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1. GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Explains Decision To 'Step Away' After 'Skeletour': 'Physically And Mentally I Need To Be Home'

   
   During an appearance on the February 21 episode of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, GHOST leader Tobias Forge addressed his recent revelation that the band currently has "nothing else planned" beyond the ongoing "Skeletour", which supports GHOST's latest album, 2025's "Skeletá"....

2. CHRIS ROBERTSON Explains Why BLACK STONE CHERRY No Longer Works With Outside Producers

   
   In a recent interview with Chas Byrne, singer/guitarist Chris Robertson of Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY spoke about the band's upcoming EP, "Celebrate", which will be released digitally on March 6, 2026 via Mascot Records. The effort consists of six original tracks and an inspired cover of SI...

3. FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Teases Previously Unreleased Song From 'Head Games' Sessions: 'We Found Somebody Very Perfect To Put A Guitar Solo On' It

   
   In a recent interview with Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern, FOREIGNER bassist and musical director Jeff Pilson offered an update on FOREIGNER founding guitarist's health. More than a decade ago, Jones was also diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Despite the challenges, he conti...

4. JEFF BECERRA Is 'Working On Song Nine' For Upcoming POSSESSED Album

   
   POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra has taken to social media to offer an update on the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" LP. He wrote on Instagram:  "I'm working on song nine for the new album. It's a huge undertaking, and I...

5. KLAUS MEINE: 'SCORPIONS Were Always An Amazing Live Band, And We Still Are'

   
   SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine and guitarist Matthias Jabs spoke to KPTV FOX 12 about the band's upcoming Las Vegas residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas" will take place from Thursday, Sep...

6. SHARON OSBOURNE Says OZZY 'Knew' He Didn't Have Long To Live After 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'But He Wanted To Do It So Bad'

   
   During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Dumb Blonde" celebrity podcast, hosted by Bunnie XO (real name: Alisa DeFord), wife of country singer Jelly Roll, Sharon Osbourne was asked how she is "picking [herself] back up" after the July 2025 death of her husband, legendary BLACK SABBATH sing...

7. ANGELA GOSSOW Admits She 'Thought Hard About Rejoining' ARCH ENEMY: 'And The Answer Was No'

   
   Former ARCH ENEMY vocalist Angela Gossow has praised the band's current singer Lauren Hart, calling her "Angela reincarnate". Hart, who previously sang for the band ONCE HUMAN, was introduced as ARCH ENEMY's new frontwoman last week with the release of the group's new single "To The Last Breath". He...

8. Watch: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Joins ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN For 'Wasted Years' Performance In London

   
   IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson joined SMITH/KOTZEN, the collaborative project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, during the latter act's concert Saturday night (February 21) at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London,...

9. Watch: GENE SIMMONS And His Solo Band Perform ACE FREHLEY-Written Songs 'Strange Ways' And 'Rocket Ride' Live For First Time Ever

   
   KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed two KISS songs written by Ace Frehley for the first time ever during their concert Friday night (February 20) at L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The band — consisting of Gene on bass a...

10. MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Admits His 'Eyebrows Went Up' When DAVE MUSTAINE Said He Wanted To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning'

    
    In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo spoke about MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's decision to include Dave's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 dep...

11. See DREAM THEATER's Entire Bangkok Concert During 2026 '40th Anniversary Tour'

    
    Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's entire February 18 concert at Idea Live in Bangkok, Thailand can be seen below (courtesy of the DIY BY PIPE channel on YouTube). According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Metropolis Pt. 1: The Miracle And The Sleeper 02. Act I: Scene Tw...

12. JOEL HOEKSTRA: 'If You're Getting Into Music To Make Money, You Have A Hole In Your Head'

    
    In a new interview with Guitar World, acclaimed guitarist Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT RANGER) was asked what piece of advice he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were poor, quite frank...

13. AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Says Touring Life Has 'Changed A Lot' In Last 15 Years: It 'Was Much Wilder'

    
    In a new interview with GRIMM Gent, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked how his relationship with touring has changed compared to 10 or 15 years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it has changed a lot. 15 years ago was much wilder than now....

14. PAUL RODGERS Shoots Down Rumors About His Health: 'I Feel Fit And Strong'

    
    Legendary BAD COMPANY and FREE vocalist Paul Rodgers has shot down rumors about his health following the revelation that he had been approached to sing on an album that VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has been working on with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. Last year Alex revealed that he was puttin...

15. LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Was Listening To THE HAUNTED, AT THE GATES And MESHUGGAH For Inspiration During Making Of 'Into Oblivion' Album

    
    In a new interview with The Downbeat Podcast, hosted by STRAY FROM THE PATH drummer Craig Reynolds, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton spoke about the band's upcoming tenth studio album, "Into Oblivion", which will be released on March 13 via Epic. Asked if it was a conscious decision for him and his...