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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL Died From Multi-Organ Failure

MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell died from multi-organ failure after suffering complications following "necessary" surgeries, it has been revealed. Campbell, who was a member of MOTÖRHEAD from 1984 through 2015, died on March 13 at the age of 64. According to Mirror, the cause of the musician's dea...

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JAY JAY FRENCH On TWISTED SISTER's Absence From ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'We Don't Get The Respect We Should Get'

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, hosted by "Mistress Carrie" Sarao, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French was asked about his band's absence from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, especially since the institution prioritizes musical influence, innovation and career impact over pu...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH: 'We're Trying To Alienate People All The Time. It's Just Sort Of Baked Into What We Do.'

On a recent episode of "Artist Friendly", the podcast hosted by GOOD CHARLOTTE's Joel Madden, RISE AGAINST frontman Tim McIlrath spoke about how he injects political activism into his songwriting. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a fine line, especially as a band who has decided...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON To Perform Entire 'Countdown To Extinction' Album On December 2026 European Tour

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has announced the December 2026 leg of his "Bass Warrior" European tour. The trek will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of MEGADETH hits, including the "Countdown To Extinction" album in its entirety, solo ma...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman DANI FILTH's Autobiography, 'The Filth: My Life In Devilry And Debauchery', To Arrive In June 2027

CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth's autobiography, "The Filth: My Life In Devilry And Debauchery", will arrive in June 2027 via Little, Brown Book Group, a division of Hachette UK. The book was co-written by Joel McIver, the British author whose around 25 books to date include the best-selling "Ju...

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RACHEL BOLAN Offers Update On SKID ROW's Singer Search: 'We Have A Few People That We're Taking To The Second Phase Again'

In a new interview with Mitch Joel, host of Groove - The No Treble podcast, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan offered an update on the band's recently launched first-of-its-kind partnership with USA company Sweetwater, the world's leading online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment, t...

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DINO JELUSICK Explains How 'Serious E-Mail From DAVID COVERDALE's Lawyer' Put An End To WHITESNAKE EXPERIENCE Project

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Croatian singer/multi-instrumentalist Dino "Jelusick" Jelusić, who was enlisted by WHITESNAKE for its final European tour, reflected on his brief stint with the David Coverdale-fronted outfit. Speaking about the circumstances that led to...

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AIRBOURNE Goes To The School Of MUTT LANGE On New Self-Titled Album: 'He's A Sonic Magician'

By David E. Gehlke In their 25 years as a band, AIRBOURNE had yet to do something as daunting as submitting two songs to elusive South African megaproducer Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Canadian singer/songwriter Bryan Adams. Adams's track record notwithstanding (lest we forget he penned KISS's "War...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announces Free Livestream Show At Red Rocks Amphitheatre In Partnership With VEEPS

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will bring its "20th Anniversary Tour" to fans around the world with a free global live broadcast from Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Tuesday, September 8 at 9 p.m. Mountain Time (MDT),available exclusively on the livestream platform Veeps. With epic new product...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS On Changes In Music Industry: 'Everything Has Been Blown To Bits'

During a recent appearance on the "Artist Friendly With Joel Madden" podcast, hosted by GOOD CHARLOTTE's Joel Madden, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows discussed his band's 2023 decision to venture into the blockchain world, using Berify's authentication technology and Bitflips' expertise as wel...

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Finland's BLIND CHANNEL Announces New Studio Album 'Painstream'

Finnish chart-topping modern metal outfit BLIND CHANNEL is back. After one and a half years of deliberate silence, the five-piece outfit returns with a grown attitude and hunger for a new musical chapter. Inspired, motivated, and eager to take fans and new listeners on a both intensely personal and...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Completes Recording Vocals For His New Solo Album; Mixing Sessions To Take Place In Florida

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has completed recording the vocals for his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in early 2027 via BMG. Most of Dickinson's eighth solo album was recorded this past January and February at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California with producer Brendan Duffe...

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ANTHRAX Breaks Down 'Cursum Perficio' Artwork With Weekly Animated Clips Describing Characters Featured On Cover

In anticipation of the September 18 release of ANTHRAX's long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe, the band is rolling out uniquely animated short clips based on the album cover, with the first clip shared yesterday (July...

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AIRBOURNE Releases New Single 'Here She Comes' Co-Written With MUTT LANGE And BRYAN ADAMS

When you're making an album that offers a 21-gun salute to hard rock's proud past, its history and its heart, it makes perfect sense to align with writers and producers who have played a key role in championing the music worldwide, and who continue to do so. Highly fitting, therefore, that AIRBOURNE...

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BRUCE DICKINSON's Upcoming Solo Album Will Include Collaboration With His Son AUSTIN: 'It's Gonna Be One Of The Key Tracks On The Record'

At this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson revealed to Steve Harkins of TalkShopLive that his upcoming solo album will include a collaboration with his son Austin. Bruce's oldest son, the 35-year-old Austin is a musician best known as the former frontman for the metal...