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LINKIN PARK's JOE HAHN Says It Was 'Very Natural' For EMILY ARMSTRONG And COLIN BRITTAIN To Be Part Of Creative Environment For 'From Zero' Album

In a new interview with Lollapalooza India, LINKIN PARK's longtime members, co-lead vocalist and producer Mike Shinoda and DJ and video director Joe Hahn, spoke about how the band's latest additions, singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, a songwriter and producer for G FLIP, ILLENIUM an...

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MANOWAR Is 'Deeply Saddened' By ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN's ALS Diagnosis

MANOWAR has reacted to the news that the legendary metal band's founding guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Earlier today (Tuesday, February 10),MANOWAR shared the following statement via social media: "We heard the terrible...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN Diagnosed With ALS

Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, whose influence in heavy metal and punk is noticeable to this day, has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. A statement from Ross's publicist reads as follows: "Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, f...

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FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM Looks Back On 1980s 'Hair Metal' Scene: 'It Was A Really Weird World To Be In At That Time'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the recent release of his memoir "The Royal We"...

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HASTE THE DAY Announces New Album 'Dissenter', Shares Visualizer For 'Shallows' Single

HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song "Burn". They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop there. Today, the band has announced its new album "Dissent...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, STEPHEN PERKINS And MIKE KROEGER To Be Inducted Into 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Hall Of Fame'

The third annual Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Hall Of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Monday, February 23 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. There will be a VIP dinner and red carpet, and the inductions will be followed by an all-star jam. In addition to the below inductee...

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ALDO NOVA Opens Up About His Cervical Spine Fracture

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of The Metal Voice, Canadian rocker Aldo Nova opened up about the "serious" back injury he suffered in a fall last summer. Regarding how he ended up getting hurt, the 69-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have my Yorkshire...

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WENDY DIO Says Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID Will Finally Arrive 'Next Year'

On the red carpet of this year's Metal Hall Of Fame on January 21, 2026 in West Hollywood, California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio confirmed to Reality Check TV that the reissue of "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner, w...

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TYKETTO Shares Music Video For 'We Rise' Single From Upcoming 'Closer To The Sun' Album

Hard-rocking quintet TYKETTO will release its sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", on March 20, 2026. The band, consisting of Danny Vaughn (vocals),Harry Scott Elliott (guitar),Ged Rylands (keyboards),Chris Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee (drums),will make the LP available via British rock spec...

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NOFX Announces Official Documentary '40 Years Of F***in' Up'

Fat Mike, a founding member of NOFX, announced that a feature-length documentary about the iconic punk band is currently in post-production. The announcement was made at the Punk Rock Museum's NOFX exhibit on Friday, January 16, which also happens to be Fat Mike's alleged birthday. "40 Years Of Fuck...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Would Like To Have JUDAS PRIEST's 'Last Rose Of Summer' Played At His Funeral

The first week of January 2026 proved to be a busy one for Stephen Pearcy, as he hit a record number high in views as a guest on Billy Corgan's "The Magnificent Others" podcast. Pearcy has officially delivered one of the most impactful episodes in the history of "The Magnificent Others", hosted by B...

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Ex-KINGDOM COME Singer KEITH ST. JOHN Recounts 'Spinal Tap'-Esque Story Involving JAMES KOTTAK: He Was 'A Complete Mess'

In a new interview with We Go To 11, powerhouse vocalist Keith St. John (MONTROSE, KINGDOM COME, BURNING RAIN) was asked to name one "Spinal Tap"-esque moment" of his career, a reference to the classic 1984 film mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" and the fact that many bands have talked about having...

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FOO FIGHTERS Guitarist PAT SMEAR To Miss Tour Dates Due To 'Bizarre Gardening Accident'

FOO FIGHTERS guitarist Pat Smear will miss the band's next few shows tour while he recovers from an injury to his left foot. Multi-instrumentalist Jason Falkner, who has played with Beck and St. Vincent and was also a member of the 1990s power pop band JELLYFISH, will fill in for Pat while Smear is...

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The world of heavy music has become so diverse over the last few decades that it has become increasingly hard to argue that its ancient traditions should always be faithfully upheld. That's progress and you're welcome to it. Meanwhile, BULLET continue to fly the flag for hard rock and heavy metal in...

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RODDY BOTTUM Reflects On FAITH NO MORE's 1992 Tour With GUNS N' ROSES: 'Misogyny, Male Aggression, Toxic Masculinity Was All Just Part Of The Equation'

During an appearance on the "60 Minutes Or Less" podcast from Birthday Cake For Breakfast, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who has been promoting his recently released memoir "The Royal We" — reflected on his band's 1992 run of shows as the opening act fo...