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Watch: LITA FORD And GLENN HUGHES Perform 'Close My Eyes Forever' At Kempten Stop Of This Year's 'Rock Meets Classic' Tour
Fan-filmed video of Lita Ford and legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes performing her classic ballad "Close My Eyes Forever" on April 11 during this year's "Rock Meets Classic" tour at Big Box in Kempten, Germany can be seen below. "Rock Meets Classic" features some of the best-known...April 13, 2025
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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Releases Third Single 'Sweet Baby Jesus'
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton's new band CLOSE ENEMIES has just released its third single, "Sweet Baby Jesus", via TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group. Joining the 73-year-old Hamilton in the new group his bass tech Trace Foster, who plays guitar in CLOSE ENEMIES alongside Peter Stroud...April 11, 2025
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Announces 'The Collection' Book Events
Join Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-times- Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, for an intimate, live discussion that will take a deep dive into Kirk's storied music career, and celebrate the launch of his new coffee table book, "The Collection: Kirk Hammett...April 9, 2025
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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Can't Let Go Of The 1980s: 'I Lived For Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll'
By David E. Gehlke Herman Rarebell is unapologetic in his love for the 1980s. As the person responsible for the lyrics of some of SCORPIONS' biggest and most enduring hits, Rarebell has also taken full advantage of the classic "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" trope. (Watch the "Big City Nights" and "...April 8, 2025
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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Split With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: 'One Guy Wasn't Enjoying It Anymore'
In a new interview with CBS SF, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke about the recent departure of the band's longtime vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza and the return of Zetro's predecessor, Rob Dukes. Asked if there was any thought of even considering a different singer with the band after parting ways wit...April 7, 2025
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SLAYER Announces Massive U.S. East Coast Headline Show With EXODUS, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CAVALERA, Others
SLAYER has announced a one-night-only show just added to the band's handful of headline concerts set for this summer. Marking the band's only U.S. East Coast performance in 2025, SLAYER will headline Hershey, Pennsylvania's 30,000-seat Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025. A special...April 7, 2025
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Watch: EXODUS Plays First Concert With Singer ROB DUKES In 11 Years
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS played their first concert with singer Rob Dukes in nearly 11 years last night (Saturday, April 5) at the Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band's setlist was as follows, according to...April 6, 2025
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Hear KIRK HAMMETT's Foreword To GARY HOLT's Memoir In 'A Fabulous Disaster' Audiobook Preview
EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt's memoir, "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way" — which features a foreword by former EXODUS and current METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett — was released on April 1, 2025 via Hachette Books. An audiobook preview of "A Fabul...April 5, 2025
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VOIVOD Teams Up With JG THIRLWELL For 'Zero Zero UFO' Cover From 'Best Of Ramones Redux'
For the first single from "Marc Urselli's Best Of Ramones Redux" that will be released parallel to the forthcoming Magnetic Eye Records Redux Series installment "Marc Urselli's Ramones Redux", Canadian space metal legends VOIVOD have teamed up with no less legendary Australian post-punk vocalist JG...April 3, 2025
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KEVIN CRONIN Is 'Deeply Disturbed And Hurt' By His Exclusion From REO SPEEDWAGON 'Retrospective Concert'
Kevin Cronin says that he is "deeply disturbed and hurt" by his exclusion from the upcoming "retrospective concert" honoring the legacy of REO SPEEDWAGON. Founding REO SPEEDWAGON member Neal Doughty, bassist Bruce Hall, original REO drummer Alan Gratzer, guitarist Steve Scorfina, rhythm guitarist Mi...March 30, 2025
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First Impression Of GARY MOORE Statue To Take Shape On Late THIN LIZZY Legend's 72nd Birthday
Work on a clay model for a statue of late guitar legend Gary Moore will begin on April 4, marking what would have been his 72nd birthday. Following a recent motion of support by the Belfast City Council to locate a space for a statue in the city's Cathedral Quarter, campaigners have raised enough fu...March 29, 2025
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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Latest Split With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: 'The Five Of Us Need To Be On The Same Page. And Now We Are.'
During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rock And Roll Geek Show" podcast, which is hosted by former EXODUS bassist Michael Butler, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " People ask [why...March 26, 2025
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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Announces Third Single, More Tour Dates
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton's new band CLOSE ENEMIES will release its third single, "Sweet Baby Jesus", on April 11 via TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group. Joining the 73-year-old Hamilton in the new group his bass tech Trace Foster, who plays guitar in CLOSE ENEMIES alongside Peter...March 25, 2025
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OPETH Guitarist FREDRIK ÅKESSON's Debut Solo Album To Include Guest Appearance By SAXON's BIFF BYFORD
In a new interview with U.K.'s GuitarGuitar, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked if he has contemplated making a solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[I'm] kind of in the middle [of working on it]. There are two tracks mixed and ready...March 22, 2025
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SEX PISTOLS Play Secret Show At Legendary London Venue 100 Club
When a mysterious show was announced last week for London's 100 Club by a band called the SPOTS — true fans knew what was happening, And 300 of them packed into a Friday night in Oxford Street to witness Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones of the SEX PISTOLS play the incredible...March 22, 2025