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TOBIAS SAMMET Is 'Sad' About ALICE COOPER's 'Cancelation' In Wake Of Comments About Gender-Affirming Care

EDGUY and AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet says that he is "sad" about the "cancelation" of Alice Cooper in the wake of the legendary rocker's comments about gender-affirming care. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 29),Tobias took to his Instagram page to write: "On a personal note I just read what my...
August 29, 2023
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ALICE COOPER Dropped By Cosmetics Company After Calling Gender-Affirming Care 'A Fad'

Cosmetics company Vampyre Cosmetics has canceled its partnership with Alice Cooper after the legendary rocker called gender-affirming care "a fad" and claimed that discourse surrounding the trans community has "gone now to the point of absurdity." Less than two weeks after Cooper signed a deal with...
August 26, 2023
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CARLOS SANTANA Apologizes For 'Insensitive' Comments About Trans Community

Carlos Santana has apologized for his "insensitive" comments about the trans community. The 76-year-old musician faced criticism when a video of him making anti-transgender comments during a concert in New Jersey in July resurfaced on social media. "When God made you and me, before we came out of th...
August 25, 2023
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ALICE COOPER: 'There Are Cases Of Transgender, But I'm Afraid That It's Also A Fad'

In a new interview with Stereogum, Alice Cooper was asked for his thoughts on some of the recent comments made by his "theatrical" rock peers about gender identity, with Paul Stanley calling gender-affirming care for kids a "sad and dangerous fad" and Dee Snider apparently agreeing with him. Alice s...
August 23, 2023
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KURT COBAIN, JIMI HENDRIX And JIMMY PAGE Among Musicians Featured In AXS TV's 'Spin 100 Greatest Rock Stars' Series

AXS TV has partnered with legendary music and culture outlet Spin magazine to present the all-new original listicle series "Spin 100 Greatest Rock Stars" — premiering Monday, October 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The 12-episode series on AXS TV is based on the magazine's landmark "100 Greatest Rock Star...
August 23, 2023
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LIVING COLOUR's VERNON REID: 'The Most Dangerous Person In Any Room Is The Person That Other People Are Willing To Listen To'

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Noise11.com, LIVING COLOUR guitarist Vernon Reid spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's early songs "This Is The Life" and "Cult Of Personality". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wrote that song ['This Is The Life'] at a time when...
August 13, 2023
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Picks DAVE GROHL As His 'Rock God': 'He's Everything I Aspire To Be'

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Wolfgang picked Dave Grohl and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've chosen Dave Grohl because...
August 5, 2023
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METALLICA Launches Official Podcast 'The Metallica Report'

Today marks the debut episode of "The Metallica Report", a new podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA. Broadcasting directly from the band's Northern California headquarters, "The Metallica Report" will be hosted by two of the closest members of the METALLICA family: Steffan...
August 2, 2023
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PUDDLE OF MUDD Announces 'Ubiquitous' Album, Shares 'My Baby' Single

PUDDLE OF MUDD will release a new album, "Ubiquitous", on September 8 via Pavement Entertainment. The follow-up to 2019's "Welcome To Galvania" will be available on streaming and traditional platforms worldwide. PUDDLE OF MUDD lead singer and rhythm guitarist Wes Scantlin comments: "Fans can expect...
July 11, 2023
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DARKEST HOUR Signs With MNRK HEAVY; New Album Due In Early 2024

MNRK Heavy has announced the signing of DARKEST HOUR. Under this new worldwide deal, the Washington, D.C. metal band will release its tenth studio album in early 2024. MNRK's SVP of rock and metal Scott Givens, says: "We are thrilled to welcome DARKEST HOUR back to MNRK Heavy and look forward to un...
July 11, 2023
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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Says Rock Is No Longer Dangerous

BUCKCHERRY singer Josh Todd has once again described the current rock scene as lacking in "danger" and memorable songs. The 53-year-old Californian-born musician, who co-founded BUCKCHERRY nearly 30 years ago, addressed the state of rock music in a new interview with "The Logan Show". He said (as tr...
July 10, 2023
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BILLY CORGAN Denies There Was Ever A Rivalry Between Him And KURT COBAIN

SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan has clarified his recent comments about NIRVANA's Kurt Cobain and has denied that there was ever a rivalry between the two bands. In a recent interview with Zane Lowe, Corgan seemingly equated himself with Cobain as the best songwriters of their generation, sa...
June 30, 2023
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HIGH ON FIRE Completes Work On Ninth Studio Album

HIGH ON FIRE is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023 with a special slate of rejoiceful revelry. The Grammy Award-winning group, featuring bassist Jeff Matz, guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike and new drummer Coady Willis (BIG BUSINESS, MELVINS, MURDER CITY DEVILS),will bookend the jubilee with a rei...
June 16, 2023
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KURT COBAIN's 'Nevermind'-Era Smashed Guitar Sells For $595,900

Julien's Auctions, the acclaimed auction house to the stars, held on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 the industry's premiere music auction event "Music Icons", featuring a spectacular line-up of over 1,200 pieces of music history from rock royalty owned and used by the likes of Kurt Cobain, NIRV...
May 21, 2023
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Six Of EDDIE VAN HALEN's Stage-Played Charvel EVH Art Series Guitars Go Up For Auction

ANALOGr, the rare studio gear and one-of-a-kind music memorabilia marketplace that launched last year, is auctioning off six Charvel EVH Art Series electric guitars which have all been stage-played and signed by Eddie Van Halen. Also included in the auction is a Chip Ellis-built Fender Custom Shop F...
May 19, 2023