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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Hasn't Finished Reading ALEX VAN HALEN's Memoir Yet: 'It's Tough For Me To Fully Interact With'

During an October 30 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen and nephew of Alex Van Halen, was asked if he has read Alex's memoir, "Brothers", which came out in October 2024 via HarperCollins. The book is described as an "intimate and open...

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THE DAMNED Shares Music Video For 'There's A Ghost In My House' From Upcoming Covers Album 'Not Like Everybody Else'

THE DAMNED will release "Not Like Everybody Else", a deeply personal and celebratory covers album — dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band's legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on March 6, 2025. Recorded in a blistering five days of emotion and creative fire at Revolver Studio in...

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PUSCIFER Releases Music Video For 'Pendulum' From Upcoming 'Normal Isn't' Album

PUSCIFER, the multi-dimensional band featuring Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, will release "Normal Isn't", its first new album in over five years, on February 6, 2026 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The LP's second single, "Pendulum", arrives today alongside...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On JEFF BECK: 'He Had A Very Special Way Of Playing'

In a rare new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore paid tribute to British guitar icon Jeff Beck, who died nearly three years ago. Ritchie said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Jeff was a great gu...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Decision To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' For Upcoming MEGADETH Album

Dave Mustaine has confirmed to Rolling Stone magazine that the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth", will include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band. "It wasn't reall...

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ROB HALFORD Says 'It Was Powerful And Moving To Be Able To' Sing Alongside OZZY OSBOURNE On JUDAS PRIEST's Version Of 'War Pigs'

In a new interview with Audacy Music, Rob Halford spoke about JUDAS PRIEST's "charity" version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs", featuring SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, which was released in late September. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the U.K. from aud...

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WENDY DIO: 'I'm So Glad To See That OZZY OSBOURNE Got To Play The Last Time Before He Passed Away'

In a new interview with "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, was asked for her opinion of the "Back To The Beginning" event, which took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom in early July and marked Ozzy Osbourne and BL...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Announces Fall 2025 'Bass Warrior' European Tour

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson will embark on the fall 2025 European leg of his "Bass Warrior Tour" in late November. The trek will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of MEGADETH hits, solo material and other hard rock and metal favorites wh...

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TOOL And SHINEDOWN Among Newly Added Bands To 2026 SONIC TEMPLE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has revealed TOOL and SHINEDOWN will join previously announced headliners MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and BRING ME THE HORIZON for the fifth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, set to take place May 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2026 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columb...

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Second ELEGANT WEAPONS Album Is 'Pretty Much Done'

In a new interview with Tim Caple of Rock 'N' Blues Experience, singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) spoke about the status of the sophomore album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the band led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually, the album is record...

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METALLICA Shares 'Sad But True' Pro-Shot Performance Video From San Francisco's 'Dreamfest' Benefit Concert

METALLICA played a 12-song set on October 15 at San Francisco, California's Chase Center as part of Salesforce's annual Dreamfest fundraising event for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Professionally filmed video of the "Sad But True" performance from the Dreamfest show can be seen below. Tickets f...

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THE DAMNED Announces Special New Covers Album 'Not Like Everybody Else' In Tribute To BRIAN JAMES

THE DAMNED has announced the release of "Not Like Everybody Else", a deeply personal and celebratory covers album — dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band's legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on March 6, 2025. Recorded in a blistering five days of emotion and creative fire at Re...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Announces First European Tour In Seven Years

A PERFECT CIRCLE will return to Europe next summer with the Maynard James Keenan- and Billy Howerdel-led band performing its first live shows on the continent since 2018. News of the headlining dates, which include back-to-back outings at London's O2 Academy Brixton and a performance at Berlin's Zit...

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LARS ULRICH On METALLICA's Relationship With Band's Fans: 'It Really Is About Community And Collective And Sharing Experiences'

On October 9, California Film Institute's Mill Valley Film Festival featured "Metallica Saved My Life", a documentary that explores the life-changing impact of the San Francisco Bay Area heavy metal band on its fans, as its Centerpiece Screening at Sequoia Cinema in Mill Valley, California. METALLIC...

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DORO PESCH: 'I Love To Make The Fans Happy And Give Them All I've Got And Empower Them'

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, German metal queen Doro Pesch was asked about her status as a pioneer for women in heavy metal music. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's nice. Yeah, when people say, 'Yeah, man, you inspired me with your video,' 'All We Are', or something,...