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Watch: POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Makes Official Live Debut At Whisky A Go Go

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals, played its first official show last night (Friday, February 21) a...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH Classics In Sydney

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens performed on February 20 at Crowbar in Sydney as part of his ongoing Australian solo tour. Joining him on the trek is a backing band of Australia's metal maestros Joel McDonald on guitar, Jordan McDonald on drums, Voya Milutinovic...

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POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Releases First Single, Announces Live Shows

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals, has released its first single, a cover of "I Think I Love You", a...

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KITTIE Announces June 2025 European Tour Dates

Canadian metallers KITTIE have announced European headlining tour dates taking place in June 2025 alongside their summer festival run. The highly anticipated shows will be the band's first on that side of the world in over a decade, providing fans with an opportunity to celebrate their 2022 reunion...

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MACHINE HEAD Announces 11th Studio Album 'Unatoned'

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will release their eleventh studio album, "Unatoned", on April 25, 2025 via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Unbound", can be seen below. According to a press release, "Unatoned" is "a testament to...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Why He Can't Get 'Canceled'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s December 12, 2024 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless reflected on the songwriting process for the band's classic 1992 album "The Crimson Idol". The concept effort tells the poignant story of Jonathan,...

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MORGAN LANDER Says It Was 'Weird' Getting Back In Songwriting Mode For KITTIE After More Than A Decade

In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander was asked about the songwriting process for the band's latest album, "Fire", which came out last June via Sumerian Records. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was weird, let me tell you. [Laughs]...

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MICHAEL WILTON Doesn't Know When The Next QUEENSRŸCHE Album Will Be Released: 'We're Always Touring'

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's 2022 album "Digital Noise Alliance". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We do have one record left with our contract with Century Media and Sony. A...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'I Believe' Music Video

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for a new song called "I Believe". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth album...

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Watch: Life Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON Celebrated With Virtual Event On What Would Have Been His 63rd Birthday

The life of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton was celebrated with "Cliff Burton Day" on what would have been his 63rd birthday, February 10. A special livestream included video of special festivities which were held on Saturday, February 8 at the historic Chabot Theatre in Castro Valley. You can n...

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MR. BIG Is Back For Four More Shows: 'The BIG Finale'

MR. BIG has scheduled the following four shows for later this month: Feb. 14 - Bloomverse Festival - Meghālaya, India Feb. 16 - Bloomverse Express - Bengaluru, India Feb. 22 - Osaka Music Hall - Osaka, Japan Feb. 25 - Nippon Budokan - Tokyo, Japan On Monday (February 10),MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheeh...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'Not Every Band Works As A Democracy'

In a new interview with The Good The Band & The Ugly, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how certain bands share everything equally, regardless if some members never write lyrics or a melody, while others have one or two main songwriters who receive the lion's share of royalties....

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Three-Fourths Of NIRVANA Reunites For 'FireAid' Set With ST. VINCENT, KIM GORDON, JOAN JETT And VIOLET GROHL

Surviving NIRVANA members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear reunited onstage on Thursday night (January 30) during the FireAid benefit concert to perform several of the legendary grunge band's classic songs. Filling the lead vocal slot vacated by Kurt Cobain's death almost 31 years ago were...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Shares Music Video For New Single 'I Believe'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE has shared the official music video for a new song called "I Believe". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth album overall, and sixth with singer Jesse Leach,...

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PARADISE SLAVES, Featuring Former Members Of 36 CRAZYFISTS And DIECAST, Announces Debut Album

PARADISE SLAVES, the brand new band featuring former members of 36 CRAZYFISTS and DIECAST, will release its debut album, "With Hell In His Eyes", on May 2 via Spinefarm. "To me, the overall concept of 'With Hell In His Eyes' is to never surrender, continue to fight, and continue to be grateful for l...