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SKUNK ANANSIE Leaves The Riffs Behind: 'Electronics Are The Most Exciting Thing On The Planet Right Now'

By David E. Gehlke British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE sequestered themselves in a house with producer David Sitek in Devon, England to write what would eventually become their first full-length in nine years, "The Painful Truth". The sessions were a revelation. Long a band that blended shards of pulsa...

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FOO FIGHTERS Enlist Drummer ILAN RUBIN To Replace JOSH FREESE

According to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, FOO FIGHTERS have recruited Ilan Rubin as their new drummer. Rubin had previously played with NINE INCH NAILS and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with the band in 2020. Rubin steps into the FOO FIGHTERS as the replacement for Josh Fre...

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GREAT WHITE Bassist SCOTT SNYDER Undergoes Surgery To Remove 'Fist-Sized' Tumor In His Brain

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for GREAT WHITE bassist Scott Snyder, who was recently diagnosed with a large tumor on his brain. Scott's sister-in-law Victoria Anders, who started the campaign six days ago, wrote in an introductory message on the GoFundMe page: "I am starting this GoFundMe wi...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE Says Having Three Lead Singers In The Band 'Has Only Benefits'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske once again spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with singer Andi Deris, guitarists Michael Weikath and Sas...

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KREATOR Is 'Waiting For The Final Mixes' For Upcoming Sixteenth Studio Album

German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR recently entered Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren to begin recording their sixteenth studio album, tentatively due in early 2026. Bogren previously helmed KREATOR's "Phantom Antichrist" (2012) and "Gods Of Viol...

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STRYPER Releases 'Still The Light', First Single From Upcoming Christmas Album

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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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Setlist For Upcoming Las Vegas Residency: 'We Have To Feel Comfortable With What We're Doing'

In a new interview with Houston Life, DEF LEPPARD lead singer Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen spoke about the band's upcoming third Las Vegas residency. "Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency" will set the strip alight from February 3 through 28, 2026 at The Colosseum at...

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LORD OF THE LOST And WITHIN TEMPTATION Release Music Video For Collaborative New Single 'Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness'

After releasing their emotionally powerful single "Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness" last week, LORD OF THE LOST and WITHIN TEMPTATION now follow up with the official music video today. "Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness" is the latest single from LORD OF THE LOST's upcoming studio album, "Op...

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How Did MEGADETH Get Its Name? Former Guitarist GREG HANDEVIDT Sets Record Straight

On the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey sit down with original MEGADETH guitarist Greg Handevidt for a deep dive into the band's earliest days. Greg shares pivotal stories from moving to Los Angeles with Ellefson, meeting MEGADETH...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs At Ancient Amphitheater In Plovdiv, Bulgaria During Summer 2025 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's July 20 concert at the Roman amphitheater of Philippopolis in Plovdiv, Bulgaria can be seen below. The iconic amphitheater, which was only discovered after a landslide in the 1970s, is one of the world's best-preserved ancient theaters. Featured songs: Act 1: 00:0...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Opens Up About Health And Importance Of Early Detection

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson, who will turn 78 in August, spoke about the physical demands of his live performances and the increased difficulty in playing a full-length concert with his bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Explains IRON MAIDEN's 'Polite Request' For Fans To Put Away Their Phones During Band's Concerts

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall of Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson touched upon how the pervasive influence of social media has been increasingly linked to the amplification of narcissistic traits. He said: "Now we have the crazy thing where people are observi...

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GEOFF TATE Has 'No Regrets' About His Time With QUEENSRŸCHE: 'It Was A Wonderful Experience'

In a new interview with WDR Rockpalast, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's classic third album, 1988's "Operation: Mindcrime". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, 'Operation: Mindcrime' was born in the middle '80s, really. It was...

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CARMINE APPICE: How 'Jesus Saved Me'

In a recent interview with Pastor Caspar McCloud, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice reflected on a near-death experience less than a decade ago which reinforced his faith in Jesus Christ and made him a "better person". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "What brought me closer...

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Rumor: METALLICA In Talks For Las Vegas Sphere Residency

According to Vital Vegas, METALLICA is "ready to ink a deal for a Sphere residency" in Las Vegas. The site, which bills itself as "your go-to source for news and opinions about all things Las Vegas," reports that the heavy metal giants "could play Sphere in the fall of 2026" after METALLICA's schedu...