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1. KINGDOM COME's RICK STEIER Says JAMES KOTTAK 'Drank Himself To Death': 'He Was Drunk Day And Night'

   
   In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, KINGDOM COME guitarist Rick Steier spoke about the tragic January 2024 passing of the group's drummer, James Kottak. Kottak, who was open about his battle with alcoholism, died in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 61. No cause of death had...

2. SEBASTIAN BACH To Promote His Art Collection With Two Florida Appearances This Weekend

   
   Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will promote his art collection with two appearances in South Florida this weekend. The 57-year-old musician will stop by two Wentworth Gallery locations in the Sunshine State: on Saturday, December 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Wentworth Gallery in Seminole Hard...

3. DAVE MUSTAINE Says 'Behavior' Of One Of Former MEGADETH Members Stands In Way Of Reunion For Final Concert

   
   During an appearance on the December 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked about the possibility of his band playing the final show of its upcoming farewell tour with a lineup that could include all surviving former members of the group. Mus...

4. AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET On Deaths Of OZZY OSBOURNE And ACE FREHLEY: 'It Feels Like A Part Of My Childhood Leaves With Them'

   
   In a new interview with Chile's SonarFM, AVANTASIA mastermind Tobias Sammet was asked if he was personally affected by the recent losses of Ace Frehley and Ozzy Osbourne, "either as someone who grew up with that lineage or as an artist who spent decades reshaping what metal can be." Tobias...

5. ADAM GONTIER On THREE DAYS GRACE's Two-Singer Arrangement: 'The Fans Deserved To See Something Like This'

   
   In a new interview with Estonia's AlteRock, THREE DAYS GRACE singers Adam Gontier and Matt Walst spoke about the band's ongoing tour in support of its latest album, "Alienation", which arrived in August via RCA Records. For the first time in over a decade, original THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam is...

6. MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE On JOHN 5: 'He's Such A Talented Guitar Player That It Literally Just Lit All Of Us Up On Fire'

   
   In a new interview with John The Metal Mailman, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke about the band's latest addition, guitarist John 5, who joined MÖTLEY CRÜE in the fall of 2022 as the replacement for the group's co-founding guitarist Mick Mars. Mick announced his retirement from touring with MÖTLE...

7. Watch: GENE SIMMONS Takes Over White House Briefing Room To Discuss American Music Fairness Act

   
   On Friday, December 5, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was spotted in the White House briefing room, where he took over the podium and answered reporters' questions about a variety of topics, including KISS receiving a Kennedy Center Honors Award on Sunday (December 7), and Simmons's appearance...

8. DAVE MUSTAINE On Recording His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'When You Do A Song From Somebody, You've Gotta Do It As Good Or Better'

   
   During an appearance on the December 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the ba...

9. Former SKID ROW Frontman ERIK GRÖNWALL Announces His 'Very First' Solo Concert

   
   Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has announced solo concert for May 26, 2026 at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden. On Friday (December 5), Erik took to his social media to write: "This one is BIG. Like… 'first time in 15 years' BIG. Honestly, I could argue it's the first time ever.⠀ ⠀ "On May 26th,...

10. THE DARKNESS Kicks Off 2025 Festivities With 'Mistletoe And Wine'

    
    British rockers THE DARKNESS have merrily announced their new single, "Mistletoe And Wine", out now via Cooking Vinyl. Arriving on this 5th day of Advent, the beloved band peels open the door to reveal a delicious new take on Cliff Richard's yuletide song. As the cracker pops, synths dance to the un...

11. SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'When I Was Five Years Old, I Gave My Life To Jesus In My Bedroom'

    
    In the latest episode of the See The King podcast, host Adam Ross sits down with John Cooper of Christian rockers SKILLET to talk about rock music, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus when your calling doesn't fit into everyone's expectations. John shares how growing up in an environment where...

12. Watch: LOU GRAMM Performs With FOREIGNER In Port Chester, New York

    
    On December 3 and December 4, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm joined the band's current lineup on stage at Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York to perform several songs, including "Luanne", "Girl On The Moon", "Urgent" and "I Want To Know What Love Is". Fan-filmed video of his appearance ca...

13. Watch: KORN's RAY LUZIER Takes You Inside His Home Studio

    
    KORN drummer Ray Luzier has shared a 13-minute video in which studio designer Sean Neff, owner of Space Crafters Designs, talks to Ray about Luzier's Lose Yer Ear home studio in Franklin, Tennessee. Check it out below. In a recent interview with Pearl Drums, Luzier, who has also played with David Le...

14. TERMINAL, Featuring BRIAN WHEAT, TOMMY SKEOCH, CHRIS HOLMES And JOSEY SCOTT, Is Working On Debut Album

    
    TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat recently teamed up with original TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch in a new band called TERMINAL. Joining the duo in the new group are former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and original SALIVA singer Josey Scott. Earlier today (Friday, December 5), Wheat...

15. GENE SIMMONS To Testify Before Senate To Support Artist Radio Play Compensation

    
    Gene Simmons, legendary bassist, co-founder, and co-lead singer of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band KISS, will testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property Subcommittee next Tuesday, December 9, during a hearing on the American Music Fairness Act (S.326/H.R.861), leg...