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NONPOINT Announces Spring 2026 'The Outta Control Tour' With SOIL And SUMO CYCO

NONPOINT will headline "The Outta Control Tour" this spring, with support from SOIL and SUMO CYCO. The U.S. trek will kick off on April 25 in Tampa, Florida and wrap up on May 14 in Chicago, Illinois. NONPOINT will be performing new material from its forthcoming album, giving fans an early taste of...

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PRIMAL FEAR Shares 'One', Previously Unreleased Song From 'Domination' Sessions

While the world remains being a restless place, metal commando PRIMAL FEAR is among the most reliable constants in these insecure times. Supporting their 2025 success album "Domination" on stages worldwide with a second European leg kicking off in London, U.K. on March 11, the band warms up its engi...

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GIL MOORE Says Setlist For TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour Is 'Pretty Much Ready To Go'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the legendary Canadian rockers'...

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ARTILLERY Announces 'Made In Hell' EP; New Single 'Ghost In The Machine' To Arrive Next Week

Danish thrash metal veterans ARTILLERY will release a new single, "Ghost In The Machine", on February 27 via Mighty Music. According to a press release, the track is "a sharp and timely statement on the growing presence of artificial intelligence, and the threat it represents, especially to creativi...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Parts Ways With Longtime Drummer LARRY HOWE Over His 'Personal Political Ambitions'

Veteran U.S. power metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have announced the departure of their longtime drummer Larry Howe. Earlier today (Wednesday, February 18),VICIOUS RUMORS shared the following statement via social media: "Important statement: After years of disagreement on the issue, VICIOUS RUMORS will n...

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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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DETHKLOK Guitarist NILI BROSH Announces New Solo Album 'Eventide'

For the past 16 years, since releasing her debut album only a year after graduating from the Berklee College Of Music, guitarist extraordinaire Nili Brosh (Danny Elfman, DETHKLOK, "Michael Jackson ONE By Cirque Du Soleil") has created memorable illustrative and emotional songs without words. She lea...

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GEOFF TATE Is Putting The 'Finishing Touches' On 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, Scottish guitarist Kieran Robertson, who plays in ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate's solo band, spoke about the status of the recording sessions for Geoff's upcoming third and final chapter in QUEENSRŸCHE's classic "Operation:...

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METALLICA To Be Honored At 2026 'Red Cross Gala'

METALLICA will be honored at the 2026 Red Cross Gala, an annual volunteer-led, black-tie benefit that raises support for Red Cross preparedness, response and recovery programs in our community. Now celebrating its 31st year, the 2026 event — set to take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 — promises t...

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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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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'When I Can't Play Anymore, I Won't. I'm Not Gonna Stop Before I Can't.'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio presenter Dewsbury, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the making of the band's final, self-titled album, which arrived late last month via Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group's new BLKIIBLK label. Dave said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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DERYCK WHIBLEY On Being In SUM 41 For Three Decades: 'It Prepared Me For Having Children, Because You're Managing So Many Different Emotions'

In a new interview with The Joe Vulpis Podcast, Deryck Whibley of Canadian pop-punk icons SUM 41 was asked how it feels for him to have closed that chapter of his life, having played the band's final gig in January 2025 in Toronto. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It surprisingly...

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Watch: JOHN CORABI's Solo Band, Featuring Members Of TESLA, WHITESNAKE And WINGER, Kicks Off European Tour In Belfast

Veteran rock vocalist John Corabi, known for his powerful voice and rich legacy with bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE DEAD DAISIES, UNION and THE SCREAM, kicked off his European tour under the "John Corabi & Friends" banner on February 12 at Empire Music Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Joining Cor...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Rips GENE SIMMONS For Suggesting ACE FREHLEY's Death Was Result Of 'Bad Decisions': 'That Was Totally Uncalled For'

During an appearance on the February 13 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless ripped Gene Simmons for suggesting the death of Gene's KISS bandmate guitarist Ace Frehley was the result of the guitarist's "bad decisions". "That upset me greatly because,...

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Ex-WHITESNAKE Guitarist ADRIAN VANDENBERG 'Wasn't Really Surprised' By DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement Announcement

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, who was a member of WHITESNAKE from 1987 to 1990, and again from 1994 to 1997, was asked if he was surprised last November when WHITESNAKE leader David Coverdale announced he was retiring, not just from music, but from s...