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DAVID ELLEFSON Has Learned How To 'Tour Smarter, Not Harder': 'We Know Where The Sweet Spot And The Joy And The Fun Of It Is'

In a recent interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his involvement with METAL CHURCH's new lineup, in which he is joined by founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JE...

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SAXON Announces 25th Studio Album 'Gods Of Thunder', Shares Title Track

British heavy metal legends SAXON return with "Gods Of Thunder", their new studio album that draws on history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites and the enduring spirit of rock 'n' roll. "Gods Of Thunder" is set for release via Silver Lining Music on January 22, 2027. The brand new sin...

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GIBSON Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime BILLY GIBBONS 'Pearly Gates' Experience At Gibson Garage Nashville

Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, will celebrate legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and ZZ TOP founder Billy Gibbons with the release of the ultra-limited Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition from Gibson Custom, accompanied by an extraordinary, on...

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FAKE NAMES, Featuring Members Of BAD RELIGION And REFUSED, Announces New Album 'Punk Ruins'

Punk mainstays FAKE NAMES are back with their third studio album and their first new music in three years, "Punk Ruins", due out on October 23 via Epitaph. Today they share the new song/video for "Until It's Normal", the guitar-driven album opener that airs frustration with those who believe in toda...

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AIRBOURNE Goes To The School Of MUTT LANGE On New Self-Titled Album: 'He's A Sonic Magician'

By David E. Gehlke In their 25 years as a band, AIRBOURNE had yet to do something as daunting as submitting two songs to elusive South African megaproducer Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Canadian singer/songwriter Bryan Adams. Adams's track record notwithstanding (lest we forget he penned KISS's "War...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'JOHN 5 Brought This New Fire And Excitement To Every One Of Us'

During a question-and-answer session at the "Sunset Strip" edition of the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, which was held in late April and early May in Hollywood, California, former ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 spoke about how he came to join MÖTLEY CRÜE in the fall of 2022 as the replacement for the ban...

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RUSH Adds Four New U.S. Cities To 'Fifty Something' Tour

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced four new arena shows on their celebrated 2026 headline tour, "Fifty Something". The band will perform at Houston's Toyota Center on...

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Watch: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, TRAVIS BARKER, TIM ARMSTRONG And CJ RAMONE Perform At Official RAMONES 50th-Anniversary Tribute

CRETIN FAMILY — a supergroup featuring Tim Armstrong (RANCID),Billie Joe Armstrong (GREEN DAY),Travis Barker (BLINK-182),CJ Ramone (RAMONES) and special surprise guests, including Billy Idol, comedian Fred Armisen and THE LINDA LINDAS, playing a set of RAMONES songs — performed live for the first t...

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P.O.D.: 'We're Really Super Proud' Of Our Upcoming Album

In a recent interview with FemMetal, P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel and bassist Mark "Traa" Daniels spoke about the band's recently completed new studio album. The recording sessions for the follow-up to 2024's "Veritas" took place in the Whitman section of South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Gra...

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Watch: FEAR FACTORY Performs New Single 'Roboticist' Live For First Time

Industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY played their new single, "Roboticist", live for the first time at the opening concert of their "Cybernetic Domination" summer/fall 2026 European tour, which launched Saturday night (August 29) at Tama in Poznań, Poland. Fan-filmed video of the performance can b...

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IRON MAIDEN Kicks Off 2026 'Run For Your Lives' North American Tour In Toronto

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the North American leg of their "Run For Your Lives" tour Saturday night (August 29) at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Although most of the setlist has remained the same as the one for the 2025 leg of "Run For Your Lives", one notable...

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BEARTOOTH's CALEB SHOMO Says 'It Was Sad' To See 'A Lot Of Homophobia' In Response To Him Coming Out As 'A Proudly Gay Man'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, BEARTOOTH frontman Caleb Shomo spoke about the band's new album, "Pure Ecstasy", feeling more comfortable in his own skin and finding the inner strength to publicly come out in May 2026 as a "proudly gay man" after "a decade burying feel...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'I Will Never Stop Extending The Olive Branch' To YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto spoke about how Ritchie Blackmore's recent onstage reunion with DEEP PURPLE gave him hope that he can rebuild his personal relationship with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmstee...

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NIGHTWISH To Begin Recording Eleventh Album In May 2027; Seven Songs Have Been Written Already, Says TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen spoke about his plans to write and record new music in the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Since the release of [NIGHTWISH's latest album, 2024's] 'Yesterwynde', it...

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FEAR FACTORY Releases First Single With New Singer MILO SILVESTRO, 'Roboticist'

Industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY have released a new single, "Roboticist", via Nuclear Blast. The track marks the band's first release with FEAR FACTORY's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber, who have been part of FEAR FACTORY's touring lineup for nearly three and a...