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JASON NEWSTED On Being Diagnosed With Throat Cancer: 'The Level Of Depression Was So Severe'

On the latest episode of "Nashville Now", Rolling Stone 's podcast where senior editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music, country, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about how his recent battle with throat cancer inspired him to hit the road with his long-running THE...

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SOULFLY Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Tour With NAILBOMB And INCITE

SOULFLY will return to the American moshpits this fall, tearing down the boundaries of a complacent society. Fueled by the indigenous roots of "Chama" and the raw power of fire, the tour will showcase brand-new tracks like "Favela Dystopia", "No Pain = No Power", "Chama" and "Storm The Gates", along...

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CANDLEBOX Announces Fall 2026 'Can't Quit You' Tour

Multi-platinum rock band CANDLEBOX has announced the "Can't Quit You" tour, a 32-date North American run set to kick off Thursday, September 17 at The Pageant in St. Louis, Missouri and wrap Friday, October 30 in Sayreville, New Jersey. The trek marks the band's most extensive headline tour in years...

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NICKELBACK Announces New Album 'Everything Under The Sun', Shares 'Rattle The Cage' Single Featuring JOHN 5

Rock icons NICKELBACK today announced their highly anticipated new studio album, "Everything Under The Sun", will arrive on October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group, while simultaneously unveiling the blistering lead single, "Rattle The Cage" (featuring John 5). Available everywhere today, the track...

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IRON MAIDEN's Publishing And Master Music Rights, Name, Image And Likeness Rights Acquired By POPHOUSE

Pophouse Entertainment, the pioneering global entertainment and music investment firm, has formally announced its partnership with British heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN, acquiring a stake in the publishing and master music rights, and the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Rooted in a shared cre...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Gets A Little Help From Friends On Punk-Oriented First Solo Album, 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State'

By David E. Gehlke It's probably not a bad time for bassist Rachel Bolan to release a solo album while SKID ROW is still sorting through applicants for their open singer position. The revolving door of SKID ROW lead singers (note: Lzzy Hale would have been perfect for the spot) and recurrent calls f...

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Former MORBID ANGEL Drummer/Vocalist MIKE BROWNING Dead At 62

Former MORBID ANGEL and NOCTURNUS drummer/vocalist Mike Browning has died at the age of 62. Browning's passing was confirmed earlier today (Monday, July 13) by Profound Lore Records, which released the two albums from Mike's most recent band, NOCTURNUS AD. "RIP death metal legend/sci-fi death metal...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG 'Deserves A Lot More Credit' For Being 'A Really Fantastic Musician'

In a new interview with Rad Jet, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, who is known as a composer and improviser of a multitude of styles, particularly metal and jazz guitar, spoke about some of his earliest influences. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Going back, when I first started pla...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'I've Gone Through Quite A Lot In The Last Couple Of Years' And 'Lies Have Been Said About Me'

In an interview with ChurchLeaders, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's newest single "Scream", which arrived on July 10. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I call it a 'scream' be...

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Watch: JASON NEWSTED Joins BLACKBERRY SMOKE For Cover Of THIN LIZZY's 'Jailbreak' In Wilmington

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined the iconic Atlanta country rock outfit BLACKBERRY SMOKE on stage on Thursday, July 9 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina to perform a cover of the THIN LIZZY classic "Jailbreak". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen be...

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Watch: LIVING COLOUR's COREY GLOVER And TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Perform At BON SCOTT's 80th-Birthday Bash In New York City

The third annual Bon's Birthday Bash was held on Thursday, July 9 in New York City at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St). The only U.S. tribute event authorized by the Bon Scott estate, the Birthday Bash featured vocal luminaries Corey Glover of LIVING COLOUR, Constantine Maroulis, Steve Brown of TRIXT...

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JOHN CORABI Isn't Sure He Is Still Employed By THE DEAD DAISIES: 'I Don't Know What Is Going On With That Band Right Now'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who released his latest solo album, "New Day", in April via Frontiers Music Srl, was asked if there are still plans for him to do more recording and touring with THE DEAD DAISIES. He r...

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SEVENDUST's MORGAN ROSE: 'This Is The Craziest Time For This Band'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose was asked what  inspires him and his bandmates to continue to make new music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's funny 'cause we've said a hundred times, it's, like, 'Man, maybe this'll be the last...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Officially Closes His Las Vegas Comic Book Shop

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Torpedo Comics, which is owned by SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan, has closed its Las Vegas location after nearly a decade. "Thank you to the Las Vegas community for supporting us for the last 9 years!" reads a sign posted on the shop's door announci...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Releases Music Video For 'Lost For Life' From 'Bad Bones' Solo Album

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has released the official music video for "Lost For Life", a track from his latest solo album, "Bad Bones", which came out on May 22. Erik commented: "'Lost For Life' is about that us-against-the-world kind of love. Two imperfect people finding each other and dec...