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In a new interview with Jay Heilman of the Kingdom Builder podcast, STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet spoke about how his voice has changed in the four decades since he started singing professionally. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's not easy. It's not an easy road as a...

Great White’s Mark Kendall has stage 4 kidney cancer. The 68-year-old guitarist revealed the news in a Facebook post. Kendall says the tumor “has shrunk” and is “manageable”. Kendall writes: “Hello Friends! “Just wanted everyone to know I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer a few months...

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of its beloved acoustic album "Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live", SEVENDUST recently hit the road for an exclusive, intimate tour. Fans can expect stripped-down versions of the band's hardest-hitting tracks, deep cuts and emotional favorites, including...

Angra will headline Bangers Open Air on Sunday, writing yet another historic chapter in Brazilian metal with a special show featuring the reunion of the Rebirth lineup. In addition to the current lineup, fans will witness the long-awaited reunion of the lineup that recorded Rebirth and Temple Of...

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop 95.9, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) was asked what it feels like to be called "the voice of rock." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, it's a very special thing to be called...

In a new interview with 2LaneLife, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke was asked what he is most proud of as a musician. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Wow. Most proud of — that's an interesting question… When I first started… When GN'R was over, the band was gonna...

In a new interview with Fox 32 Chicago, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke about the band's upcoming "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of CRÜE's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45th anniversary of the band. The 33-city Live...

Ozzy Osbourne's prestigious Freedom Of The City Of Birmingham award is now on display, from November 22, 2025, at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery as part of Ozzy's record-breaking "Working Class Hero" exhibition. Ozzy's wife and manager Sharon and the Osbourne family have kindly loaned his...

Brazilian metallers ANGRA will stage a reunion of the band's "Rebirth" lineup at the 2026 edition of the Bangers Open Air festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo. In addition to a performance by ANGRA's current lineup, fans will witness the long-awaited...

During a recent appearance on Billy Corgan's podcast "The Magnificent Others", rock legend Simon Kirke — founding drummer of BAD COMPANY and FREE — reflected on the period when BAD COMPANY was fronted by Brian Howe. Howe was the singer of BAD COMPANY between 1986 and 1994 and provided vocals on...

TALENT WE LOST R.I.P. Roderick Rod Michael Price (FOGHAT): November 22nd, 1947 – March 22nd, 2005 (aged 57) HEAVY BIRTHDAYS Happy 69th Lawrence Gowan (STYX, GOWAN) – November 22nd, 1956 Happy 67th Daryl Gray (HELIX) – November 22nd, 1958 Happy 65th Mick Cripps (L.A. GUNS, FASTER PUSSYCAT) –...

Previously unreleased drum-cam footage of the late Megadeth drummer Nick Menza has surfaced, showing him not only playing along to the band’s classic track “The Disintegrators,” but also re-arranging some of the drum parts and putting a fresh spin on the song, making it uniquely his own and can...

Fonthill Media/Pen And Sword Books has set a November 27 release date for the book titled "AC/DC: Song Byb Song" by the writer Bill Voccia. The book, which is described as "a comprehensive celebration of AC/DC's 50-year career, from Australian pub beginnings to global rock legends," goes through...

Robert Plant recently stopped by Nonesuch Records' "Nonesuch Selects" video series, in which artists visit the Nonesuch office, pick some of their favorite albums from the music library, and share a few words on their choices. Plant's "Nonesuch Selects": 0:26 KRONOS QUARTET's "Pieces Of...

The new episode of Charlie Kendall’s Metalshop is available for streaming below. Says Kendall: “How do you make Chrstmas better? For over 30 years, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been doing just that! And we got ’em in the feature interview! We also hear from Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford, Iron...