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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Split With ARCH ENEMY: 'It Was Definitely Difficult But Change Is Always A Wild Mix Of Fear And Excitement'

In a new interview with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, Alissa White-Gluz was asked how difficult it was for her to announce her departure from ARCH ENEMY last November after an 11-year tenure with the extreme metal titans. She responded: "It was definitely difficult but change is always a wild mix...

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STEVE MORSE Pays Tribute To His Late Wife With 'Taken By An Angel' Video Featuring His Son KEVIN

STEVE MORSE BAND has released the official music video for the song "Taken By An Angel". The track is a tribute to Morse's late wife Janine and it features Steve's son Kevin. The "Taken By An Angel" video was directed by guitar virtuoso Angel Vivaldi and his company The Xenith Counsel. "Taken By An...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Refuses To 'Talk Smack' About Ex-Bandmates MARC LOPES And STET HOWLAND: 'If They Have An Issue, That's Fine'

In a new interview with Pete Pardo and Lynne Versaci of Sea Of Tranquility, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JET...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Making Of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's 'Engines Of Demolition' Album: 'The Last Thing You Wrote Is Usually What You're Most Excited About'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's upcoming album, "Engines Of Demolition", which will be released on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up to 2021's "Doom Crew Inc." contains 15 tracks, including the four previously released sin...

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MIKE PORTNOY On Hypothetical Tour With RUSH's GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON: 'I Would've Approached It With The Utmost Respect'

In a new interview with Brazil's Regis Tadeu, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about last year's announcement that RUSH's surviving members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson had recruited award-winning fusion drummer Anika Nilles to fill in for the late Neil Peart this year as the Canadian rock leg...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Believes He Should Be Part Of MEGADETH's Farewell Tour: 'Any Reason That I'm Not There Now Is Unfounded', 'Untruthful' And 'Unfair'

In a new interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock, ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he would be open to taking part — along with other former members of the band, such as guitarist Marty Friedman — in taking part in MEGADETH's farewell tour. He responded (as trans...

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FOREIGNER Announces Creative Team And Performance Schedule For 'Feels Like The First Time' Musical

In collaboration with legendary rock band FOREIGNER, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and Long Island University's Post Theatre Company proudly announce the creative team and performance schedule for the first production of "Feels Like The First Time - The Foreigner Musical". The show will take...

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PEARL JAM's STONE GOSSARD Looks Back On 2024's 'Dark Matter' Album: 'It Was A Record We Needed To Make At That Time'

On the new episode of Safe Mode Radio podcast, hosted by Jamie Stephen Hall of TIGERCUB, Stone Gossard, PEARL JAM's founding guitarist, reflected on the making of the band's latest album, "Dark Matter", which was released in April 2024. The LP was produced by Andrew Watt, the 35-year-old producer wh...

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NEVERMORE Announces New Lineup, Signs With REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC

Legendary heavy metal powerhouse NEVERMORE has signed with Reigning Phoenix Music. The band also welcomes to the lineup Jack Cattoi on guitar, Semir Özerkan on bass, and new vocalist Berzan Önen. To showcase the new lineup, NEVERMORE's first live appearance will take place on April 1, 2026 in Istanb...

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Watch: ZAKK WYLDE Plays Acoustic Set At Amoeba Hollywood

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY leader Zakk Wylde played a solo acoustic mini-set and took part in a poster signing at Amoeba Hollywood on Wednesday, February 11 at 5 p.m. Wylde previewed the upcoming BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album, "Engines Of Demolition", which will arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Says He Is Working With A Personal Trainer In Order To Get Into Shape For Upcoming Tour

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of the 100 FM The Pike radio station, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary...

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GRAHAM BONNET And BRUCE DICKINSON Film Music Video For Their Collaborative Song 'The Fifth Force Of Nature'

Legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) has teamed up with IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson to film a music video for their collaborative song "The Fifth Force Of Nature". The track will appear on the next studio album from Graham's group, the GRAHAM BONN...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Is A Blue-Collar Guitar Hero: 'It's Really Important For Me To Keep That Drive And Want To Be Better'

By David E. Gehlke Given the number of projects he's involved in, "ubiquitous" may be a good term for guitarist Joel Hoekstra. He first came into broader view as a member of NIGHT RANGER in 2008 before hooking up with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA in 2010 for the departing Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT). Four...

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See Highlights Of 2026 'Metal Hall Of Fame' Bash In West Hollywood

Rock stars, major music industry executives, corporate CEOs and fans throughout the world attended the 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame blowout bash on January 21, 2026 to honor the legacy of the Sunset Strip. The bash included all-star reunions and tributes across the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Roxy Theater a...

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JEFF PILSON Says TRACY G Was 'Very Underrated' As DIO's Guitarist: 'He Was A Brilliant Player'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson reflected on "Strange Highways" (1993) and "Angry Machines" (1996),which are considered DIO's most controversial and "angry" albums, marking what at the time was divisive shift toward a darker,...