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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI Announces Debut Album From His New Band POWERRAGE

POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, will release its debut album, "Beast", on April 24 via High Roller Records. The LP was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound and it features artwork by Mario Lopez. In addition to Ricci, POWERRAGE includes bassist Todd Pilo...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG....

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'My Life Was Always More Than MEGADETH'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about how he is "creating the next chapter" of his story that doesn't involve him in the historic past" but involves him "being happier and more creative as a person and as a musician." He said (as transcri...

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MICK MARS's Attorney Blasts Arbitrator's Ruling In MÖTLEY CRÜE's Favor: 'It's Ridiculous', He Says

An attorney for former MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has blasted an arbitrator's ruling that the group was within its rights to dismiss Mars as an officer in their business affairs as well as bandmember, for cause, once he dropped out of MÖTLEY CRÜE's touring due to health issues. Moreover, the ju...

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Posthumous JOHN SYKES Single 'My Guitar' To Arrive In February

Australia's Golden Robot Records has announced the upcoming release of "My Guitar", a "powerful and deeply personal" posthumous single from late English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES),available on all major streaming platforms on February 13. A...

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Late IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO: Limited-Edition Statue Coming From KNUCKLEBONZ

KnuckleBonz, the creator of the Rock Iconz music collectible series, has announced new limited-edition statue of Paul Di'Anno, former lead singer of IRON MAIDEN. Officially licensed, this statue is hand-cast and painted and is created in 1/9 scale. Each statue comes with a certificate of authenticit...

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SHARON OSBOURNE In Talks With LIVE NATION About Bringing OZZFEST Back

Sharon Osbourne, the British TV personality, music manager and the widow of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, has told Billboard magazine in a new interview that she is considering putting on another edition of the Ozzfest traveling festival "I've been talking to Live Nation about bringing [Ozzfest] back rec...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Claims Victory In Legal Battle With MICK MARS: 'The Band Has Been Fully Vindicated'

MÖTLEY CRÜE says that it has won "a decisive victory" against former guitarist Mick Mars, resulting in "a final arbitration award that rejects every claim Mars made against the band and orders him to pay damages back to the group." According to a press release issued by MÖTLEY CRÜE's attorney, Sasha...

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SABATON Postpones North American Tour: 'Health Must Come First'

Swedish metallers SABATON have postponed their previously announced North American tour in order to allow bassist Pär Sundström sufficient time to heal from "inflammation in his arms". SABATON's North American tour was scheduled to kick off February 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and hit venues acros...

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Official PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary 'Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer' To Be Released This Summer Via CLEOPATRA ENTERTAINMENT

The life and career of pioneering heavy metal frontman Paul Di'Anno, the powerhouse voice heard on IRON MAIDEN's early albums, will be celebrated in the forthcoming documentary, "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer", to be released by Cleopatra Entertainment this summer. In a strikingly raw and intim...

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SAXON Completes Mixing New Album; BIFF BYFORD Says 'Everything Is Clear' In His Cancer Battle

British heavy metal legends SAXON have completed work on their 25th studio album for a tentative late 2026 release. On Tuesday (January 27),SAXON frontman Biff Byford released a video message via social media in which he said: "We've finished the album now. [Longtime SAXON producer and JUDAS PRIEST...

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NERVOSA Announces New Album 'Slave Machine'

Metal heroines NERVOSA will release a new album, "Slave Machine", on April 3, 2026 via Napalm Records. The band's sixth album shows the Brazilian/Greek death/thrash metallers releasing their inner beasts at staggering speed and with formidable emphasis. Having performed at the biggest metal festival...

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I PREVAIL's ERIC VANLERBERGHE On Lineup Change: 'There Was Little Bit Of Uncertainty, But It Had To Be Squashed Down With Confidence'

During an appearance on The Joe Vulpis Podcast, Eric Vanlerberghe, vocalist, songwriter and founding member of the band I PREVAIL, spoke about the group's latest album, "Violent Nature", which was issued last September via Fearless Records. The LP marked a major turning point for the band as they us...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Doesn't Rule Out Making Solo Album After Completion Of MEGADETH's Farewell Tour

In a new interview with Poland's Teraz Rock, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the possibility of making a solo album following the completion of the band's farewell tour. After the interviewer noted that Mustaine had previously contemplated recording a solo LP more than two decades ago, Mus...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Pulls Out QUEENSRŸCHE Surprises For Acoustic Concert In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate played a one-off intimate acoustic concert at Calabouço Rock Bar in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil last Saturday night (January 24). According to Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, only 200 fans and guests attended the sold-out show, which marked Tate's only appearance...