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DAVID LEE ROTH Announces Spring/Summer 2026 North American Tour

David Lee Roth has announced a 30-date solo tour of North America. The 71-year-old former VAN HALEN singer will launch the trek on April 16 in Airway Heights, Washington and will visit California, Arizona and Texas later in the month before playing in Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina and Ontario,...

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JIMMY D'ANDA On Latest Reunion Of BULLETBOYS' Original Lineup: 'We're In A Better Place Than We've All Been'

The original BULLETBOYS lineup consisting of Marq Torien (vocals),Mick Sweda (guitars),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums) — returned to the live stage for the first time in more than four years on December 19 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. The band also played on Decem...

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KAM LEE's MASSACRE To Perform Entire 'Death By Metal' Demo From His Pre-DEATH Band MANTAS

Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Rick Rozz, will perform live and re-record the entirety of the MANTAS's "Death By Metal" demo. As part of a significant music legacy initiative, Kam...

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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET: 'Heavy Metal And Hard Rock Unite People'

In a recent interview with Brazil's Bate Cabeça, AVANTASIA mastermind Tobias Sammet was asked if it was always his intention to use the project to unite musicians from different nations, having previously featured notable vocalists like Jørn Lande, Michael Kiske, Bob Catley, Dee Snider, Klaus Meine...

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Ex-DEATH/MASSACRE Guitarist RICK ROZZ Doesn't Believe Any One Person Should Get Credit For Being 'Godfather' Of Death Metal

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, former Rick Rozz, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and drummer/vocalist Kam Lee, was asked where he would put Chuck in terms of his...

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GILBY CLARKE On Filling In For NITA STRAUSS On ALICE COOPER Tour Last Year: 'I Had So Much Fun On That Run'

In a new interview with Indie Power TV, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke reflected on his run of shows as the guitar player for Alice Cooper's band nearly a year ago. Clarke filled in for Nita Strauss, who had conflicting obligations of her own. Previously, guitarist Orianthi had been pla...

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SUM 41's DERYCK WHIBLEY: 'My Body Is Now Operating Almost 8 Years Younger Than My Actual Age'

SUM 41's Deryck Whibley says that his body is "now operating almost eight years younger" than his actual age, nearly 12 years after he was hospitalized with severe kidney and liver damage due to alcohol addiction. On Tuesday (December 30),the 45-year-old Canadian-born vocalist and guitarist took to...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's ALEX WEBSTER: 'Out Of The Thrash Bands, Death Metal Owes The Most To SLAYER'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, CANNIBAL CORPSE bassist Alex Webster spoke about his early musical influences and how he ended up getting into heavier music. He said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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TOMMY LEE On His MÖTLEY CRÜE Bandmates: 'We're Actually Closer Now Than We've Ever Been'

In a new interview with Bonnie Laufer, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke about the band's longevity. Asked what the "secret" is to the secret to MÖTLEY CRÜE's ability to stay together as a band for 45 years, Lee responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know, sweetheart. I pinch mys...

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Watch: ALICE COOPER Performs With Symphonic Orchestra During 'Night Of The Proms' Tour In Germany

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, along with two members of his touring band, guitarists Tommy Henriksen and Nita Strauss, took part in this past fall's "Night Of The Proms" tour in Germany. "Night Of The Proms" features rock and pop artists performing with orchestral accompaniment. Other artists featu...

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ANDI DERIS Says VAN HALEN's Failed Reunion With Both ROTH And HAGAR Gave HELLOWEEN 'The Focus' To 'Not F*** It Up'

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

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GENE SIMMONS Says Seeing ACE FREHLEY In An Open Casket Was Heartbreaking: 'I Just Had To Put My Head Down'

During a recent appearance on the "Mohr Stories" podcast, hosted by comedian and actor Jay Mohr, Gene Simmons was asked how he found out about the passing of his longtime KISS bandmate Ace Frehley. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was here in California, and I got a text from...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Is 'Absolutely' Open To Making Fourth Album With SWEET & LYNCH

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER was asked if there is "any chance" of a fourth album from SWEET & LYNCH, Michael's collaborative project with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB). Sweet responded (as tran...

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HELIX Shares Music Video For 'Stuck In The '80s' From Upcoming 'Scrap Metal' Album

The official music video for "Stuck In The '80s", the new single from Canadian rockers HELIX, can be seen below. The song is taken from HELIX's new full-length album, "Scrap Metal", which will be released on January 23, 2026 via Perris Records. This will be the 14th HELIX release on the label. "Scra...

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SULLY ERNA On Whether There Will Be A New GODSMACK Album: 'I Think There Will'

On the latest episode of Kylie Olsson's "Life In Six Strings", Kylie heads to Lawrence, Massachusetts — the hometown of GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna — where he reflects on his early days and the roots that shaped his career. Sully opens the doors to his self-described "music house" in New Hampshire,...