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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'MEGADETH Music, Out Of Everybody In The Thrash Genre, Is Probably The Most Timeless'

On October 21, two former members of thrash pioneers MEGADETH, bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young, were guests in the studio of Fox Rochester's "ARC Rochester" to promote a show in Rochester, New York from their new band KINGS OF THRASH. Speaking about MEGADETH's enduring musical influe...

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RUSH Adds Second Shows To Newly Announced 17-City Run And Second Mexico City Show Due To Incredible Demand

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons, and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced second dates on all 17 cities of the second leg of their 2026 "Fifty Something" headline tour due to incredible demand. They have a...

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BON JOVI Announces 'Forever Tour' And Return To Live Shows In 2026

BON JOVI, the Grammy Award-winning, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band and one of history's most iconic live acts, has announced a series of global concert dates that will mark the band's much-anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh. Starting in July of 2...

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ACE FREHLEY: Toxicology Tests Underway To Finalize Cause of Death

According to TMZ, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's death is being investigated by a New Jersey medical examiner. Frehley, whose real name was Paul Daniel Frehley, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey. He reportedly died nearly two weeks after a second fall at hi...

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GEEZER BUTLER On 'Shock' Of Seeing OZZY OSBOURNE At 'Back To The Beginning' Rehearsals: 'I Knew He Was Very Ill, But I Didn't Realize How Ill He Was'

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler is the guest on the latest episode of Gabbing With Girlfriends, the podcast hosted by his wife and manager Gloria Butler. During the chat, which can be seen below, Geezer was asked a number of viewer-submitted questions, including what his initial reaction was to...

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SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE To Perform KISS Classics With SWEDEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Mikkey Dee, the veteran Swedish hard rock drummer best known for his work with MOTÖRHEAD, SCORPIONS and KING DIAMOND, will team up with the Sweden Symphony Orchestra in early 2026 to embark on a six-date Swedish tour during which they will perform "the amazing hits by KISS". According to a press rel...

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CHRIS BARNES On Upcoming SIX FEET UNDER Album: 'It Encompasses Just A Lot Of Everything We've Done'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming album. The follow-up to last year's "Killing...

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SNOT's JOHN 'TUMOR' FAHNESTOCK On Band's 2025 Reunion: 'Seeing The Response From The Crowd, It Brought Tears To Our Eyes'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock spoke about SNOT return to the live stage and the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's plans for the coming months. Referencing the fact that Andy Knapp of fellow Southern California band STRONGER THAN MAC...

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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA: EMILY ARMSTRONG Is 'A Total Phenomenon' And A 'Once-In-A-Generation Voice'

In a new interview with Chile's Futuro, LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda spoke about how fans have been reacting to singer Emily Armstrong joining the band in 2024, seven years after Chester Bennington's death in 2017. The band went on hiatus shortly after. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " ...

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DAVE MCCLAIN Says He 'Decided To Move On' From SACRED REICH

Drummer Dave McClain has commented on his latest exit from Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH. Earlier today (Tuesday, October 21),McClain released the following message via his social media: "Hey everyone! As I'm sure you've heard, I'm no longer with SACRED REICH. "Since rejoining in 2018...

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SLAYER To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 'Reign In Blood' At Inaugural SICK NEW WORLD TEXAS In October 2026

California thrash metal legends SLAYER will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic third album, "Reign In Blood", at the inaugural Sick New World Texas, set to take place October 24, 2026 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Also scheduled to appear are SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTON...

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Everybody loves Max Cavalera. For those who didn't get the memo, the Brazilian's contribution to the metal world over the last 40 years has been vast and far-reaching. From his days in SEPULTURA to his relentless metal mission with SOULFLY and an assortment of other noisy bastards, he has consistent...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On Playing With IGGY POP: 'He's The Real Deal'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has shared a new video on his YouTube channel in which he answered a number of fan-submitted questions. Asked what it was like playing with legendary rocker Iggy Pop, Duff said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've done it a couple times now, I'm fortun...

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MANOWAR's JOEY DEMAIO Explains Delay In Releasing Re-Recorded 'Sign Of The Hammer' Album

MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio has offered an update on the studio sessions for the upcoming re-recorded version of the band's fourth studio album, "Sign Of The Hammer", which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. Writing on his official web site, Joey said: "Manowarriors, We just celebrated the ann...

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SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Launches VOMIT FACE RECORDS

Sid Wilson, turntablist and creative force behind the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning metal icons SLIPKNOT, has announced the launch of his bold new venture, Vomit Face Records. The label makes its explosive debut with "Take It Back" a genre-bending single from Houston rapper Lil Bushwick featuring u...