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Harper Nonfiction are set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of Iron Maiden's unstoppable drummer, NICKO MCBRAIN. HELLO BOYS AND GIRLS! will publish into hardback, ebook and audio on November 10 in the US. Nicko says, "I'm very excited and honored to be working with the wonderful HarperNonFiction Team on my very own book full of lots of fun stories, anecdotes and of course my incredible experiences with some of the greatest musicians and performers from the 70s, 80s and beyond! I am blessed to be able to finally share my path to where I am today, in my own words, with the world."
Halford guitarist METAL MIKE CHLASCIAK has returned, checking in with the following update for the fans: "I'm excited to let you know that my ULTIMATE METAL GUITAR RETREAT once again returns to the lower Catskill Mountains of upstate NY for a weekend of guitar instruction, gear talk, guests, 24/7 music banter, specialized workshops, jams and a chance to meet like-minded metal maniacs like yourself. Clean lodging and catering included. Dates: Fri - Sun, October 2-4, 2026 Location: Iroquois Springs, Rock Hill, NY. Get info at metalheroesacademy.com.
THE WORLD FAMOUS WHISKY A GO GO - as long as there has been a Los Angeles rock scene, there has been the Whisky A Go Go. An anchor on the Sunset Strip since it's opening in 1964, the Whisky A Go Go has played host to rock 'n' roll's most important bands. Closing out 2026 in style with an unforgettable six-night run at The Whisky each with a different headliner who made their mark in the '80s. Check out this lineup: December 26 - Dokken. 27 - Lynch Mob. 28 - Enuff Z'Nuff, Pretty Boy Floyd, The Throbs. 29 - White Lion. 30 - Faster Pussycat. 31 - L.A. Guns.
