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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Teases Previously Unreleased Song From 'Head Games' Sessions: 'We Found Somebody Very Perfect To Put A Guitar Solo On' It

In a recent interview with Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern, FOREIGNER bassist and musical director Jeff Pilson offered an update on FOREIGNER founding guitarist's health. More than a decade ago, Jones was also diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Despite the challenges, he conti...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Says Touring Life Has 'Changed A Lot' In Last 15 Years: It 'Was Much Wilder'

In a new interview with GRIMM Gent, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked how his relationship with touring has changed compared to 10 or 15 years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it has changed a lot. 15 years ago was much wilder than now....

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Shares 'Long Hard Look', Second Single From Upcoming 'Released' Solo Album

Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic voice of FOREIGNER, has released "Long Hard Look", the powerful second single from his highly anticipated solo album "Released". A brooding, mid-tempo rock anthem driven by muscular guitars and Gramm'...

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MUSHROOMHEAD And FEAR FACTORY Announce Fall 2026 U.S. Co-Headlining Tour

Cleveland, Ohio-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD will team up with industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY for a U.S. co-headlining tour, "Soul Of A New War Machine", this fall. The trek will feature support from Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit NINE TREASURES. Tour dates: Oct. 13 -...

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MICHAEL MONROE Releases Music Video For 'Shinola' From Upcoming 'Outerstellar' Album

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe will release a new studio album, "Outerstellar", on February 20 via Silver Lining Music. The official Paul M Green-directed music video for the LP's third single, "Shinola", can be seen below. "Shinola" takes aim at a morally corrupt emotional leech who exp...

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SANTANA And THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Announce 'Oneness' 2026 Tour

Grammy Award-winning and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame artists SANTANA and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS have announced the "Oneness" tour, bringing together two of classic rock's most beloved and celebrated acts for a special run of dates across North America. Tickets for the "Oneness" tour, promoted by Live Na...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Announces Summer/Fall 2026 North American Tour With CHEVELLE And STARSET

Multi-platinum rock powerhouse BREAKING BENJAMIN has announced a massive 2026 North American tour, with support from CHEVELLE, STARSET and Kami Kehoe. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off September 2 in Camden, New Jersey and will hit major markets across the U.S. and Canada before wrappi...

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NANCY WILSON Wants To Make One 'Last HEART Album' And 'Do The Victory Lap' In 2027

In a new interview with Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson discussed a possible follow-up to the band's latest album, 2016's "Beautiful Broken". She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I go  through these phases. Like right now I'm in a phase of really feeling l...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Making Of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's 'Engines Of Demolition' Album: 'The Last Thing You Wrote Is Usually What You're Most Excited About'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's upcoming album, "Engines Of Demolition", which will be released on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up to 2021's "Doom Crew Inc." contains 15 tracks, including the four previously released sin...

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OF MICE & MEN On Advantages Of Working Without An Outside Producer: 'There Is No Time Limit To Creativity'

In a new interview with Norman "Sargento" Garcia of France's Metal Obs' magazine, OF MICE & MEN vocalist/bassist Aaron Pauley and drummer Valentino Arteaga spoke about the band's ninth studio album, "Another Miracle", which arrived last November via Century Media Records. Regarding why they deci...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Claims He's An 'Independent': 'I Vote For Whoever's The Least Of Two Evils, Sometimes Three'

In a new interview with "Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations", the podcast hosted by The Independent's music editor Roisin O'Connor, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine once again clarified his political stance, explaining (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm a very keen observer, and I probably see t...

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BILLY CORGAN Celebrates First Anniversary Of His 'The Magnificent Others' Podcast

Last year, Billy Corgan — frontman of the two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS — launched his widely praised podcast "The Magnificent Others". In its first year, Corgan's latest foray into podcasting has set itself apart by bringing listeners face-to-face with world-r...

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Watch: Life Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON Celebrated On What Would Have Been His 64th Birthday

The life of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton was celebrated with "Cliff Burton Day" on what would have been his 64th birthday, February 10, at the historic Chabot Theater in Cliff's hometown of Castro Valley, California. The event featured touching Cliff stories from the road crew of the "Damage...

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ZAKK WYLDE Discusses Inspiration For BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's 'Ozzy Song', Explains Five-Year Gap Between Albums

During a January 28 question-and-answer session at the HMV store on Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, Zakk Wylde spoke about BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's upcoming album, "Engines Of Demolition", which will be released on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up to 2021's "Doom Crew Inc." contains 15 t...

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DONNIE VIE Signs With STEVEN VAN ZANDT's WICKED COOL RECORDS, Shares 'Plain Jane' Single

Legendary rock/power-pop artist Donnie Vie has released the single "Plain Jane" on limited-edition seven-inch vinyl and across all major digital platforms via Wicked Cool Records, the label founded in 2005 by "Little Steven" Van Zandt. The release is backed with the B-side "Instant Karma" (a John Le...