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Bruce Dickinson reveals 2027 solo album plans, says Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris loves it
By Matt Mills published
Iron Maiden have plenty of things planned for 2026, but their singer is already looking even further into the future

Marty DiBergi to host a live Q&A with Spinal Tap legends David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls
By Paul Brannigan published
"Why don't you just make ten louder, and make ten be the top number, and make that a little louder?"

"Have a Rotten Christmas and New Year". Public Image Limited announce December/January UK shows
By Paul Brannigan published
John Lydon's band extend their This Is Not The Last Tour run

"There is a playful aspect to death." Depeche Mode concert film, M, to screen in cinemas worldwide in October
By Paul Brannigan published
Depeche Mode's concert film will be shown in over 2,500 cinemas, and in at least 60 countries

Alter Bridge are hosting their own music festival - and it's happening at a castle in Wales
By Merlin Alderslade published
Alter Bridge will host their own festival at Cardiff Castle in Wales next year

Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach knows what Meat Loaf wouldn’t have done for love
By Matt Mills published
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach answers the question that’s bothered rock fans for more than 30 years

REO Speedwagon man Kevin Cronin admits it's harder to sell tickets under his own name
By Fraser Lewry published
Kevin Cronin has come to a decision

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale opens up about breaking up with alcohol: “I was looking for an escape in all the wrong places”
By Matt Mills published
Halestorm’s singer/guitarist explains why she turned her back on booze in December 2023

Robert Trujillo weighs in on Metallica’s potential residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere
By Matt Mills published
After Lars Ulrich neither confirms nor denies rumours that Metallica will play Las Vegas’ famous Sphere, their bassist imagines what their shows there would look like

Joe Perry and Brad Whitford on the support act who blew Aerosmith off the stage
By Fraser Lewry published
In the summer of 1974, Aerosmith still hadn't broken New York, and their support act wasn't helping

Crowded House deny Neil Finn has erectile dysfunction after fake AI news report hits Facebook
By Fraser Lewry published
Don't believe everything you read, folks

Iconic metal drummer says Ozzy Osbourne’s death has made just as big an impact as John Lennon’s
By Matt Mills published
Mike Portnoy of progressive metal luminaries Dream Theater weighs in on the widespread mourning following the Prince Of Darkness’ death last month

Watch pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter, aged 10, cosplaying Axl Rose to cover Guns N' Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine
By Paul Brannigan published
10-year-old Sabrina Carpenter channelling Axl Rose was just adorable

"There is no justification for the brutality Benjamin Netanyahu and his far right government have inflicted on the Palestinian people." U2 speak out on Gaza
By Paul Brannigan published
U2 issue pro-Palestine statements from Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen: "We want our audience to know where we each stand"

"I've never met three people that were so full of themselves. It's disgusting." Ex-Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds hits out at his former bandmates in scathing social media post
By Paul Brannigan published
Brent Hinds' latest outburst against his former Mastodon bandmates suggests his exit from the group was less than amicable

"There were a lot of tears." Metallica's Robert Trujillo shares his memories of Ozzy Osbourne's "very, very beautiful" private funeral service
By Paul Brannigan published
"When Geezer Butler spoke, the sun came out"

Derek And The Dominos keyboard player Bobby Whitlock dead at 77
By Classic Rock published
He played with Eric Clapton and George Harrison
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