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In a new interview with the GUNS N' ROSES-centric Appetite For Distortion podcast, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani spoke about how he ended up recommending Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal for the guitarist position in GUNS N' ROSES more than 20 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That happe... [...]

Concert promoter Live Nation has announced an unexpected scheduling issue where restrictions on simultaneous events at Exposition Park in Los Angeles have meant IRON MAIDEN's Saturday, September 26 show at the 22,000-capacity BMO Stadium has had to be rescheduled to the following day Sunday, Septemb... [...]

In a new interview with Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station, former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony spoke about the upcoming deluxe edition of "5150", the band's first album with vocalist Sammy Hagar, and Hagar's 2026 Las Vegas residency, which will take place in March and September. Asked if he... [...]

Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the full music lineup for the fourteenth year of Aftershock, set to take place October 1-4 at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, TOOL, LIMP BIZKIT and PIERCE THE VEIL will headline the West Coast's largest rock, punk and meta... [...]

Zakk Wylde appeared live on TalkShopLive on Tuesday, March 3 for a special interactive question-and-answer session hosted by Rock Feed's Brian Storm. Streaming exclusively via TalkShopLive, the event featured Wylde in conversation with Brian, taking fan questions in real time and discussing the maki... [...]

Danish metal band RAUNCHY has returned after years of silence and announced it has re-signed with Mighty Music. The group will release its first studio album in 12 years this summer. The LP was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios. RAUNCHY 2026 lineup is: Jesper A... [...]

SOCIAL DISTORTION's long-awaited eighth album, "Born To Kill", will be released May 8, 2026 via Epitaph Records. A eight-minute short documentary about the making of the LP — directed, filmed and edited by Josh Roossin — can be seen below. "Born To Kill" is more than the conclusion to a 15-year wait... [...]

In a new interview with Tony Webster of the Metal Command podcast, guitarist Nige Rockett of U.K. thrash metal veterans ONSLAUGHT was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced work on fresh material since last year's return of vocalist Sy Keeler. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):... [...]

For the last 20 years or so, VREID have been nudging Norwegian black metal out of its comfort zone. Although firmly rooted in the genre's traditions, not least as former members of WINDIR, they have consistently offered a unique and fearless interpretation of frostbitten thunder, adding sturdy rock... [...]

Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) will perform his first solo album, 1985's "Rescue You", in its entirety, along with his other hits, at select shows in Scandinavia this spring. The dates are as follows: April 23 - Valand - Gothenburg, Sweden April 25 - Wings Of AOR F... [...]

Two years ago, Billy Morrison — the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, primarily known as Billy Idol's rhythm guitar player for the past 17 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens — released "The Morrison Project" via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group. It marked his third solo album (and... [...]

THE TROOPS OF DOOM, the Brazilian death/thrash metal band featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz, has announced an important lineup change for its upcoming 2026 European tour. Guitarist Marcelo Vasco is no longer a member of THE TROOPS OF DOOM. The decision was made amicably, i... [...]

During an appearance on the March 3 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about how he ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the latter band's fall 2026 shows after iconic singer Dee Snider resigned from TWISTED SISTER due to "... [...]

Swedish heavy rock band SISTER SIN has released a second new single, "Drive". It is the follow-up to last month's "Suicide Hill", which marked SISTER SIN's first new music in 12 years. "Drive" and "Suicide Hill" were recorded by SISTER SIN's current lineup of Liv Jagrell on vocals, Jimmy Hiltula on... [...]

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, MR. BIG's fourth studio album, "Hey Man", finally makes its long-awaited debut on vinyl for Record Store Day UK and Japan 2026 (April 18), followed by a new remaster on SACD Hybrid Multi-channel and Double MQA-CD on May 8. A landmark release for the band, th... [...]

Rock 'n' roll legend Suzi Quatro will release her new album, "Freedom", on March 27. The LP's second single, "Little Miss Lovely", can be heard below. In a recent interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, Quatro stated about how she chose "Freedom" to be the first single and title of the upcoming al... [...]

Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED have released their brand-new single "Can I Get A". It's the third track to be taken from the band's upcoming album, "You Got This", which is due on April 17. With a jaunty electro-honky-tonk intro leading straight into a infectiously singalong pop chorus, complet... [...]

Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", has confirmed that he will sit behind the drum kit for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. Earlier today, Joey took to his social media to share the news of Bach's coll... [...]

In a new interview with Doc Rock's Metal Shop 101 on Ragebreed Radio, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I.) algorithms and... [...]
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From Francis’ Facebook Page: It is with overwhelming sadness and heavy hearts we share the news that our beloved Francis passed away yesterday after a private battle with cancer. He departed this world peacefully, surrounded by love.Our hearts are shattered. Throughout his fight with cancer, we stayed by his side, facing every challenge as a […] [...]
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74-year-old British-born rock legend David Coverdale, who named his band Whitesnake after his penis, has announced his retirement. David, who was also the lead singer of Deep Purple in the 1970s, confirmed his decision in a video message. He said: “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the ‘snake, a special announcement […] [...]
So sad! Ace Frehley has left us far too soon. He was a legend, and irreplaceable in Kiss, if you ask us. [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announce RUSH reunion and 2026 tour with new drummer. The 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of RUSH’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, notably marks the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years since the finale […] [...]
Here’s the latest on the Scorpions biopic Wind of Change: Production is now well underway in London, with filming currently taking place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and around the city. The cast brings both fresh faces and familiar talent to the story: • Alexander Dreymon portrays guitarist and founding member Rudolf Schenker • Ludwig […] [...]
Mick Ralphs, the influential guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of Bad Company and Mott The Hoople, has died at 81. Ralphs had been bedridden since suffering a debilitating stroke just days after what was to be his final performance with Bad Company on October 29, 2016, at London’s O2 Arena. As chronicled by music journalist Eric Alper, Paul Rodgers of Free first […] [...]
Remembering Rick Derringer (August 5, 1947 – May 26, 2024) We’ve just learned that rock guitarist, singer, and producer Rick Derringer has passed away at the age of 77. Today, we remember a man whose guitar riffs lit up radios and arenas across five decades of rock history. Derringer first made waves as a teenager […] [...]