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JAY JAY FRENCH: TWISTED SISTER 'Had No Other Choice But To Cancel' 50th-Anniversary Shows

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French says that legendary rock band had "no other choice but to cancel" its planned 50th-anniversary concerts. On February 5, TWISTED SISTER announced it had scrapped its 2026 reunion shows after Snider resigned, citing health issues. The band posted on social media...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says He Will Keep Playing Music Until He Drops Dead: 'It's A Passion, And It's Not Just A Job'

In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, bassist/vocalist Schmier of thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION was asked what keeps him going nearly four a half decades sinafterce the band's inception. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think music is more than just… Musi...

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New SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Album Is 'Done', Will 'Probably' Be Released In January 2027

In a new interview with 93.3 WMMR's Brent Porche, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for the next SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS album. Slash said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's done. We just finished mixi...

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TWISTED SISTER Cancels All 2026 Reunion Concerts Due To DEE SNIDER's 'Health Challenges'

TWISTED SISTER has canceled all of its previously announced 2026 reunion concerts due to "a series of health challenges" faced by the band's lead singer Dee Snider. A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Snider's body and soul. Unbeknownst to the public (until now),th...

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TOM MORELLO On YUNGBLUD's Version Of 'Changes' At 'Back To The Beginning': '48 Hours Before' The Concert, 'He Wasn't Gonna Be The Singer Of That Song'

In a new interview with Shan Man of the 98KUPDradio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello reflected on his role as the "curator" for BLACK SABBATH's all-star "Back To The Beginning" farewell show, which also marked Ozzy Osbourne's final performance. Asked when he realized the event...

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Watch: MORTAL SIN Returns To Live Stage For First Time In More Than 14 Years

Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN played their first show in more than 14 years on January 31 at the Froth & Fury festival in Adelaide, Australia. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. MORTAL SIN's 2026 lineup consists of original members Mat Maurer (vocals) and Andy Eftic...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Release Music Video For Debut STANLEY SIMMONS Single 'Body Down'

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has released the official music video for its debut single, "Body Down". The clip was directed by Kuya Allen and Shey Allen of Downhaus and can be seen below...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Comparisons To MIKE MANGINI 'Aren't Fair': 'Technically, He Does Things That I Can't Do'

In a new interview with Ibagenscast, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about the material the band wrote and recorded with Mike Mangini, who replaced Portnoy in DREAM THEATER for a 13-year period before Portnoy rejoined DREAM THEATER in October 2023. Portnoy said (as transcri...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Says He Has Been In Direct Contact BRET MICHAELS: 'We're Gonna Do Something In 2027'

During an appearance on the January 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett expressed optimism that the band will hit the road in 2027 to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the band's debut album, 1986's "Look What the Cat Dragged In". Earlier this mon...

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Watch: STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Performs EXODUS And TESTAMENT Classics In San Francisco

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza performed with his solo band on Monday, January 26 at at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. Video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Walter Morgan). When the San Francisco gig was first announced last month, Zetro said in a...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says His Last Conversation With JAMES HETFIELD Ended In Disagreement Over METALLICA Publishing

In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine explained in more detail why the previously planned expanded version of METALLICA's 1982 demo tape, "No Life 'Til Leather" has yet to see the light of day. "No Life 'Til Leather" was released as a limited-edition cassette f...

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Watch: STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Performs EXODUS And TESTAMENT Classics In Anaheim

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza performed with his solo band on Saturday, January 24 at The Ballroom at The Grand Theater in Anaheim, California. Video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Walter Morgan). As previously reported, Souza will also play a gig with his solo band on Mond...

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Ex-DEICIDE Guitarist JACK OWEN Says It Was 'Tough' Working With GLEN BENTON: 'He Never Cracked My Bubble And I Never Wanted To Get Into His Bubble'

In a new interview with The Growl Podcast, former DEICIDE guitarist Jack Owen was asked what it was like to be in a band with Glen Benton. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was tough, pretty tough, 'cause he never cracked my bubble and I never wanted to get into his bubble. [Laughs]...

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Hear MEGADETH's Version Of METALLICA Classic 'Ride The Lightning'

MEGADETH's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the legendary heavy metal band, can be streamed below. MEGADETH's version of "Ride The Lightning" appears on the ban...

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JACK OWEN: 'I Never Told The CANNIBAL CORPSE Guys Why I Left' The Band

In a new interview with The Growl Podcast, former CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Jack Owen was asked why he decided to leave the band back in 2004. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Oh, it was a combination [of things]. My life was changing at that time. I got divorced and my mom passed awa...