Alice Cooper's "Too Close For Comfort" tour continues with new 2025 tour dates taking over the East Coast this winter. Fans can get first access to tickets and VIP packages beginning tomorrow, October 29 at 10 a.m. local time with the password "SICKTHINGS". Tickets go on sale Halloween day. Newly an...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Kicks Off 'Brothers' Signing Tour In New York City: Video, Photos

VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen signed copies of his memoir, "Brothers", on Monday, October 21 at Barnes & Noble in New York City. Video and photos of the event can be found below. The audiobook version of "Brothers" contains a previously unreleased song composed by Alex and his brother, legend...

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Former CRO-MAGS Frontman JOHN JOSEPH Says He Will 'Never Be Involved' In Reunion Of Band's Classic Lineup

Former CRO-MAGS frontman John Joseph McGowan, a pioneer of the punk rock and New York hardcore (NYHC) music genre, says that he will "never" be involved in a reunion of the band's classic lineup. On Thursday (October 17),John took to his Facebook page to write: "2025 is the 40th anniversary of [CRO...

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RANCID, CIRCLE JERKS, DUFF MCKAGAN, VOIVOD Featured On D.O.A. Tribute Album 'No Escape From What You Are'

Sudden Death Records will release "No Escape From What You Are" on October 25 available on black, cherry red, smash and splatter vinyl, as well as CD and digital formats. Last winter the D.O.A. guys came up with an album concept... "Hey why don't we get a bunch of our punk rock pals to record D.O.A....

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ALICE COOPER On Hard Rock: 'It's The One Music That Has Gone For 50 Years Without Losing Its Edge'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke about how his sound has evolved over the past five and a half decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I just can't get away from the sort of the classic rock from the '70s only because it just still work...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Doesn't Want To Die On Stage: 'I Wanna Go Out On A Bed'

In a recent interview with Korn Europe, KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch was asked about his comment from 2014 where he said that he would possibly be retired by the time he is 60 years old. The 54-year-old musician responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Maybe. I might have 10 years left....

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ALEXI LAIHO's Life And Challenges He Faced In His Final Years Are Explored In New Six-Part YLE Podcast

Yle's (Yleisradio Oy) six-part podcast series "The World's Best Alexi Laiho" tells the story of the most revered Finnish metal guitarist of all time. The series explores the factors which influenced Laiho's virtuosic guitar playing in the band CHILDREN OF BODOM, but it also delves into the many face...

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Watch: ALICE COOPER Performs In The Woodlands During 2024 Leg Of 'Freaks On Parade' Tour

DeadMike.com has uploaded video of Alice Cooper's September 15 concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas. Check out the clips in the YouTube playlist below. Cooper and Rob Zombie kicked off the 2024 leg of the "Freaks On Parade" tour with special guests MINISTRY and FILT...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases New Single 'The Gallows'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, the hard rock powerhouse founded by guitar icon Zakk Wylde, has unleashed a brand-new single titled "The Gallows" via MNRK Heavy (formerly eOne Music). The track showcases the band's signature blend of bone-crushing riffs, soulful melodies, and a relentless energy that fans have...

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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN On His New Mask: 'I Just Did A Version Of O.G. Look'

For SLIPKNOT's ongoing "Here Comes The Pain" tour, the bandmembers band adopted a classic look, bringing back the 1999 red jumpsuits and elements of their early masks into their modern versions, tying into the fact that SLIPKNOT is celebrating its 25th anniversary. But, as percussionist Shawn "Clown...

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Watch ALICE COOPER's Entire Concert At 2024 Orange County Fair

Live Rock Music Concerts has uploaded video of Alice Cooper's entire August 16 concert at Pacific Ampitheatre in Costa Mesa, California as part of Orange County Fair's Pacific Amphitheatre concert series. Check it out below. Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed...

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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS's New Band DEAD ICARUS Shares 'The Unconquerable' Single, Announces Tour

DEAD ICARUS, the new band of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of ENTERPRISE EARTH and Brandon Zackey, is back with a new single, "The Unconquerable". "It's been over a year since we released our debut single 'Sellout'," says Varkatzas. "As we prepare for our upcomi...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Don't Really See Myself As A Singer Or A Guitar Player For That Matter'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about his evolution as a singer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really see myself as a singer — or a guitar player for that matter. I see myself as a — I am a musician. I like to come...