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WILL CARROLL On NEFARIOUS's Split With KATON W. DE PENA: 'He Just Broke Off Communication With Us'

NEFARIOUS has parted ways with singer Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) and has replaced him with Sean Rivera (COFFIN HUNTERS). The band's new lineup, which also includes Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Brushes Off Criticism From DAVID LEE ROTH: 'I've Always Been A Punching Bag'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Wolfgang Van Halen, who joined VAN HALEN at just 15 years old, spoke about his current relationship with VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth. Referencing the fact that Roth posted an audio clip to YouTube in January 2024...

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GENE SIMMONS, GILBY CLARKE, RIKKI ROCKETT And JESSE JAMES DUPREE To Perform At 34th 'Love Ride' Charity Motorcycle Event

The legendary Love Ride powered by Harley-Davidson hosted by grand marshal Jay Leno roars back into Southern California on Sunday, November 9, 2025, for its 34th installment, once again bringing together motorcycle culture and a charitable purpose with live music from GENE SIMMONS BAND featuring Gen...

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DOKKEN Releases Music Video For 1978 Song 'Hard Rock Woman'

DOKKEN has released the digital single and video for the song "Hard Rock Woman". The track has previously only been available on a sold-out limited edition seven-inch vinyl released in 2020 to celebrate the release of DOKKEN's "The Lost Songs: 1978-1981". "Hard Rock Woman" is a raw rock anthem taken...

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FOREIGNER To Take Center Stage On 'Stranger Things' Float At 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

With 10 multi-platinum albums, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, exceeding 80 million. Now, FOREIGNER will bring the ultimate holiday cheer by rocking the "Stra...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Rules Out Making Album With SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY: MAMMOTH Is 'All I Wanna Do'

In a new interview with the Thinking About Guitar podcast, Wolfgang Van Halen, who replaced Michael Anthony in VAN HALEN, once again confirmed that his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, had contemplated a "kitchen-sink" VAN HALEN tour that would have included Anthony, as well as...

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LAMB OF GOD To Be Joined By ZAKK SABBATH, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, IN FLAMES, GWAR, Others On 2026 'Headbangers Boat'

LAMB OF GOD and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, have joined forces once again to officially announce Headbangers Boat 2026, sailing October 30-November 3, 2026, from Miami, Florida to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on Norwegian Jewel. Presales for Headbangers...

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SNOT's JOHN 'TUMOR' FAHNESTOCK On Band's 2025 Reunion: 'Seeing The Response From The Crowd, It Brought Tears To Our Eyes'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock spoke about SNOT return to the live stage and the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's plans for the coming months. Referencing the fact that Andy Knapp of fellow Southern California band STRONGER THAN MAC...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On VAN HALEN's' A Different Kind Of Truth': 'The Fact That That Record Happened At All Is A Miracle'

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Noise11.com, Wolfgang Van Halen spoke about his contribution to "A Different Kind Of Truth", the final VAN HALEN album, and how he unearthed and revived songs his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, had first written in the 1970s. The forme...

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Reunited WINDS OF PLAGUE Is 'Definitely Leaning Towards Making New Music' And 'Playing A Couple Of More Shows'

Symphonic deathcore titans WINDS OF PLAGUE recently reunited with their original members for a pair of highly anticipated festival performances. The band took the stage at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky and Aftershock in Sacramento, California, as well as at a special club show at The Forg...

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Watch: LAMB OF GOD Performs New Single 'Sepsis' Live For First Time

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD played their new single, "Sepsis", live for the first time during their concert Friday night (October 3) at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Fan-filmed video of the "Sepsis" performance can be seen below. LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe intr...

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FOO FIGHTERS Surprise-Release Live EP, 'Are Playing Where??? Vol. 1'

FOO FIGHTERS have surprise-released a new live EP. Recorded at various club shows the band played across the United States in September, "Are Playing Where??? Vol. 1" is available exclusively on Bandcamp, with proceeds going towards local charities working to combat food insecurity in San Luis Obisp...

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LAMB OF GOD Returns With 'Sepsis', First Original Song In Three Years

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD return with "Sepsis", a visceral, menacing new single out now via Epic. It marks the Grammy Award-nominated band's first new original music since 2022's critically acclaimed album "Omens". Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, the three-and-a-half mi...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' DEAN DELEO And Singer/Guitarist PETE SHOULDER Announce First ONE MORE SATELLITE Live Shows

Dean DeLeo of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and TRIP THE WITCH, along with vocalist Pete Shoulder, released the self-titled debut album from their latest collaboration, ONE MORE SATELLITE, digitally on July 18, 2025 via Symphonic. Now they are expanding their distribution with a worldwide release of the vinyl...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ: SLAYER's 'Reign In Blood' Album 'Opened My Eyes To Metal'

In a recent interview with Thomann's Drum Bash, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz spoke about why he considers legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Carlos Santana to be his "number one" musical inspiration and how he made the transition from Latin grooves to heavy metal drumming. He said (as transcribed...