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ALEX SKOLNICK Explains Why TESTAMENT Is Rightfully Excluded From 'Big Four' Of 1980s Thrash Metal

In a recent interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick was once again asked why his band wasn't included in the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal (METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX) — the dominant thrash metal groups that helped bring that genre int...

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METALLICA Officially Announces 'Life Burns Faster' Residency At Sphere In Las Vegas

Following months of relentless rumors and fever pitch speculation, it was announced today that METALLICA will debut its "Life Burns Faster" residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated eight-show run will take place on October 1 and 3, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, and 29 and 31, 2026 — and will...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Blasts A.I.-Generated Rumors About His Health: It's All 'Bull****', He Says

PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has cleared the air after a series of fake A.I.-generated posts claimed he was facing devastating health news, including that he was battling blood cancer. On Tuesday (February 24),the 57-year-old musician took to social media to shut it all down and reassured fans h...

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IRON MAIDEN And THE BLACK CROWES Are Among Nominees For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 2026 Induction

IRON MAIDEN and THE BLACK CROWES are among the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame revealed the list of the following 17 "Performer" nominees Wednesday (February 25): THE BLACK CROWES Jeff Buckley Mariah Carey Phil Collins Melissa Etheridge...

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BATTLE BEAST's EERO SIPILÄ Was In 'Absolute Shock' When He Found Out About NOORA LOUHIMO's Decision To Leave: 'It Totally Came Out Of The Blue'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, Eero Sipilä, bassist and founding member of BATTLE BEAST, spoke about the recent departure of longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo and the addition of Marina La Torraca. When BATTLE BEAST announced Noora's departure in December, the band said...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Opens Up About His Health Scare: 'Very Few Moments Go By Where I'm Not Reminded That I Could Be Where ACE FREHLEY Is'

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher opened up about his health, six months after it was announced that the British/American metal trio was postponing its previously announced summer/fall 2025 European tour so that the bassist/vocalist could undergo emergency brain...

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ZAKK WYLDE Praises DIMEBAG's 'Amazing Technique' And Songwriting: 'The Solos Are The Icing On The Cake'

In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, Zakk Wylde was asked what the "hardest part" has been of him being the touring guitarist for the reactivated PANTERA and learning to play the band's classic songs. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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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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SHARON OSBOURNE Says OZZY 'Knew' He Didn't Have Long To Live After 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'But He Wanted To Do It So Bad'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Dumb Blonde" celebrity podcast, hosted by Bunnie XO (real name: Alisa DeFord),wife of country singer Jelly Roll, Sharon Osbourne was asked how she is "picking [herself] back up" after the July 2025 death of her husband, legendary BLACK SABBATH sing...

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MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Admits His 'Eyebrows Went Up' When DAVE MUSTAINE Said He Wanted To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo spoke about MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's decision to include Dave's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 dep...

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MARK KENDALL Says GREAT WHITE Was 'Fully Supportive' Of BRETT CARLISLE's Decision To Audition For 'American Idol'

In a new interview with the Thunder Underground podcast, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall spoke about GREAT WHITE singer Brett Carlisle's audition for "American Idol" on the episode broadcast February 9. Carlisle, who joined GREAT WHITE in late 2022, sang GREAT WHITE's classic ballad "House Of Bro...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says DAVE MUSTAINE Re-Recording 'No Life 'Til Leather' Demo Would Have Been 'Extremely Disrespectful' To METALLICA

In a new interview with Argentina's César Fuentes Rodríguez, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the band's 2022 album "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" for which he laid down the original bass tracks in May 2020 at a studio in Nashville, Tennessee. A year later, Ellefson was fired...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On State Of Modern Rock: 'I Think It's Perfectly Great Where It Is'

In a new interview with Special K of The Sound 228 and 97.9 WCPR Rocks, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked what he thinks modern rock needs more of. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I really don't know. I think there's room for every...

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ICE NINE KILLS Shares New Single 'Twisting The Knife' From Upcoming 'Scream 7' Film

ICE NINE KILLS officially enter the canon of one of the most iconic horror franchises with "Twisting The Knife", featured in the forthcoming film "Scream 7". Cast member Mckenna Grace joins the band on the new single, a rare, high-impact crossover between one of modern metal's most ambitious bands a...

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BON SCOTT Estate Announces Robust Event And Merchandising Plan To Celebrate AC/DC Legend's 80th Birthday

Bon Scott (1946-1980),the legendary singer and lyricist for AC/DC, FRATERNITY and THE VALENTINES, remains one of the great frontmen in rock and roll history. His indelible shriek and poetic turns of phrase, along with his playful grin and attitude are synonymous with the lifestyle he led until his...