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Ex-GODSMACK Drummer SHANNON LARKIN Defends Band's Decision To Hire 'Overqualified' MIKE MANGINI For Current Tour

Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has defended the band's decision to hire ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for GODSMACK's current tour. Mangini joined GODSMACK in early June following the abrupt departure of Wade Murff, who had played with the band for less than a mo...

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ERIC MARTIN Is Open To Playing More MR. BIG Shows: 'I Never Say No'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin spoke about the possibility of the group performing live again, more than a year after he and his bandmates played the final show of their "The BIG Finale!" tour. Asked if it's true that he was the one memb...

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MIKKEY DEE Returns To His Legendary KING DIAMOND Roots With LEX LEGION: 'We Were Dangerous In Those Days'

By David E. Gehlke LEX LEGION is yet another KING DIAMOND / MERCYFUL FATE offshoot — and it may be the best one yet. Featuring long-time KING DIAMOND co-conspirator and lead guitarist Andy LaRocque, along with classic-era members Pete Blakk (guitar),Hal Patino (bass) and Mikkey Dee (drums),LEX LEG...

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'Rock For Ronnie' Concert In The Park Brings In Over $125,000 For RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

The annual "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park, held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park, brought in over $125,000 for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Crowd favorite Lita Ford, popular tribute band LED ZEPAGAIN, the new lineup of D...

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See MEGADETH Perform In Hannover, Germany As Support Act For IRON MAIDEN

Fan-filmed video of MEGADETH's entire June 2 concert at Heinz Von Heiden Arena in Hannover, Germany as the support act for IRON MAIDEN can be seen below. MEGADETH's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Tipping Point 02. Hangar 18 03. Take No Prisoners (tour debut) 04. Let There Be Shred 05. Ride...

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RUDY SARZO Talks New Solo Music: 'Within The Next Couple Of Weeks I'm Gonna Be Releasing It'

In a new interview with Gary Lopez of the #WhosABadass podcast, legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo once again confirmed that he is working on new music which he is planning on releasing independently in the not-too-distant future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Lately I've been w...

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MIKKEY DEE Looks Back On His Battle With Sepsis: 'My Whole Body Was Shutting Down On Me'

During a June 9 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee reflected on his December 2024 near-death experience when he initially developed sepsis after spraining his foot. Asked how his health is now, Mikkey said (as transcrib...

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LEFT TO DIE, Featuring Former DEATH Members RICK ROZZ And TERRY BUTLER, Releases 'Witch Of Hell' Single

LEFT TO DIE will release its debut full-length album, "Initium Mortis", on July 17 via Relapse Records. The LP's second single, "Witch Of Hell", can now be streamed below. LEFT TO DIE is the band featuring classic DEATH members Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY) and F...

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KIM THAYIL On Finishing SOUNDGARDEN's Final Album With CHRIS CORNELL: 'It's Emotionally Difficult And Challenging'

In a new interview with Jason Kerepesi and Paul Ghiglieri of the State of Love & Trust Podcast, guitarist Kim Thayil discussed the album he and the other surviving members of SOUNDGARDEN are working on featuring previously unreleased recordings they made with late frontman Chris Cornell before h...

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Watch: Original SLIPKNOT Vocalist ANDERS COLSEFNI Celebrates 'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.' Era At Special Iowa Concert

Original SLIPKNOT singer Anders Colsefni celebrated "Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.", the album that set band on its trajectory from underground clubs in Iowa to the biggest stages on the planet, at a special concert on June 6, 2026 at Wooly's in Des Moines, Iowa. He was backed at the show by "a new grou...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Drummer CHRISTIAN 'CC' COMA To Miss Remainder Of European Tour 'Due To An Unfortunate Personal And Private Matter'

BLACK VEIL BRIDES drummer Christian "CC" Coma (born Christian Mora) will miss the remainder of the band's 2026 European tour due to "an unfortunate personal and private matter". Filling in for him at all European shows after BLACK VEIL BRIDES' appearance at this weekend's Rock Am Ring festival in Ge...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Says 'Constant Bad News' Is 'Exhausting' But The Solution Isn't Just Running Away From It

In a new interview with LA Lloyd, the nationally syndicated radio host for the "LA Lloyd Rock 30", EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee spoke about the band's recently released single, "Who Will You Follow". The track was co-written and produced by Zakk Cervini (BAD OMENS, YUNGBLUD, BRING ME THE HORIZON,...

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ANDREW FREEMAN On His Former Bandmates In LAST IN LINE: 'I Did More Work On Those Records Than Any Of Those Guys Did'

In a new interview with the Hard Rock History Show, singer Andrew Freeman once again addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked if he was surprised by the fact that he was fired from LAST IN LINE — which was originally formed b...

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RIK EMMETT On TRIUMPH's Recently Launched Reunion Tour: 'Every Night It Gets Better. It Just Keeps Resonating And Growing'

In a new interview with Tuning In With Thom Jennings, TRIUMPH singer and guitarist Rik Emmett spoke about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently launched first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and Gil Moore (drums, vocals) are being joined by guitari...

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Watch: THE DEAD DAISIES Reunite With GLENN HUGHES For One-Off Concert In Illinois

On May 30, 2026 at the legendary Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, THE DEAD DAISIES returned for a special night of rock featuring Glenn Hughes on vocals and bass. Glenn joined guitarist Doug Aldrich, drummer Tommy Clufetos and guitarist David Lowy for this rare, one-off performance deliverin...