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GEOFF TATE Says He Will Start Performing Songs From Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album 'Soon'

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his recently launched "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The U.S. leg of the trek, which kicked off on March 18 in Tucson, sees the 66-year-old vocalist performing the band's classic "Operation: Mindc...

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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...

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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY Completes First Tour As A 'Saved Christian': 'Glory To God'

SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery, whose band is playing the final concert of its "In Dust We Trust" North American tour tonight (Saturday, March 29) in Springfield, Missouri, took to his social media to share a photo of several of his Christian inspirational bracelets, and he included the following...

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Watch: UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER And PETER BALTES Perform Entire 'Balls To The Wall' Album In Pratteln, Switzerland

DIRKSCHNEIDER, the band featuring former ACCEPT members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass),along with drummer Sven Dirkschneider (Udo's son) and the talented guitar duo of Andrey Smirnov and Fabian "Dee" Dammers, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Balls To The Wall" — originall...

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STRYPER Announces Summer 2025 40th-Anniversary Latin American Tour

Christian rockers STRYPER have announced the details of their 40th-anniversary tour of Latin America. The 14-date trek will launch on July 11 in Monterrey, Mexico and will conclude on August 2 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tour dates: July 11 - Monterrey, Mexico @ GNP Show Center July 12 - Mexico City,...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Teams Up With CHIP Z'NUFF For Cover Of CHEAP TRICK's 'Downed'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF) have teamed up under the moniker ELLEFSON Z'NUFF to deliver a fresh take on a classic rock anthem by CHEAP TRICK. The track "Downed" originally appeared as a hidden bonus track on Ellefson's 2020 "No Cover" album, but has been rem...

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KELLY HANSEN To Sit Out FOREIGNER's Latin American Tour Due To 'Some Issues'; LOU GRAMM To Step In As 'Guest' Singer

FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen has revealed that he will be forced to miss the band's spring 2025 Latin American tour, which is scheduled to kick off on April 28 in Mexico City. He said in a statement: "Some issues have forced me to limit appearances outside of the USA this year, and this means, unfo...

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Watch: DON DOKKEN, ANDREW FREEMAN, NATE PECK, LORRAINE LEWIS Pay Tribute To JACK RUSSELL At Whisky A Go Go

Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE, GREAT WHITE),Nate Peck (FIREHOUSE),Lorraine Lewis (FEMME FATALE, VIXEN) and James Durbin are among the singers who performed at an all-star tribute to legendary vocalist Jack Russell, a founding member of the multi-platinum rock band GREAT WHITE,...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Latest Split With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: 'The Five Of Us Need To Be On The Same Page. And Now We Are.'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rock And Roll Geek Show" podcast, which is hosted by former EXODUS bassist Michael Butler, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " People ask [why...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Claims 'Rock Star Lifestyle' Stereotype Also Applies To Christian Bands

John Cooper of Christian rockers SKILLET, who regularly speaks about his faith in secular spaces and voices his opinions on hot-button social and political issues, recently joined Michael Knowles for a no-holds-barred game of "yes or no" — where the questions are tough, the debates are real, and the...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER: Debut Album 'Lucky' Due In July

M-Theory Audio has announced the latest signing to the label — hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse FIRSTBORNE. The music video for the band's new single, "Wake Up", can be seen below. The track gives fans a taste of what to expect from FIRSTBORNE's debut full-length effort. The "Wake Up" video was...

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March Of Time

A seminal, pioneering force in heavy metal since 1985, HELLOWEEN are celebrating their 40th anniversary in the traditional way. Their career retrospective, "March Of Time" is much more than a straightforward greatest hits package, in essence this is a history lesson, told across 42 tracks and many,...

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BRET MICHAELS On His Trademark Bandana: 'It's My Super Power'

In a new interview with USA Today, POISON frontman Bret Michaels called his trademark bandana his "super power". "It's my own feeling of identity," he said. "Somehow I became 'Bandana Man'." But he added that there is a practical dual purpose to his cranial complement. "It keeps all of the sweat out...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Says Fans Can Expect 'Some Surprises' From His Upcoming Shows With WARREN DEMARTINI

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, Stephen Pearcy spoke about his reunion with his longtime RATT bandmate Warren DeMartini for a handful of shows this spring and summer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "How it came about is an interesting story. It all happe...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL: 'For Me, The Band Has Been Over Since 1996'

In a new interview with Talking The Talk With Don, former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell, who wrote the lyrics for some of the group's most classic songs, spoke about a possible reunion with his longtime bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH>NET): "The last drummer they had was Ja...