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1. GOJIRA's JOSEPH DUPLANTIER Undergoes 'Minor' Hand Surgery, Is Unable To Play Guitar On Upcoming French Tour

   
   Guitarist/vocalist Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA has revealed that he recently underwent "minor surgery" on his right hand, rendering him unable to play guitar on the band's upcoming tour of France. As a result of his injury, he and his bandmates have hired Greg Kubacki of...

2. RITCHIE BLACKMORE On 'Medical Reasons' For BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Concert Postponements: 'My Official Diagnosis Was Severe Vertigo'

   
   BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock band formed by Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night, recently postponed the last four shows on its six-date tour of the U.S. East Coast. The concerts at Newton Theater in Newton, New Jersey on Saturday, November 15, The Queen in Wilmington, D...

3. DON DOKKEN Blasts Longest Government Shutdown In U.S. History: 'It's A Crazy World, Man'

   
   In a new interview with Artists On Record With Stefan Adika, DOKKEN leader Don Dokken lamented the fact that the recent shutdown of the federal government forced U.S. air traffic controllers to work without pay because they are employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and are considered...

4. ALICE COOPER: Jesus Christ Is 'The Core Of Everything. He's Life Itself. He's The Light.'

   
   Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who has been a devout Christian for many years, once again opened up about his faith during his latest interview with pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. Having grown up with a father who was a preacher, Cooper has always had religion in his life. But it wasn't until he...

5. ANGRA Announces Departure Of Singer FABIO LIONE

   
   Brazilian metallers ANGRA have announced the departure of their frontman of the past 13 years, Italian-born singer Fabio Lione (VISION DIVINE, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, KAMELOT). Earlier today (Sunday, November 23), ANGRA released the following statement via social media (translated from Portuguese): "It is...

6. ROBB FLYNN On His Evolution As A Vocalist: 'I Didn't Have A Lot Of Confidence As A Singer' On MACHINE HEAD's Debut Album

   
   During a recent appearance on Scream Dudes' "The Story Behind The Scream" podcast, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn discussed the evolution of his singing voice. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the first two bands that I was in — I was in two thrash bands, one calle...

7. Ex-ARCH ENEMY Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Shares 'The Room Where She Died', First Song From Upcoming Solo Album

   
   Former ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz has released "The Room Where She Died", the first single from her upcoming debut solo album. The music for "The Room Where She Died" was written by KAMELOT keyboardist Oliver Palotai, while Alissa performed, recorded and wrote all the vocals for the track....

8. CROWBAR's KIRK WINDSTEIN On His Recovery From Recent Back Issue: 'Every Day Is Just Improvements'

   
   During a recent appearance on "The Jasta Show", the video podcast hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, CROWBAR guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein spoke about the fact that he was sitting down during the band's late summer 2025 U.S. co-headlining tour with EYEHATEGOD due to what he has previously...

9. ARCH ENEMY Parts Ways With Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ

   
   ARCH ENEMY has parted ways with its singer of the past 11 years, Alissa White-Gluz. No reason was given for her departure. Earlier today (Sunday, November 23), the veteran extreme metallers released the following statement via social media: "ARCH ENEMY have parted ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz....

10. GREAT WHITE Guitarist MARK KENDALL Is Battling Stage Four Kidney Cancer

    
    GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall has revealed that he is battling stage four kidney cancer. On Saturday (November 22), the 68-year-old musician, who formed GREAT WHITE in 1977 under the band's original name of DANTE FOX, took to his Facebook page to write: "Hello Friends! Just wanted everyone to k...

11. Watch: BILLY CORGAN Performs With Lyric Opera Of Chicago Orchestra And Chorus At Residency Kick-Off

    
    SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan teamed up with Lyric Opera of Chicago, his hometown company, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's massive, decade-defining double album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness". The performances with Lyric Opera orchestra and chorus are happening in...

12. MICHAEL SWEET: 'If People Only Knew How Hard I Work' On Guitar Parts For STRYPER Albums

    
    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 sin...

13. Watch: SEVENDUST Performs In Detroit During 'Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live' Fall 2025 Tour

    
    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 "Black",...

14. GLENN HUGHES On New Rock Artists: 'I Don't Hear A New LED ZEPPELIN. I Don't Hear A New ROLLING STONES'

    
    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. I'...

15. Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE On His Career Longevity: 'You've Gotta Stay Authentic'

    
    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 take...