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SEPULTURA Confirms Drummer GREYSON NEKRUTMAN Will Return To Band In 2026 To Resume Farewell Tour

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA have confirmed that drummer Greyson Nekrutman will return to the band when they resume their farewell tour in 2026. SEPULTURA made the comment in response to questions about Greyson's position in the group following the announcement that he had joined TRIVIUM a...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of SOULFLY's Entire Performance At Germany's BADEN IN BLUT Festival

Professionally filmed video of SOULFLY's entire July 18, 2025 performance at the Baden In Blut festival in Weil Am Rhein, Germany has now been uploaded to YouTube and can be seen below. A message accompanying the YouTube release of the video reads as follows: "This is a raw and straight recording fr...

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TRIVIUM Recruits Drummer GREYSON NEKRUTMAN For AFTERSHOCK Festival, Upcoming North American Tour

Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have recruited Greyson Nekrutman to play drums for the band at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California as well as on "The Ascend Above The Ashes" North American tour. The 23-year-old Nekrutman, who most recently played with SEPULTURA, stepped into TRIVIUM as...

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TRIVIUM Parts Ways With Drummer ALEX BENT

Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have parted ways with their drummer of the past nine years, Alex Bent. Earlier today, Alex released the following statement via TRIVIUM's official social media: "I am beyond grateful for the incredible past nine years with TRIVIUM — filled with unforgettable moments,...

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JON SCHAFFER: Fallout From Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot 'Brought Me Into A Personal Relationship With Christ'

In a new interview with the Tom Woods Show, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Asked to describe his political views, Jon said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm just a pro-freedom guy. And I have to...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Performing 'Back In Black' Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC's iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the "Full Metal Orchestra" — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the...

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CYNIC Releases 'Focus: The Official Drum and Bass Tracks'

CYNIC has released "Focus, The Official Drum And Bass Tracks" exclusively on Bandcamp. For the first time, fans can hear Sean Malone's bass and Sean Reinert's drums in complete isolation from the band's landmark era. This collection offers an intimate listen into the rhythmic heart of CYNIC, reveali...

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SAMMY HAGAR And RIVAL SONS' JAY BUCHANAN To Perform At Stage Red Fontana Youth Music Foundation's Inaugural Gala

Rock legends and hometown heroes Sammy Hagar (pictured) and Jay Buchanan will headline the inaugural fundraising gala for the newly established Stage Red Fontana Youth Music Foundation on Wednesday, October 29, at Stage Red Fontana, located at 8463 Sierra Ave. in Fontana, California. The evening wil...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Seeing KISS In 1977: 'From That Point On, I Knew That's What I Had To Do'

In a new interview with PipemanRadio, drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER was asked what prompted him to become a musician. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it was probably seeing KISS at Madison Square Garden in 1977 on the 'Alive II' tour. I was...

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GENE HOGLAN Opens Up About His Health Journey: 'I Got Rid Of Diabetes And Proceeded To Lose A Lot Of Weight'

In a new interview with Alex Stojanovic and Derek Solomos of MetalMasterKingdom.com, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) spoke about his weight-loss journey, sharing how he shed nearly 200 pounds and transformed not just his body,...

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METALLICA's Former Producer On Lack Of Bass In '...And Justice For All' Mix: 'I've Asked Them A Thousand Times. I Do Not Know.'

In a new interview with Chile's Futuro, METALLICA's former producer Flemming Rasmussen once again discussed the sound of the band's "...And Justice For All" album. While "...And Justice For All" is considered one of METALLICA's classics, it has been criticized almost since the day it was released in...

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CHEVELLE's PETE LOEFFLER: 'The Guitar Is Starting To Become More Of A Struggle To Write A Song With Than It Used To Be'

During a new appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, CHEVELLE vocalist/guitarist Pete Loeffler spoke about the challenges of reproducing the material from the band's latest album, "Bright As Blasphemy", in a live situation. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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NANCY WILSON On HEART's Longevity: 'After 50 Years, There's A Legacy That Exists That's Really Strong Today'

In a new interview with WJFF Radio Catskill, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson spoke about how she and her sister — HEART vocalist Ann Wilson — were able to discover their purpose in life early on and pursue their passion as professional musicians. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is re...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY Remembers VINNIE PAUL: 'He Was A Great Friend' Who 'Taught Me A Lot'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray, who played in HELLYEAH with Vinnie Paul Abbott for 12 years prior to the PANTERA drummer's tragic passing, reflected on his friendship with the legendary metal musician. He s...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's TAYLOR MOMSEN On Touring With AC/DC: 'I Think We've Made Some Lifelong Friends'

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, Taylor Momsen spoke about THE PRETTY RECKLESS's support slot on AC/DC's massive "Power Up" 2024 and 2025 stadium tour across Europe and North America, which saw her outfit play to over three million people in iconic venues such as Los Angeles's Ro...