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JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Doesn't Rule Out New Music From His Band Featuring Fellow VENOM Co-Founder ANTONY 'ABADDON' BRAY

In a new interview with "The Tampa Morgue" podcast, Jeff "Mantas" Dunn spoke about some of the recent shows he has played with fellow VENOM co-founder Antony "Abaddon" Bray to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the pioneering black metal band's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell". When the...

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BRIAN JOHNSON On Performing Live With AC/DC At Age 78: 'It's Just More Fun Because We Don't Care Anymore'

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and guitarist Angus Young spoke to Melissa Ruggieri of USA Today about the recently launched 2026 North American leg of the band's "Power Up" world tour. Asked how performing has changed for AC/DC nearly five decades after Brian joined the group, the 78-year-old vocalist s...

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TORANAGA UK Signs With FIREFLASH RECORDS, Announces European Tour Supporting ONSLAUGHT

Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, TORANAGA wrote a chapter in metal history with their first two studio albums, "Bastard Ballads" (1988) and "God's Gift" (1990),achieving cult status within the metal scene. Although they remained underdogs, TORANAGA can be mentioned alongside their compatrio...

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IN THIS MOMENT Announces New Album 'Witch', Shares 'Crawl' Single

IN THIS MOMENT, the Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum heavy alternative force of nature, returns today with a new single and music video titled "Crawl". Watch the music video below. The track heralds the arrival of IN THIS MOMENT's ninth full-length offering and debut LP for Better Noise Music,...

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GENE SIMMONS's 'Legends Of Rock Expo' Rescheduled For May 2027

"Gene Simmons Legends Of Rock Expo", which was originally set to take place September 25-27 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, has been rescheduled for May 14–16, 2027 at the same venue. Earlier today (Thursday, July 16),the event producers released the following statement: "Due to a major...

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Birmingham To Celebrate First 'Ozzy Day' With City Center Program Of Music, Memories And Tributes

On Wednesday, July 22, Birmingham will come together to honor one of its greatest cultural icons as the city celebrates the first "Ozzy Day" — a free program of live music, public art, special performances and shared moments celebrating the life, legacy and Birmingham roots of the Prince Of Darkness...

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VENOM Is 'A Team Effort. It's Not Just The CRONOS Band'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, VENOM guitarist Rage (a.k.a. Stuart Dixon) and drummer Danté (a.k.a. Danny Needham) spoke about the band's latest studio album, "Into Oblivion", which came out in May via Noise/BMG. Asked about the perception from some fans that VENOM is larg...

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ANTHRAX Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'The Edge Of Perfection' Music Video

ANTHRAX has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for "The Edge Of Perfection", the second single from the band's long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", which will arrive on September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in...

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GAVIN ROSSDALE On BUSH's Early Success: 'We Were Annoying Because We Appeared Out Of Nowhere And Got A Lot Of Attention'

In a new interview with Ross Golan of the And The Writer Is… podcast, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked about the relationship between his band and other groups from the 1990s, particularly as he and his BUSH bandmates were often viewed with suspicion by the media for cashing in on the grunge w...

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BLACK FLAG Celebrates 50 Years With Summer/Fall 2026 U.S. Tour

Legendary American punk band BLACK FLAG will launch an extensive U.S. tour on September 3, 2026, at the Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado, concluding on November 1, 2026, at the House of Blues in Houston, Texas. The tour spans more than 45 cities nationwide, with stops across the Mountain West, Midwest, E...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Teams Up With DAN REED In New Band SHOGUN MOJO

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of SHOGUN MOJO, an exciting new collaboration between legendary KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Reed of DAN REED NETWORK fame. Thayer comments: "I'm incredibly excited to be joining forces with Frontiers Music for the rele...

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KISS Reveals Full 'KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas' Programming, Including Historic ACE FREHLEY All-Star Tribute

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends KISS have revealed the full programming schedule for the second "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas", returning November 13-15 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Following the success of last year's fan experience, which drew fans from all 50 states and 32 countries, the 2...

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WILLIAM SHATNER To Bring His Heavy Metal Vision To Stage With All-Star Band At RIOT FEST 2026

Entertainment icon William Shatner is bringing his newly conceived rock spectacle to Riot Fest 2026, joining one of the festival's most celebrated lineups alongside Iggy Pop, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD., Morrissey, BLINK-182, WEEZER, SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter, THE POGUES, THE DAMNED, JAWBREAKER and m...

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THE OBSESSED Signs With HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS RECORDS; New Album Due In 2027

American doom metal icons THE OBSESSED have inked a worldwide deal with Heavy Psych Sounds Records for the release of their new studio album in 2027. THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich declares: "We are very happy to announce THE OBSESSED signing with the premier hard rock label Heavy Psych...

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Rock Photographer MARK WEISS Announces 'Back To The Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne' Photo Exhibition

World-renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss and Rocked magazine have announced "Back To The Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne", a landmark photography exhibition hosted by Art Stop celebrating the remarkable 44-year visual journey of one of rock music's greatest icons. From one of Ozzy Osbourne's...