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WILLIAM SHATNER To Bring His Heavy Metal Vision To Stage With All-Star Band At RIOT FEST 2026

Entertainment icon William Shatner is bringing his newly conceived rock spectacle to Riot Fest 2026, joining one of the festival's most celebrated lineups alongside Iggy Pop, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD., Morrissey, BLINK-182, WEEZER, SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter, THE POGUES, THE DAMNED, JAWBREAKER and m...

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TWISTED SISTER Alter Ego BENT BROTHER Announces One-Off Concert In New Jersey In August

BENT BROTHER — affectionately known as "TWISTED SISTER's evil twin" (essentially a less theatrical version of the real thing) — has announced a one-off concert for Friday, August 28 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. TWISTED SISTER shared the BENT BROTHER gig announcement on social...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG 'Deserves A Lot More Credit' For Being 'A Really Fantastic Musician'

In a new interview with Rad Jet, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, who is known as a composer and improviser of a multitude of styles, particularly metal and jazz guitar, spoke about some of his earliest influences. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Going back, when I first started pla...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Officially Closes His Las Vegas Comic Book Shop

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Torpedo Comics, which is owned by SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan, has closed its Las Vegas location after nearly a decade. "Thank you to the Las Vegas community for supporting us for the last 9 years!" reads a sign posted on the shop's door announci...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Announce Second Reunion Concert With GLENN HUGHES

On May 30, 2026 at the legendary Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, THE DEAD DAISIES returned for a special night of rock featuring Glenn Hughes on vocals and bass. Glenn joined guitarist Doug Aldrich, drummer Tommy Clufetos and guitarist David Lowy for this rare performance — under THE PURPLE...

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TED NUGENT Laments Reduced 'Compensation In The Music-Selling Industry'

In a recent interview with Joe Pags of the "Unshaken And Unafraid" podcast, legendary rocker Ted Nugent spoke about how the music industry has evolved to a place where nobody buys records anymore but can listen to everything, paying for access instead of possession. He said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK Releases 'Jazz-Rock Guitar Improvisation' Book Via HAL LEONARD

Hal Leonard had announced the release of "Jazz-Rock Guitar Improvisation: Modal Systems, Modern Chords, And Musical Freedom", an inspiring new instructional guide from acclaimed TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick and renowned educator Dave Rubin. Combining Skolnick's distinctive blend of jazz sophist...

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

Ramones Productions, Inc. and Hollywood Forever have announced the official RAMONES 50th-anniversary tribute. Taking place the evening of August 30, 2026, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, this special edition of an annual Los Angeles tradition will serve as the first milestone celebration commemoratin...

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GREEN DAY Shares New Song 'I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.' From 'Nimrods' Original Soundtrack

Global rock superstars GREEN DAY — Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool — have announced the "Nimrods" original soundtrack, arriving July 31 and available now for pre-order. The 30-track album will be released on CD, cassette, digital platforms and several vinyl variants, featuring 22 fan-f...

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UGLY KID JOE's WHITFIELD CRANE Looks Back On His Friendship With LEMMY: 'I Really Appreciated His Wisdom A Lot'

In a new interview with Rocklahoma Live, UGLY KID JOE singer Whitfield Crane reflected on his longtime friendship with MOTÖRHEAD leader Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Asked how he connected with Lemmy in the first place, Whitfield said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, basically, when UGLY KID JO...

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DEF LEPPARD's Next Album Will Include The Band's 'Fastest' And 'Most Ridiculously Over-The-Top, Pretentious' Songs To Date

In a new interview with France's Oüi FM, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to the "Diamond Star Halos" album, which came out in 2022. DEF LEPPARD's new LP will include the song "Rejoice", which was released in late January ahead of the band's return to Las Vega...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Teases 'F***ing Massive' MEGADETH Announcement: 'It's Out Of This World'

In a new interview with Turkey's Apaçık Radyo, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got an announcement we're making [in July] that is so fucking massive. It's out of this world. Let me say it like that...

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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Releases America's 250th-Anniversary Anthem 'The Winds Of Freedom'

Legendary songwriter, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and JOURNEY bandmember Jonathan Cain has released "The Winds Of Freedom: A Salute To America" at digital and streaming outlets across the nation from The Fuel Music. As a proud American patriot, this prolific songwriter crafted the song in ce...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On His First Concert As Member Of METAL CHURCH: 'The Band Played Great, Sounded Great'

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its live debut on May 17 at the San Luis Metal Fest at Teatro del Pueblo in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Playing alongside founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof in the band's current formation are longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Joined By EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT For 'Slang' Performance In London

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt joined DEF LEPPARD on stage during the latter band's July 2 concert at The O2 arena in London, United Kingdom to perform the song "Slang". Fan-filmed video of Nuno's appearance can be seen below. DEF LEPPARD's current European dates — with EXTREME as the support ac...