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DON DOKKEN On Touring With METALLICA In 1988: 'They Kicked Our Butts. They Crushed Us.'

In a new three-part video interview with former Geffen A&R executive Tom Zutaut, Don Dokken once again reflected on DOKKEN's participation in the 1988 "Monsters Of Rock" U.S. stadium tour, also featuring VAN HALEN, SCORPIONS, METALLICA and KINGDOM COME. The trek kicked off in East Troy, Wisconsi...

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GLEN DROVER Names Three Guitarists He 'Recommended' To Possibly Replace Him In MEGADETH

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, Canadian guitarist Glen Drover, who joined MEGADETH in 2004 with his drummer brother Shawn, spoke about why he ended up leaving the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit more than eight years ago. Asked if the explanation that was given in January 200...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Rules Out Reunion With Any Former Members: 'That Chapter Is Permanently Closed'

FEAR FACTORY's founding guitarist Dino Cazares has ruled out working again with any of the band's former members, explaining that he has "moved forward". On Saturday (February 28),Dino took to his Facebook page to write: "I don't hold any hatred toward any former members, but to be clear, I will no...

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NICKO MCBRAIN On Leaving IRON MAIDEN: 'I Knew Back In 2019 That I Was Planning On Hanging It Up'

In a new interview with Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern, longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain once again opened up about his decision to retire from touring with the band. The now-73-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announced his reti...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE On ANIKA NILLES: 'When We Started Playing With Her, Something Felt Wrong', But By Fifth Day 'She Just F***ing Nailed It'

In a new interview with U.K.'s The Guardian, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH spoke about their decision to reunite for a tour in 2026 and 2027. The run of dates — Lee and Lifeson's first official shows under the RUSH banner in 11 years — will begin at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, site of the las...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'Right Now The Energy And The Vibe In This Band Is Remarkable'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt once again opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the decision to bring Rob Dukes back. Regarding what happened to cause Zetro's exit from EXODUS, Gary said (as transcribed by B...

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MR. BIG's PAUL GILBERT Shares Music Video For 'Keep Your Feet Firm And Even' From 'WROC' Album

Six-string-wizard Paul Gilbert has released the music video for "Keep Your Feet Firm And Even", a song from his brand-new album "WROC", out now on Music Theories Recordings/Artone. "WROC" is his highly ambitious new conceptual album. "WROC", which stands for "Washington's Rules Of Civility," could v...

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CHLOE TRUJILLO, Wife Of METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO, Releases Video For 'Lies' Single From Upcoming 'Rebirth' EP

With her sights set on a March 5 release for her independent new solo EP "Rebirth", singer and songwriter Chloe Trujillo, who is the wife of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo, has unveiled the final video for "Lies" from the collection. Watch the clip below. Chloe says the haunting and sonically hea...

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Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer MARC LOPES Releases New LET US PREY Single 'In Nameless Blood'

In the volatile landscape of modern heavy metal, few artists possess the resilience and creative velocity of Marc Lopes (ex-METAL CHURCH, ROSS THE BOSS). Following a high-profile 2025 departure from West Coast legends METAL CHURCH — a tenure highlighted by the worldwide, critically acclaimed chart-t...

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CROSSBONE SKULLY, Featuring ALICE COOPER Guitarist TOMMY HENRIKSEN, Releases New Single 'We're L.O.S.T.'

CROSSBONE SKULLY is back with the final blow to its "Evil World Machine" era, releasing their eagerly awaited new single "We're L.O.S.T." It's a raw reflection of Hollywood, otherwise known as the City Of Angels, where dreams are broken by the abuse of power. CROSSBONE SKULLY is a hard rock band led...

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Death Metal Veterans INCANTATION Announce Food Drive For North American Tour

U.S. death metal veterans INCANTATION might just be ready to rechristen themselves "In-CAN-tation" as they have announced a new food drive initiative as the band continues its leg of the "Praise The Beast North American Tour" alongside fellow bruisers BELPHEGOR, HATE and NARCOTIC WASTELAND. "As a mu...

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JON SCHAFFER: 'I Am Not Here To Please Everyone; Not With My Music, Nor With My Ideals And Principles'

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, returns with a powerful reimagining of his most unflinching work. Jon Schaffer's "Sons Of Liberty...

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Former SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Announces 'Bad Bones' Solo Album, Shares Title Track

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall will release his new solo album, "Bad Bones", on May 22. After years of fronting some of rock's most iconic acts, Erik returns with his first fully original solo LP. Known worldwide for his powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, Erik has previously fron...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE Releases 'Lighthouse' Single From Upcoming 'Dark Horse' Solo Album

Zacky Vengeance, founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD, has released his second solo single, "Lighthouse", under his real name, Zachary Baker. A full-length album, "Dark Horse", will follow on April 3 via his label his Vngnz Records. Vengeance's debut solo s...

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TOM ANGELRIPPER Still Has 'Ideas' For New SODOM Music Even Though Band Is Not Playing Any Shows

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such of German thrash metal veterans SODOM once again discussed his decision to cut down on the band's touring activities for the foreseeable future. Asked if he is still going to continue writing new music, ev...