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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Executive Produces 'Theory Of Mind' Movie, Shares Trailer

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who is best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has shared a trailer for the upcoming film "Theory Of Mind", which he executive produced. Kiko is also responsible for the movie's soundtrack. Movie synopsis: Seven influencers from around the world (rivals an...

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BRUCE KULICK Says He Wasn't Hurt When He Wasn't Approached To Rejoin KISS After ACE FREHLEY's Final Exit From The Band

During a December 16 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick was once again asked if he was ever approached to rejoin the band after Ace Frehley left for good back in 2001. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Clearly, when I heard...

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ADRIAN SMITH Is 'Sad' About DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement: 'When Your Main Thing Is Your Voice And You're 80 Years Old, It's Time To Stop'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he can ever see himself retiring completely from music, like David Coverdale apparently has, or if he considers himself a "lifer in a way that music is kind of everything" to him. The 68-year-old musician re...

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Til Gilde Under Ulven (Live At Copenhell '25)

Stirring, infectious and occasionally very silly indeed, folk metal has already survived for longer than cynics might have expected when the likes of FINNTROLL and ENSIFERUM first emerged from their Scandinavian hideouts. But while the scene has produced plenty of like-minded bands to sustain the fo...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE On His Solo Project: I Was 'Longing To Create Something Using My Own Voice'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, Zacky Vengeance, founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD, spoke about his just-released debut solo single, "Dark Horse", which he issued under his real name, Zachary Baker. A full-length album will follow in early 2026. "Dark...

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RAINBOW: 'The Temple Of The King: 1975-1976' Nine-CD Box Set To Be Released In March

Edsel Records has set a March 6, 2026 release date for RAINBOW's "The Temple Of The King: 1975-1976", the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of RAINBOW's career to date, and is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The n...

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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON Performs In Cremona, Italy During Fall 2025 European 'Bass Warrior Tour'

On December 5, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson performed at Music Factory in Cremona, Italy as part of the fall 2025 European leg of his "Bass Warrior Tour". The trek featured Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of MEGADETH hits, solo material and oth...

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WITCHCRAFT Announces 'A Sinner's Child' EP

Swedish doom folk pioneers WITCHCRAFT will release a new five-song EP, "A Sinner's Child", on March 13 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records. The LP's soul-stirring title track can now be streamed below. Following the monumental critical success of WITCHCRAFT's 2025 comeback album "IDAG", the heavy rock un...

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Watch: JOURNEY Members Perform Medley Of Classics On Season 28 Finale Of 'The Voice'

Four members of JOURNEY's current touring lineup performed a medley of the band's songs "Lights", "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" and "Don't Stop Believin'" on the season 28 finale of the NBC singing competition show "The Voice" on Tuesday, December 16. Coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg and Reba McEnt...

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MICK SWEDA On His Latest Return To BULLETBOYS: 'We Have A Bit Of A Legacy And We All Wanna Finish It Off On A Great Note'

In a new interview with Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station, BULLETBOYS members Marq Torien (vocals) and Mick Sweda (guitars) spoke about the latest reunion of the band's classic lineup, in which they are joined by Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums). Regarding his return to the group,...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: Every Time I Make An Album, I Treat It Like It's My First

In a new interview with Australia's Inner-Strength Check, Mille Petrozza of German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR spoke about the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which will arrive on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fas...

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From Shallow Lives To Shallow Graves

A respected stalwart of the Australian underground, Beau Dyer has been involved with an assortment of projects over the years, most notably INNSMOUTH, whose sole 2014 album "Consumed By Elder Sign" remains an underrated classic. With OLDE OUTLIER, he has ventured much further into the primitive, gen...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN Signs Copies Of 'Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History' At Fort Lauderdale Event

On Saturday, December 13, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, who retired from touring with the band in December 2024, signed copies of "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" at Barnes & Noble in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Fort Lauderdale location of Barnes & Noble ha...

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METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'The Day That Never Comes' Performance From First-Ever Concert In Bahrain

On December 3, METALLICA played the Kingdom of Bahrain for the first time ever, performing in front of 10,000 fans at the Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre as part of the band's "M72" world tour. Professionally filmed video of "The Day That Never Comes" performance from the Bahrain concert can be seen belo...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE Releases Debut Solo Single, 'Dark Horse'

Zacky Vengeance, founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD, has released his debut solo single, "Dark Horse", under his real name, Zachary Baker. A full-length album will follow "soon", according to the 44-year-old musician. "Dark Horse" blends Baker's poignant...