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BLÖTHAR THE BERSERKER Says TRUMP Supporters 'Came After GWAR' Over Satirical Killing At RIOT FEST

In a new interview with Rocking With Jam Man, GWAR frontman Mike "Blöthar The Berserker" Bishop addressed the backlash he and his bandmates received for gutting a President Donald Trump dummy while onstage at Riot Fest in Chicago last September. Footage from the concert showed a performer dressed as...

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THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY Accepts 'ASCAP Founders Award' At ASCAP's London Celebration

Earlier tonight (Tuesday, June 16),THE WHO frontman Roger Daltrey was honored with the ASCAP Founders Award at the 2026 ASCAP London Celebrates Songwriters And Composers invite-only event in London, United Kingdom. ASCAP celebrated the achievements of its U.K. songwriters and composers, recognizing...

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JON SCHAFFER Shares Music Video For 'Molon Labe' From SONS OF LIBERTY Project

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, has released the official DazVideos-created music video for "Molon Labe" from his recently issued...

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TOM MORELLO Fires Back At Critics Who Say Musicians Should Not Be Involved In Politics: 'Why Should You Give Away Your Free Speech Rights In The Job That You Do?'

In a new interview with Katrin Riedl of Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist and activist Tom Morello was asked to elaborate on his recent comment that "every act of art is an act of resistance." He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. Well, definitel...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Laments Political Polarization In America: 'The Division, It's Just Sickening'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who has lived in Cannes, France with his wife since 2014, spoke about how America has become so politically divided in recent decades, largely driven by misperceptions people have about ordinary pa...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS Shares 'The Door' Song From Upcoming 'Give My Country Back' Solo Album

Multi-platinum-selling country artist and STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis will release his new solo album, "Give My Country Back", on July 17 via Big Machine Label Group. The album's opening track, "The Door", can now be streamed below. With his sixth solo country album, Lewis once again delivers the un...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'The Dirt' Biopic Comes To Select REGAL Cinemas For One Night Only; Bonus Content Includes Q&A With Bandmembers

For the first time ever, fans across the United States will have the opportunity to experience MÖTLEY CRÜE's acclaimed biopic "The Dirt" on the big screens at Regal for a special one-night-only theatrical event on Saturday, June 27. "Concert movies, documentaries, and biographical films provide musi...

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RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY: 'I Don't Mix Politics Or Religion With Music'

In a new interview with the On The Road To Rock With Clint Switzer podcast, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy was asked for his opinion on artists like POISON frontman Bret Michaels recently backing out of the ill-fated "Freedom 250" concert series on the National Lawn in Washington, D.C. On May 28, Michae...

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MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Frontman CHAD GRAY Announces Summer/Fall 2026 '30 Years Of Madnesss' Solo Tour

After completing a successful mini tour with several sold-out shows, vocalist Chad Gray of MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH has added more dates around the U.S. for this coming fall. Gray hopes everyone will join him in celebrating his 30-year career with "30 Years Of Madnesss" (sic) wherever they can. These u...

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Ex-VICIOUS RUMORS Drummer LARRY HOWE Defends His Right-Wing Political Beliefs: 'I Was A Patriot Way Before DONALD TRUMP Ever Came On The Scene'

In a new interview with Hart O' The Matter, the an online podcast/blog site of filmmaker/podcaster and music business enthusiast Matt Hartnett, VICIOUS RUMORS' longtime drummer Larry Howe spoke about his recent "cancel culture"-related exit from the band. Four months ago, the veteran U.S. power meta...

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HENRY ROLLINS: U.S. War With Iran 'Was Started By A Guy Who Doesn't Know His Geography'

During a recent appearance on The God Show, punk rock icon Henry Rollins vented about how he believes that Donald Trump's decision to go to war against Iran will be remembered as a grave strategic miscalculation, one that has reshaped the region in unintended and destabilizing ways. He said in part...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER Says He Started Playing Guitar Again A Week Ago: 'I Can Feel The Creative Energy Starting To Swell'

In a new interview with Daniel Harris, a YouTube streamer known as The Rageaholic, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if his new music will be inspired at a...

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JACK OSBOURNE On OZZY OSBOURNE A.I. Avatar: 'For Me It's About Making Sure He's Never Forgotten'

On the latest episode of The Osbournes podcast, Sharon and Jack Osbourne addressed the controversy surrounding the recently announced Ozzy Osbourne A.I. avatar, which is coming to life through a partnership between the Osbourne family, Hyperreal, the digital human technology company behind the paten...

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WARRANT's ERIK TURNER On 'Cherry Pie' Reaching New Generation Thanks To Hit Series 'Off Campus': 'We're So Stoked'

In a new interview with Australia's Today show, WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner spoke about the fact that the band's hit song "Cherry Pie" is reaching a whole new generation thanks to the hit Prime Video series "Off Campus". A college soap based on Elle Kennedy's bestselling book series, "Off Campus"...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Says A Growing Number Of TRUMP Supporters Are Experiencing 'Buyer's Remorse'

In a recent interview with Hakos Pervanidis of the Metal Hammer Greece TV program TV War, QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Todd La Torre defended his right to speak out on political issues, explaining that he has "every right" to share his views publicly. After Pervanidis noted that he always thought of QUEENSR...