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AVATAR Releases New Song 'Captain Goat', Announces November/December 2025 U.S. Tour

Swedish metallers AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have released a new song, "Captain Goat". The track's accompanying music video can be seen below. "I think it will be very clear to people hearin...

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Legendary Rock Guitarist RICK DERRINGER Dies At 77

Renowned guitarist and entertainer Rick Derringer died earlier this week at the age of 77, according to TMZ. Derringer's close friend and caretaker Tony Wilson revealed the news on Facebook that Rick passed away at 8:09 p.m. on Monday, May 26 at AdventHealth ICU in Ormond Beach, Florida surroun...

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See PANTERA's Entire Performance In Philadelphia As Support Act For METALLICA

The Jim Powers channel on YouTube has uploaded video of PANTERA's entire May 25 performance at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the support act for METALLICA. Check out the footage below. Featured songs: 03:11 - A New Level 08:21 - Mouth For War 13:28 - Strength Beyond St...

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FIREHOUSE Releases First Song With New Singer NATE PECK, 'Mighty Fine Lady'; Promises More Fresh Music

FIREHOUSE has just released a new single called "Mighty Fine Lady". The song marks the band's first release with FIREHOUSE's new lead vocalist Nate Peck, 2023 "American Idol" golden ticket recipient from Season 21, who officially joined the group last May. He replaced late FIREHOUSE frontman C.J. Sn...

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BEN WEINMAN On THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Reunion Shows: 'We're Just Having A Great Time'

Founding THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman spoke to Australia's Metal-Roos about the band's return to the stage for the first time since 2017 for special reunion shows celebrating the 25th anniversary of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's 1999 debut, "Calculating Infinity". The first THE DILL...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN's Santiago Concert To Be Professionally Filmed For Future DVD Release

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's June 13 concert at Teatro Cariola in Santiago, Chile will be professionally recorded and filmed for a future live album and DVD. Earlier today (Monday, May 26),Friedman shared a video message in which he said:  "Santiago, Chile, I have a wonderful, wonderf...

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MICHAEL SWEET Is 'So Excited' About STRYPER's Upcoming Christmas Album: 'It's Gonna Be Awesome'

Christian rockers STRYPER entered the studio in late April to begin recording their first-ever full-length Christmas album. The 10-song effort will include five original Christmas tracks and five traditional Christmas cuts, including remakes of "Reason For The Season" and "Winter Wonderland", both o...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Praises LINKIN PARK's Comeback: 'It's Wonderful To See Them Do Well And To See Them Rebrand'

In a new interview with Poland's Teraz Rock, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, spoke about LINKIN PARK's latest album, "From Zero", which came out last November. It marks LINKIN PARK's first full-length effort since 2017's "One More Light", w...

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GARY HOLT Was 'Absolutely' Surprised When He Found Out SLAYER Was Returning To Live Stage

During an appearance on the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt reflected on the band's two reunion performances last year — on September 22, 2024 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10, 2024 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Holt, who is also a...

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MIKE PORTNOY Jokes That He Is 'Scared' For His 'Life And Career' After Spate Of Recent High-Profile Drummer Firings

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Office Hours Live With Tim Heidecker, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy discussed the recent spate of high-profile drummer firings, including those of Josh Freese (FOO FIGHTERS),Zak Starkey (THE WHO),Jason Bonham (Sammy Hagar's band) and Frank Ferrer (G...

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STYX's TODD SUCHERMAN Says 'There's A Litany Of Bad' Habits That Drummers Bring To The Table

In a new interview with The UK Drum Show Official Podcast, STYX drummer Todd Sucherman was asked if he thinks there are any "bad habits" that most aspiring drummers bring to the table and what the best way is to tackle them. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, sadly, there's a...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: SAVATAGE's '10-Year Plan' Will See The Band Playing 'Everywhere'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about the fact that the band's comeback doesn't include Jon Oliva, SAVATAGE's founding vocalist and keyboardist, who in 2023 suffered a T7 vertebra fracture in three places, a severe injury that has left him rel...

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BIG WRECK Returns With New Single 'Believer'

2025 is already roaring for Canadian rock powerhouse BIG WRECK. Hot on the heels of being crowned official ambassadors for Record Store Day Canada — a title reserved for iconic and influential artists with an enduring influence on Canadian culture — a Juno nomination for "Rock Album Of The Year", BI...

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See BLACK SABBATH Legend TONY IOMMI In British Pop Star ROBBIE WILLIAMS's 'Rocket' Music Video

BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi is a featured guest on "Rocket", the first single from British pop star Robbie Williams's upcoming album "Britpop". The high-octane rock track features an instantly anthemic chorus, pounding drums and a signature guitar solo from the heavy metal pioneer. The accompanying m...

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GUS G. On BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's The Biggest Heavy Metal Festival Ever Put Together'

In a new interview with Seb Di Gatto of The Metal Gods Meltdown, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who served as Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist from 2009 to 2017, was asked about the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event, which will take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingd...