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Watch: W.A.S.P. Performs Early Demo Song 'Mr. Cool' Live For First Time Ever At Kick-Off Show of '1984 To Headless' Tour

W.A.S.P. kicked off the "1984 To Headless" 2026 U.S. and Canada tour with KK'S PRIEST last night (Thursday, September 10) at The Magnolia in El Cajon, California. The 17-song setlist from the Blackie Lawless-fronted outfit consisted mostly of songs from W.A.S.P.'s first four albums — 1984's "W.A.S....

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ALICE COOPER And CRISS ANGEL Release Video From 'Welcome To Our Nightmare' Collaboration Shows In Las Vegas

Iconic rocker Alice Cooper and legendary illusionist Criss Angel have just released an exclusive video clip from their recent "Welcome To Our Nightmare" shows — the first-ever visuals made available. Cooper has also revealed that Nita Strauss will be rejoining his band for the upcoming "Welcome To O...

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Authorized DEF LEPPARD Documentary 'Long Live Def Leppard' Coming To Theaters In Early 2027

Bleecker Street's event cinema division Crosswalk has acquired the North American rights to the first-ever authorized feature-length documentary on DEF LEPPARD, "Long Live Def Leppard", a complete and all-access account of the epic journey the band has taken from its humble beginnings in the U.K. to...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says The End Of DAVID ELLEFSON's Time With MEGADETH 'Was Likely Near' Even Before Leaked-Video Scandal

Rolling Stone magazine has shared an excerpt from MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's latest memoir, "In My Darkest Hour", in which he discusses how the band's bassist, David Ellefson, became the focus of online speculation in May 2021 when footage of him masturbating leaked, prompting MEGADETH to fire...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Says His Heavy Metal Album Will Be Called 'What The F Is Heavy Metal?'

In a new interview with Michael Moynihan of The Moynihan Report, "Star Trek" legend William Shatner confirmed that he is working on a heavy metal album. The project, which is being driven by a heavyweight production team led by Adam Hamilton (L.A. GUNS, BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE) and Brian Perera, pr...

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BEARTOOTH's CALEB SHOMO Says His Parents Were 'Incredibly Loving' After He Came Out As 'A Proudly Gay Man'

In a new interview with the Lipps Service With Scott Lipps podcast, BEARTOOTH frontman Caleb Shomo spoke about finding the inner strength to publicly come out in May 2026 as a "proudly gay man" after "a decade burying feelings with alcohol." Asked if it was easier to come out to his parents or to t...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Announces 'Obsolete By Word Of Mouth' October 2026 U.S. Spoken-Word Dates

Former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell has announced "Obsolete By Word Of Mouth", a rare and deeply personal spoken-word experience celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's "Obsolete" album and offering audiences the opportunity to hear the story behind the landmark LP directly from the art...

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Watch: SOUNDGARDEN Performs With TAYLOR MOMSEN And MIKE MCCREADY During Halftime Of SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Season Opener

SOUNDGARDEN's three surviving members reunited to play halftime of the Seattle Seahawks' season opener on Wednesday, September 9 against the New England Patriots at Seattle's Lumen Field. Guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron and bassist Ben Shepherd were joined by guest vocalist, THE PRETTY RE...

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BEAST IN BLACK Shares Title Track Of Upcoming Fourth Album 'Fear The Beast'

After a refreshing festival summer and highly successful North American tour with German metal legends HELLOWEEN, BEAST IN BLACK, the Helsinki, Finland-based metal group led by former BATTLE BEAST guitarist Anton Kabanen, now finally returns with new music. Prior to striking its sharpened fangs into...

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Will DAVID ELLEFSON Stick Around To Watch MEGADETH Play At Next Week's LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival? 'I Don't Mind', He Says

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, who is currently playing with METAL CHURCH, was asked if he will stick around to watch MEGADETH play when the two bands share the main stage — approximately five hours apart — on Thursday, Septe...

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NEVERMORE's JEFF LOOMIS And VAN WILLIAMS Explain JIM SHEPPARD's Absence From Band's Reunion: 'We Decided To Move On From The Negativity'

In a new interview with Italy's TrueMetal.it, NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams explained their decision to exclude NEVERMORE's founding bassist Jim Sheppard from the band's reformed lineup. Jeff said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's just we haven't spoken to Jim in...

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METAL BLADE RECORDS Founder BRIAN SLAGEL To Launch New Podcast Celebrating Legendary Record Label's 45th Anniversary

Metal Blade Records — the fiercely independent label that launched METALLICA, SLAYER, CANNIBAL CORPSE, AMON AMARTH, ARMORED SAINT and dozens more genre-defining icons, and is the longtime home of KING DIAMOND, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, WHITECHAPEL, CATTLE DECAPITATION and many more — proudly celebrates its...

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Watch: TWISTED SISTER Performs With SEBASTIAN BACH At Oregon State Fair

TWISTED SISTER played its third concert with ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach Sunday night (September 6) at the L.B. Day Amphitheater at the Oregon State Fair in Salem, Oregon. The show featured TWISTED SISTER's new touring lineup, consisting of Bach on lead vocals, Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda o...

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L7 Announces Return Of Bassist JANIS TANAKA Following JENNIFER FINCH's Death

L7 has announced the return of bassist Janis Tanaka to the group's ranks following the recent passing of Jennifer Finch. The all-female grunge band which rose to prominence in the 1990s will hit the road one final time next month as past of "The Last Hurrah Tour 2026". The trek will kick off in San...

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KING DIAMOND Says Split With Longtime Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE Had Been 'Coming For A While'

In a new interview with Frank Godla of Metal Injection, KING DIAMOND's namesake frontman spoke about the recent split with the band's longtime guitarist Andy La Rocque and addition of Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne). Regarding the circumstances that led to Andy's exit from K...