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KINGDOM COME's RICK STEIER Says JAMES KOTTAK 'Drank Himself To Death': 'He Was Drunk Day And Night'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, KINGDOM COME guitarist Rick Steier spoke about the tragic January 2024 passing of the group's drummer, James Kottak. Kottak, who was open about his battle with alcoholism, died in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 61. No cause of death had be...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Takes Over White House Briefing Room To Discuss American Music Fairness Act

On Friday, December 5, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was spotted in the White House briefing room, where he took over the podium and answered reporters' questions about a variety of topics, including KISS receiving a Kennedy Center Honors Award on Sunday (December 7),and Simmons's appearance i...

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Watch: New RUSH Drummer ANIKA NILLES Launches First-Ever Australian Tour In Melbourne

Award-winning fusion drummer Anika Nilles kicked off her first-ever Australian tour with her full six-piece band NEVELL on November 30 at Max Watts in Melbourne. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Nilles, who was chosen to fill in for the late Neil Peart next year as Canadian rock le...

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AEROSMITH And YUNGBLUD Team Up With LAINEY WILSON For 'Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version)'

Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH, British multi-platinum, Grammy nominated artist Yungblud and Grammy Award-winning American country singer, songwriter and actress Lainey Wilson today shared "Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version)", an electric new version of "Wi...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Says ANTHRAX 'Pushed The Envelope' On Upcoming Album: 'I Think People Will Really Be Surprised'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the status of the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. The mixing sessions, as well as...

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GRATEFUL DEAD Sets Guinness World Records Title For Most Top 40 Albums Charted On Billboard 200

GRATEFUL DEAD has officially claimed the Guinness World Records title for the most Top 40 albums charted on the U.S. Billboard 200. After previously making history with their 59th Top 40 entry in February 2024, severing a shortly held tie with Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, the group has since ext...

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MAMMOTH Announces First 2026 North American Headlining Shows

MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, has announced its first headlining shows of 2026. The 19-date trek will kick off on March 5 in Buffalo, New York and run through April 4 in Prior Lake,...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Playing All Instruments On MAMMOTH Recordings: 'It's A Fun Challenge'

In a new interview with Cutter's Rockcast, MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked about his decision to play all the instruments and sing all the vocals on the band's recordings. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was initially just a challenge. 'Cause I had these ideas I was w...

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Here's The First Photo Of ACE FREHLEY's Final Resting Place

TMZ has shared the first photo of Ace Frehley's final resting place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bronx, New York. The polished stone crypt is etched with "PAUL 'ACE' FREHLEY, 1951–2025", a reference to the founding KISS guitarist's real name and birth and death years. A little over a month ago, Ace's lon...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Read Every Single Contract That Is Put In Front Of You Before You Sign It'

During an appearance on the November 23, 2025 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH) frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he has picked up anything from touring with such iconic rock acts as METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES and CREED, among...

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SEX PISTOLS Featuring FRANK CARTER Announce '50 Years Of Punk' Celebration Shows For Summer 2026

Punk titans SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter have announced headline shows for summer 2026, marking 50 years of punk. The original members of the PISTOLS — Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock — will be joined by frontman Frank Carter for headline shows at The Piece Hall, Halifax (Saturday, Jul...

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ANTHRAX Completes Mixing First New Album In A Decade

According to a new social media post from ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, the band has completed mixing its long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions, took place at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. ANTHRA...

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MATT SORUM Explains How He Ended Up Playing Drums On AEROSMITH's Collaborative EP With YUNGBLUD

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum spoke about how he came to lay down the tracks on the upcoming collaborative EP, "One More Time", from multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH an...

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JOHN 5 Confirms He Was Due To Appear On ACE FREHLEY's 'Origins Vol. 3' Album: 'He Wanted Me To Play On The Record'

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5, who contributed to "Origins Vol. 1" and "Origins Vol. 2", Ace Frehley's 2016 and 2020 collections of cover songs that inspired the late KISS guitarist, has confirmed to Guitar World magazine that he was supposed to appear on Ace's follow-up effort, "Origins Vol. 3", whi...

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More Than 160 Bands, Including GUNS N' ROSES And FOO FIGHTERS, Announced For 2026 Edition Of WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

Following a record-breaking event in 2025, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 7-10, 2026 for its biggest year yet. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is proud to unleash the full music lineup for the event's 15th year. GUNS N' ROSES a...