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THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM Announces New Album 'The Great Parrot-Ox And The Golden Egg Of Empathy'

THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM will return this spring with their third and most outlandish album yet, "The Great Parrot-Ox And The Golden Egg Of Empathy", due May 1 via ATO Records. Reuniting after several years of intergalactic solo missions and sonic side quests, Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon on...

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BATTLE BEAST's EERO SIPILÄ Was In 'Absolute Shock' When He Found Out About NOORA LOUHIMO's Decision To Leave: 'It Totally Came Out Of The Blue'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, Eero Sipilä, bassist and founding member of BATTLE BEAST, spoke about the recent departure of longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo and the addition of Marina La Torraca. When BATTLE BEAST announced Noora's departure in December, the band said...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Doesn't Think Message Of His Last Album, 'Belly Of The Beast', Reached Enough People While Coming Off The 'Plandemic'

In a new interview with Finland's Tumma Nuotti, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE frontman Joe Lynn Turner spoke about the lyrical inspiration for his latest solo album, 2022's "Belly Of The Beast", which is said to be "a lot darker" than his previous efforts. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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DOUG ALDRICH Looks Back On His Cancer Battle: 'I Kept A Good Attitude'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly a year and a half after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Asked if he was "...

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ALEX LIFESON On Preparation For RUSH's 2026 Tour: 'We're Rehearsing For About A Year Before The First Show'

In a new interview with Darren Redick of U.K.'s Planet Rock, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH spoke about their decision to reunite for a tour in 2026 and 2027. The run of dates — Lee and Lifeson's first official shows under the RUSH banner in 11 years — will begin at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles,...

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ZAKK WYLDE Praises DIMEBAG's 'Amazing Technique' And Songwriting: 'The Solos Are The Icing On The Cake'

In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, Zakk Wylde was asked what the "hardest part" has been of him being the touring guitarist for the reactivated PANTERA and learning to play the band's classic songs. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Transcend Into Oblivion

Scandinavia is inextricably linked to our perception of black metal. Given deeper thought, the metal sub-genre's dankness and malevolence make more sense in more brutal landscapes like Latin America. Or if we look toward Asia, Filipino antichrists DEIPHAGO come to mind, as well as Sri Lanka's GENOCI...

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TOOL, PANTERA, MEGADETH, LIMP BIZKIT, PAPA ROACH, GOJIRA, Others Set For 2026 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky September 17-20 for its twelfth edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival's history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents. TOOL and LIMP BIZKIT join previously announced he...

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RUSH Announces 2027 Tour Dates In South America And Europe

In 2025 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) announced their return to the stage for a very special "Fifty Something" tour in Canada, USA and Mexico in 2026 in celebration of RUSH's mu...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Explains Decision To 'Step Away' After 'Skeletour': 'Physically And Mentally I Need To Be Home'

During an appearance on the February 21 episode of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, GHOST leader Tobias Forge addressed his recent revelation that the band currently has "nothing else planned" beyond the ongoing "Skeletour", which supports GHOST's latest album, 2025's "Skeletá"....

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ANGELA GOSSOW Admits She 'Thought Hard About Rejoining' ARCH ENEMY: 'And The Answer Was No'

Former ARCH ENEMY vocalist Angela Gossow has praised the band's current singer Lauren Hart, calling her "Angela reincarnate". Hart, who previously sang for the band ONCE HUMAN, was introduced as ARCH ENEMY's new frontwoman last week with the release of the group's new single "To The Last Breath". He...

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MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Admits His 'Eyebrows Went Up' When DAVE MUSTAINE Said He Wanted To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo spoke about MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's decision to include Dave's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 dep...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's Band CLOSE ENEMIES Releases 'Rain' Music Video

CLOSE ENEMIES — the all-star band featuring Tom Hamilton (AEROSMITH),Tony Brock (THE BABYS),Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow),Trace Foster (AC/DC's tech guru) and Chasen Hampton — has released the official music video for the song "Rain". The track is taken from CLOSE ENEMIES' debut full-length album, whic...

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New RUSH Touring Drummer ANIKA NILLES Shares 'Fou Fou' Music Video

Award-winning fusion drummer Anika Nilles has released the official music video for her song "Fou Fou". The track is taken from Nilles's fourth album "False Truth", which came out in September 2025. Nilles was chosen to fill in for the late Neil Peart this year as Canadian rock legends RUSH embark o...

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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...