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STEVE VAI: 'I Was Drawn' To The Energy Of Heavy Metal

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Metal Sticks", the podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. In this episode, Vai shares rare insights into his...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Shares Music Video For Title Track Of Upcoming 'Celebrate' EP

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY will release a brand-new EP, "Celebrate", digitally on March 6, 2026 via Mascot Records. The official music video for the EP's second single, the "Celebrate" title track, can be seen below. BLACK STONE CHERRY are a band in the truest sense of the term. Hard rocker...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's New Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Shares Music Video For 'Sex And Cigarettes'

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the new band fronted by former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey, has released the official music video for the song "Sex And Cigarettes". "Sex And Cigarettes" is the third video from THE VIOLENT HOUR's self-titled debut EP, following clips for the tracks "Sick Ones" and "Hell O...

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UNPROCESSED Announces Spring 2026 North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

German metal outfit UNPROCESSED will embark on a North American headlining tour next spring. Support on the trek will come from ALLT and MIDWINTER. The tour will launch on April 13 in Dallas, Texas and will wrap on May 16 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale began on Wedne...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Announces 2026 North American Tour With ZAKK SABBATH; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has announced 2026 North American tour. Notably, the band's frontman Zakk Wylde, bassist John "JD" DeServio and drummer Jeff Fabb will be doing double duty on the trek, as support on the tour will come from their BLACK SABBATH tribute project ZAKK SABBATH. DARK CHAPEL, the riff-h...

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Hear RAVEN's Cover Of METALLICA's 'Metal Militia' From Upcoming 'Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All'

Silver Lining Music will release "No Life 'Til Leather - A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All" on November 14. The fourth single from the all-star compilation is RAVEN's cover of METALLICA's "Metal Militia". "No Life 'Til Leather - A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All" unites METALLICA's favorites...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Gives Heartfelt Speech About ACE FREHLEY At 'Love Ride' Charity Motorcycle Event

Gene Simmons paid tribute to his longtime KISS bandmate Ace Frehley during GENE SIMMONS BAND's November 9 performance at the 34th installment of the Love Ride powered by Harley-Davidson, which took place at the Castaic Lake in Castaic, California. Prior to launching into the KISS classic "Cold Gin",...

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DEE SNIDER Says He Is Either 'Brave Or Stupid' To Play Shows With TWISTED SISTER Again: I Don't Wanna 'Let People Down'

In a new interview with "Steve And Rik's POTcast", the podcast hosted by Steve Whiteman of KIX and his friend Rik Parks, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider spoke about why he changed his mind about returning to the road, nine years after the completion of TWISTED SISTER's "40 And Fuck It!" farewell to...

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CHEAP TRICK Releases Music Video For 'The Riff That Won't Quit' Single From Upcoming 'All Washed Up' Album

Legendary rockers CHEAP TRICK will release their 21st studio album, "All Washed Up", via BMG on Friday, November 14 digitally as well as on standard black vinyl and CD. A limited-edition exclusive "Orange Marble" LP variant of the album, limited to 1,000 units, is available to pre-order via the band...

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ACE FREHLEY: Official Cause Of Death Revealed

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley died of blunt trauma injuries to his head due to a fall, it has been revealed. The Morris County Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death in a report obtained by TMZ.com on Monday, November 10. Ace's manner of death was ruled an accident. He was 74 years old....

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DAVID VINCENT Confirms TERRORIZER Has New Music In The Works

In a new interview with France's Electric Eye, bassist David Vincent spoke about the future plans for the reactivated TERRORIZER, in which he is joined by Pete "Commando" Sandoval (MORBID ANGEL, I AM MORBID) on drums, Brian Werner (VITAL REMAINS) on vocals, and Richie Brown (EXMORTUS, THE ABSENCE,...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Launches 'COC Skateboards'

Legendary punk-metal band CORROSION OF CONFORMITY (C.O.C.) has announced the launch of COC Skateboards, a high-octane line of skate decks forged from the band's rebellious spirit and outsider roots. In partnership with Volatile Skateboards, this long-awaited fusion of music and skate culture is now...

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BAD COMPANY Drummer SIMON KIRKE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Stay Away From Drugs' And 'Be On Time'

In a powerful episode of the Music Drives Us podcast, rock legend Simon Kirke — founding drummer of BAD COMPANY and FREE — reflects on more than five decades in music and the lessons learned along the way. From crafting iconic hits like "All Right Now" and "Feel Like Makin' Love" to overcoming addic...

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LAMB OF GOD Shares Performance Video For Latest Single 'Sepsis'

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD played their new single, "Sepsis", live for the first time during their October 3 concert at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Professionally filmed video of the "Sepsis" performance — directed by Sam Shapiro and Kevin Garcia — can be seen be...

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HIRSH GARDNER Reunites Three-Quarters Of NEW ENGLAND, Taps RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL For 'Nothing To Fear' Video

In the late 1970s/early 1980s, legendary drummer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Hirsh Gardner and his band NEW ENGLAND dazzled record buyers and audiences alike with their own innovative mix of supreme AOR (adult-oriented rock)/melodic rock. Supporting KISS on the 1979 "Dynasty" tour,...