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METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON, KEN MARY And BRIAN ALLEN

West Coast heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass...

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ROB ZOMBIE Shares 'Heathen Days' Single From Upcoming 'The Great Satan' Album

Heavy metal legend, acclaimed filmmaker and pop culture icon Rob Zombie has released "Heathen Days", the second single from his upcoming eighth studio album, "The Great Satan", due out February 27, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Following the success of his Top 10-charting record "The Lunar Injecti...

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JOHN 5 Confirms He Was Due To Appear On ACE FREHLEY's 'Origins Vol. 3' Album: 'He Wanted Me To Play On The Record'

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5, who contributed to "Origins Vol. 1" and "Origins Vol. 2", Ace Frehley's 2016 and 2020 collections of cover songs that inspired the late KISS guitarist, has confirmed to Guitar World magazine that he was supposed to appear on Ace's follow-up effort, "Origins Vol. 3", whi...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Launches New PATREON Digital Fan Club For 'DevHeads' Worldwide

The eminent Canadian prog-metal icon Devin Townsend announced the launch of a new Devin Townsend digital fan club on Patreon on Thursday, November 13 and has already surpassed the 1,000-subscribers milestone in just a few days. In his post on social media, Devin explained: "I've been curious about P...

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QUEEN's FREDDIE MERCURY Celebrated On U.K.'s Royal Mint Collectible Coin

Rock and roll history is set to be immortalized as The Royal Mint unveils a U.K. coin to celebrate one of the greatest showmen of all time, Freddie Mercury — an extraordinary tribute to the rock icon whose voice and showmanship defined generations. The collectible coin captures Mercury mid-performan...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD And FOREIGNER Announce 'Double Trouble Double Vision' Tour For Summer 2026

LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for summer 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the "Double Trouble Double Vision Tour" begins on July 23 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29...

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HENRY ROLLINS: DONALD TRUMP Is An 'Incredibly Inarticulate' Guy Who Doesn't Understand The 'Power Of The Office'

In a new interview with Independent Americans With Paul Rieckhoff, punk rock icon Henry Rollins weighed in on what some people believe is U.S. president Donald Trump's simplistic view of the world as it pertains to international relations and U.S. military power. He said in part (as transcribed by B...

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Watch: KISS Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY During First 'Unmasked' Show At 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

KISS paid tribute to Ace Frehley during the band's first show in nearly two years. The legendary rockers kicked off the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" with an outdoor unplugged performance on Friday (November 14) at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. At the beginning of the concert, KISS frontman Paul Sta...

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LITA FORD Reflects On Her Post-THE RUNAWAYS 'Reinvention': 'I Really Had To Become A Solo Artist'

In a new interview with Axe Lords, Lita Ford spoke about her "reinvention" after her departure from her former band, iconic 1970s rockers THE RUNAWAYS. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " It was a total reinvention. I mean, coming out of THE RUNAWAYS, THE RUNAWAYS were all girls, teenag...

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ALICE COOPER And CRISS ANGEL Announce Additional Dates For 'Welcome To Our Nightmare'

After selling out the two premiere shows in one hour, and adding a third now-sold-out show, music icon Alice Cooper and illusionist Criss Angel have announced an additional four show dates. Shows have been added on April 3 and 4 as well May 22 and 23 for 2026. For the first time ever, Alice and Cris...

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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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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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See Video For MILITIA VOX's Cover Of 'It's Only Love' Featuring LIVING COLOUR And EXTREME Members

The official music video for "It's Only Love", the powerhouse new single from Militia Vox and Corey Glover (of LIVING COLOUR),with guest appearances by Vernon Reid (LIVING COLOUR) and Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),can be seen below. Set in a surreal, futuristic stadium concert, the musicians shred th...

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DAVE LOMBARDO's VENAMORIS Project Releases 2025 Holiday Song 'Dreaming Of You'

In what has become an annual holiday tradition, VENAMORIS, the darkly romantic duo featuring legendary extreme metal drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, FANTÔMAS, TESTAMENT, MR. BUNGLE, MISFITS, DEAD CROSS) and his wife Paula, as returned with a new standalone single for the festive season: "Dreaming Of...

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FAITH NO MORE Keyboardist And Gay Icon RODDY BOTTUM Speaks His Truth In New Memoir: 'I Want People To Be Provoked'

By David E. Gehlke As FAITH NO MORE climbed the charts in 1989 behind their "Epic" and "Falling To Pieces" singles, and then landed the coveted opening spot on GUNS N' ROSES and METALLICA's 1992 summer stadium tour, keyboardist Roddy Bottum was simply unable to enjoy any of it. A debilitating drug p...