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ALICE COOPER Announces Definitive Memoir 'Devil On My Shoulder' And U.K. Book Tour

Alice Cooper has announced the release of his definitive autobiography, "Devil On My Shoulder", published by Ebury Spotlight on October 8, 2026. This long-awaited autobiography finally lifts the lid on one of the greatest lives in music. Building on over sixty years of rock folklore, Cooper will sup...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Has '30 Ideas' Already For MAMMOTH's Fourth Album

In a new interview with Global News reporter Adam Wallis, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked when the "optimal time" is for him to be writing and recording an album and whether he gets to do any writing on the road on days off. He responded (as transcr...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Says His Brain Is 'Four Years Old': 'I Just Like To Have Fun And Enjoy Life'

The metal radio show Démentiellement Vôtre on CKRL 89.1FM has published the full video of the bass clinic by Frank Bello of ANTHRAX, which took place this past Thursday night, March 5, 2026, at the Long & McQuade musical instrument store in Quebec City, Canada. You can now watch it below. Speaki...

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DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI To Host 'Rock Me Vienna' 2026 All-Star Guitar Camp

From March 29 to April 1, 2026, Vienna will become an international hub for guitar players as "Rock Me Vienna", the all-star guitar camp brings together 18 world-class guitarists for an immersive four-day learning and performance experience. Hosted at the Hilton Vienna Waterfront, "Rock Me Vienna" o...

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THE TROOPS OF DOOM Recruits SODOM/Ex-KREATOR Guitarist FRANK 'BLACKFIRE' GOSDZIK For European Tour

THE TROOPS OF DOOM, the Brazilian death/thrash metal band featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz, has announced an important lineup change for its upcoming 2026 European tour. Guitarist Marcelo Vasco is no longer a member of THE TROOPS OF DOOM. The decision was made amicably, i...

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HELD., Featuring Members Of THE SLEEPING And COHEED AND CAMBRIA, Releases New Single 'Constant Tension'

HELD., the trio featuring Douglas Robinson and Sal Mignano of THE SLEEPING alongside COHEED AND CAMBRIA's Josh Eppard, have released "Constant Tension", the second preview from the band's forthcoming debut album, "Grey", due on May 15 via MNRK Heavy. The five-minute track arrives on the heels of the...

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SEX PISTOLS Featuring FRANK CARTER Announce Rescheduled 2026 North American Tour Dates

SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter have confirmed their return to the stage, announcing rescheduled North American tour dates for fall 2026. The tour was originally halted in September 2025 after guitarist Steve Jones sustained a broken wrist, forcing the ca...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Teases Brand New Song During Canadian Tour

ANTHRAX has been playing a snippet of a brand new song during the band's ongoing Canadian tour with MEGADETH and EXODUS. Fan-filmed video of a couple of the teasers — including those from the Edmonton concert on February 21 and the Saskatoon show on February 24 — can be seen below. As previously rep...

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TOM ANGELRIPPER Still Has 'Ideas' For New SODOM Music Even Though Band Is Not Playing Any Shows

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such of German thrash metal veterans SODOM once again discussed his decision to cut down on the band's touring activities for the foreseeable future. Asked if he is still going to continue writing new music, ev...

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TESLA Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC: 'New Music' Is 'Coming Soon'

California hard rock veterans TESLA have inked a deal with Frontiers Music Srl. Earlier today (Wednesday, February 25),label issued the following statement: "NEW SIGNING ALERT: TESLA! We're proud to welcome TESLA to the Frontiers Music family. "More than 40 years on from their early days as a Calif...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On Always Playing 'The Hits': 'We Don't Wanna Upset People'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, which is tentatively due in May in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well...

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SEX PISTOLS To Celebrate '50 Years Of Punk' With December 2026 U.K. Tour

A definitive sound in rock since 1976 and one of the most important bands in music history, celebrate 50 years of punk this winter. Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of SEX PISTOLS once again join forces with Frank Carter for one of the greatest nights out in rock n roll and the closest thing...

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RUSH Announces 2027 Tour Dates In South America And Europe

In 2025 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) announced their return to the stage for a very special "Fifty Something" tour in Canada, USA and Mexico in 2026 in celebration of RUSH's mu...

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New RUSH Touring Drummer ANIKA NILLES Shares 'Fou Fou' Music Video

Award-winning fusion drummer Anika Nilles has released the official music video for her song "Fou Fou". The track is taken from Nilles's fourth album "False Truth", which came out in September 2025. Nilles was chosen to fill in for the late Neil Peart this year as Canadian rock legends RUSH embark o...

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RUSH Shares 'Distant Early Warning (2025 Terry Brown Mix)' From Upcoming 'Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition'

The official visualizer for "Distant Early Warning (2025 Terry Brown Mix)" from RUSH's "Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition" can be seen below. The new audio mix was completed by Terry Brown with illustration by Hugh Syme. UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive...