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BraveWords Records releases the re-record of "Hiroshima Mon Amour" by Alcatrazz. The single is available today on all digital services. "Hiroshima Mon Amour" is taken from the upcoming album PRIOR CONVICTIONS that will be released on November 7th.

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On Monday (September 15), Sammy Hagar announced the dates and details of his 2026 Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Hagar will perform 11 shows throughout March and September next year, joined by his all-star backing band featuring Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff, and Rai Thistlethwayte as part of his ongoing The Best of All Worlds Tour. Hagar’s setlist will include songs from his Van Halen era, solo career, and Montrose material. “I can’t tell you how hard it’s been not to leak this announcement,” Hagar shared on Instagram, while adding, “I love this band like no other and can’t wait to do it again.” Ticket pre-sales begin September 16, with general sales starting September 19. Following a successful Vegas residency earlier this year – which will soon be immortalized in a live album set to be released on October 10 – Hagar praised the band and the current run of shows as some of the best of his life. (Consequence of Sound)

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson performed the American national anthem a cappella at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home opener against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday (September 14). The heavy metal legend called the experience “a huge honour” on Instagram, with the vocalist receiving chants of “U.S.A!” from the crowd. The British singer’s unexpected role in an iconic American tradition sparked mixed reactions on social media, highlighting the novelty of a U.K. musician singing the anthem at an NFL game. Dickinson is currently on the North American leg of his Mandrake Project solo tour, which concludes at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on October 5. Meanwhile, Iron Maiden is celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2025, accompanied by a forthcoming documentary directed by Malcolm Venville that explores the band’s legacy, featuring interviews with famous fans like Javier Bardem and Lars Ulrich, alongside insight from key members of the metal band, including the final interview with original vocalist Paul Di’Anno, who died last year. (Rolling Stone)

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Before his Las Vegas show on Friday night, Sebastian Bach was approached by a fan for a hug while he was speaking with his wife. Later, on stage, he called out the fan, insulted her, and had her removed, creating a tense moment for the audience. TMZ reports that a witness said the fan recorded Bach and made an obscene gesture when he took the stage, triggering the confrontation.

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Engineered Society Project proudly announce the release of their brand-new single, “Blink Of An Eye,” now available on all major streaming platforms.

Never change a winning team. Never change a winning formula. Cristiano Filippini’s FLAMES OF HEAVEN strengthens its position among the leading acts of Power Melodic Metal - five years after releasing the critically acclaimed „The Force Within“. Thanks to catchy melodies and brilliant musicianship „Symphony of the Universe“ is the utmost logical follow-up. Spectaculary crafted neoclassical anthems breathing the spirits of an ideally open production with natural sounds. The manga “Saint Seiya” by Masami Kurumada delivered the lyrical inspiration. Shimmering highlights among the twelve songs are „Darkside of Gemini“, „On the Wings of Phoenix“, Midnight Riders“, and „The Power of Stars“.

Italian/Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band Hell in the Club are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album, “Joker In The Pack”, out on November 7, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Swedish hard rockers Andy and the Rockets return with a no-nonsense, straight-from-the-gut anthem: “Seven Years of Bleeding”, out today on all digital platforms.

This week, the Gibson hosted a very special event to celebrate Tony Iommi, the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, and launch the return of his Tony Iommi Signature Humbucker™ out now from the Gibson Pickup Shop. Music fans gathered at the Gibson Garage London for an intimate interview with Tony Iommi—moderated by Liz Barnes (BBC Radio 2)—which was followed by a brief performance, and a screening of the “first look” trailer for “Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal,” a new limited docuseries from Gibson Films, which will stream worldwide this fall on Gibson TV.

Bon Jovi announced that they are reimagining their 2024 album, Forever, with the upcoming release of Forever (Legendary Edition) on October 24. The new collection features collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Lainey Wilson, Joe Elliott, Avril Lavigne, Marcus King, Robbie Williams, and others. The project was inspired by Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery and rehab, which limited his ability to tour and promote the original album, leading him to enlist friends to help carry the songs forward. On Friday (August 29), they are sharing their Springsteen collaboration, “Hollow Man,” along with the new tune, “Red, White & Jersey.” Jon says the project captures “a new viewpoint and new spirit – a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends,” while adding, “I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music.” (Rolling Stone)

Swedish Hard Rock giants Eclipse are finally back on the road with the announcement of their brand-new Megalomanium Tour 2025. A journey that will take them through Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy, this tour is more than just a series of shows, it’s a celebration of everything that makes Eclipse one of the most thrilling Rock bands of our time.