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DAVE GROHL On His Daughter VIOLET's Music Career: 'I Didn't Wanna Be A Stage Dad'

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl recently spoke with host Kat Corbett on SiriusXM's Lithium about his daughter Violet's musical endeavors — explaining that he had nothing to do with it. He said: " With Violet, I knew that she had a beautiful voice and had amazing pitch and sang with depth and someth...

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SLAYER Adds Second Los Angeles 'Reign In Blood' 40th-Anniversary Show Due To 'Overwhelming Demand'

Due to overwhelming demand, California thrash metal legends SLAYER have added a second "Reign In Blood" 40th-anniversary show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. After the November 13, 2026 SLAYER concert at the Kia Forum sold out with the Citi and artist presales, a second show was added for November...

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MIKE PORTNOY On RUSH's Upcoming 'Fifty Something' Tour: 'I'm So Happy That They're Gonna Do It Again'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he is planning on attending any of the shows on RUSH's upcoming "Fifty Something" comeback tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I cannot wait to see it. I'm so cu...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Says He 'Absolutely Listened And Absorbed' What Other 'Big Four' Thrash Metal Bands Were Doing In 1980s

In a new interview with Slowhands Rock Talk Show, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked if he and his then-bandmates paid attention to what the other "Big Four" thrash metal groups — METALLICA, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — were doing, musically speaking, when they were all coming up in the 1980s...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Shares 'Anything But You' Single From Upcoming 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State' Debut Solo Album

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP, which will be made available under the BOLAN banner, was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on SKID ROW's 2022 album "The Gang's All Here", and it will f...

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TRAFFIC Co-Founder DAVE MASON Dead At 79

TRAFFIC co-founder Dave Mason has died at the age of 79. The legendary musician's passing was confirmed in an official statement posted on his social media. The statement reads: "It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. "On Sunday, April 19, after coo...

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Watch: TRIXTER Leader STEVE BROWN's BON JOVI Tribute Band Performs Live For First Time

ALWAYS JOVI, the new BON JOVI tribute band led by TRIXTER guitarist/singer, producer and songwriter Steve Brown, made its live debut this past Saturday, April 18 at BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of the YznzRZN channel on YouTube). I...

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DAVE GROHL Praises New FOO FIGHTERS Drummer ILAN RUBIN: 'His Capabilities Are Off The F***ing Charts'

In a new interview with Thomas Michiels of Studio Brussel, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl spoke about the band's new drummer Ilan Rubin, who joined the FOO FIGHTERS last year as the replacement for Josh Freese. Grohl said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's funny. So [Ilan] was with...

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It was always more than just another side project, albeit one conceived by a significant figure from the metal world. Richie Faulkner is still best known as guitarist with the almighty JUDAS PRIEST, but ELEGANT WEAPONS increasingly look like a major part of his legacy. There was arguably not quite e...

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SLAYER Announces California, Minnesota Headlining Shows Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of 'Reign In Blood'

California thrash metal legends SLAYER will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic third album, "Reign In Blood", with two U.S. headlining shows featuring the LP performed in full, including their first Los Angeles concert in seven years. The details are as follows: September 04 - Shakopee,...

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KYLE THOMAS Says 'It's Pointless' To Argue Over Whether PANTERA Was Influenced By EXHORDER

In a new interview with The Growl Podcast, vocalist Kyle Thomas of New Orleans-based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER once again spoke about his band's supposed influence on PANTERA's decision to move from a power metal act to a more aggressive form of thrash. Addressing the fact that EXHORDER played...

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TESTAMENT Shares Official Mini-Documentary On First Show Of 'Thrash Of The Titans' 2026 U.S. Tour

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have shared an official mini-documentary on the first show of the U.S. leg of their "Thrash Of The Titans" world tour. The trek, which launched in March, united the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION for one of the fiercest tours of th...

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SKID ROW Is 'Pretty Focused In On A Couple Of Guys' In Ongoing Singer Search: 'We're Taking Our Time'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan addressed the band's recently launched first-of-its-kind partnership with USA company Sweetwater, the world's leading online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment, to search worldwide for SKID ROW's next lea...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Believes Reformed SAVATAGE Will Eventually Play Some U.S. Shows: 'I Just Don't Know Exactly When Or How'

In a new interview with Matt Capitano of the Face The Music podcast, guitarist Chris Caffery of acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE was asked how the band's comeback performances in 2025 were received by the fans in South America and Europe. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Says Composing Score For Documentary About BMX Rider And Stuntman EDDIE FIOLA Was 'A Challenge'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof was asked about his work as the composer of the musical score for the upcoming feature documentary about legendary BMX rider and stuntman Eddie Fiola. Kurdt said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yep, yep...