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Crimson Glory Complete Long Awaited New Album
Crimson Glory has been working on a new studio album, and guitarist Ben Jackson has shared the following message: “The new Crimson Glory record is a wrap! It was lot of fun and hard work getting here.” Crimson Glory leader
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Tesla And Steelheart Singers To Unite On Foghat’s “I Just Wanna Make Love To You”
Two powerhouse voices of rock ‘n’ roll—Jeff Keith (Tesla) and Miljenko Matijević (Steelheart)—are joining forces to unleash a brand-new cover of Foghat’s “I Just Wanna Make Love to You.” The track, filled with raw power and unmistakable chemistry, pays tribute
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Steelheart Releases “Lips Of Rain” From Remastered Album “Through Worlds Of Stardust”
STEELHEART, led by the powerhouse voice of Miljenko Matijevic, has re-released the passionate and cinematic “Lips of Rain” from the newly remastered Through Worlds of Stardust, now available worldwide on Steelheart Records via The Orchard. Originally featured on the 2017
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Members Of Warlock, W.A.S.P., and Metal Church Form N.Y.C., Hear “Heavy As Hell”
Today, the heavy metal collective, N.Y.C., featuring Tommy Bolan (Warlock), Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., Metal Church), and Steve Unger (Metal Church), are thrilled to announce their debut album ‘Built To Destroy,’ an unfiltered blast of New York City attitude, due out
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Watch Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Aldridge, Brad Gillis And Rick Hughes (Sword, Saints And Sinners)
RICK HUGHES DELIVERS A SPECTACULAR SOLO ALBUM WITH ‘REDEMPTION,’ REUNITES MEMBERS OF ONE OF OZZY’S BEST LINE-UPS FOR COVER OF THE WHO’S “THE REAL ME” Canadian-born Rick Hughes is renowned for his powerful and rangey voice as the lead singer
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Autograph Get Two Classic Era Albums Of Unreleased Demos Released
It all started with 5 guys from LA who got together on weekends to jam and write songs. They were no strangers to one another having played in different bands together. At this time, Steve Plunkett (vocals/guitar) was playing with
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Hear “Seek Out Your Sins” And “The Devil’s Masquerade” From New Helstar Album
HELSTAR will release their long-awaited 11th studio album, “The Devil’s Masquerade,” on September 12th, 2025 through Massacre Records. “The Devil’s Masquerade” marks a powerful return to the band’s roots, bringing back the classic creative chemistry between James Rivera (vocals) and
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Watch New Helloween Video For “A Little Is A Little Too Much”
Helloween have released their new album Giants & Monsters today, and you can catch the brand new video below: Giants & Monsters tracklisting: “Giants On The Run”“Savior Of The World”“A Little Is A Little Too Much”“We Can Be Gods”“Into The
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Whitesnake Release New Video For “Tell Me How”
On September 26th, Whitesnake will release Forevermore: Revisited, Remixed, And Remastered. The release will be a massive 5 Disc Box Set. Forevermore Box Set – 2025 Disc 1. Remixes:“Love Will Set You Free” (Accpella intro, ZZ GTR’s)“Steal Your Heart Away”“Easier
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Classic Heavy Metal Band Heavy Pettin Return With New Video And Album “Rock Generation”
The Scottish rock warriors Heavy Pettin release the title track and video from the brand-new studio album Rock Generation, which is set for release on October 24th via Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders available now at this location. Vocalist and founding
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Ugly Kid Joe Gets 30th Anniversary Edition Of “Menace To Sobriety” Released
In 1995, Ugly Kid Joe released their 2nd full-length record, Menace To Sobriety. A heavier and darker album than the predecessor, which fit the time, and Kerrang! Magazine called it “the album of the year”, yet the album received little
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FROM THE SUNSET STRIP TO THE LAS VEGAS STRIP! MÖTLEY CRÜE IN VEGAS AGAIN
Motley Crue has announced the details of their upcoming Las Vegas Residency: LIMITED RUN OF 10 SHOWS AT PARK MGM SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 03 A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the Nevada Partnership for Homeless
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Testament Announce New Album, Watch Video For “Infanticide A.I.”
Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT returns this Fall with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum. The album which will be released on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity’s uneasy alliance with its
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Watch Def Leppard Perform On America’s Got Talent
Def Leppard appeared as guest performers and performed their hit song “Pour Some Sugar On Me” on the August 20th episode of America’s Got Talent. The British rockers are set to do another residency in Las Vegas again from February
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On This Day August 20th, 2020 Quiet Riot Drummer Frankie Banali Passed Away
Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali died on August 20th, 2020, at the age of 68 from pancreatic cancer. Banali was highly regarded in the world of rock drummers and also played drums in W.A.S.P. and the band Heavy Bones. After
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Twisted Sister Gets “Detroit Club 1979” Album Released
Deadline Music has just released this vintage 1979 concert recording by the notorious American glam rock band Twisted Sister knocking ’em dead in Detroit! Listen to these legends of crazed, cross-dressing hard rock mayhem absolutely slay on stage with performances
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Warlock Vocalist Doro Releases “Warriors Of The Sea” Video
The brand-new video for DORO’s single “Warriors of the Sea” is now available to watch. The epic clip was directed by Peter Leukhardt, who captures the Metal Queen in action during the Metal Queen Metal Cruise 2025, among other striking
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W.A.S.P. Released Their Debut Album 41 Years Ago Today!
On August 17, 1984, W.A.S.P. burst onto the scene with their electrifying debut album, which truly encapsulated the band’s dynamic fusion of heavy metal, shock rock, and glam. This bold, standout release not only showcased their raw energy but also
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Original Queensryche Drummer Scott Rockenfield Announces New Solo Album
Original Queensryche drummer Scott Rockenfield has announced the following regarding his new upcoming solo album: SCOTT ROCKENFIELD — 5X GRAMMY-NOMINATED COMPOSER, MUSICIAN & DRUMMER — ANNOUNCES LONG-AWAITED SOLO ALBUM FEATURING MULTIPLE GUEST ARTISTS New Singles “Sunlight Thief,” “Born To Win,”
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Kick Axe Guitarist And Co-Founder Larry Gillstrom Has Died
Kick Axe has released the following statement: It is with heavy hearts we must announce the sudden passing of Larry Gillstrom on Monday, August 4th 2025.Larry maintained a positive and upbeat attitude as he quietly fought a courageous battle with
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Watch The Scorpions Video For “Blackout” From New “Coming Home Live” Album
The Scorpions are celebrating their 60th band anniversary with a special arena show in the city where it all began – Hannover, Germany. On July 5th they’re performing their most iconic songs from 60 years of band history under the
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L.A. Guns Full Concert Video From Rock The Dam Festival Posted Online
L.A. Guns recently played the Rock The Dam 8 Festival in Kentucky, and the Fat Samurai YouTube channel has posted the full 4K video of the concert online.
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Former Motley Crue Singer John Corabi Releasing New Solo Album Through Frontiers Music
Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce the signing of legendary rock vocalist JOHN CORABI to its roster of iconic artists. Known for his powerful voice and rich legacy with bands like Mötley Crüe, The Dead Daisies, Union, and The
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Hear Incredible Unreleased Jani Lane Songs Now Completed
Producer Chris Laney has been going through Warrant vocalist Jani Lane’s archive of demo tracks that were recorded before his untimely death, and finishing the songs. Laney had this to say about the project: With the continued blessing of his
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Sleaze Rockers Salty Dog Get Album Re-Released With Bonus Tracks
The sunset strip had many heroes and casualties when referring to the 80’s hair band revolution. And, one time-darlings of the strip, Salty Dog, rode the waves of the music industry with vigor and might. Salty Dog was formed in
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QUEENSRŸCHE and Accept Announce 2025 Tour
Progressive metal legends QUEENSRŸCHE are excited to announce they’ll be hitting the road this coming fall on the “Volume and Vengeance Tour” alongside special guests Accept. The tour will kick off on November 7th in Denver, CO at Summit and
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White Lion Singer Mike Tramp ReVisits His Past With New Album “Songs Of White Lion Vol. III”
Today, esteemed rock vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP is pleased to announce the release of his new album, ‘Songs of White Lion — Vol. III,’ due out on September 19th via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the lead
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The Top 15 Hair Metal Songs That Became Stripper Anthems
Glam/Hair Metal bands of the ’80s and early ’90s were all about sex and hedonism, so it makes perfect sense that their songs would be the perfect musical backdrop for strippers to take to the pole and fulfill every man’s
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Saxon Singer Biff Byford To Undergo Emergency Procedure As Band Cancels Tour Dates
Saxon has released the following regarding the situation: Saxon are sorry to announce the immediate cancellation of 10 Summer shows and Festival appearances while singer Biff Byford undergoes an emergency procedure. The recovery period for the operation will sadly mean
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Hear K.K. Downing’s Version Of Judas Priest Classic “Never Satisfied”
K.K. DOWNING PAYS TRIBUTE TO ROCKA ROLLA 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW COVER OF “NEVER SATISFIED” K.K. Downing, a founding member of Judas Priest and leader of KK’s Priest, has released an updated version of “Never Satisfied” as a tribute to the
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Steelheart To Release Remastered Album Plus Bonus Song
Steelheart Album News Steelheart, the brainchild of powerhouse vocalist Miljenko Matijević, is set to re-release the acclaimed 2017 record Through Worlds Of Stardust on November 15, 2025. The album is fully remastered and featuring a newly reworked version of the
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You Can Buy Ozzy’s DNA For Future Cloning
INFINITELY RECYCLABLE OZZY Liquid Death Beverage Company has announced the following: Ozzy Osbourne is 1 of 1. But we’re selling his actual DNA so you can recycle him forever. Yes, we really got the Prince of Darkness to drink from
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WANTED Burst On To The Scene With 80s Metal Look and Sound, Watch Video “Armed For Action”
If you miss 80s heavy metal, then you need to hear WANTED! Detroit-based hard rock & metal band WANTED is proud to announce the release of their blistering new single & music video, “Armed for Action,” as a preview of their highly anticipated
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Watch Helloween’s Video For “This Is Tokyo” From New Album
HELLOWEEN, the legendary German metal band with 21 gold and platinum awards and over ten million records sold, will release their highly anticipated new album “Giants & Monsters” this August. Leading the charge is the album’s first single, ‘This Is Tokyo,’ accompanied by a
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Enuff Z’nuff To Release New Album “Xtra Cherries”
The brand new album from the legendary melodic rock maestros comes with a little something extra on top – a line-up of stellar guest artists! In addition to the band’s always lushly produced and hook-filled songs, these tracks also include
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Firehouse Release New Single “Mighty Fine Lady”
Firehouse has released their first single with new singer Nate Peck, and it’s everything fans have hoped it would be and more. Firehouse has posted the following regarding the new song: Thanks to everyone who has downloaded our new song,
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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson To Release Expanded “More Balls To Picasso” Album
In 1994, having left Iron Maiden for a time (he rejoined in 1999), Bruce Dickinson released his second solo album, entitled Balls To Picasso. Named in honour of the cubist pioneer whose representations of spherical objects were as squares, and reflected
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Giuffria Releases Remastered Demos For 3rd Unreleased Album
It’s long been known that demos for a third Giuffria release existed. They are easily found being spread around the internet and remain one of the most traded and bootlegged selection of tracks amongst 80s/90’s hard rockers worldwide. FnA Records
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Final Black Sabbath Concert With Ozzy To Stream Worldwide, Here’s How To Watch
Tune in to celebrate the true creators of heavy metal – witness Ozzy Osbourne play his own set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow, and the band’s first performance in 20 years. Back to the Beginning will
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Listen To Doro’s New Single “Warriors Of The Sea”
Former Warlock vocalist Doro Pesch is back with a brand new single. “With ‘Warriors of the Sea,’ I wanted to create an anthem that goes straight to the heart,” explains DORO. “It’s a song that brings joy on land and
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Autograph Guitarist Steve Lynch Releases New Book “Confessions Of A Rock Guitarist”
Known for their massive hit single “Turn Up The Radio”, Autograph guitarist Steve Lynch is releasing his tell-all memoir. Check out info about the new book below: In Confessions of a Rock Guitarist, Steve Lynch recounts with humility and offbeat
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Former Rough Cutt And Ratt Guitarist Dead At 67
Multiple sources are now reporting that Chris Hager, former guitarist with Rough Cutt and Ratt in its early stages, when the band was called Mickey Ratt. No cause of death has been given at this time. Hager was 67 years
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Listen To Brand New Faster Pussycat Song “Motorbike”
Legendary rockers Faster Pussycat are shifting into high gear and revving things up with their brand new single ‘Motorbike,’ out now. The adrenaline-fueled track is available to stream on all major streaming platforms. In true Faster Pussycat fashion, ‘Motorbike’ captures the gritty, fast-lane energy that has made the
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Watch Ratt Get Animated In New Video For “Reach For The Sky”
WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO! RATT “Reach for the Sky”, recorded for the “Out of the Cellar” debut album in 1984, but never made the record. Not until 40 years later, in 2024, was it released as a bonus single with the
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ALCATRAZZ To Release New Studio Album in 2026, Signs With Bravewords Records
BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of Alcatrazz, for a new studio album, their 7th, to be released in 2026. Alcatrazz is also working on another top secret studio project. The new album will build on the obvious
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Faster Pussycat To Release New Single “Motorbike”
The limited-edition 7-inch vinyl of the “Motorbike” is available for pre-order now; the vinyl B-side is a fuel-injected and grease-splattered cover of the INXS classic “Don’t Change.” Also, an ultra-limited-edition 7-inch vinyl autographed by Taime is available! In true Faster
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Watch George Lynch Shred In New Casandra’s Crossing Video For “Wicked Woman”
Today, the musical alliance of guitar legend George Lynch and powerhouse singer Casandra Carson shares a new digital single, “Wicked Woman.” The track is from their recently released studio album, ‘Garden of Earthly Delights,’ out via Frontiers Music Srl. Casandra
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Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2026 Lineup Announced
The annual Monsters Of Rock Cruise has announced its lineup for the 2026 edition of MORC. The cruise is from April 12-April 17th. Bands slated to perform are: Black Label Society Night Ranger The Darkness Queensryche Stryper Symphony X Y
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Listen To W.A.S.P.’s Version Of Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones
W.A.S.P. announce the release of the lyric video for Paint It Black, taken from the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides from the W.A.S.P. The 7 Savage boxset. Watch W.A.S.P. Paint It Black: Bonus Tracks and B-sides1. Animal (F**k
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Stiff (Featuring Former Lillian Axe Members) Gets Album Re-Released
Stiff was cooked up in the scorching heat of a Texas summer. Some of us were in Houston after touring with another band. Things hadn’t worked out with that group, so Greg Peddie (vocals) and Jon Ster (guitar) and I
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Metallica Announces New Documentary Film And Screening Theater Dates
Metallica has announced the following info regarding their new documentary film: As a few of you may know, we’ve been working behind the scenes the last couple of years on a new film that will be released later this year
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Hard Rockers Helix Celebrates 50 Years With New Best Of Album
Crown X Recordings, Canada’s premier re-issue label, proudly announces the release of Helix 50 – The Best Of, a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada’s most legendary hard rock bands. The compilation features an all-star re-recording of
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Ratt Members Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini and Carlos Cavazo Playing Live Dates Together
The most recent recording lineup of Ratt was Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Carlos Cavazo, Juan Croucier, and Bobby Blotzer on the Infestation record. Warren DeMartini and Stephen Pearcy had not spoken to one another for the last seven years, but
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KISS Announce Unmasked Electric Show In Vegas With Guests Bruce Kulick, Tommy Thayer, Sebastian Bach And Black N’ Blue
50 years ago in Terre Haute, Indiana, a small group of fans lit the spark that would become the loudest and proudest fan movement in rock history: the KISS Army. Now, five decades later — and 30 years since the
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SLAYER Adds New Concert With Suicidal Tendencies, Exodus, Power Trip And More!
Today, Slayer announces a one-night-only show just added to the band’s handful of headline concerts set for this summer. Marking the band’s only U.S. East Coast performance in 2025, Slayer will headline Hershey, PA’s 30,000-seat Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, September 20,
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SKID ROW ANNOUNCES NEWLY MASTERED REISSUE EDITION OF “REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE”
American rock band Skid Row exploded onto the music scene in the late 80s, becoming a predominant force in the hard rock and heavy metal genre. Known for their raw energy, melodic hooks, and a relentless edge, Skid Row earned
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George Lynch Proves Why He’s One Of The Best Rock Guitarists Of All Time With Live Show
Artist: George Lynch And Terry Ilous’ XYZ Venue: Big Top Live 975 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, FL Date: March 18th, 2025 Review by: Bobby Caughron Big Top Live has quickly become one of my favorite venues in Southwest Florida to catch
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Christian Rockers Bride Returns With Double Album “Vipers And Shadows”
After a period of inactivity between 2013 and 2017, the legendary band Bride entered a frenetic rhythm of releases totaling 3 albums, 1 EP, 1 Christmas album, 1 bluegrass album and 1 acoustic album released from 2018 until now, with
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Watch Yngwie Malmsteen Video For “No Rest For The Wicked” From ‘Tokyo Live’
On April 25th, 2025, guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen will release a new live album entitled ‘Tokyo Live’ Check out the video of Yngwie’s performance of “No Rest For The Wicked” below: For more on Yngwie Malmsteen check out the following
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Paul Di’Anno “In Memory Of” Album Set For Release
Today, Metalville Records announces May 16th as the international release date for Paul Di’Anno’s In Memory Of. On May 17th this year, the frontman of the groundbreaking first two Iron Maiden albums should have celebrated his 67th birthday. Unfortunately, we
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Def Leppard Announce 2025 North America Tour Dates
Def Leppard just announced their 2025 Spring and Summer 2025 tour dates for North America: May 15 – Coliseo de Puerto Rico – San Juan, Puerto RicoMay 17 – Boardwalk Rock 2025 – Ocean City, MDJun. 19 – Summerfest –
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Whitesnake Releasing 8 CD Box “Set Access All Areas LIVE”
Six live shows across 8 CDs, Access All Areas: Live captures the raw excitement of Whitesnake in full flight, live on stage. Kicking off with Live… In the Still of Night, legendary rock singer David Coverdale is joined by Doug
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Watch New L.A. Guns Video For “Lucky Motherf**ker”
L.A. Guns have released their second single from their new album “Leopard Skin” called Lucky Motherfucker. The new album will be released on April 4th, 2025. Leopard Skin track listing: 01. Taste It02. Lucky Motherfucker03. The Grinder04. Hit And Run05. Don’t Gimme Away06. I’m Your Candy Man07. Runaway
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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Announces Solo U.S. Tour Dates
Bruce Dickinson announces his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album The Mandrake Project. For “The Mandrake Project Live 2025” North American Tour, Bruce reunites his 2024 touring line up
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HELLOWEEN CELEBRATE THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A DELUXE, CAREER SPANNNING ANTHOLOGY ‘MARCH OF TIME (THE BEST OF 40 YEARS)
Not many bands can lay claim to creating an entire genre, much less a movement that has continued to flourish for over four decades, but German heroes Helloween did exactly that. Combining the speed of thrash, the twin-guitar approach of
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WASP Releases Bonus Tracks And B-Sides Album
Madfish Music announces the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides from the W.A.S.P. The 7 Savage boxset. Purchase or stream the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides – https://orcd.co/wasp_bonus_listen W.A.S.P. has always been a band that embraced the
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Listen To First Song From Poison Drummer’s Rikki Rockett Band, Rockett Mafia
Rikki Rockett is proud to announce the formation of Rockett Mafia! Featuring Rockett on drums, Rockett Mafia is Brandon Gibbs (vocals, guitar), Mick Sweda (guitar, backing vocals) and Bryan Kimes (bass, backing vocals). Considering themselves, “Rock ’N’ Roll Evangelists, the
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RATT Members Stephen Pearcy And Warren DeMartini Announce 2025 Tour Dates
After announcing that they would be performing together for the M3 Festival, Stphen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini are now announcing more dates for their “Invasion Celebration” Tour! More shows are expected to be announced in the near future! Wed, Feb
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Yngwie Malmsteen To Release New Album “Tokyo Live”
‘Tokyo Live’, the ultimate live experience from Yngwie Malmsteen’s 40th Anniversary World Tour, releases April 25th! Mark your calendars and prepare to crank it LOUD. Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/yngwiemalmsteen Yngwie Malmsteen “Tokyo Live” track listing: CD1 CD2
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Statement Issued On Vince Neil’s Airplane That Was Involved In Fatal Accident
Vince Neil’s representative, Worrick Robinson, IV just provided the following statement: RE: Learjet Aircraft 35A Plane Collision – Scottsdale Airport At 2:39 p.m. local time, a Learjet aircraft Model 35A owned by Vince Neil was attempting to land at the
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Listen To New Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate Song “You’re Gonna Burn”
Legendary rocker Jizzy Pearl is back! The unmistakable voice behind Blackout in the Red Room returns with Punk Rock Fiesta! on March 1, 2025, via Kenyon Records. This latest album from Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate is a raw, unfiltered blast of
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HEATHEN Announce Bleed the World: Live Album Out March 14th-Watch New Video
For the past 40 years, the Bay Area thrash pioneers HEATHEN have abided by their never-say-die attitude. The HEATHEN brand of intelligent yet aggressive Thrash appealed not only to the genre’s core demographic but also to metal fans looking for brains
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Former Scorpions Drummer Herman Rarebell To Release New Album
Today, Metalville Records announces April 11th as the international release date for Herman Rarebell & Friends‘ new album What About Love? Welcome to our journey back to the future! Herman Rarebell & Friends take you back to the 1980s, and
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Listen to brand new LA Guns song “Taste It”
LA Guns have a new album called Leopard Skin coming out on April, 4th, 2025. Today they released the first single called “Taste It” and you can watch the video for it right here: “Leopard Skin” track listing: 01. Taste It02. Lucky Motherfucker03. The
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Original Black Sabbath Lineup Uniting For Final Show
The original lineup of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward will reunite for one final concert performance on July 5th in Birmingham, England. Ozzy Osbourne has announced the following via his social media pages regarding
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Junkyard Singer David Roach Battling Aggresive Cancer
Junkyard has posted the following regarding singer David Roach’s cancer diagnosis and how you can help: We all know and love David Roach—not just as our incredible singer, but as a true friend, an inspiration, and a fighter. Right now,
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Born On This Day, February 1st Warrant Singer Jani Lane
Warrant singer Jani Lane was born on this day, February 1st, 1964. Lane whose real name was John Kennedy Oswald was found dead in his hotel room on August, 11th 2011 at the age of 47 from acute alcohol poisoning.
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Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy And Warren De Martini To Reunite For M3 Festival
Ratt founding member Stephen Pearcy has just announced the following: “Never say never, right? There was no question when the idea was brought up doing something with Warren again. It wasn’t even a thought, it’s time, let’s do this. “Pearcy
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Ex-Vixen Singer Lorraine Lewis Joins Only Fans And Brings Back Femme Fatale
With her powerful, gutsy voice, LORRAINE LEWIS cemented her place in the rock world as lead vocalist for the band FEMME FATALE with their 1988 self-titled MCA album. It produced two big rock singles and MTV videos: “Waiting For The
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Autograph’s Steve Lynch Turns 70 And Releases His Autobiography
Steve Lynch, Guitarist and Founding Member of Autograph has posted the following update: HELLO EVERYONE!! Today is my 70th birthday! And I must say- I feel better than ever! At this point in my life, it’s not only a time
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Exodus Parts Ways With Singer Steve “Zetro” Souza, Welcomes Back Rob Dukes
Exodus has announced the following regarding the lead vocal position in the band: Announcement! EXODUS have parted ways with Steve “Zetro” Souza. We thank Steve for his years fronting the band and all the killer music we made during that
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Watch The Documentary Of Hear N’ Aid With 80s Heavy Metal All Star Lineup
Hear N’ Aid was recorded on May 20 and 21, 1985, 40 artists (see full list below) from the hard rock music community gathered at A&M Records Studios to participate in the making of a record called “Stars”, as part
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Bulletboys Release Remastered Versions Of Long Out Of Print Albums For Acid Monkey, Sophie, and 10 Cent Billionaire
The Bulletboys recently announced that founding bassist Lonnie Vencent has returned to the band. Now they have digitally re-released 2024 Remastered versions of the following albums which have long been out of print: Acid Monkey (Originally Released 1995) Weazal
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Steve Vai And Joe Satriani Unite To Form New Band SATCHVAI
For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form The SATCHVAI Band, with plans to ignite Europe with an electrifying summer tour. “The SATCHVAI Band Tour
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Bulletboys Get Original Bassist Lonnie Vencent Back
Bulletboys frontman Marq Torien posted the following on his Instagram account regarding Lonnie’s return: So it begins!!! 1st day of tracking for our New Album!!! It’s was a completely magical day!!So stoked to have the man who started this Band
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Iron Maiden Announce New Drummer
Iron Maiden has issued the following statement regarding their new drummer replacing longtime member Nicko McBrain: As The Future Past Tour concludes after 81 shows to over 1.4 million fans, from Ljubljana to the Coachella Valley and from Western Australia
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Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain To Perform Final Show With Iron Maiden December 7th, 2024
Iron Maiden officially made this statement available from Nicko: Statement from Nicko McBrain: After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle.
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AC/DC Announce 2025 North American Tour
AC/DC return to the road in the United States for the first time in nine years on the 2025 Power Up North American Tour! The band will perform in 13 stadiums coast-to-coast next spring — kicking off on April 10, 2025, in
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Hair Metal Bands Of The 80s And 90s
The 1980s and early 90s saw many hard rock bands often nicknamed “Hair Metal” bands because of the amount of hair, usually hairsprayed and poofed up, many of these bands but not all also crossed over into being called “Glam
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Former Ozzy Guitarist Jake E. Lee Shot Several Times In Vegas
Multiple news outlets are now reporting that according to Jake E. Lee’s management, the guitarist was shot several times early Tuesday morning in Las Vegas while walking his dog. The shooting appears to be random and Lee is expected to
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John Corabi Discusses Return To Dead Daisies, Mick Mars and More In New Interview
The Dead Daisies have a new album out called “Light ‘Em Up” and John Corabi (Ex-Motley Crue, The Scream, Union) sat down for an interview with Bobby Caughron of XS ROCK to discuss the new album as well as info
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Hear Previously Unreleased Ratt Song “Reach For The Sky”
Ratt is releasing their 40th Anniversary edition of the “Out Of The Cellar” album which includes a never before heard song “Reach For The Sky” that was slated to be on the album but was never included until now. Listen
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Tigertailz Releases Bezerk: The Demos Album Via FnA Records
Tigertailz were originally formed in 1984 and just 6 years later demoed and recorded Bezerk, an album that many glam rock fans consider a masterpiece and an album that had no filler material. As one of the most prominent and accessible
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Bryan Adams, Yes…That Bryan Adams Co-Wrote Kiss Songs “War Machine” And “Rock And Roll Hell” Watch His Versions Here!
A little-known fact until recently is that Bryan Adams co-wrote two of Kiss’ best songs from their Creatures Of The Night Album along with Gene Simmons and producer Jim Vallance. Now, Bryan Adams has released both songs as singles and
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Late Riot Singer Rhett Forrester Gets Album Released Of Dr. Dirty Project Songs
Watch the late Rhett Forrester sing “Hold On” from the previously unreleased Dr. Dirty Sessions album. BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the release of “Rhett Forrester & Rob Robbins – The Complete Dr. Dirty Sessions”, a collection of songs celebrating
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Listen To Motley Crue Cover The Beastie Boys With ‘(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)’
Listen to the second single ‘(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)’ from Motley Crue’s Upcoming New EP called “Canceled” below: MÖTLEY CRÜE RETURNS WITH ‘CANCELLED’!BRAND NEW EPFEATURING TOP 5 RADIO HIT ‘DOGS OF WAR’ AND NEW SINGLE ‘FIGHT
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Watch New Skid Row Music Video For “Piece Of Me” from Their Upcoming Live In London Album
Get a “PIECE OF ME“ New single & video from Skid Row’s new live album + concert film – LIVE IN LONDON – released as a 2LP set and CD / DVD digipack worldwide on September 20th. https://www.skidrow.com
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Watch Trailer For New Series Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story Of ’80s Hair Metal”
Features Interviews with Members of Iconic Bands Such as Poison, Skid Row, Ratt, Extreme, Guns N’ Roses, and More Paramount Plus posted the following today regarding the trailer for this new 3 part docuseries directed by Jeff Tremaine (The Dirt,
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Stryper Release Brand New Song “When We Were Kings” From Upcoming New Album
Listen below to hear the title track from the new Stryper album. The album will be released on September 13th, 2024.
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Listen To New George Lynch Project That Sounds A Lot Like Dokken With A Female Singer
This new musical alliance between guitar legend George Lynch and powerhouse singer Casandra Carson is poised to set the rock ‘n’ roll world on fire! The project’s inaugural single is entitled “Stranger” and is the kick-off for their upcoming album,
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