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BRET MICHAELS HAS SURGERY FOR KIDNEY STONE
Bret Michaels revealed he underwent an unexpected surgery after experiencing “intense” pain from a kidney stone, reports Page Six The Poison frontman, 63, shared an update from

GUITARIST GUS G. JOINS KING DIAMOND’S BAND
King Diamond is thrilled to announce the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (Firewind, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band’s lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE SHOW, DAVID LEE ROTH CANCELS THE REST OF HIS TOUR DATES, SAMMY HAGAR INVITES HIM TO PERFORM AT HIS LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY IN SEPTEMBER
With the exception of one date, David Lee Roth has reportedly canceled his remaining tour dates. According to Roth‘s official web site, only his August 7th appearance

MÖTLEY CRÜE DRUMMER TOMMY LEE DISCUSSES HIS BATTLE WITH ADDICTION, RECOUNTS SHOOTING UP JACK DANIELS ONCE
As per Page Six, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee recalled the lowest point in his drug addiction during the height of the band’s success. “There was a point

SHARON OSBOURNE AND TONY IOMMI REMEMBER OZZY ON THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING
It’s hard to fathom, that it has been a year since iconic frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, has passed away. His former Black Sabbath bandmate, Tony Iommi,

JUDAS PRIEST’S “SAD WINGS OF DESTINY” 50TH ANNIVERSARY ARCHIVAL EDITION WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE BAND’S “FAITHKEEPERS” SUMMER 2026 TOUR
As previously reported, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, Exciter Records will be releasing special editions of Judas Priest‘s Sad Wings Of Destiny album. Sale of

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IN LIGHT OF IRON MAIDEN SELLING OFF HALF OF THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ALONG WITH THEIR MASCOT EDDIE’S IMAGE, HOW DO FEEL ABOUT BANDS THAT SELL OFF THEIR (ENTIRE) CATALOGS TO AN OUTSIDE SOURCE?
I am personally torn about this issue. If a musician, or band, is struggling financially, and has unexpected expenses, such as health issues, then I

IRON MAIDEN SELL 50% OF THEIR PUBLISHING, MASTER RIGHTS AND “EDDIE” TO POPHOUSE
Variety reports: Pophouse Entertainment, the investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, has announced a partnership with legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, acquiring a stake

PHOTOGRAPHER MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS PRESENTS “BACK TO THE BEGINNING: REMEMBERING OZZY OSBOURNE”
World renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss and Rocked Magazine proudly present Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, a landmark photography exhibition hosted by ART STOP celebrating

“KISS KRUISE: LAND-LOCKED IN VEGAS” PROGRAMMING REVEALED, INCLUDING ACE FREHLEY ALL-STAR TRIBUTE; SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 13TH-15TH AT VIRGIN HOTELS
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends KISS have revealed the full programming schedule for the second KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas, returning November 13th-15th at Virgin Hotels Las

WATCH THE THIRD ANNUAL BON [SCOTT] BASH FEATURING TRIXTER’S STEVE BROWN, COREY GLOVER OF LIVING COLOUR AND OTHERS
The third annual Bon’s Birthday Bash was held on July 9th in New York City at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St). The only U.S. tribute

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IF YOU COULD CREATE YOUR OWN ROCK HALL OF FAME, WHERE WOULD IT BE LOCATED AND WHO WOULD BE THE INITAL INDUCEES?
I am torn about the location, but I believe it should either reside in New York City or Los Angeles. First inducees: Now of course,

ANTHRAX RELEASE THEIR SECOND SINGLE, “THE EDGE OF PERFECTION,” FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM “CURSUM PERFICIO”; GUITARIST SCOTT IAN SAYS, “I THINK IT IS THE BEST SONG WE’VE EVER WRITTEN”
Anthrax will release its long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, Cursum Perficio, on September 18th through Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe. It marks the band’s first record

EVEN IF THEY WERE NOT TOURING DOWN UNDER, IRON MAIDEN MEMBERS, STEVE HARRIS AND BRUCE DICKINSON, ADMIT THEY WOULD HAVE LITTLE INTEREST IN ATTENDING THE ROCK N’ ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Dave Everley of Metal Hammer spoke with Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson and bassist Steve Harris, excerpts from the interview appear below. Q: Whose idea

BILL WARD SHARES HEALTH UPDATE, STATES HE IS USING A WHEELCHAIR NOW, BUT ONLY TO “CATCH A RIDE,” AND ENCOURAGES FANS TO SAY “HI” WHEN YOU SEE HIM
Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has given a health update through his official Facebook page, he writes: “Dear Friends, Fans, Families, and people I’ve

RUDY SARZO EXPLAINS HOW HE USED AI TO CREATE HIS TWO NEW SOLO SONGS, LISTEN TO “FOR THE LOVE OF LOVE” HERE
In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, legendary rock bassist Rudy Sarzo discussed his recent admission that he utilized artificial intelligence (A.I.) during

ACCEPT RELEASE COVER OF “BALLS TO THE WALL” FEATURING ROB HALFORD, MATTHIAS JABS, REX BROWN AND JASON BOWLD, LISTEN HERE
As previously reported, Accept will be celebrating half a century as a band by releasing Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 which will featuring many A list musicians, and will be

BON JOVI BEGINS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN RESIDENCY
According to blabbermouth.net, yesterday (July 7th), Bon Jovi returned to the live stage, after a four-year hiatus, due to frontman Jon Bon Jovi‘s vocal issues. The Forever tour began with

OFFICIAL BLACK SABBATH BOOK “THE MASTERS OF REALITY-WHY BLACK SABBATH MATTER” AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER, WILL SHIP IN (R)OC(K)TOBER
Black Sabbath and Rufus Publications have announced the publication of the first-ever official Black Sabbath book. Due to ship in October 2026, The Masters Of Reality – Why Black Sabbath Matter has

HAPPY 250TH INDEPENDENCE DAY
Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July. God bless America.

STRYPER TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, “THRONE OF THORNS” ON SEPTEMBER 25TH, SHARE THE TITLE TRACK
Stryper will release their 18th studio album, Throne Of Thorns, on September 25th through Frontiers Music Srl. Decades into their journey, Stryper continue to reaffirm their status as one of



Update looks nice. Is the Music News section that shows older articles no longer available Dana?
Cheers, Brent
Hi B,
I am not sure, as the webmaster informed me, that the site was hit by a bot attack, so, he had to fix it. Perhaps as a matter of course correction, older stories had to be removed, as they were corrupted?
Ahh, wondered if something sinister occurred or was just a refresh. Looks like it’s reporting older stories. Cheers and sorry for the headache you must be dealing with today.
No worries, it was the poor webmaster dealing with all these issues. If anyone deserves your pity, it is him. 🙂