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'Tearing Down The Orange Curtain': New Book Tells Untold Story Of Orange County Punk Scene

"Tearing Down The Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County To The World" from journalists Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn is due out May 20, 2025 via Da Capo. The 400-page book explores the trajectory of punk and ska from their humble beginnings to their peak popularity years, where their cu...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says POISON 'Got A Great Offer' For Headlining Tour In 2026: 'It's In BRET MICHAELS's Lap Right Now'

During an appearance on the May 12 episode of SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". He said (as transcribed by...

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SAMMY HAGAR Is 'Happy' About DAVID LEE ROTH's Return To Live Stage: 'Everyone Should Enjoy What We're Both Trying To Do'

Sammy Hagar has commented on David Lee Roth's return to the live stage, saying he is "happy" that Roth is "out there supporting some of the greatest rock songs in history." The original VAN HALEN frontman played his first full concert in more than five years on May 3 at the 2025 edition of the M3 Ro...

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We live in an era that is perfectly designed for hardcore punk. STRESS POSITIONS can lay claim to being one of the most ferociously livid-sounding bands on the planet right now: a reflection of the fact that there is much to be angry about, but also a necessary quality for any band wanting to blow a...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Will Be Working With 'A Lot Of Folks' On 'Some Records And Possibly Touring As Well'

In a new interview with the Play That Rock N' Roll podcast, Billy Sheehan was asked how he feels about the fact that MR. BIG is now a closed chapter of his career, at least as far as recording new albums and playing live shows is concerned. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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MOTÖRHEAD Shares Official Video Recap Of LEMMY Statue Unveiling In His English Birth Town

MOTÖRHEAD has shared an official video recap of the unveiling of the statue of the band's founder and bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister, which was held on Friday, May 9 during the "Lemmy Forever" ceremony in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England. Check it out below. With MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell...

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STRYPER's Christmas Album Should Be Completed By Early July

Christian rockers STRYPER enter the studio in late April to begin recording their first-ever full-length Christmas album. The 10-song effort will include five original Christmas tracks and five traditional Christmas cuts, including remakes of "Reason For The Season" and "Winter Wonderland", both of...

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NONPOINT Announces 'Painful Statements Tour Part 2' With UPON A BURNING BODY And AUTUMN KINGS

Following the explosive success of the first leg of the "Painful Statements Tour", rock powerhouse NONPOINT is back with the "Painful Statements Tour Part 2" — a continued celebration of the 20th anniversary of "To The Pain" and the 25th anniversary of "Statement", two of the most defining albums in...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Explains Why He Dropped His Initials From MAMMOTH WVH Band Name

During a May 11 question-and-answer session at WDHA's "Mammoth For Ya' Mama!" event at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, New Jersey, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — spoke about his decision to drop the "WVH" initials from his MAMMOTH WVH band name prior to t...

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CRYPTOPSY Releases NSFW Video for New Single 'Malicious Needs'

Montreal death metal veterans CRYPTOPSY will release with their ninth studio album, "An Insatiable Violence", on June 20 via Season Of Mist. The NSFW (Not Safe For Work) video — including content which may be inappropriate or potentially offensive for a professional or public environment — for the L...

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MELVINS Announce September/October 2025 U.S. Tour With REDD KROSS

The MELVINS will cap off 2025 with the "Stop Your Whining" tour, a six-week outing with special guests REDD KROSS for a double shot of underground rock royalty. Known for their crushing riffs, genre-defying experiments, and off-kilter sense of humor, the MELVINS continue to defy expectations four de...

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GARY HOLT: ROB DUKES's Return To EXODUS 'Energized Me'

During an appearance on Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the decision to bring Rob Dukes back. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, no one foresaw lineup changes. We...

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KING DIAMOND On Long-Awaited New Album From His Namesake Band: 'I Want To Make Sure It's The Best Material I've Ever Released'

In the brand-new issue of Fistful Of Metal magazine, Oran O'Beirne sat down for an in-depth conversation with the legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond. During the chat, King opens up about the long-anticipated new KING DIAMOND album, offering fresh studio updates, confirmed songtitles, a...

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GENE HOGLAN: New DARK ANGEL Album 'Extinction Level Event' Contains 'A Lot Of Savagely Blistering Tracks'

Drummer Gene Hoglan of California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL spoke to "The Zach Moonshine Show" about "Extinction Level Event", the band's first new album in 34 years, due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. The LP's first single, the "Extinction Level Event" title track, was written by DARK A...

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Longtime ALICE COOPER Guitarist RYAN ROXIE Drops New Single 'Better Than You'

Longtime Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie is back with "Better Than You", marking his most recent music output since contributing to Cooper's 2023 album "Road". The new single was launched together with a uniquely disturbing interview: Ryan Roxie being interviewed by his younger clone, an exact A.I...