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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS On Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY: It Was 'A Welcome Change To Go Back To Our Core Lineup'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess talked about the band's upcoming sixteenth album, which will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy's return to the group last October. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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HELMET Announces Fall 2024 U.S. Tour, European 'Betty' Anniversary Tour

HELMET will head back out on the road in the U.S. and Europe this fall. First up is a tour of the U.S. with LOCAL H to continue support of the most recent HELMET album, "Left". Second up, HELMET will play European shows to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Betty" album. The setlist will featur...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Says His Upcoming Second Solo Album Will Be 'More Musical' And 'Bigger'-Sounding Than Debut

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre confirmed that he is still putting together ideas for the upcoming follow-up to his debut solo album, "Rejoice In The Suffering", which was released in February 2021 via Rat Pak Records. "I'm writing songs, writing...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces October 2024 U.S. West Coast Tour Dates

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, has announced new tour dates, including first-ever tour stops in Australia and New Zealand, starting in Perth on August 31, with dates in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and a stop in Auckland, New Zealand on Septe...

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ROB HALFORD Says His Prostate Cancer Is Still In Remission

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford says that his prostate cancer is still in remission, four years after he was first diagnosed with the disease. He told LifeMinute in a recent interview (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I always take an opportunity to thank the Lord for me being here still, but also m...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Explains Why The Time Is 'Right' For Her To Release Her Debut Solo Album

In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, EPICA singer Simone Simons discussed her upcoming debut solo album, "Vermillion", on which she collaborated with her longtime musical partner Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). Asked how long she has been planning the project, Simone said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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CHRIS JERICHO: 'We Had To Work Twice As Hard To Get People's Respect With FOZZY'

Chris Jericho has known what he wanted out of life since he was a teenager: to be a pro wrestler and to be in a rock 'n' roll band. Most of his high school friends felt that he lacked the tools necessary to get into either, but Chris believed in himself. With the wise words of Master Yoda echoing th...

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MORGAN LANDER On KITTIE's Comeback: 'If It's Not Fun, Then There's No Point In Doing It'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander spoke about the band's decision to put KITTIE on hiatus in 2013 after almost two decades in the industry, six studio albums and several lineup changes. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The industry was s...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'I Keep Getting More Proud Of The Records'

In a recent interview with AltWire, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked to name his proudest thing about his evolution as a band and as an artist. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think as a songwriter, I just keep getting closer to the bone. And I've just written anoth...

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JASON HOOK Has Been 'Completely Disconnected' From FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Since 2020

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook was asked if he still keeps in touch with any of his former bandmates. He responded: "I have the occasional text message with Ivan [Moody, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer]. He's kind of the only...

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JACK RUSSELL's Long-Awaited Autobiography, 'The True Tale Of Mista Bone', Now Available

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell's long-awaited autobiography, now titled "The True Tale Of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative", has just been released via Gatekeeper Press. Penned by author Katelyn Louise "K.L." Doty, it features a sentimental foreword by Lita Ford, with additional commentar...

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Dark Side Of The Brain

It's always heartbreaking when a band member leaves a favorite band. Such is the case when Jason Hook, lead and founding guitarist of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, left the band in 2019. Hook wasn't just a token guitarist. He was a key part of the band's style. Hook's guitar solos were a major part of th...

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METALLICA's 'Black Album' Has Now Spent 750 Weeks On Billboard 200 Chart

METALLICA's self-titled album, commonly known as the "Black Album," has now spent 750 total weeks on the Billboard 200 chart (No. 178 this week). It is the fourth album in history to reach the milestone, after PINK FLOYD's "The Dark Side Of The Moon" (990 total weeks),Bob Marley's "Legend" (843 tot...

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THE BLACK CROWES Announce 2024-2025 'Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise)'

THE BLACK CROWES have announced the "Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise)" in North America this fall and winter. The shows will take place in between dates on AEROSMITH's "Peace Out" farewell tour, which features THE BLACK CROWES as special guests. The trek will kick off in Cincinnati on September...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Announces 'Nomad' Album, Shares 'On The Table' Single

Guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen has signed a label deal with global music company BMG. During his performance in London on Saturday, July 13, the final date of his European tour, Kotzen announced the September 27, 2024 release date of his brand new solo studio a...