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ALIEN WEAPONRY Teams Up With LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On New Single 'Taniwha'

This Friday, March 28, New Zealand modern groove metal trio ALIEN WEAPONRY will release its heaviest, most powerful and mature offering to date, "Te Rā", via Napalm Records. In celebration of this week's release, the band has unleashed one of the LP's most aggressive, death metal-leaning offerings,...

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Te Rā

Growing up in public is seldom easy, but ALIEN WEAPONRY have made it look that way. The New Zealand trio first announced their presence in 2018, untutored but ambitious, and wasted no time in establishing themselves as a fresh new force to be reckoned with. Proudly proclaiming their shared Māori her...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, JOEY BELLADONNA, DEE SNIDER, NANCY WILSON Among Musicians On 'Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph'

On Friday, June 6, 2025, one of the greatest and most successful Canadian rock bands of all time, TRIUMPH, will be honored with a star-studded tribute album. "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph" will arrive via Round Hill Records, featuring such renowned rockers as Dorothy, Sebastian Bach, Nan...

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PRIMUS Announces 'Onward & Upward' Summer 2025 Tour With New Drummer JOHN HOFFMAN

Following their electrifying run on the "Sessanta" tour alongside A PERFECT CIRCLE and PUSCIFER, PRIMUS will return this summer with the "Onward & Upward" tour — an expansive, coast-to-coast trek that marks an exciting new chapter for the band. The tour not only brings the trio's signature blend...

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ZEBRA Hopes To Release 'A Few' New Songs In May

ZEBRA, the legendary power trio consisting of lead guitarist/vocalist Randy Jackson, bassist/keyboardist Felix Hanemann and drummer Guy Gelso, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with the release of its long-awaited new studio album. This will be the band's first release of new material si...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG On His Upcoming Solo Project: 'It's All Stuff That Is True To The Music That I Love'

In a new interview with Matty Roberts of the Percussion Discussion podcast, former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg spoke about his upcoming solo project which he has been working on for more than a decade. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been embarki...

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FRANK FERRER On His Exit From GUNS N' ROSES: 'I Will Have Immense Gratitude And Love For The Band'

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Frank Ferrer has commented on his exit from the band. On Thursday (March 20),Frank took to his Instagram to share the following statement: "The outpouring of love I have felt from the incredible fans of GUNS N' ROSES and my peers over the past 24 hours has been tremendo...

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Texas's THE SWORD Announces First European Shows In Ten Years

Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have announced their first European tour dates since 2015, with the recently reunited band slating a trio of intimate club performances alongside festival appearances, including Copenhell, Freak Valley and Tons Of Rock. THE SWORD European tour dates: June 19 - Copenhage...

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GUNS N' ROSES Announces New Drummer ISAAC CARPENTER

GUNS N' ROSES has announced the arrival of Isaac Carpenter, its newest drummer who will hit the road with the band throughout their 2025 European, Asian, and Middle East tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the spring and summer. Carpenter, born in Washington's Tri-Cities, is an accomp...

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GUNS N' ROSES Parts Ways With Longtime Drummer FRANK FERRER

GUNS N' ROSES has announced the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in the band's storied run. The Axl Rose-fronted outfit thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the next chapter of his musical jour...

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Apex

Supergroups can be double-edged swords. On one hand, they typically get a head start due to the established reputations of their members, the equivalent of drawing the "advance to Go" card in Monopoly. They also tend to have built-in fan bases and garner higher media interest than other bands in the...

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THE WARNING Announces Summer 2025 U.S. Headline Tour

THE WARNING, the rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, has announced a return to the U.S. with a headline tour. The "Keep Me Fed" trek will kick off on July 5 in Milwaukee, making stops in Atlanta, Nashville, New York, and more, concluding in Minneapolis on July 23. Presales start at 10 a.m. loca...

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BABYMETAL Announces Spring/Summer 2025 North American Tour With BLACK VEIL BRIDES, JINJER And BLOODYWOOD

Japanese metal band BABYMETAL has announced a spring/summer 2025 headlining tour produced by Live Nation with support from BLACK VEIL BRIDES and JINJER on select dates, along with BLOODYWOOD. Marking BABYMETAL's biggest North American tour yet, the 24-date run kicks off on June 13 in Houston and wil...

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RICHIE KOTZEN On 'Rewarding' Musical Partnership With ADRIAN SMITH: 'It's A Creative Conversation'

After their March 5 acoustic performance at Los Angeles's Grammy Museum, SMITH/KOTZEN principals Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith were interviewed by FOZZY frontman and professional wrestler Chris Jericho. Some excerpts appear below. On the origins of SMITH/KOTZEN: Adrian: "I always feel weird saying...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Says He's 'Quite Proud' Of POISON's 'Native Tongue': 'I Think We Made A Great Record' 

In an interview following SMITH/KOTZEN's March 5 acoustic performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was given the chance to reflect on his brief stint in POISON, with whom he recorded the 1993 album "Native Tongue" after the departure of C.C. DeVille. "It's so...