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JAY JAY FRENCH Says 'The Public Is Gonna Ultimately Decide' Whether They Accept SEBASTIAN BACH As New Singer Of TWISTED SISTER

In a new interview with Tim Caple of Rock 'N' Blues Experience, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the band's decision to recruit Sebastian Bach to front TWISTED SISTER for the group's fall 2026 shows after Dee Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". French said (...

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THE HAUNTED's MARCO ARO: 'We've Never, Ever Had An Argument In The Band Where We Shouted At Each Other'

In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, vocalist Marco Aro of Swedish thrash metal pioneers THE HAUNTED spoke about his decision to rejoin the band in 2013 after a decade-long absence from the group. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When [THE HAUNTED guitarist Patrik]...

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TWISTED SISTER Alter Ego BENT BROTHER Announces One-Off Concert In New Jersey In August

BENT BROTHER — affectionately known as "TWISTED SISTER's evil twin" (essentially a less theatrical version of the real thing) — has announced a one-off concert for Friday, August 28 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. TWISTED SISTER shared the BENT BROTHER gig announcement on social...

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Ex-WHITESNAKE Guitarist ADRIAN VANDENBERG Reflects On Recording 'Here I Go Again' Solo

Legendary Dutch guitarist and songwriter Adrian Vandenberg recently joined Mark Strigl on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38) for an in-depth conversation on Mark's live-from-New York City show, the home of hard and heavy classic rock. The wide-ranging interview covered Vandenberg's career from...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Pull Out Of Fall 2026 European Tour With TYKETTO: 'Ticket Figures Were Not At The Place They Needed To Be'

BLACK STAR RIDERS have pulled out of their previously announced European "Rock 'N' Roll Salvation Tour" with TYKETTO this fall. The trek was scheduled to kick off on September 29 in Bochum, Germany and run through an October 18 concert in Lindau, Germany. TYKETTO will still go ahead with the tour, n...

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Watch: New GODSMACK Touring Lineup, Including Drummer MIKE MANGINI, Performs In Syracuse During 2026 Tour

Fan-filmed video of GODSMACK's June 30 concert at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lake View in Syracuse, New York can be seen below. As previously reported, GODSMACK has recruited former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for the remainder of the Sully Erna-fronted...

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New TWISTED SISTER Drummer JOEY CASSATA Was 'Blown Away' To Get Phone Call Asking Him To Play For The Band: 'There Was No Audition'

In a new interview with Robby Vegas, Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", spoke about his latest gig as the drummer for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ye...

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ICE NINE KILLS Slash Their Way To First-Ever No. 1 At Active Rock Radio With 'Twisting The Knife (Feat. Mckenna Grace)'

ICE NINE KILLS have officially claimed their first-ever No. 1 at Active Rock Radio with "Twisting The Knife (Feat. Mckenna Grace)", the official song from the franchise-record-breaking horror film, Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group's "Scream 7". The milestone marks a killer new chapter for...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces More Fall 2026 Shows Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH On Vocals

TWISTED SISTER has announced more fall 2026 shows featuring ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. A total of nine dates have been revealed so far, including the latest additions, October 18 in Gary, Indiana; November 14 in Charles Town, West Virginia; and December 11 in St. Petersburg, F...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary Director WES ORSHOSKI: IRON MAIDEN Was 'Super Cool' During Making Of Film

On the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show", hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and David's co-host Joshua Toomey, director Wes Orshoski spoke about his new documentary film "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer" which chronicles how two IRON MAIDEN fans encounter the band's forme...

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TARJA TURUNEN Never Wants To Go Back Where She Was During Her Final Days In NIGHTWISH: 'It Was So Miserable. It Was Not Happy Times.'

In a new interview with Albert Perera of Metal Hammer Spain, former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen was asked if she would ever consider writing an autobiography in which she would give her side of her split with NIGHTWISH, partly in response to the way her exit was portrayed in NIGHTWISH's authorize...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of Ex-WHITESNAKE Members DINO JELUSICK, DOUG ALDRICH And MARCO MENDOZA Performing 'Crying In The Rain'

David Z Foundation, which helps provide music education and opportunities for future artists, has uploaded professionally filmed video of Dino "Jelusick" Jelusić (vocals),Doug Aldrich (guitar),Marco Mendoza (bass),Mike Mangan (keyboards) and Joe Travers (drums) performing the WHITESNAKE classic "...

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SAMAEL Releases New Single 'Hail To The Sun'

Swiss icons SAMAEL, one of the most enduring and influential bands in the industrial/black metal scene, have released a new single. "Hail To The Sun" is an equally heavy and grand track dealing with life's hardships and taking chances instead. The rousing song full of stomping rhythm continues SAMAE...

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GODSMACK Recruits Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Following Departure Of WADE MURFF

GODSMACK has recruited former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for the remainder of the Sully Erna-fronted band's "The Rise Of Rock" tour following the abrupt departure of Wade Murff. Mangini made his live debut with GODSMACK Friday night (June 12) at the Morton Amphitheater...

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QUEEN's ROGER TAYLOR Announces New Solo Album 'Violence Insane In A Beautiful World', Releases 'Come On Summer (It's Party Time)' Single

Legendary QUEEN songwriter, musician and singer Roger Taylor has announced his new album, "Violence Insane In A Beautiful World", due out September 18 via Columbia Records. The LP is preceded by the exuberant single "Come On Summer (It's Party Time)", featuring a stunning performance by The Ndlovu Y...