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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'When I'm Not In MEGADETH, I Always Look At It Like It's DAVE MUSTAINE's Solo Band'

During a July 8 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was once again asked if he would be open to taking part — along with other former members of the band, such as guitarist Marty Friedman — in taking part in MEGADETH's farewell tour. He respon...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Teams Up With SOFTCULT On New Single 'Drown Fountain'

Revered drummer Jay Weinberg (SLIPKNOT, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Bruce Springsteen) has unveiled his latest collaborative single, "Drown Fountain", featuring acclaimed Canadian grunge-gaze duo SOFTCULT. Available now, the track marks the newest installment in Weinberg's ongoing series of artist collabor...

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THE RASMUS Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour Of North America

Fresh off a spring 2026 support slot on THE HU U.S. tour, Finnish rockers THE RASMUS — Lauri Ylönen (founder, frontman, lead singer-songwriter); Eero Heinonen (bass); Emilia "Emppu" Suhonen (guitar); and Aki Hakala (drums) — have announced their first-ever headline tour of North America. The trek wi...

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COREY TAYLOR Recalls Seeing SLIPKNOT Perform In April 1996: 'It Was Psychotic. I'd Never Seen Anything Like It.'

In a new interview with Josh Scherer, the host of the YouTube channel Mythical Kitchen, Corey Taylor reflected on seeing SLIPKNOT perform three decades ago, a year before he joined the band as the Iowa-based act's new vocalist. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I started STONE SOUR in '...

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GREEN DAY Shares New Song 'I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.' From 'Nimrods' Original Soundtrack

Global rock superstars GREEN DAY — Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool — have announced the "Nimrods" original soundtrack, arriving July 31 and available now for pre-order. The 30-track album will be released on CD, cassette, digital platforms and several vinyl variants, featuring 22 fan-f...

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ASIA Announces New Album 'Indigo'

Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA will release its new studio album, "Indigo", on November 6, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP features ASIA's current lineup consisting of Geoff Downes (keyboards),Virgil Donati (drums),John Mitchell (guitar) and Harry Whitley (bass, vocals),To mark the o...

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See SEBASTIAN BACH Perform OZZY OSBOURNE And TWISTED SISTER Covers At 2026 'Abate Of Iowa Freedom Rally'

The Melvin Zoopers channel on YouTube has uploaded video of former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach's July 4 performance at the Abate Of Iowa Freedom Rally in Algona, Iowa. Check out the footage below. Featured songs: 00:00 Slave To The Grind 04:14 Here I Am 09:25 18 & Life 14:09 Piece Of Me 17:00...

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AVATAR Announces Royal Albert Hall Performance Of 'Feathers & Flesh' To Celebrate Album's 10th Anniversary

Swedish metallers AVATAR have announced a monumental evening of music, pipe organs, dancers and theatrics at London's historic Royal Albert Hall on March 30, 2027. The band will present "10 Years Of Feathers & Flesh", a one-night-only performance celebrating the tenth anniversary of their landma...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Has 'Mixed Emotions' About Finally Being Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with Capnharris, retired IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain spoke about being on the list of members of the legendary British heavy metal band who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2026. Nicko, who played his final concert with IRON MAIDEN in December...

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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN: Embarking On Farewell Tour 'Made Sense To Us, To Really Call It An End On A High Note'

In a new interview with Greece's Mr. Music, SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green spoke about the band's decision to embark on a "farewell" tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been touring now on our farewell tour for over a year. We knew that we wanted to try and play as many shows...

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CANDLEBOX Has Written Three New Songs Which Are 'Very Reminiscent' Of Band's Debut Album: 'They Have That Kind Of Young Energy'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin once again explained why he decided to back out of his plans to retire from touring, despite the fact that he and his bandmates announced their "farewell" tour, "The Long Goodbye", and released wha...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'If You Don't Like America, Please Go Back To Where You F***ing Came From'

On Friday, July 3, the day before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band performed at the Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to launching into the KISS track "Let Me Go, Rock 'N' Roll", Gene told the audien...

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Watch: New GODSMACK Touring Lineup, Including Drummer MIKE MANGINI, Performs In Syracuse During 2026 Tour

Fan-filmed video of GODSMACK's June 30 concert at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lake View in Syracuse, New York can be seen below. As previously reported, GODSMACK has recruited former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for the remainder of the Sully Erna-fronted...

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Fading Failing Ruin

With 30 years of active service on the clock, SOLACE are clearly here for the long haul. Founder and guitarist Tommy Southard has guided the New Jersey crew through persistent lineup changes (SOLACE have had more drummers than seems strictly reasonable) and countless episodes of bad luck and career-...

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SHANNON LARKIN Apologizes To NIKKI SIXX Over 'Backing Tracks' Comment: 'I Was Not Doing That To Attack You'

Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has apologized to MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx for calling CRÜE out over the latter band's alleged reliance on pre-recorded tapes for backing vocals during live shows. Larkin brought up CRÜE's use of backing tracks while defending GODSMACK's decision to hire former...