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JON BON JOVI On BON JOVI's 'Forever (Legendary Edition)': 'Great Songs Are Even Better With These Collaborations'

During a new appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about BON JOVI's decision to re-release the songs from the band's 2024 "Forever" album as "Forever (Legendary Edition)", with guest stars on each track, plus two more cuts. The guests include Bruce Springsteen, on "Hollow Man"; Jelly...

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DREAM THEATER Won't Be Touring Europe In 2026 In Support Of 'Parasomnia' Album: 'Sometimes Plans Change'

DREAM THEATER has scrapped its plans of touring Europe next year in support of their latest album, "Parasomnia". The progressive metal giants launched a U.S. tour last month during which they are continuing their "An Evening With Dream Theater" run that celebrates "Parasomnia" by performing the LP i...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK Doesn't Have Problem With 'Metalcore' Tag: 'I Don't Think It's A Dirty Word At All'

In a new interview with Duane James of Australia's Wall Of Sound, Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE was asked if looks back on the early 2000s "metalcore" scene "like a proud dad" or he views "metalcore" as a "dirty word" now. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No...

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Watch: AC/DC's MATT LAUG Offers Rundown Of 2025 'Power Up' Tour Drum Kit

When AC/DC rocked Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on May 16, 2025 during the "Power Up" tour, Modern Drummer's David Frangioni caught up with AC/DC drummer Matt Laug for an exclusive rundown of his DW drums and Paiste cymbals. In the video below, Matt takes the viewer through his full setup...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Reflects On Time He Ruptured Left Side Of His Voice: 'It Was Terrifying To Go Through'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s September 30 concert in Utrecht, The Netherlands, W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless was asked if his singing voice is his "natural voice", considering the tone of his speaking voice is less "screamy" than how it comes across when...

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ROB HALFORD: OZZY OSBOURNE Was 'Very Happy' With JUDAS PRIEST's Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs'

In a new interview with Gary Graff of Billboard, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford said that Ozzy Osbourne gave his stamp of approval to PRIEST's cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs" before he passed away. "The absolute thrill for us all is he, with [his wife and manager] Sharon, list...

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MEGADETH Releases 'Tipping Point', First Single From Upcoming Final Studio Album

MEGADETH has released "Tipping Point", the first single from the band's upcoming self-titled album, due on January 23, 2026. The follow-up to 2022's "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" will be released via MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group's new BLKIIBLK...

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OTTTO, Featuring Son Of METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO, Releases Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'N.I.B.'

OTTTO, the Los Angeles-based group featuring Tye Trujillo, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist and son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo, has released a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "N.I.B.", recorded live at the Garden Grove Amphitheater in Garden Grove, California. The cover is a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne a...

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TESLA's JEFF KEITH And STEELHEART's MILJENKO MATIJEVIĆ Release Cover Of 'I Just Want To Make Love To You'

Two of rock 'n' roll's most iconic voices — Miljenko Matijević of STEELHEART and Jeff Keith of TESLA — are turning up the heat as they team up to deliver a scintillating new cover of FOGHAT's live version of the legendary Willie Dixon-written / Muddy Waters and Etta James classic "I Just Want To Mak...

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VERNON REID: LIVING COLOUR Has 'Quite A Few Tracks' Recorded For Next Studio Album

During an appearance on the October 1 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", LIVING COLOUR guitarist Vernon Reid confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on the long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "Shade" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were recording and...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce 30th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness'

On October 24, 1995, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS released what would become one of the most iconic works of the decade: the sprawling double album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness". Now, thirty years later, the band is returning with a special deluxe reissue expanding on the original album, includi...

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See MEGADETH's Entire Performance In Düsseldorf As Support Act For DISTURBED

Fan-filmed video of MEGADETH's entire October 1 performance at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany as the support act for DISTURBED can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:01 Symphony Of Destruction 03:44 Mechanix 08:15 Peace Sells 12:55 We'll Be Back 17:35 Tornado Of Souls 22:51 Sweating Bullets 27:...

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METALLICA's Former Producer On Lack Of Bass In '...And Justice For All' Mix: 'I've Asked Them A Thousand Times. I Do Not Know.'

In a new interview with Chile's Futuro, METALLICA's former producer Flemming Rasmussen once again discussed the sound of the band's "...And Justice For All" album. While "...And Justice For All" is considered one of METALLICA's classics, it has been criticized almost since the day it was released in...

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HATEBREED Fires Back At 'Disgruntled Former Bandmember' CHRIS BEATTIE In First Official Response To Lawsuit

According to Billboard, HATEBREED has responded to founding bassist Chris Beattie's (pictured above) lawsuit, claiming that he has no legal basis to sue over his dismissal from the veteran Connecticut hardcore/metal band last year. In his original complaint, which was filed this past July at Connect...

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ADEMA's TIM FLUCKEY On 'Nu Metal' Tag: 'I Could See Why People Would Put It On Us'

In a recent interview with Flying The Metal Flag, ADEMA guitarist/vocalist Tim Fluckey reflected on some of the challenges his band had faced in the past, particularly as it relates to nu-metal's popularity decline and eventual resurgence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We always kin...