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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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AGNOSTIC FRONT's ROGER MIRET Has Discovered The Fountain Of Youth Playing Hardcore

By David E. Gehlke AGNOSTIC FRONT frontman Roger Miret and founding guitarist Vinnie Stigma are respectively 61 and 69 years of age, admirable and head-turning figures considering how long both have been in the hardcore game and the high level at which they continue to perform. Maybe there is someth...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'What If All Of The Judgmental Christian Religious Base Are Completely Wrong In How They're Going About Things?'

Brian "Head" Welch, co-founder of the nu metal band KORN who left the group in 2005 after becoming a Christian amid his struggle with drug addiction, only to rejoin KORN eight years later, took to his social media earlier today (Sunday, November 9) to share a two-minute video dubbed "What if? What i...

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EDDIE JACKSON Says QUEENSRŸCHE Hopes To Record New Album Next Spring For Fall 2026 Release

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, QUEENSRŸCHE bassist Eddie Jackson spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're still in the writi...

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WILL CARROLL On NEFARIOUS's Split With KATON W. DE PENA: 'He Just Broke Off Communication With Us'

NEFARIOUS has parted ways with singer Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) and has replaced him with Sean Rivera (COFFIN HUNTERS). The band's new lineup, which also includes Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'Religion Is Corrupting This World; It Has Been For Countless Centuries'

Brian "Head" Welch, co-founder of the nu metal band KORN who left the group in 2005 after becoming a Christian amid his struggle with drug addiction, only to rejoin KORN eight years later, took to his social media earlier today (Sunday, November 2) to share a two-minute video dubbed "Religious peopl...

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RODDY BOTTUM Doesn't See FAITH NO MORE Reunion Happening Again: 'I Don't Think Anyone's Up For It At This Point'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Alternative Nation, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the upcoming release of his memoir "The Royal We" — was asked if he would consider playing shows again with his bandmates. He responded: "I don't th...

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HANSI KÜRSCH Says Next BLIND GUARDIAN Album Will Likely Have 'A Bit Of The More Melodic, Old-Fashioned Style'

BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2022's "The God Machine" album. After co-host Jimmy Kay noted that BLIND GUARDIAN's sound and overall production approach can't get "much bigger" than it was on some of the group's most...

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BON JOVI Announces 'Forever Tour' And Return To Live Shows In 2026

BON JOVI, the Grammy Award-winning, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band and one of history's most iconic live acts, has announced a series of global concert dates that will mark the band's much-anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh. Starting in July of 2...

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Two More Men Arrested In Connection With Stabbing Death of Ex-LOSTPROPHETS Singer IAN WATKINS

Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder in connection with the death of former LOSTPROPHETS frontman Ian Watkins. The disgraced singer was stabbed to death on October 11 at a prison in northern England, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses. The...

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See W.A.S.P. Perform In Oulu, Finland During 'Album ONE Alive!' Fall 2025 European Tour

On Friday, October 17, W.A.S.P. performed at Tullisali in Oulu, Finland as part of the band's "Album ONE Alive!" European tour. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Featured songs: 01. I Wanna Be Somebody 00:00 02. L.O.V.E. Machine 04:05 03. The Flame 8:12 04. B.A.D. 14:02 05. S...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY With Cover Of KISS's 'Shock Me' During Connecticut Concert

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach performed a cover of the KISS classic "Shock Me" with his solo band during his October 17 performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Prior to launching into the track, Bach told the audience: "[Have] we got any fucking KISS fans in the audience...

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Ex-LOSTPROPHETS Singer IAN WATKINS's Alleged Killers Identified; Former Girlfriend Speaks Out On His Death

Two men appeared in court on Monday (October 13) after being charged with the murder of former LOSTPROPHETS frontman Ian Watkins. The disgraced singer was stabbed to death on Saturday (October 11) at a prison in northern England, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses. Rashid...

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JEFF BECERRA Confirms Next POSSESSED Album Will Be 'Different': 'I Don't Know If People Will Love It Or Hate It'

In a new interview with Australia's Devil's Horns Zine, POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm working on the last three sets of lyrics,...

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Two Men Arrested In Stabbing Death Of Former LOSTPROPHETS Singer IAN WATKINS In Prison

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after former LOSTPROPHETS singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death at a prison in northern England, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses. The 48-year-old had his throat slashed at British maximum security prison HMP Wakefield...