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IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCE 2026 NORTH AMERICAN MINI TOUR WITH MEGADETH AND ANTHRAX
Iron Maiden have announced the highly anticipated North American dates of their critically acclaimed Run For Your Lives world tour. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, the band will be performing at stadiums and major amphitheaters across the United States and Canada, allowing fans the chance to witness the brand new, state-of-the-art production, on the scale it is […]
BLACK SABBATH AND OZZY OSBOURNE BASSIST, GEEZER BUTLER. ADMITS HE WAS “SHOCKED” WHEN HE SAW OZZY, FOR THE FIRST TIME, AT THE “BACK TO THE BEGINNING” REHEARSALS
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler is the guest on the latest episode of Gabbing With Girlfriends, the podcast hosted by his wife, and manager, Gloria Butler. During the conversation, which can be seen below, Butler was asked a number of viewer-submitted questions, including what his initial reaction was to being approached to play at the Back To The Beginning event in July at Villa […]
SLAYER TO CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF “REIGN IN BLOOD” AT THE INAUGURAL “SICK NEW WORLD TEXAS” SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2026
Slayer will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic third album, Reign In Blood, at the inaugural Sick New World Texas, set to take place October 24th, 2026 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Also scheduled to appear are System Of A Down, Deftness, Evanescence, The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, AFI, Ministry,Mastadon, Power Trip and many more. Fans can sign up […]
JUDAS PRIEST DONATE $100,000 TO THE LAFD BEFORE THEIR SHOW IN LOS ANGELES ON OCTOBER 19TH
The members of Judas Priest were very pleased to donate $100,000 US to the LAFD before their show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 19th 2025 This was a contribution from the band to help the people who suffered damage due to the recent fires The members of Judas Priest are […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ACE FREHLEY SONG AND ALBUM? YOU MAY DIVIDE THIS INTO TWO CATEGORIES KISS AND SOLO YEARS
Since my knowledge is limited, favorite KISS song, Rocket Ride, and solo track, Rock Soldiers. I cannot comment regarding an album.
IN MEMORY OF ACE FREHLEY
Since I am limited on my KISS knowledge I did my best here. RIP to the Bronx’s one and only Space Ace.
GENE SIMMONS AND PAUL STANLEY ARE “DEVASTATED” BY THE PASSING OF KISS BANDMATE ACE FREHLEY
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are heartbroken over the death of their former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley. “We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history,” they told Page Six in a statement […]
ACE FREHLEY, FOUNDING MEMBER OF KISS , PASSES AT AGE 74
Ace Frehley, GRAMMY® Award nominated and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted rock guitarist; and iconic founding member of KISS, died today at age 74. Frehley passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall at his home. Frehley’s family issued the following statement: “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. […]
IRON MAIDEN TO RELEASE A 40TH ANNIVERSARY, LIMITED EDITION OF “LIVE AFTER DEATH,”ON DECEMBER 12TH
Exactly 40 years to the day since it was first released, BMG are pleased to announce a brand new, beautifully packaged, limited collectors 2LP color vinyl edition of Iron Maiden’s classic album Live After Death. Available to pre-order, with other links added, here. Featuring the original revered gatefold sleeve artwork, the album comes with two […]
EBAY AUCTION NOW UNDER WAY TO PLAY ON EDDIE TRUNK’S CELEBRITY BOWLING TEAM AT ANNUAL “BOWL FOR RONNIE” TO BENEFIT RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND
Bidding is now under way on eBay for a chance to bowl on the celebrity bowling team captained by broadcast personality Eddie Trunk at the Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party on November 13th at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California. Trunk, who is heard on SiriusXM’s 103 Faction Talk channel, will once again […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IF YOU COULD MANAGE A BAND, OR A SOLO ARTIST, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
Although managing Ozzy might be a hoot, I think my answer, and the why, is too obvious:
LYNCH MOB ANNOUNCES FAREWELL ALBUM “DANCING WITH THE DEVIL, OUT NOVEMBER 28TH, SHARES TITLE TRACK
Lynch Mob, the band led by former Dokken guitar legend George Lynch, will release its ninth and final full-length studio album, Dancing With The Devil, on November 28th through Frontiers Music Srl, marking the final chapter in the group’s storied career. To mark the announcement, the band share the title track, along with an official visualizer, available below. George Lynch commented, […]
SLAYER CELEBRATES THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF “SEASONS IN THE ABYSS” ALBUM WITH NEW TRACK-BY-TRACK VIDEO FEATURE
Slaytanic Verses, Slayer‘s free online museum, presents a special track-by-track video feature that sees Tom Araya and Kerry King digging deep into the backstories behind all ten of the tracks on Slayer‘s Seasons In The Abyss album. Produced by Rick Rubin, Andy Wallace and Slayer, Seasons In The Abyss‘ recording sessions began in March 1990 at Hit City West and Hollywood Sound, wrapping up in June 1990 at the Record Plant in Los Angeles. […]
DUE TO POULAR DEMAND, RUSH ADD ADDITIONAL DATES TO THEIR “FIFTY SOMETHING” TOUR
Rush co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) recently announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of Rush‘s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. Today, due to incredible demand, the band announces additional dates in most cities. The band is adding two new […]
KISS FRONTMAN/BASSIST GENE SIMMONS, HAS CAR ACCIDENT, AFTER PASSING OUT BEHIND THE WHEEL
Gene Simmons was hospitalized yesterday (10/7) after getting into a car accident. The legendary KISS rocker was driving on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Calif., before 1 p.m. PT, when his Lincoln Navigator hit a parked vehicle, police told a local NBC outlet today (10/8). When the authorities arrived on the scene, Simmons, 76, was still […]
ALTER BRIDGE RETRUN WITH SECOND SONG “WHAT LIES WITHIN” FROM THEIR SELF-TITLED EIGTH STUDIO ALBUM OUT JANUARY 9TH
With the overwhelming response to their first single in over two years Silent Divide (listen here), acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge are back with another song from their upcoming 8th studio album, Alter Bridge. What Lies Within is now available on all digital service providers from the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on […]
ACE FREHLEY CANCELS TOUR DATES DUE TO ONGOING MEDICAL ISSUES
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, 74, has canceled the remaining dates of his 2025 tour because of “ongoing medical issues” following a recent fall that left him hospitalized. “Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates,” the musician announced on an Instagram post on […]
NUNO BETTENCOURT’S SIX STRING SANCTUARY, FEATURING STEVE VAI, RICHIE KOTZEN AND OTHERS, SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 16TH-20TH IN LAS VEGAS, NV
Nuno Bettencourt’s Six String Sanctuary is a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, just starting out, or simply a passionate fan, you’ll find workshops, performances, and activities designed with you in mind. The vibe is all about community-not competition-so you can fully […]
RUSH ANNOUNCE 2026 “50 SOMETHING” TOUR DATES; GEDDY LEE AND ALEX LIFESON TO BE JOINED BY ANIKA NILLES
Rush co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of Rush‘s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. It notably marks the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years since the finale of RUSH’s R40 tour on August 1st, […]
JUDAS PRIEST FRONTMAN ROB HALFORD SAYS, OZZY OSBOURNE, WAS “VERY HAPPY” WITH THEIR CHARITY COVER VERSION OF BLACK SABBATH’S “WAR PIGS”
Gary Graff of Billboard reports: Though it wasn’t released until more than two months after his death, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford says his longtime friend Ozzy Osbourne was able to hear and was, in fact, pleased with Priest’s new version of Black Sabbath‘s War Pigs (listen here) that features Osbourne’s vocals. “The absolute thrill for us all is he, with [manager wife] […]