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GENE SIMMONS Reflects On His Decision To Call His Second Solo Album 'A**hole': 'I Don't Have A Problem With It'
During an appearance on Mike Rowe's podcast "The Way I Heard It With Mike Rowe", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons reflected on his decision to call his 2004 sophomore solo album, "Asshole". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's supposed to be an insult and all that. I don't have a pr...April 18, 2025
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HEART Announces August 2025 Tour Dates With TODD RUNDGREN
Legendary rockers HEART will embark on another tour in August. Support on select dates will come from Todd Rundgren. The 14-date trek will kick off on August 8 in Quincy, Washington and conclude on August 30 in Bethel, New York. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on April 24. HEART and T...April 16, 2025
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Watch: SLASH Joins MICHAEL MONROE On Stage At Whisky A Go Go
Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe was joined by GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash on stage last night (Saturday, April 12) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California for performances of the STEPPENWOLF cover "Magic Carpet Ride" and the Monroe song "Dead, Jail Or Rock 'N' Roll". Also appe...April 13, 2025
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ARMORED SAINT's JOHN BUSH On His Singing Approach: 'What I Always Strive To Do Is Just Sound Unique'
In a new interview with Brazil's Headbangers News, ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush was asked if he had ever taken any singing lessons to help him develop such a unique vocal approach. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, I've done some training through the years, mostly just f...April 11, 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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DARK ANGEL Shares First New Song In 34 Years, 'Extinction Level Event'
California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will release "Extinction Level Event", their first new album in 34 years, later in 2025 via Reversed Records. The LP's first single, the "Extinction Level Event" title track, can be streamed below. It was recorded and mixed at the Armoury Studios in Vancou...April 11, 2025
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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Shares Debut THE VIOLENT HOUR Single Feat. CHARLIE BENANTE, JOHN 5
Founding vocalist for the metal band BUTCHER BABIES, comic book author, artist, novelist, and the holder of multiple degrees in mortuary science and thanatology, singer/musician Carla Harvey has released "Sick Ones", the first single from her new project THE VIOLENT HOUR, via Megaforce Records. The...April 11, 2025
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DARK ANGEL's New Single 'Extinction Level Event' Was Written By Late Guitarist JIM DURKIN: 'It's Just A Totally Killer Song'
California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will release "Extinction Level Event", their first new album in 34 years, later in 2025 via Reversed Records. The LP's first single, the "Extinction Level Event" title track, will be made available on Friday, April 11. It was recorded and mixed at the Armo...April 10, 2025
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ARMORED SAINT To Begin Recording Ninth Studio Album In May 2025
Following two festival performances — Bangers Open Air in São Paulo, Brazil and Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio respectively — heavy metal icons ARMORED SAINT will enter the studio next month to begin recording their long-awaited ninth studio album, tentatively slated for a spring 2026 relea...April 9, 2025
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BLINK-182 Announces 2025 'Missionary Impossible' U.S. Tour
Following a blockbuster 2024 tour that saw them headline stadiums across the globe, multi-platinum, award-winning band BLINK-182 is set to return in 2025 with a fresh run of dates, bringing their legendary live show to fans across the U.S. Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker's "Missionary Imp...April 8, 2025
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RICHIE KOTZEN Says He Once Came Close To Joining NINE INCH NAILS
Guitar whiz Richie Kotzen has dropped a major bombshell by revealing he once agreed to join industrial rock pioneers NINE INCH NAILS. Kotzen, whose latest album with IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith — "Black Light/White Noise" — was released on Friday, made the revelation about an abortive alliance with T...April 7, 2025
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TOMMY THAYER To Join GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY For KISS 'Unmasked Electric Show' In Las Vegas
Longtime KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will join the band's founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley for a performance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. Also newly added to the lineu...April 7, 2025
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GENE HOGLAN On Upcoming DARK ANGEL Album 'Extinction Level Event': 'It's A Pretty Ferocious Record'
DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to the "Everblack" podcast about the band's upcoming album, "Extinction Level Event". DARK ANGEL's first new LP in 34 years is due to be released later in 2025 via Reversed Records. Gene said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a pretty ferocious record....April 7, 2025
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MIKKEY DEE Says There Could Never Be Another Band Like MOTÖRHEAD Today: 'We Were Way Too Unleashed'
During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Europe Drum Show Official Podcast" with host Ollie Winiberg, former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee was asked if he thinks there could be another band like MOTÖRHEAD today. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, not...April 4, 2025
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TRACII GUNS Rules Out Autobiography: 'I Would Really Have To Spill The Beans, And I'm Not Gonna Do It'
In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns, who spent some of his early years as a member of GUNS N' ROSES, was asked if he would ever consider writing an autobiography. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. And I was with Rich Bienstock last...April 1, 2025