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BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI: 'We're Like ROCKY BALBOA. We Shine Best When People Count Us Out'

By David E. Gehlke Seminal Brooklyn, NY metallic hardcore veterans BIOHAZARD announced the reformation of their classic lineup of Evan Seinfeld (vocals/bass),Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar),Bobby Hambel (guitar) and Danny Schuler (drums) in 2022, which was subsequently followed by a run of dates i...

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SLAYER To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 'Reign In Blood' At Inaugural SICK NEW WORLD TEXAS In October 2026

California thrash metal legends SLAYER will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic third album, "Reign In Blood", at the inaugural Sick New World Texas, set to take place October 24, 2026 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Also scheduled to appear are SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTON...

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Psychedelic Enigma

An international force for heavy metal excellence, THEM have made it their business to honor both storytelling and musical tradition. "Psychedelic Enigma" is the band's fifth studio album since abandoning their original status as a KING DIAMOND cover band, and it may be their most impressive yet. It...

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BRUCE KULICK On ACE FREHLEY's Death: 'It Hit Me Harder Than I Ever Thought' It Would

During this past Friday's (October 17) "Tribute To Ace Frehley" episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick spoke about the band's original axeman Ace Frehley who died on October 16 at the age of 74. Asked by host Eddie Trunk if it "meant a lot" to him t...

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RUSH Expands 'Fifty Something' Tour To 17 New Cities

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) today announce 17 additional cities on their 2026 headline tour, "Fifty Something", due to incredible demand. The tour, in celebration of RUSH's...

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ANTHRAX/PANTERA Drummer CHARLIE BENANTE On ACE FREHLEY's Death: 'A Part Of Our Childhood Is Gone'

During this past Friday's (October 17) "Tribute To Ace Frehley" episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante reflected on his KISS fandom, particularly as it relates to the latter band's original guitarist Ace Frehley who died on October 16 at th...

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CHAD GRAY On MUDVAYNE's New Music: 'We Kind Of Did Exactly What People Are Expecting'

In an interview with Popdust, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray spoke about the band's first two new singles in 16 years, "Hurt People Hurt People" and "Sticks And Stones", which were made available via Alchemy Recordings. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm gonna be straight with you, man....

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Watch: HELLOWEEN Pulls Out Rarities, New Songs For '40 Years Anniversary Tour' Kick-Off In Luxembourg

German power metal legends HELLOWEEN kicked off their "40 Years Anniversary Tour" Friday night (October 17) at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. March Of Time (first time performed live since 2018) 02. The King For A 1000 Years (...

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Watch: KERRY KING Plays SLAYER, BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN Classics In Osaka, Japan With His Solo Band

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band played a headlining concert this past Thursday night (October 16) at Big Cat in Osaka, Japan. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Where I Reign 02. Rage 03. Trophies Of The Tyrant 04. Residue 05. Two Fists 06. Idle Hands...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains MÖTLEY CRÜE's Lighter Touring Schedule, Says He Wants To Spend More Time With His Family

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has once again explained why he plans on turning his attention to projects that don't involve a lot of touring. On Thursday (October 16),the 66-year-old musician, who spends much of his time in Wyoming where he and his wife, Courtney Sixx, are raising six-year-old dau...

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PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY Honors ACE FREHLEY: He 'Changed My Life'

PEARL JAM's Mike McCready has paid tribute to original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74. The news of his passing came just hours after TMZ reported that Ace was hospitalized on life support after he suffered a brain bleed when he took a fall in his studi...

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SABATON's THOBBE ENGLUND On His Return To Band: 'Everything Is In Harmony Now'

SABATON guitarist Thobbe Englund says that "everything is in harmony now", less than two years after he rejoined the band. In early February 2024, the Swedish metallers announced that they had welcomed back Englund. This news came a month after Tommy Johansson revealed his departure from the group....

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METAL ALLEGIANCE Announces January 2026 Concert Featuring Members Of ALICE IN CHAINS, EXODUS, SEPULTURA And MASTODON

Illustrious metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of core members David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),has announced its 2026 return to Anaheim, California. Beginning as a celebration of the metal genre, METAL ALL...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Says His Next Album Will See Him 'Going Back To Very Classy, Well-Produced Material With Modern Production'

In a recent interview with Finland's Southeast Wreckmetal, legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) was asked if his next studio album will see him reteaming with Swedish producer Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN, LINDEMANN),who worked on Joe's latest LP, 2022's "Belly Of Th...

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GLENN HUGHES Announces 'The Chosen Years' Spring 2026 U.S. Tour

Known to millions as the "Voice Of Rock", Glenn Hughes, the legendary former bassist and singer of DEEP PURPLE, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and current frontman of rock supergroup BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, has announced his 2026 spring tour across the USA. The trek will kick off on March 27 a...