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FORMER SCORPIONS/MICHAEL SCHENKER BASSIST FRANCIS BUCHHOLZ PASSES AT AGE 71
Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz has died, aged 71. The bassist’s death was confirmed by his family in a post on Facebook this morning, January 23. The

MEGADETH SHARE THEIR COVER VERSION OF METALLICA’S “RIDE THE LIGHTNING,” FINAL STUDIO ALBUM OFFICIALLY ONSALE TODAY
\Megadeth‘s self titled, final studio album is officially available today. The band have posted their cover version of Metallica‘s Ride The Lightning which can be

ICONIC DRUMMER TOMMY ALDRIDGE LAUNCHES NEW OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has officially soft-launched his new web site, AldridgeWorld.com, which will serve as the central hub for official news, new music, and

DUNLOP RELEASES SPECIAL IRON MAIDEN “KILLERS” WAH WAH PEDAL
Iron Maiden have been honored with a signature Jim Dunlop Cry Baby wah, a special Killers edition of the iconic pedal paying homage to the band’s early years. Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett and Dream

POISON FRONTMAN BRET MICHAELS “RESPONDS” TO DRUMMER RIKKI ROCKETT
Poison frontman Bret Michaels appears to have posted a response to drummer Rikki Rockett‘s claim, that the band’s 40th anniversary tour was scrapped, due to

“REJOICE,” DEF LEPPARD RELEASES NEW SINGLE AHEAD OF THEIR FEBRUARY LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
Def Leppard have released their new single Rejoice. The dynamic track comes ahead of Def Leppard‘s triumphant return to Las Vegas for their Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace

FOZZY ANNOUNCE MAY TOUR DATES
Fozzy, the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and Stuck Mojo mastermind Rich “The Duke” Ward, has announced the Twisted Faith Tour 2026, set to take place around the band’s appearances

EXODUS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “GOLIATH, ” SHARES FIRST SINGLE “3111”
Exodus will release their twelfth studio album, Goliath, on March 20th through Napalm Records. Today, the band reveals the massive opening track 3111 — the sinister single strikes dissonant

MEGADETH SHARE FOURTH SINGLE “PUPPET PARADE”
As anticipation continues to build for Megadeth‘s final studio album, the metal titans have released the LP’s latest single, Puppet Parade. It marks the fourth single from Megadeth‘s

SEVENDUST ANNOUNCE 15THE STUDIO ALBUM “ONE” SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON MAY 1ST
Currently blazing their way across Europe opening for Alter Bridge, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons Sevendust have announced their 15th studio album, ONE. The highly anticipated

DON’T MISS RUSH’S EXPANDED REISSUE – PREORDER OF “GRACE UNDER PRESSURE,” AVAILABLE MARCH 13TH
UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive Rush albums expanded reissue series with the arrival of new Super Deluxe Editions of the band’s

JOHN SYKES’ OFFICIAL WEBSITE RESPONDS TO GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS DECISION TO RELEASE AN EP
The following statement has been released by John Sykes’ official website regarding Golden Robot records statement that they will be posthumously releasing an EP of

RIKKI ROCKETT AND THE ROCKETT MAFIA TO PLAY POISON TRIBUTE CONCERT OF “LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN”
Founding Poison drummer Rikki Rockett announces his plans to do a tribute performance of Poison’s Look What the Cat Dragged In with the Rockett Mafia.

POISON’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SCRAPPED OVER FINANCIAL DISAGREEMENTS
Oli Coleman of the Page Six of the NY Post reports: …Poison shelved its much anticipated 40th anniversary tour — because lead singer Bret Michaels reportedly

GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS SAYS IT WILL POSTHUMOUSLY RELEASE A JOHN SYKES EP
According to blabbermouth.net, Australia’s Golden Robot Records has announced plans to release a posthumous EP from legendary English guitarist John Sykes (Tygers Of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Sykes). According

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: REGARDLESS OF YOUR CHRONOLOGICAL AGE, IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT CONCERTS WOULD YOU HAVE ATTENDED?
Judas Priest‘s Screaming For Vengeance tour, Whitesnake‘s Slide It In tour., Ozzy‘s Bizzard of Ozz tour and Van Halen‘s 1984 tour. I would have also

OFFICIAL JUDAS PRIEST DOCUMENTARY “THE BALLAD OF JUDAS PRIEST” TO RECEIVE WORLD PREMIERE At BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Ballad Of Judas Priest, a new documentary about legendary Grammy-winning English heavy metal band Judas Priest and their epic journey to the top of rock and roll,

ONCE BITTEN, FEATURING FORMER MEMBERS OF GREAT WHITE, UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “ROCKIN’ LIKE THE 80s”
Once Bitten — featuring former members of Great White and Jack Russell’s Great White, is tearing the roof off with their brand-new single, Rockin’ Like the 80s. Staying true to

DAVE MUSTAINE SAYS HE WANTS TO STAY INVOLVED IN MUSIC IN SOME WAY EVEN AFTER HIS MEGADETH WINDS DOWN
Mark Yarm of The NY Times reports: Last August, the long-running thrash-metal band Megadeth posted a video titled The End Is Near that opens with an apocalyptic

RAVEN ANNOUNCE SPRING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
British/American metal trio Raven will return to the live stage for an extensive North American tour of more than 35 shows from March through May this year.

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY RELEASE VIDEO FOR “NAME IN BLOOD” FROM “ENGINES OF DEMOLITION” OUT MARCH 27TH
The official music video for Name In Blood, the latest single from Black Label Society, can be seen below. The clip was directed by the band’s longtime visual




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. 🙂