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AXL Rose Gets His Own Graphic Novel “Appetite For Destruction” A Cyberpunk Graphic Novel Saga
Legendary Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has teamed up with Sumerian to launch a brand-new multi-volume graphic novel series, Axl Rose: […]
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Motley Crue Release Deluxe Theatre Of Pain Box Set
The 40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set is a must-have for fans and collectors, featuring reimagined artwork, the newly remastered album on color […]
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Listen To “War Pigs” By Judas Priest And Ozzy Osbourne
JUDAS PRIEST HAS RELEASED WAR PIGS – CHARITY VERSION. A collaboration between the icons @judaspriest and @ozzyosbourne. All profits of Sony Music […]
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Watch Lita Ford Video For “You Know I Would” With Gary Hoey
Lita Ford has teamed up with guitarist Gary Hoey for a brand new song entitled “You Know I Would”. You can hear […]
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TREAT Announces New Studio Album ‘The Wild Card’
Swedish melodic rock band TREAT is thrilled to announce the release of their upcoming new studio album, titled ‘The Wild Card’ and […]
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Listen To “Oh Well” By Guns N’ Roses’ Guitarist Slash From New Live Album
A tribute to his love of the Blues, SLASH the iconic GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter, has announced the release of Live at […]
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Listen To Unheard Motorhead Collab “Neat, Neat, Neat” With The Damned From New Punk Compilation
FOURTEEN OF THE FINEST PUNK BANDS ON THE PLANET COVERING THEIR FAVORITE MOTÖRHEAD SONGS INCLUDING RANCID, PENNYWISE, THE BRONX, GBH, FEAR AND […]
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Listen To “Shadow People” From Testament’s New Album Para Bellum
Legends of thrash metal, Testament, have returned with their second single from their upcoming new album, Para Bellum. Listen to Shadow People […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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, […]
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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” […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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), […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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