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JON SCHAFFER Doesn't Rule Out New ICED EARTH Music With Singer MATT BARLOW: 'Anything's Possible' But 'I Need To Be Really Inspired'

In a new interview with Spain's Metal DJ Phoenix, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if there is a chance that he could reform the band with former ICED EAR...

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Watch: MICHAEL ANTHONY, KENNY ARONOFF And PHIL X Perform VAN HALEN Classics At 2026 'Drum Off' Finale

Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT, Sammy Hagar),Phil X (BON JOVI, TRIUMPH) and Kenny Aronoff (CHICKENFOOT, Sammy Hagar) played a couple of VAN HALEN classics — "Somebody Get Me A Doctor" and "I'm The One" — during the 2026 edition of Guitar Center's "Drum Off" finale on Thursday, August 20 at...

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SYMPHONY X Plans To Start Recording Long-Awaited New Studio Album In September

SYMPHONY X vocalist Russell Allen joined Mark Strigl on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38),the home of hard and heavy classic rock, this past week for an in-depth conversation about his career and the status of the long-awaited next SYMPHONY X album. During the interview, Allen discussed his w...

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See RUSH's Entire Performance In Philadelphia During 2026 'Fifty Something' Tour

Fan-filmed video of RUSH's entire August 21 concert at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can be seen below. Prior to Friday night's concert, RUSH last performed in Philadelphia on the same stage in 2015, when the venue was still known as the Wells Fargo Center. RUSH will perform at...

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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Announces His Retirement From Drumming: 'With A Heavy Heart, It's Bye For Now'

Journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, has announced his retirement from drumming. Earlier today (Saturday, August 22),Slade released a video message via his social media in which he said (as tr...

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PRIEST, Featuring Former Members Of GHOST, Announces New Album 'Altered State Police', Shares 'Python' Single

Swedish dark synthpop act PRIEST has released "Python", the first single from the band's upcoming fifth studio album, "Altered State Police", due on October 23 via Blue Nine. Somewhere in the fine print, you agreed to be watched. For PRIEST, surveillance is no longer science fiction — it's the sound...

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American Version Of THE SWEET Fires Back At ANDY SCOTT: 'Enough Of This Bullying'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, bassist Stevie Stewart and drummer Richie Onori spoke about their involvement with THE SWEET — the five-member group which obtained the rights to use the name and perform in the U.S. and Canada under THE SWEET banner despite cont...

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BRET MICHAELS To Take 'Next Several Months Off' From Touring 'To Heal And Get Back To 100%' Following His Recent Surgeries

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has announced that he will take "the next several months off" from touring "to heal and get back to 100%" following his recent surgeries. Back in late July, Bret said that he was instructed by doctors to take three to four weeks off to recuperate until a stent is remove...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of SEBASTIAN BACH Performing At 'The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration Of Life Concert'

Professionally filmed video of "The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration Of Life Concert", a special live event which took place on July 23 at the House Of Blues in San Diego during Comic-Con week, can be seen below. The show was part of Hasbro's "Apology Tour", a playful, year-long...

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FEAR FACTORY's First Single Featuring New Singer MILO SILVESTRO, 'Roboticist', To Arrive Next Week

FEAR FACTORY will release a new single, "Roboticist", on Saturday, August 29. The track will mark the band's first release with FEAR FACTORY's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber, who have been part of FEAR FACTORY's touring lineup for nearly three and a half years. An ea...

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PHIL COLLEN Says Producer 'MUTT' LANGE Was Responsible For 'Probably About 99%' Of DEF LEPPARD's Success In 1980s

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke about the band's collaboration with Robert John "Mutt" Lange, considered by some to be one of the greatest music producers of all time. Lange's big break came with the success of his work with A...

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BUCKCHERRY Members Are 'Safe And Unharmed' After Tour Bus Was Involved In Multi-Vehicle Accident In South Carolina

At approximately 2:00 a.m. Friday morning (August 21),BUCKCHERRY's tour bus was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. According to a post on the band's social media, all members of BUCKCHERRY and the band's touring crew are safe and unharmed. T...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES On His Prostate Cancer Battle: 'The Last Two Weeks I Went Through Probably One Of The Sickest Times I've Ever Been In My Life'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has offered an update on his GoFundMe campaign seeking financial support to cover the cost of his latest cancer treatment. The 68-year-old Holmes, who has lived in Cannes with his wife since 2014, recently began chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer, just...

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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA Wants To 'Pump One' New Album 'Out Every Year' Going Forward

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have all 10 songs recor...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD Releases Music Video For 'Win Win Win' From 'Kiss The Machine' Album

PUDDLE OF MUDD has released the official music video for the song "Win Win Win". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Kiss The Machine", which came out in May 2025 via Pavement Entertainment. "Kiss The Machine" showcases PUDDLE OF MUDD's fearless approach to music and frontman Wes Scant...