Why Marty Friedman turned down potential Megadeth reunion in 2015
Friedman claims an insultingly low salary offer prevented Megadeth’s most legendary lineup from regrouping 10 years ago
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Why Marty Friedman turned down potential Megadeth reunion in 2015
Friedman claims an insultingly low salary offer prevented Megadeth’s most legendary lineup from regrouping 10 years ago
Have The Cure written the feel-bad holiday hit of the year?
Robert Smith claims he’s written a “really catchy” pop song, and it could be the next Christmas chart-topper
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale is open to singing with Skid Row again
Hale will probably never join Skid Row full-time, but she says she’ll be there if the glam veterans ever find themselves in dire straits
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have formed a band together and you'll never guess what it's called
The SatchVai band will embark on a UK and European tour next summer
On his birthday, Jaz Coleman is presenting The Dark Side Of The Moon with a Swiss orchestra
All roads lead to Geneva
Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Nickelback and more confirmed for inaugural Boardwalk Rock festival
Boardwalk Rock will take place in Ocean City, Maryland, next May
Iron Maiden unleash recap video to thanks fans for success of The Future Past Tour
After 81 shows in 25 countries, Iron Maiden's latest globe-straddling tour has come to an end
Envy Of None share video for new single Under The Stars featuring "an unmistakable 'Alex' guitar solo!"
Art rock quartet Envy Of None plan to release their second album in Spring 2025
King Diamond to tour Europe and the UK with Paradise Lost, Angel Witch and Unto Others
Paradise Lost, Angel Witch and Unto Others will support King Diamond at select headline shows in 2025
Genesis Phil Collins-years book gets an update
Genesis: 1975 to 2025 - The Phil Collins Years will be published by Kingmaker on April 17
Those Damn Crows launch powerful new single Still
Still comes from Those Damn Crows' upcoming album God-Shaped Hole
The Darkness launch self-loathing new single I Hate Myself
I Hate Myself comes from The Darkness's upcoming eighth album Dreams On Toast
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Friends of the late, great Mark Lanegan - including Josh Homme, Dave Gahan, Chrissie Hynde and Bobby Gillespie - assemble in London for an emotional celebration of a truly singular talent
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