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Watch: Former VENOM Members JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN And ANTONY 'ABADDON' BRAY Reunite On Stage In Japan

Former VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Antony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) reunited for a special concert on Sunday, November 30 at Shinjuku Antiknock, a legendary music venue in Tokyo, Japan. Dunn and Bray performed three VENOM classics alongside some of Japan's finest black metal players:...

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MANTAS Confirms CRONOS Was Invited To Join Him And ABADDON For 'Welcome To Hell' 45th-Anniversary Celebration In 2026

Guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and drummer Anthony "Abaddon" Bray, iconic co-founders of the pioneering black metal band VENOM, recently announced that they will celebrate the 45th anniversary of VENOM's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell", at various festivals in 2026, including Germany's K...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says 'DOKKEN Could Have Been A Much Bigger Band: 'That Got Stolen From Us'

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) spoke about the 1989 breakup of the classic DOKKEN lineup. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The truth of the matter is, and I said this many, many times, and I'm not saying...

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Equinox

For most of this century, EQUILIBRIUM have been reliable stalwarts of the folk metal scene. Omnipresent and consistent, the Bavarians have rarely put a foot wrong, but the grand achievements of which they have always been eminently capable have never quite come to pass. Musically speaking, EQUILIBRI...

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BECOMING's Upcoming Album To Feature Guest Appearances By Former And Current Members Of ANTHRAX, OVERKILL And STEEL PANTHER

BECOMING, the visionary musical project of multi-instrumentalist Jason Hardouin, will premiere a brand-new version of their song "Wish" this Thanksgiving weekend. The video is a rallying cry for humanity to rise above hate, blame, division, and negativity — featuring cameo appearances from some of m...

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Struck A Nerve

There are times when pretty words are in no way sufficient to sum up the intense adrenaline rush that the best thrash metal provides. Hailing from the UK, which has never had quite the same reputation as America or Germany when it comes to this genre, STRUCK A NERVE have emerged, fully formed and ut...

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See KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Unbox 'Alive!' 50th-Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set

In the six-minute video below, KISS's Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons unbox the "Alive!" 50th-anniversary super deluxe box set, taking fans on a walk down memory lane on the making of the record that catapulted the band into worldwide success. "Alive!" turns 50 in 2025 — a golden jubilee for the iconi...

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EUROPE Announces European Leg Of 'The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour' For September/October 2026

In 1986, Swedish rock icons EUROPE released their momentous third album, "The Final Countdown", which catapulted the group to international fame, with the title track single reaching No. 1 in 25 countries around the globe. The multi-platinum-selling album topped the charts around the globe with four...

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ALICE COOPER: Jesus Christ Is 'The Core Of Everything. He's Life Itself. He's The Light.'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who has been a devout Christian for many years, once again opened up about his faith during his latest interview with pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. Having grown up with a father who was a preacher, Cooper has always had religion in his life. But it wasn't until he...

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CROWBAR's KIRK WINDSTEIN On His Recovery From Recent Back Issue: 'Every Day Is Just Improvements'

During a recent appearance on "The Jasta Show", the video podcast hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, CROWBAR guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein spoke about the fact that he was sitting down during the band's late summer 2025 U.S. co-headlining tour with EYEHATEGOD due to what he has previously...

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Watch: SEVENDUST Performs In Detroit During 'Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live' Fall 2025 Tour

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of its beloved acoustic album "Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live", SEVENDUST recently hit the road for an exclusive, intimate tour. Fans can expect stripped-down versions of the band's hardest-hitting tracks, deep cuts and emotional favorites, including "Black",...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE On His Career Longevity: 'You've Gotta Stay Authentic'

In a new interview with 2LaneLife, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke was asked what he is most proud of as a musician. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Wow. Most proud of — that's an interesting question… When I first started… When GN'R was over, the band was gonna take...

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POPPY Spotlighted In SPOTIFY's 'Day In The Life' Episode

In the latest episode of Spotify's "Day In The Life", twice-Grammy-nominated transcendent singer, songwriter and subversive performance artist Poppy opens up about her upcoming album, "Empty Hands", leaning into what she loved performing live and learning to accept the ride instead of fighting it. A...

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METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON, KEN MARY And BRIAN ALLEN

West Coast heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass...

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CLAWFINGER Shares 'Big Brother', Third Single From Upcoming 'Before We All Die' Album

Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal trailblazers CLAWFINGER are back with another explosive taste of their long-awaited comeback album "Before We All Die", their first studio offering in 18 long years. The new single "Big Brother" arrives with a razor-edged video clip and all the pent-up fury you'd expect f...