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Drummer EMLEE JOHANSSON Exits THE GEMS: 'This Is One Of The Hardest Decisions I've Ever Made In My Life'

Drummer Emlee Johansson has announced her departure from THE GEMS. THE GEMS came together in February 2023 when it was announced that Johansson, Guernica Mancini (vocals) and Mona Lindgren (guitar) were exiting THUNDERMOTHER after a six-year run. THE GEMS have since released two studio albums via Na...

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It's Official: IRON MAIDEN To Be Inducted Into 2026 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. Also set to be honored in the class of 2026 Performer category are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, OASIS, Sade, Luther Vandross and WU-TANG CLAN. Celia...

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SKINDRED's ARYA GOGGINS On Split With Founding Bassist DAN PUGSLEY: 'He Wasn't Very Happy For A Long Time'

In a new interview with The Itch rock podcast, drummer Arya Goggins of Welsh ragga metallers SKINDRED spoke about last year's departure of the band's founding bassist Dan Pugsley. Confirming that Pugsley wrote "90 percent" of SKINDRED's upcoming ninth album, "You Got This", with the rest of the band...

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GUS G: 'It Was A Conscious Decision For Me After The OZZY OSBOURNE Gig To Not Join Other Bands'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G spoke about his reluctance to be a hired gun in another band after exiting Ozzy Osbourne's group nearly a decade ago following an eight-year run with the legendary heavy metal singer. "It was a conscious decis...

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New NEVERMORE Music To Arrive In Early 2027: 'That's What We're Working On Right Now', Says JEFF LOOMIS

In an interview with Brazil's Headbangers News, guitarist Jeff Loomis spoke about the new lineup of NEVERMORE, which made its live debut on April 1 at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. Joining Loomis and drummer Van Williams in NEVERMORE's current incarnation are the band's latest ad...

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KENNY HICKEY Shares First Taste Of Upcoming TYPE O NEGATIVE Live Album

Former TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey has shared a first taste of the upcoming full-length concert recording from the long-defunct band. You can check it out below. Earlier this week, Hickey told Cassius Morris about the upcoming TYPE O NEGATIVE live LP: "It's in the works right now, so it m...

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See SULLY ERNA And NUNO BETTENCOURT In Music Video For BILLY MORRISON's 'Becoming' Single

British guitarist, singer, and songwriter Billy Morrison has released the official Ivo Raza-directed music video for "Becoming", the first single from his upcoming album, "Hollow", due out sometime in August via TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group. The powerhouse track was written by Morrison, Sully Erna...

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ATREYU Shares New Single 'Children Of Light' Featuring MAX CAVALERA

ATREYU has released a new single, "Children Of Light", featuring a guest appearance by former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera. The track is taken from ATREYU's upcoming album, "The End Is Not The End", which will arrive on April 24 via Spinefarm. ATREYU comments: "'Children Of Li...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Have A Band, You've Gotta Look At The Performers In The Band'

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked what piece of advice he would give to young, up-and-coming bands looking to make their mark on the music industry. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, you've gotta circle yourself with the r...

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EVERGREY Announces New Guitarist STEPHEN PLATT

Swedish progressive metallers EVERGREY have announced the addition of guitarist Stephen Platt (SCAR SYMMETRY) to the group's ranks. Platt, who had already been touring with EVERGREY as a live guitarist since late 2025, now officially joins the band as a full-time member. EVERGREY comments: "We playe...

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DWARVES Announce New Album 'Jenkem'

Legendary and notoriously volatile DWARVES return with a new full-length, "Jenkem", arriving June 5 via Greedy Records (distributed by MVD). Decades into a career that has cut across punk, hardcore, and heavy music, the band remains a fixture of underground culture — as influential as they are unpre...

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BRET MICHAELS 'Strongly' Believes That 2027 Will Be 'A Good Reunion Year For POISON'

During an April 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON frontman Bret Michaels spoke about the possibility of a tour to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the band's debut album, 1986's "Look What the Cat Dragged In", in 2027. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Official OZZY OSBOURNE Tribute Watch To Arrive In May; 100% Of Proceeds To Go To MusiCares

London-based Split Watches has announced the global release of the official Ozzy Osbourne tribute watch, "The Ozzy", exclusively available Thursday, May 14 at splitwatches.com. This 50-piece limited-edition run celebrates Ozzy's enduring cultural legacy and is priced at $2,960 (U.S.) with 100% of th...

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SAVATAGE To Release 'Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)' In June

On June 26, 2026, a long-lost chapter of SAVATAGE history finally comes to light. earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of "Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)", a previously unreleased official live recording capturing the band at the height of their legendary "Rulin' Gutter" tour. In 199...

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Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist KENNY HICKEY Would 'Absolutely' Be Into Playing 'A Dozen Shows' In Tribute To PETER STEELE

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey once again spoke about the possibility of teaming up with the other surviving members of TYPE O NEGATIVE to stage a Peter Steele tribute concert with various guest musicians. Asked if former TYPE O NEGATIVE keyboardist...