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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL On Opening For OZZY OSBOURNE Nearly 30 Years Ago: His Fans 'Didn't Wanna See Us'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell was asked if he is planning to attend Ozzy Osbourne's final concert with BLACK SABBATH in July at the Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Unfor...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Recruits DEREK SHERINIAN For 2026 Japanese Tour

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker has invited keyboardist Derek Sherinian (pictured) to accompany him on a tour of Japan in January 2026, including a show at the legendary Budokan. In 2021, Schenker tapped Sherinian to guest on his album "Immortal" album on the opening song "Drilled To Kil...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON: 'I Have Never Completely Defined Myself As Just A Heavy Metal Guitar Player'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", Mark Morton, guitarist and songwriter for the five-time Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling band LAMB OF GOD, spoke about the blues-inspired musical direction of his latest solo album, "Without The Pain". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I ha...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' DEAN DELEO Teams Up With Singer/Guitarist PETE SHOULDER In ONE MORE SATELLITE

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo has teamed up with English singer/guitarist Pete Shoulder (WINTERVILLE, SLOPER, SILVERTHORNE) in a new project called ONE MORE SATELLITE. A teaser of the first ONE MORE SATELLITE single, "Paper Over The Cracks", is available below. DeLeo and Shoulder had prev...

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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Plays First Show With Legendary Guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker kicked off his spring 2025 European tour Wednesday night (April 9) at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. Schenker is touring in support of his recently released "My Years With UFO" album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael's years with UF...

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SOULFLY Parts Ways With Bassist MIKE LEON

SOULFLY has parted ways with the band's longtime bassist Mike Leon. Leon, formerly of HAVOK, joined SOULFLY in September 2015 as the replacement for STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos, who left SOULFLY in May of that year. Earlier today (Wednesday, April 9),SOULFLY released the following message via soci...

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Canadian Hard Rock Act HELIX Celebrates 50 Years With Best-Of Collection Featuring New Song

Crown X Recordings, Canada's premier reissue label, has announced the release of "Helix 50 - The Best Of", a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada's most legendary hard rock bands. The compilation features an all-star re-recording of HELIX's multi-platinum hit "Rock Yo...

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BURTON C. BELL On His Exit From FEAR FACTORY: 'I've Moved Forward And I Feel Good About It'

In a new interview with Australia's Iain McCallum, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell was asked if his relationship with the band's founding guitarist Dino Cazares is "completely broken" at this point. Burton responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Uh, Dino and I have parted ways…...

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SIXX:A.M. Announces 'Prayers For The Damned & Blessed Deluxe Edition'

SIXX:A.M., the acclaimed hard rock trio featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, guitarist Darren James "D.J." Ashba, and vocalist/producer James Michael, will release "Prayers For The Damned & Blessed Deluxe Edition" on June 6, 2025, via Endurance Music Group. The new album will be available a...

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SYMPHONY X Announces Summer/Fall 2025 North American Tour With SONATA ARCTICA; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Progressive metal veterans SYMPHONY X have announced a summer/fall North American tour with Finnish metallers SONATA ARCTICA. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, April 9 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) ET and end on Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prompted, type in the...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN And THREE DAYS GRACE To Join Forces For 2025 Co-Headline U.S. Tour

Multi-platinum rock bands BREAKING BENJAMIN and THREE DAYS GRACE are joining forces for a 2025 co-headline tour across the U.S., featuring special guest RETURN TO DUST. The 21-date run kicks off on August 29 at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, making stops in Fort Worth, Austin, Ch...

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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Says 'It's A Great Honor' To Be Considered One Of Best Heavy Metal Drummers Of All Time

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM radio station, JUDAS PRIEST's Scott Travis was asked how it feels for him to be considered one of the best heavy metal drummers of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Laughs] I didn't know that, but thank you very much. And it'...

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METALLICA Teams Up With American Red Cross To Help Save Lives

Live music and giving back — two incredible experiences that will go hand-in-hand this spring and summer, thanks to a new collaboration between METALLICA and the American Red Cross. METALLICA and its foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH),urges fans to give blood at select tour locations across the...

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BABYMETAL Drops New Single 'From Me To U' Featuring POPPY

Japanese pop metal band BABYMETAL recently signed to Capitol Records, which will release the group's new album, "Metal Forth", on June 13. Meaning "beyond metal," "Metal Forth" features collaborations with Poppy, SPIRITBOX, Tom Morello, BLOODYWOOD, POLYPHIA and SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL — artists that BA...

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DOUG ALDRICH On His Recovery From Throat Cancer: 'I Feel Great. I'm Doing Really Good.'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly seven months after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Regarding how he is feeling at the...