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K.K. DOWNING-Produced Second Album From British Heavy Metal Band TAILGUNNER, 'Midnight Blitz', To Arrive In February

Carrying the torch of NWOBHM is TAILGUNNER. Recently signed to Napalm Records, the young British band has announced its upcoming sophomore album, "Midnight Blitz", due out on February 6, 2026. Drawing heavily from classic heavy metal sounds, TAILGUNNER have found support in the very heroes they foll...

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STYX's JAMES 'JY' YOUNG Opens Up About His Late Wife's Rare Illness: 'She Was Able To Manage It For A Number Of Years'

In a new interview with Radio Forrest, STYX guitarist and co-founder James "JY" Young reflected on the November 2022 passing of his wife, Susan Young. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, my better half, she traveled a lot with the band. She didn't like staying home by herself. She d...

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STATUS QUO Co-Founder And Frontman FRANCIS ROSSI Announces New Album 'The Accidental'

"The Accidental" by Francis Rossi, due on January 30, 2026 via earMUSIC on CD, LP, and digital formats, comes as something of a surprise. It was certainly a surprise to Francis, who had no plans to record an album. "This truly came out of nowhere," says Rossi. "I spend my life in and out of the stud...

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HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS' JT WOODRUFF On Upcoming 'If Only You Were Lonely' 20th-Anniversary Tour: We Wanted To 'Give The Fans What They Want'

Rock band HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS recently announced that it will celebrate its acclaimed album "If Only You Were Lonely" in 2026 with a special 20th-anniversary tour. Featuring special guests LETLIVE. and CREEPER, the trek first leg kicks off on March 5 in Lexington, with stops to follow in Denver, Seatt...

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DOKKEN Releases Music Video For 1978 Song 'Hard Rock Woman'

DOKKEN has released the digital single and video for the song "Hard Rock Woman". The track has previously only been available on a sold-out limited edition seven-inch vinyl released in 2020 to celebrate the release of DOKKEN's "The Lost Songs: 1978-1981". "Hard Rock Woman" is a raw rock anthem taken...

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FAITH NO MORE Keyboardist And Gay Icon RODDY BOTTUM Speaks His Truth In New Memoir: 'I Want People To Be Provoked'

By David E. Gehlke As FAITH NO MORE climbed the charts in 1989 behind their "Epic" and "Falling To Pieces" singles, and then landed the coveted opening spot on GUNS N' ROSES and METALLICA's 1992 summer stadium tour, keyboardist Roddy Bottum was simply unable to enjoy any of it. A debilitating drug p...

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SOULFLY's MAX CAVALERA: 'For A Young Band Starting Out Right Now, It's Very Difficult'

In a new interview with Chaoszine, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about how diminishing music sales in the streaming age have affected new bands' chances of surviving and thriving. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's tough, man. It's tough. The recor...

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AC/DC Announces 2026 Leg Of 'Power Up' Tour; 21 New Dates To Kick Off In February

AC/DC, the legendary multi-million-selling band, has announcing the continuation of the "Power Up" tour. The 2026 leg of the "Power Up" tour, named for their latest studio album, which reached No. 1 in 21 countries, will see the band play 21 dates across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Atlanta, South Bend...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'Religion Is Corrupting This World; It Has Been For Countless Centuries'

Brian "Head" Welch, co-founder of the nu metal band KORN who left the group in 2005 after becoming a Christian amid his struggle with drug addiction, only to rejoin KORN eight years later, took to his social media earlier today (Sunday, November 2) to share a two-minute video dubbed "Religious peopl...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD On Being In A Rock Band In 2025: 'If You Wanna Make A Living At This, You Have To Be On Stage'

In a new interview with Randy Crews of Springfield, Missouri's Q102 radio station, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was asked what changes he has seen in the music industry since he formed the band 30 years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything. [Laughs] I mean, when we st...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Performs SKID ROW Classics In Orlando

The concertsrock channel on YouTube has uploaded video of Sebastian Bach's October 30 concert at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando in Orlando, Florida. You can now watch the clips below. In a recent interview with Australia's The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, Bach once again spoke about the...

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FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM On Coming Out Gay In The 1990s With No Role Models To Look Up To: 'It Was A Difficult Time'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the upcoming release of his memoir "The Royal We" — discussed coming out gay in the 1990s with no role models to look up to. He said in part (as transcribe...

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Watch: ROBBY KRIEGER Joined By PERRY FARRELL, STEVEN ADLER, DERYCK WHIBLEY, Others At '60th Anniversary Doors Celebration'

On Thursday, October 30, "A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration" was held at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. This one-night-only event honored 60 years of THE DOORS with a special homage to the groundbreaking Los Angeles band's 1970 release "Morrison Hotel" — which features the classics "Roadhouse...

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CURRENTS Release 'All That Follows' EP

Connecticut metalcore outfit CURRENTS has released a new EP, "All That Follows", via SharpTone Records. The band has also shared the video for "Rise & Fall", which features career archival footage. CURRENTS singer Brian Wille comments: "'All That Follows' is the end of [the 2023 CURRENTS album]...

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Go Inside PHILIP ANSELMO's Personal Haunted House For Halloween 2025 (Video)

The YouTube channel of Housecore Records, the record label launched in 2001 by PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo, has uploaded video of the singer, along with his tortoise, Harry, taking the viewers on a grand tour behind the curtain of his annual haunted house. Check it out below. According to Housec...