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REFUSED Frontman DENNIS LYXZÉN Recovering From 'Massive Heart Attack'

REFUSED frontman Dennis Lyxzén has suffered a "massive" heart attack, forcing the cancelation of the band's scheduled performance Friday (June 14) at Stockholm, Sweden's Rosendal Garden Party. The 51-year-old Swedish musician shared the news earlier today on Instagram, writing: "So this morning I ha...

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MUSHROOMHEAD Announces New Album 'Call The Devil', Shares 'Fall In Line' Single

Following the breakout success of their eighth studio album and Napalm Records debut, 2020's "A Wonderful Life", Cleveland, Ohio-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD return with 2024's cinematic "Call The Devil" — laying waste to any preconceived notions of where the band is headed in their third...

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YES Legend JON ANDERSON And THE BAND GEEKS Release 'Shine On' Single From Upcoming 'True' Album

After a highly successful 2023 tour with THE BAND GEEKS, Jon Anderson decided to expand the creative partnership with the band to create new material for a potential new studio album. The result of this effort is "True", which will be released on August 23 by Jon's new label, Frontiers Music Srl. Th...

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DEF LEPPARD Releases New Single 'Just Like 73' Featuring TOM MORELLO

DEF LEPPARD has released a new single, "Just Like 73". You can now listen to the track, which features a guest guitar solo from Tom Morello, below. The song arrives on seven-inch vinyl on August 2, 2024 and will be available in a special color variant only through the band's D2C store and in black a...

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UFO's PHIL MOGG Announces Debut MOGGS MOTEL Album

MOGGS MOTEL, the new band featuring UFO singer Phil Mogg, has signed with SPV/Steamhammer. MOGGS MOTEL's self-titled album is scheduled for a September 2024 release. UFO fans, watch out! Anyone who'd feared over the past two years that Mogg, one of the most influential rock vocalists worldwide, wou...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces New Single 'Resurrection Men'

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has announced a limited-edition CD release for his new solo single, "Resurrection Men", out on July 26 via BMG. "The surf guitar at the intro — the Dick Dale bit — that's me!" explains Dickinson about "Resurrection Men" in between dates on his hugely acclaimed firs...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Joined By Choir For 'Rain On The Graves' Performance In Stockholm

On Tuesday, June 11, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was joined by the Hårdrockskören choir from Borlänge, Stockholm and Örebro for his solo band's performance of the song "Rain On The Graves" at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden. Fan-filmed video of their collaborative rendition of the track can b...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS To Play Soccer For Charity In Portugal This Weekend

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris will play in a charity football match this Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. at the Estadio Algarve in Portugal. MAIDEN said in a social media post: "It's only €2,50 to get in and by participating you will help the most disadvantaged children in the Algarve, so round up yo...

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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER: 'I Don't Like Fame'

In a recent interview with Spain's Made In Metal, bassist Roger Glover of the legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE said that he leads a "very private" life away from the group. "The hoopla of being in a big band and touring has to be balanced, if you like, by family life," the 78-year-old musi...

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Unauthorized IRON MAIDEN Book 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' Due In October

Schiffer Publishing has set an October 28, 2024 release date for "Hallowed Be Thy Name: The Iron Maiden Bible" by Martin Popoff. The book is described in a press release as "a thrilling journey through the tumultuous history of IRON MAIDEN, one of the world's most legendary heavy metal bands." With...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT Picks METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Over 'Ride The Lightning', Explains Why

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", TESLA bassist Brian Wheat was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's 'Master Of Puppets',...

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STEVE 'LIPS' KUDLOW Explains Why The Fun Is Gone From Making New ANVIL Albums

By David E. Gehlke Canadian metal pioneers ANVIL probably don't need to release new studio albums. Counting their latest "One And Only", there are now 20 ANVIL LPs, but talk to co-founding member, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Steve "Lips" Kudlow, there is plenty more where that came from, albe...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Joins CHEVY METAL On Stage At California Club To Perform KISS's 'Deuce'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons joined CHEVY METAL on stage last night (Sunday, June 9) at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California to perform the KISS classic "Deuce". Fan-filmed video of Gene's appearance can be seen below. Also performing with CHEVY METAL at last night's show, which was a v...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Joined By Choir For 'Rain On The Graves' Performance At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

On Saturday, June 8, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was joined by the Hårdrockskören choir from Stockholm for his solo band's performance of the song "Rain On The Graves" at this year's Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Fan-filmed video of their collaborative rendition of the track can...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Signs Copies Of His 'Child Within The Man' Album At Greenfield, Wisconsin's Volta Records

Sebastian Bach held an in-store signing session on June 6 at Volta Records in Greenfield, Wisconsin as part of his "Child Within The Man" tour. The greet-and-greet started at 5 p.m. and ran for two hours. Video of the event can be found on the Volta Records' Facebook page. When his in-store signing...