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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Is 'Absolutely' Open To Making Fourth Album With SWEET & LYNCH

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER was asked if there is "any chance" of a fourth album from SWEET & LYNCH, Michael's collaborative project with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB). Sweet responded (as tran...

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VENUS 5 Returns With New Album 'March Of The Venus 5'

VENUS 5, the all-female European pop-metal sensation comprised of Karmen Klinc (Slovenia),Jelena Milovanovic (Serbia),Tezzi Persson (Sweden, singer of HELL IN THE CLUB),Greta Di Iacovo (a.k.a. Herma, Italy, singer of SICK N' BEAUTIFUL) and Erina Seitllari (Albania),will release its second studio...

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LACUNA COIL Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With ESCAPE THE FATE

Shortly after completing their "Sleepless Empire" European tour, Italian metallers LACUNA COIL continue their live momentum with the announcement of their "Sleepless Empire" U.S. tour, which is set to start in March 2026. With this run of dates, the band brings their signature dark atmosphere and th...

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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA: 'I Hate Music Made With A.I.'

In a recent interview with Spain's El Jevilongo, singer Cristina Scabbia of Italian goth metal veterans LACUNA COIL once again weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligen...

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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI Announce 2026 North American SATCHVAI Tour With ANIMALS AS LEADERS

SATCHVAI, the band featuring guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai alongside powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, renowned bassist Marco Mendoza and virtuoso guitarist Pete Thorn, has announced a 2026 North American tour. The spring 40-date "Surfing With The Hydra" spring trek, which will feature s...

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2025 'Bowl For Ronnie' Brings In Over $85,000 For RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California was filled to capacity on November 13 with rock musicians, bowling enthusiasts and Ronnie James Dio fans for the annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. With sponsor lanes and spe...

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PAUL DI'ANNO's Final Live Album To Arrive In 2026: It Will 'Make All Fans Very Proud'

A new live album from late IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno will be posthumously released in 2026. It will be the singer's last live LP, recorded on tour in 2024. More details, including the album title, the track listing, the record label and the concert where the album was recorded, will be revea...

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CRISTINA SCABBIA Explains Why LACUNA COIL Doesn't Preach About Religion Or Politics In Band's Lyrics

In a new interview with Ore Bihovsky of TotalRock's "Louder" radio show, LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia was asked if she and her bandmates, like some other artists, have taken a step in their lyrics in recent years toward activism and calling for change. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Playing MIKE MANGINI-Era DREAM THEATER Songs 'Has Been A Lot Of Fun'

In a new interview with ProMark Drumsticks, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about what it has been like for him to play with the progressive metal giants again after a 13-year absence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I reunited with DREAM THEATER at the end of 2023. We immed...

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CHRIS BARNES On Upcoming SIX FEET UNDER Album: 'No Fillers, No Modern Tricks Or Bulls**t'

SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes has shared an update on the progress of the recording and mixing sessions for the band's upcoming album. The follow-up to last year's "Killing For Revenge" is tentatively due in early 2026 via Metal Blade Records. Chris wrote on Instagram: "The new SIX FEET...

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DEE SNIDER Says He Is Either 'Brave Or Stupid' To Play Shows With TWISTED SISTER Again: I Don't Wanna 'Let People Down'

In a new interview with "Steve And Rik's POTcast", the podcast hosted by Steve Whiteman of KIX and his friend Rik Parks, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider spoke about why he changed his mind about returning to the road, nine years after the completion of TWISTED SISTER's "40 And Fuck It!" farewell to...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces More 2026 50th-Anniversary Festival Appearances

TWISTED SISTER has announced its first reunion concerts as part of the band's 50th-anniversary tour. The Dee Snider-fronted act will perform at a number of European festivals next spring and summer, including at Sweden Rock, Copenhell and Graspop Metal Meeting. TWISTED SISTER's 2026 shows will featu...

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SAMAEL Releases First New Single In Eight Years, 'Black Matter Manifesto'

Curtains up for SAMAEL: Eight long years after the release of their latest full-length album, "Hegemony" (2017),the Swiss eccentrics finally return in grand splendor. The new single, "Black Matter Manifesto", mixed by Sky Van Hoff (LINDEMANN, SLEEP TOKEN),is a journey through the different facets...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO Rules Out Retirement: 'I Don't See Us Stopping Anytime Soon'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, LACUNA COIL vocalist Andrea Ferro spoke about the financial and emotional challenges facing musicians today, particularly as it relates to touring in a post-pandemic world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We still love t...

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SLASH Explains Why He Is 'Trepidatious' About Playing Sphere In Las Vegas With GUNS N' ROSES

During an October 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Slash was asked if he would be open to doing a Sphere residency in Las Vegas with GUNS N' ROSES at some point. The GN'R guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I haven't been [to the Sphere] yet, but just ev...