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ALEX VAN HALEN On VAN HALEN: 'We Did Our Best Work With DAVID LEE ROTH'

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was once again asked why he made the decision to end his "Brothers" book in 1984 and not cover any of the band's later years, including those with Sammy Hagar. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On State Of Modern Rock: 'I Think It's Perfectly Great Where It Is'

In a new interview with Special K of The Sound 228 and 97.9 WCPR Rocks, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked what he thinks modern rock needs more of. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I really don't know. I think there's room for every...

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GIL MOORE Says Setlist For TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour Is 'Pretty Much Ready To Go'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the legendary Canadian rockers'...

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NEVERMORE Shares 'Born' Audition Video From New Singer BERZAN ÖNEN

NEVERMORE has shared an audition video submitted by vocalist Berzan Önen prior to his addition to the band in early 2025. Also joining longtime NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams in the reformed version of the group are Jack Cattoi on guitar and Semir Özerkan on bass. Says NEVE...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Confirms OZZY OSBOURNE Was Once In Talks About Making A Record With VAN HALEN Brothers

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen confirmed that there was talk of Ozzy Osbourne making an album with Alex and his brother, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Asked if it's true that Eddie once called Ozzy, inviting him to sing in VAN HALEN, Al...

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SEBASTIAN BACH On Deaths Of OZZY OSBOURNE And ACE FREHLEY: 'For Me, That Sadness Comes In Waves'

In a new interview with Loudwire Nights' Chuck Armstrong, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the grief process for people is different. For me, that sadness comes in waves, or it...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Confirms Album He Is Working On With STEVE LUKATHER Includes Previously Unreleased, Unfinished VAN HALEN Recordings

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen spoke in more detail about the album he is working on with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. The VAN HALEN drummer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ed [late VAN HALEN guitarist and Alex's brother, Eddie Van Halen]...

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GEOFF TATE Is Putting The 'Finishing Touches' On 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, Scottish guitarist Kieran Robertson, who plays in ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate's solo band, spoke about the status of the recording sessions for Geoff's upcoming third and final chapter in QUEENSRŸCHE's classic "Operation:...

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POPPY Announces 'Constantly Nowhere' Summer 2026 North American Tour With LANDMVRKS And THOUSAND BELOW

Twice-Grammy-nominated transcendent singer, songwriter, and subversive performance artist Poppy has announced her "Constantly Nowhere" North American tour. Support on the Live Nation-promoted run will come from the French metalcore group LANDMVRKS and the post-hardcore band THOUSAND BELOW. Tickets a...

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NEKROGOBLIKON Announces 'The Boiling Sea' EP, Shares Music Video For 'The Secret Elephant'

Goblin metal's least likely legends are back. After nearly two decades of chaos, cult stardom, and the viral mayhem of "No One Survives", NEKROGOBLIKON returns with "The Boiling Sea" — the feral new EP that ushers in a historic era for the band. It arrives on April 17. Today, the goblin metallers dr...

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IRON MAIDEN Reveals Full Details Of 'Eddfest' Weekend At Knebworth For Band's 50th Anniversary

Last September when British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN announced their only U.K. show of 2026, on July 11 at Knebworth Park, they said they would be "turning it into as much of a 'MAIDEN world' as we can for all our fans to enjoy!" And true to form, they are now able to announce the full detail...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Plans To Give Fans 'What They Want' On Upcoming '1984 To Headless' 2026 North American Tour

During a February 13 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the band's recently announced "1984 To Headless" 2026 U.S. and Canada tour with KK'S PRIEST as very special guest. The tour will kick off on September 10 in California and run t...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'When I Can't Play Anymore, I Won't. I'm Not Gonna Stop Before I Can't.'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio presenter Dewsbury, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the making of the band's final, self-titled album, which arrived late last month via Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group's new BLKIIBLK label. Dave said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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DEE SNIDER Says He Is 'Not Dying': 'I Just Can't Do Those Things That I Did In My 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s And Even 60s'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has shot down rumors that he is dying, a little over a week after the legendary rock canceled its planned 50th-anniversary concerts. On February 5, TWISTED SISTER announced it had scrapped its 2026 reunion shows after Snider resigned, citing health issues. The band...

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BROTHER CANE Shares New Single 'Nothing To Lose' From Upcoming 'Magnolia Medicine' Album

BROTHER CANE will release its first new album in 27 years, "Magnolia Medicine", on April 17, 2026 via Double Dragon Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The official lyric video for the LP's latest single, "Nothing To Lose", can be seen below. BROTHER CANE is an American rock band originally...