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SAMMY HAGAR Responds To ALEX VAN HALEN's 'Idiot' Slam: 'I Guess The Truth Hurts Sometimes'

Sammy Hagar has responded to Alex Van Halen after the legendary VAN HALEN drummer called the singer "complete idiot". The 73-year-old Alex made the comment earlier this year while speaking to Brazilian music journalist Marcelo Vieira, who translated Van Halen's "Brothers" memoir into Portuguese for...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Was 'Very Liberal' But He Wants 'Nothing To Do With' Democratic Party Now

During an appearance on Heretics, hosted by Andrew Gold, a long-form interview podcast that explores controversial topics and unconventional perspectives, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons addressed his recent claim that he had lost several performances with his solo band because he declined to spe...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Calls SAMMY HAGAR 'A Complete Idiot'

Legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has called the band's former singer Sammy Hagar a "complete idiot". The 73-year-old Alex made the comment earlier this year while speaking to Brazilian music journalist Marcelo Vieira, who translated Van Halen's "Brothers" memoir into Portuguese for the Bra...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says He Has Stayed Cancer-Free For More Than A Decade: 'It's Never Been Back'

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 11 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 65-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Once I was diagnosed [in June 20...

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Reformed Seattle Thrashers FORCED ENTRY To Play At BLADES OF STEEL METALFEST In Madison, Wisconsin This Month

Late 1980s/early 1990s Seattle thrashers FORCED ENTRY have announced their return performance for September 19 at Blades Of Steel Metalfest at Crucible in Madison, Wisconsin. They will share the stage that weekend with other Seattle stalwarts like METAL CHURCH and SANCTUARY, alongside other legendar...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Announces Three-City Book Tour For Highly Anticipated Memoir 'In My Darkest Hour'

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has announced a three-city book tour in support of "In My Darkest Hour", his latest memoir with Joe Layden and Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and Hachette Book Group. Due on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the memoir has become one of the most anticipated...

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Legendary VAN HALEN Drummer ALEX VAN HALEN Receives Royal Decoration: Knight Of The Order Of The Netherlands Lion

Legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alexander Arthur "Alex" Van Halen has been awarded the royal decoration "Ridder in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw" (Knight in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands). Alex received the highest civilian knighthood of the Netherlands in Nijmegen, where he and his brothe...

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EUROPE Shares Music Video For New Single 'Scandinavian Eyes' From Upcoming 'Come This Madness' Album

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE have released the new single "Scandinavian Eyes", the third track unveiled from their highly anticipated studio album, "Come This Madness", due on September 25 via Silver Lining Music. Built around a driving riff, an unmistakable chorus, soaring vocal lines and arra...

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SACRED REICH's PHIL RIND: Guitarist JOEY RADZIWILL 'Wrote 10 Out Of The 11 Songs' On Upcoming Album 'Into The Abyss'

In a new interview with Metal & Rock Zone, bassist/vocalist Phil Rind of Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Into The Abyss", which will be released via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2019's "Awakening" was recorded at The Focusrite Room in M...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On PMRC: 'It Was All About Them Trying To Put A Man In The White House. It Was Not About Censoring Records.'

In a new interview with Rock At Night magazine, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was asked how he was affected by his experience with the PMRC (Parents' Music Resource Center) more than four decades ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, honestly, after it was all said and d...

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Original SLIPKNOT Vocalist ANDERS COLSEFNI Is 'Fine' With Not Being The Singer Who Actually Made The Band Famous: 'I Don't Have Any Regrets'

In a new interview with The Phase Remains The Same, original SLIPKNOT singer Anders Colsefni, who contributed lead vocals to the band's "Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat." record, was asked where he and his then-SLIPKNOT bandmates wrote the music that ended up becoming "Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.". He respon...

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Cop Who Took Out DIMEBAG's Killer Has No Regrets About His Involvement, Even Though Incident Ended His Career

In a new interview with Bill Bailey of Today's Boondoggle Podcast, James Niggemeyer, the former Columbus, Ohio police officer who is widely credited for saving lives in December 2004 when he entered a local nightclub without backup and killed a crazed gunman responsible for blowing away four people,...

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR Explains 'Marrow Deep' Album Title

In a new interview with iHeartRadio Canada's JD Lewis, MASTODON drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor was asked about the title of the band's latest album, "Marrow Deep", which was released 12 months after the death of former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, who left the band acrimoniously at the start of 20...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: 'DOLLY PARTON Will Be Talked About For Centuries'

In a new interview with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith spoke about the recent passing of country music icon Dolly Parton after a short bout with cancer. Addressing his own country music influences, Brent said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My country...

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GREAT WHITE Founder And Guitarist MARK KENDALL Announces 'Soul Of A Man' Memoir Deal With DIVERSION BOOKS

Mark Kendall, founding member and lead guitarist of the multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated rock band GREAT WHITE, has announced that he has signed a book deal with Diversion Books for his forthcoming memoir, "Soul Of A Man: My Life In Great White, From The Stage And Beyond", with publication schedu...