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NILE's KARL SANDERS Undergoes 'Multilevel Spinal Fusion Surgery'

NILE guitarist/vocalist Karl Sanders is recovering after undergoing a "multilevel spinal fusion surgery" in his neck. He is expected to be well enough to join his bandmates on their "Underworld Europe 2026 Tour", which is scheduled to kick off on November 29 in Athens, Greece. Earlier today (Thursda...

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THE OFFSPRING Guitarist NOODLES To 'Step Away From Live Performances' Due To 'Fairly Serious Health Issue'

THE OFFSPRING guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman will "step away from live performances" for the immediate future "to deal with a sudden and fairly serious health issue." Noodles announced his absence from the road in a statement shared on social media earlier today (Wednesday, October 21). He wrot...

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JON BON JOVI Says His Singing Voice Is In 'Phenomenal' Shape: 'I Could Go' On Stage 'Tonight, No Problem'

In a new interview with Australia's A Current Affair, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about the recent announcement that BON JOVI will embark on a seven-date "Forever Tour" in 2027, consisting of stadium shows in the U.S., U.K. Canada and Australia. After completing a nine-show residency at Madison Square Garden...

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FORBIDDEN have had a scattershot, sporadic existence over the last 40 years. Best known for "Forbidden Evil" and "Twisted Into Form" — two of the greatest and most distinctive thrash metal albums of all time, lest we forget — the Bay Area diehards have navigated a couple of extensive hiatuses, some...

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AARON LEWIS On Upcoming STAIND Album 'The Space Between The Darkness And The Light': 'This Record Fits Perfectly Right Where It Sits'

In a new interview with Kevin Kellam of Minnesota's 93X radio station, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Space Between The Darkness And The Light", and the LP's recently released first single, "Ghosts". Aaron said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think t...

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VIRGIN STEELE's DAVID DEFEIS Is Working On New Music: 'There's A Lot Of Stuff Already On Tape'

In a new interview with Maurizio Lyon Leone of LyonRock, vocalist David DeFeis of the cult U.S. metal band VIRGIN STEELE spoke about the possibility of a follow-up to the group's latest album, "The Passion Of Dionysus", which came out in June 2023 through SPV/Steamhammer. Asked if new VIRGIN STEELE...

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Australia's VANISHING POINT Releases 'Sirens' Single From Upcoming 'Eremition' Album

After releasing "Bring Me The Night", their first new music in six years, last month, Australian melodic metallers VANISHING POINT have returned with another new single, "Sirens". VANISHING POINT's longtime guitarist Chris Porcianko says of the song: "Lyrically, it's about the downfall of humanity,...

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DORO Shares 'You R Not Alone' Single/Video From Upcoming 'Wild At Heart' Special Release

Just in time for the start of her "Winter Magic" tour on December 11, 2026, German metal queen Doro Pesch brings the rock world a red-hot work full of new killer tracks with her special release "Wild At Heart". The first perfect foretaste was provided by "Rock You 2 Death", the first new single, whi...

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ENTER SHIKARI Shares New 'Live From The Golden Age' Session Video

ENTER SHIKARI has revealed a very special video session, "Live From The Golden Age". The four tracks which include recent single, "Higher Ground" (receiving its first live airing),were directed by Tom Pullen and the audio was recorded and mixed by George Perks. Watch the session below. ENTER SHIKAR...

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SIGH Prove Why They're Still Japan's Most Enticing Extreme Export On 'Goh-Ka'

By David E. Gehlke Japanese extreme metal innovators SIGH recently released their 14th long-player, "Goh-Ka". The main theme is "Kuso-zu", a series of Buddhist paintings or illustrations depicting the nine stages of a human body's decomposition after death. This time out, founding member, vocalist,...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Would Love To Bury The Hatchet With ALEX VAN HALEN'

In a new interview with Billboard, Sammy Hagar said that he wants peace, if not reconciliation, with Alex Van Halen after the legendary VAN HALEN drummer recently called the singer a "complete idiot". "I'll put out an olive branch right now, and say it again a million times — I would love to bury th...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'We Really, Really Wanted MEGADETH' To Play At 'Back To The Beginning' Concert

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that the organizers of last year's "Back To The Beginning" charity concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom "really, really wanted MEGADETH" to take part in the event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Ozzy's wife and manager brought up the...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On His 2023 Reunion With MEGADETH At Budokan: 'It Was A Night Of Miracles'

In a recent interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman once again spoke about his exit from the band more than two decades ago. Asked if it was a difficult decision to leave the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit, Friedman said (as transcribed...

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MAT MAURER: MORTAL SIN Is Planning To Release Best-Of And Live Albums In 2027 While Working On New Music

In a new interview with Jerry Kurunen of Finland's Rauta, vocalist Mat Maurer of Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN spoke about the reunited band's plans for the coming months, after their return to the stage earlier this year, nearly 15 years since their last tour on the 2011 "Thrashfest C...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND To Release DREAMPEACE 'Harmonic Dharma' Album Next Week: 'I Hope It Brings You The Peace It Has Brought Me'

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has announced that he will release a new album, "Harmonic Dharma", under the DREAMPEACE banner on Friday, October 16. Having struggled with insomnia for many years, Devin created DREAMPEACE as a way to...