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SILENOZ: Some Former DIMMU BORGIR Members Had 'Been Riding The Coattails Of Being In This Band'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, guitarist Sven "Silenoz" Kopperud of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR spoke about his long-running working relationship with DIMMU BORGIR vocalist Stian "Shagrath" Thoresen, having formed the band together in 1993. Asked if DI...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces 2027 European Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'Nocturnal'

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has announced "Two Decades Of Nocturnal", a European headline tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's landmark 2007 album "Nocturnal". The trek will see the Michigan melodic death metal veterans perform a special set drawing heavily from the landmark album alongsi...

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NIKKI SIXX Rips 'Hater' SHANNON LARKIN Over 'Backing Tracks' Claim: 'Maybe He Needs To Take A Nap Before He Does More Press'

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx has blasted former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin for calling CRÜE out over the latter band's alleged reliance on pre-recorded tapes for backing vocals during live shows. Larkin brought up CRÜE's use of backing tracks while defending GODSMACK's decision to hire former DREAM...

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METALLICA Scholars Initiative National Workforce Education Program Expands To Over 90 Schools

All Within My Hands (AWMH),the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of METALLICA, has announced the eighth year of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) with its largest grant to date: over $3.3 million. Eighteen new U.S. schools will join the MSI community...

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K.K. DOWNING Hints At KK'S PRIEST Live Debut Of Two JUDAS PRIEST Classics During September/October 2026 North American Tour

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),has hinted at the live debut of at least two JUDAS PRIEST classics during...

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RACHEL BOLAN Says SKID ROW 'Never Ran Into Any Legal Problems' With Late 1960s / Early 1970s Irish Band Featuring PHIL LYNOTT And GARY MOORE

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked if he and his bandmates had any legal issues with using the name SKID ROW, considering that an early 1970s Irish blues-rock act, notable for being the one in which both THIN LIZZY's Phil Lynott and legendary gu...

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New TWISTED SISTER Drummer JOEY CASSATA Was 'Blown Away' To Get Phone Call Asking Him To Play For The Band: 'There Was No Audition'

In a new interview with Robby Vegas, Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", spoke about his latest gig as the drummer for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ye...

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AARON LEWIS: 'I've Been Lucky Enough To Travel All Over The World And I Always Kiss The Ground When I Get Home'

In a new interview with One America News Network's "Real America With Dan Ball", STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis — who will release his new solo album, "Give My Country Back", on July 17 via Big Machine Label Group — was asked why he chose to insert his political opinions into some of his recent solo mu...

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JASON NEWSTED Has Been Working On His Memoir 'For About Five Years': 'I've Got 130 Chapters'

In a new interview with Spin magazine, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was asked if he is writing a book. He responded: "I have a few lined up, but I have to do my memoir first as far as release. I have my poetry and lyric book done. I have the one that I did all the drawings. But I have to d...

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GENE SIMMONS On Political Polarization In The U.S.: 'People On Both Sides Of The Fence, I Believe, Have Gone To The Extreme'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was a guest on the latest episode of "We'll Do It LIVE", the weekly sitdown between conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly and celebrities and newsmakers from a wide range of fields. During the chat, which can be seen in its entirety below, the 76-year-old musician...

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Watch: QUEEN's ADAM LAMBERT Sings U.S. National Anthem Before New York Mets Vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game In New York

"American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert, who has been fronting QUEEN on tour since 2012, sang the U.S. national anthem before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. Professionally filmed video of his perfor...

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Canadian Death/Thrash/Crossover Pioneers SLAUGHTER Have Been 'Reborn'; 'Incinerator' Rehearsal Video Now Available

Forty years have passed since the last time the three original members of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada's death/thrash/crossover pioneers SLAUGHTER stood beside each other and made a hell of a noise. On June 3, 2026, drummer/chainsaw/percussionist Ron Sumners traveled back to Toronto and met with bas...

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DAN DONEGAN Says DISTURBED Will Only Play Two Shows This Year: 'We're Still Trying To Get Together A Game Plan' For 2027

In a new Instagram Live, DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We have a] couple of shows coming up, as you may know. Just two shows, that's all we're doing this whole year. Obviously, last year was the big...

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L.A. GUNS' PHIL LEWIS Explains His New Look: 'I'm Never Going To Dye My Hair Again'

In a new interview with Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis was asked about the new look he recently debuted, having cut off all of his long, luscious locks in favor of a super-short, cropped hairdo. Phil said: "It's funny because I look back at us in the late '80s, and all t...

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HEART's ANN WILSON And TRIPSITTER Announce New Album 'Consecrated Ground'

Rock icon Ann Wilson and acclaimed psych-rock outfit TRIPSITTER have announced their new album, "Consecrated Ground", arriving August 14. Alongside the announcement, the group has released the album's lead single, "I Will Not Be Coming Back", available now on all streaming platforms. A fearless coll...