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MORGAN ROSE Says SEVENDUST Is No Longer 'Too Abrasive' For CREED Crowd
In a new interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT FM 's Cameron Buchholtz, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose spoke about his band's friendship with the members of CREED and ALTER BRIDGE. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The CREED guys and ALTER BRIDGE, those are two of our closest people. Well,...April 29, 2026
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DAVE GROHL: 'The NIRVANA Experience Was Something Else, In All The Best And Worst Ways'
On the latest episode of the Broken Record Podcast, Dave Grohl reflected on NIRVANA's legacy and the difficult period following Kurt Cobain's death. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The NIRVANA experience was — I don't even know what the word is for it. It was just something else — in...April 29, 2026
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RIOT V Parts Ways With Singer TODD MICHAEL HALL
RIOT V, the band featuring members of legendary metal pioneers RIOT, has parted ways with singer Todd Michael Hall. He is being temporarily replaced by Italian musician Valentino Francavilla (WHITE SKULL). On Tuesday (April 28),Todd, who had been with a member of RIOT V since 2013, released the fol...April 29, 2026
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GENE SIMMONS Regrets Not Staging An Intervention For ACE FREHLEY Decades Ago: 'It Was A Stupid And Shameful Decision On All Our Parts'
In a new interview with the Inside Of You With Michael Rosenbaum podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he had any "good conversations" with late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley before Ace died last October at the age of 74. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's bee...April 28, 2026
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VOLBEAT Scores Record-Setting 13th No. 1 On Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart With 'Demonic Depression'
VOLBEAT's latest single, "Demonic Depression", has become the band's thirteenth No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream chart. The Danish band still holds tight to the record for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart by an artist originating outside of North America. VOLBEAT notche...April 28, 2026
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THERAPY? To Begin Recording New Album In May
In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, vocalist/guitarist Andy Cairns of the Northern Irish rock outfit THERAPY? spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2023's "Hard Cold Fire" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The reason why THERAPY? hasn't had a record out f...April 27, 2026
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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Entire Debut Solo Album 'Rescue You' At April 2026 Oslo Concert
Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) performed his first solo album, 1985's "Rescue You", in its entirety, along with his other hits, at select shows in Scandinavia this past week. Backing Joe at the gigs was his solo band consisting of Nikolo Kotzev on guitar, Ken Sandi...April 27, 2026
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CARMINE APPICE Says 'It Was Rumored' He Was Going To Join LED ZEPPELIN After JOHN BONHAM's Death: 'I Would Have' Done It
On the latest episode of the Talk Louder podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice was asked there is any truth to the rumors that he was being considered for the drummer position in L...April 27, 2026
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Announces Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Grammy Award–nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen and his band MAMMOTH have announced more U.S. headline tour dates. "The End" tour continues this summer, with more performances added in between MAMMOTH's previously announced support dates for CREED. MAMMOTH's...April 27, 2026
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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL On His Cancer Battle: 'I'm Really Grateful That Things Are Going Good With What I Have'
In a new interview with I Ask No One With Kevin Re LoVullo, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall offered an update on his battle with stage four kidney cancer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it's getting better. It's pretty amazing. I called this friend of mine in Chicago, who's...April 25, 2026
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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Is Recovering From 'Heart Valve Surgery'
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick is recovering from "heart valve surgery". The 72-year-old musician, who also played with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, took to his social media to say that the operation was "a success" and went on to thank his "heart surgeon and their fantastic staff for looking after me l...April 25, 2026
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METALLICA Pays Tribute To SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY Collaborator MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS: 'He Will Be Sorely Missed'
METALLICA has paid tribute to conductor, composer and educator Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT),who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years. Thomas died on Wednesday, April 22, nearly five years after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor that doctors later identified as glioblastoma multiforme, at hi...April 23, 2026
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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Says MICK JONES Is 'In The End Stages' Of Parkinson's Disease
During an appearance on SPIN magazine's Lipps Service With Scott Lipps podcast, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked about his current relationship with the band's founding guitarist Mick Jones. He responded: "It's pretty good. He's in end stages of Alzheimer's. So our conversations are… I...April 22, 2026
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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'The Records I Leave Behind Will Be The Legacy Of Me Being Here On This Earth'
In a new interview with Rock 100.5 KATT FM's Cameron Buchholtz, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach touched upon the fact that his current live setlist sees him still performing some of the songs from his latest solo album, "Child Within The Man", which came out two years ago. He said (as transcri...April 22, 2026
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TRAFFIC Co-Founder DAVE MASON Dead At 79
TRAFFIC co-founder Dave Mason has died at the age of 79. The legendary musician's passing was confirmed in an official statement posted on his social media. The statement reads: "It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. "On Sunday, April 19, after coo...April 21, 2026














