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Legendary rockers AEROSMITH have postponed several shows on their North American farewell tour after singer Steven Tyler suffered vocal cord damage during a recent performance. According to the band, Tyler sustained damage to his vocal cords during this past Saturday's (September 9) concert at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, and as a result, he has been ordered not to sing for at least 30 days. "I'm heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor's […]

In a new interview with American Musical Supply, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt spoke about the making of the band's new album, "Six", which came out on June 9 via earMUSIC. "Six" landed at position No. 10 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart with first-week sales of 12,500 copies. The set marked the band's first studio album since 2008. The act was last in the Top 10 with "III Sides To Every Story", which debuted and peaked at No. 10 back […]

PUDDLE OF MUDD has just released a new album, "Ubiquitous", via Pavement Entertainment. The follow-up to 2019's "Welcome To Galvania" is available on streaming and traditional platforms worldwide. The latest single from "Ubiquitous", a song called "Cash & Cobain", can be heard below. PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin says: "I totally dig the song 'Cash & Cobain'. The song covers a lot of different genres, which I think is pretty cool. It was a collaboration with Colin Brittain. I'm still flabbergasted […]

AC/DC has recruited drummer Matt Laug to perform with the band at the Power Trip festival next month. AC/DC is among the headliners on a bill of veteran rockers who will take to the stage in Indio, California October 6-8. It will be the iconic Australian band's first gig since 2016. The 55-year-old Laug is an American drummer who has played with many bands/artists such as Alanis Morissette, Alice Cooper, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT and Vasco Rossi. Matt moved to Los Angeles after graduating from South […]

In a new interview with TalkShopLive's The Rock N Roll Channel, legendary vocalist Paul Rodgers reflected on his experience fronting QUEEN between 2004 and 2009. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Brian [May, QUEEN guitarist] spoke to me about doing some gigs just for fun. 'Cause we've done this TV show together and we played 'All Right Now' and 'We Will Rock You'. And it seemed to fit. And he said, 'Let's do some shows out in Europe just for fun.' And I […]

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, vocalist Marq Torien confirmed that he is working on new music with the current BULLETBOYS lineup, in which he is joined by guitarist Ira Black (OF GODS & MONSTERS, LIZZY BORDEN, METAL CHURCH),bassist Brad Lang (Y&T, BURNING RAIN) and drummer Fred Aching (POWERFLO, BILLYBIO). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are getting ready to put out a single. We are working on it right now. It's almost finished. And I can't wait for […]

W.A.S.P. has announced "The 7 Savage: 1984-1992" deluxe 8LP box set from its "Capitol Years", with studio album half-speed mastering, LP of bonus tracks, 60-page book, posters and numbered certificate. "The 7 Savage: 1984-1992" will be released Friday, October 27 on Madfish and is strictly limited to 2000 copies worldwide. Currently on break from the "40 Years Live" world tour and sounding better than ever, W.A.S.P. is one of the most consistent and reliable forces in rock music — unstoppable and […]

In a new interview with Joe Rock of the WBAB radio station, former FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked if the previously unreleased songs he co-wrote with FOREIGNER founder Mick Jones will ever see the light of day. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'd be surprised if they ever saw the light of day. And I'm hoping they don't see the light of day with someone else singing them, which is always a possibility, I think. "Those are some really very, […]