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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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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We're Pushing The Envelope' On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on the new QUEENSRŸCHE, writing with...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Wants To Make A Christmas Album: It's Not Gonna Be 'Jingle Bells' With Electric Guitars'

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about some of his plans for the immediate future, which includes lots of touring with his solo band. He also said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At some point in my life, I need to do a Christmas record. I...

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JOHN CORABI: 'There Is No Bad Blood Between Me And MÖTLEY CRÜE At All'

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who joined the band in 1992 as the replacement for original singer Vince Neil, spoke about his current relationship with Vince. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "If I was to see Vince right...

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MICK MARS's Attorney Blasts Arbitrator's Ruling In MÖTLEY CRÜE's Favor: 'It's Ridiculous', He Says

An attorney for former MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has blasted an arbitrator's ruling that the group was within its rights to dismiss Mars as an officer in their business affairs as well as bandmember, for cause, once he dropped out of MÖTLEY CRÜE's touring due to health issues. Moreover, the ju...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'There Will Never, Ever Be Another OZZY F***ing OSBOURNE In This Industry Again'

On Wednesday, January 28, Sharon Osbourne accepted the Visionary Award from Clive Davis, Michelle Anthony and Billboard's executive director Leila Cobo at Billboard's Power 100 Party 2026 at Zouk Los Angeles. The Billboard Power 100 featured 2026 awards presentations, including executive of the year...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Claims Victory In Legal Battle With MICK MARS: 'The Band Has Been Fully Vindicated'

MÖTLEY CRÜE says that it has won "a decisive victory" against former guitarist Mick Mars, resulting in "a final arbitration award that rejects every claim Mars made against the band and orders him to pay damages back to the group." According to a press release issued by MÖTLEY CRÜE's attorney, Sasha...

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SABATON Postpones North American Tour: 'Health Must Come First'

Swedish metallers SABATON have postponed their previously announced North American tour in order to allow bassist Pär Sundström sufficient time to heal from "inflammation in his arms". SABATON's North American tour was scheduled to kick off February 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and hit venues acros...

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BOB DAISLEY Says He Is Open To Talking To SHARON OSBOURNE Again: 'I'm Not A Vindictive Person And I Don't Hold Grudges'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, Bob Daisley, the 75-year-old veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy Osbourne's early solo catalog, was asked about the fact that he was invited to take part...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Hypothetical Reunion With Ex-MEGADETH Members For Farewell Tour: 'There's Not A Valid Reason To Do Something Like That'

In a new interview with NME, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was once again asked whether there are any plans to invite some of the band's former members to take part in any of the performances on MEGADETH's upcoming farewell tour. He responded: "If we were to look at doing that, then you've got some...

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SKID ROW Bassist RACHEL BOLAN To Release Debut Solo Album, 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State', In June

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on SKID ROW's 2022 album "The Gang's All Here", and it will feature guest appearances by Rachel's SKID ROW bandmate...

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OBITUARY Announces March 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

Florida death metal veterans OBITUARY have announced a headlining tour for March with support from CASTRATOR and INTOXICATED. The nine-date trek will include two shows as the support act for ACID BATH. Tickets for the headlining gigs will go on sale this Friday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m. local time....

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce Spring 2026 North American Tour

BLACK VEIL BRIDES have announced their first headline tour of North America for 2026. The band comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton and drummer Christian Coma will be hitting the road with FROM ASHES TO NEW, TX2 and AS DECEMBER FALLS in support...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Announces Long-Awaited New Solo Album 'Released', Shares 'Young Love' Single

Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic voice of FOREIGNER, unveils "Young Love", the first single from his highly anticipated solo album "Released". A blistering rock anthem with a classic AOR sound, "Young Love" showcases Gramm's signatur...

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Meet The K.K. DOWNING-Approved TAILGUNNER

By David E. Gehlke Described as the "bastard child of IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST," the U.K.'s TAILGUNNER are among the latest looking to improve upon their home country's spotty track record of producing new metal bands worthy of their esteemed predecessors. TAILGUNNER's development has been accel...