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JOEL HOEKSTRA: 'If You're Getting Into Music To Make Money, You Have A Hole In Your Head'

In a new interview with Guitar World, acclaimed guitarist Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT RANGER) was asked what piece of advice he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were poor, quite frank...

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BURTON C. BELL Explains Why He 'Won't Sign' Copies Of His Final FEAR FACTORY Album, 'Aggression Continuum'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Scandalous podcast, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell touched upon the band's latest album, "Aggression Continuum", which was released in June 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP, which was recorded primarily in 2017, features Bell and fel...

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MUSHROOMHEAD And FEAR FACTORY Announce Fall 2026 U.S. Co-Headlining Tour

Cleveland, Ohio-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD will team up with industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY for a U.S. co-headlining tour, "Soul Of A New War Machine", this fall. The trek will feature support from Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit NINE TREASURES. Tour dates: Oct. 13 -...

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DETHKLOK Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Headlining Shows

DETHKLOK has announced a series of spring headline dates, bringing the band's full live show to select cities across the West Coast and Midwest. In addition to DETHKLOK's upcoming co-headline tour with AMON AMARTH, these newly announced performances give fans the opportunity to experience DETHKLOK i...

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SCORPIONS Announce 2026 'Coming Home To Las Vegas' Residency With BUCKCHERRY

SCORPIONS, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, are returning to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in 2026 with a new headlining residency show. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas" will take place from...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Announces Summer/Fall 2026 North American Tour With CHEVELLE And STARSET

Multi-platinum rock powerhouse BREAKING BENJAMIN has announced a massive 2026 North American tour, with support from CHEVELLE, STARSET and Kami Kehoe. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off September 2 in Camden, New Jersey and will hit major markets across the U.S. and Canada before wrappi...

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ARMORED SAINT To Film Music Video For New Single This Weekend

ARMORED SAINT will film a music video for an as-yet-undisclosed new song this coming Saturday, February 21 in the Los Angeles area. The track will appear on the band's long-awaited ninth studio album, tentatively due in April through Metal Blade Records. Earlier today, ARMORED SAINT shared the follo...

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See Video Recap Of EXTREME Guitarist NUNO BETTENCOURT's First-Ever 'Six String Sanctuary'

Dreamcatcher Events has shared a video recap of EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt's first-ever "Nuno Bettencourt's Six String Sanctuary", a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style, which took place January 16-20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check it...

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NANCY WILSON Wants To Make One 'Last HEART Album' And 'Do The Victory Lap' In 2027

In a new interview with Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson discussed a possible follow-up to the band's latest album, 2016's "Beautiful Broken". She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I go  through these phases. Like right now I'm in a phase of really feeling l...

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After Retiring From Touring, WINGER Has Four Shows Scheduled For 2026

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, WINGER drummer Rod Morgenstein spoke about the band's decision to retire from touring after the completion of the group's final gig of 2025, which took place on August 31 at the Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash 2025 in West Hollywood, California. He...

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METAL CHURCH Shares 'Brainwash Game' Single From Upcoming 'Dead To Rights' Album

West Coast thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH will release their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by...

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CHRIS DAUGHTRY Blasts A.I. Fakes: 'I Think It's Wrong, I Think It's Unethical, I Think It's Irresponsible And I Think It's Dangerous'

During an appearance on the February 8, 2026 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, DAUGHTRY frontman Chris Daughtry addressed his decision to set the record straight after fake artificial intelligence (A.I.) photos went viral of him last year paying tribute to the l...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Is A Blue-Collar Guitar Hero: 'It's Really Important For Me To Keep That Drive And Want To Be Better'

By David E. Gehlke Given the number of projects he's involved in, "ubiquitous" may be a good term for guitarist Joel Hoekstra. He first came into broader view as a member of NIGHT RANGER in 2008 before hooking up with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA in 2010 for the departing Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT). Four...

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See Highlights Of 2026 'Metal Hall Of Fame' Bash In West Hollywood

Rock stars, major music industry executives, corporate CEOs and fans throughout the world attended the 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame blowout bash on January 21, 2026 to honor the legacy of the Sunset Strip. The bash included all-star reunions and tributes across the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Roxy Theater a...

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METAL CHURCH Announces 13th Studio Album, 'Dead To Rights'

West Coast thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH return with their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick...