January 26, 2026

Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz Dies at 71

Francis Buchholz, the bassist who supplied the rhythmic backbone during the most consequential chapter of Scorpions’ rise to global superstardom, died yesterday at the age of 75. His family confirmed that he passed peacefully after a private battle with cancer, closing the book on a career that helped define the sound of arena rock for […]

Sabaton Hit a New U.S. Peak With “Crossing The Rubicon,” Then Turn It Into a Horror Mini-Movie

Sabaton have spent two decades turning history into stadium-sized power metal, but their latest move is pure crossover strategy. “Crossing The Rubicon,” now featuring Nothing More, has surged into the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay Top 10, marking the band’s first-ever appearance in that tier of U.S. rock radio. The timing is perfect. The track, an

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Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz Dies at 71

Sabaton Hit a New U.S. Peak With “Crossing The Rubicon,” Then Turn It Into a Horror Mini-Movie

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