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ZACH MYERS Explains Why SHINEDOWN Stopped Doing Pre-Show Meet-And-Greets With Fans

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers was asked if it blows his mind that the music he and his bandmates created " has that same deep, deep emotiona...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's 'In My Darkest Hour' Memoir Gets Official Release Date; Book Cover Unveiled

Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo imprint has set a September 8, 2026 release date for MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's next memoir, "In My Darkest Hour". The book will detail Mustaine's "gnarly" treatment after he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma at the back of his tong...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Doesn't See JUDAS PRIEST Retiring Anytime Soon: 'I Joined The Band On A Farewell Tour, And That Was 15 Years Ago'

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of the 100 FM The Pike radio station, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if there is a "timeline" as to how much longer PRIEST can keep touring and recording new albums. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't have it. I mean, I join...

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HEART's ANN WILSON Announces North American Screening And Q&A Tour For Feature-Length Documentary 'In My Voice'

Rock icon Ann Wilson, singer-songwriter and founder of HEART, has announced a special 10-city North American screening tour accompanying her forthcoming authorized feature documentary "In My Voice". Each evening will feature a high-definition screening of the documentary followed by a live question-...

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THE WILDHEARTS Frontman GINGER Diagnosed With 'Rare' And 'Aggressive' Type Of Cancer

THE WILDHEARTS frontman and founding member Ginger has been diagnosed with "a rare but aggressive strain of cancer", mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). According to the Mayo Clinic, mantle cell lymphoma typically affects the lymph nodes, but it also can affect the blood, bone marrow and other tissues throu...

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DIO RULES, All-Star Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO Feat. ANDREW FREEMAN And MATT STARR, Announces July 2026 Shows

Panzyler Entertainment Group has announced the exclusive representation of DIO RULES, a powerful new live concert experience celebrating the music and legacy of legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio and the iconic bands that helped define an era — RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and DIO. Featuring a lineup of...

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ONSLAUGHT's NIGE ROCKETT Is 'Still Struggling A Lot' After His Health Issues

In a new interview with the Rock 'N' Blues Experience, guitarist Nige Rockett of the U.K.-based thrash metal veterans ONSLAUGHT opened up about his road to recovery after being absent from the group for about three years due to his illness, including a battle with cancer. Asked how he is feeling at...

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EXODUS's TOM HUNTING: 'I'm Almost At The Five-Year Point Now Of Being Without Cancer'

In a new interview with the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, EXODUS's Tom Hunting offered an update on his health, nearly five years after he underwent a successful total gastrectomy during his battl...

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New RUSH Touring Drummer ANIKA NILLES Shares 'Drip' Music Video

Award-winning fusion drummer Anika Nilles has released the official music video for her song "Drip". The track, which was written by Anika and Nevell, is taken from Nilles's fourth album "False Truth", which came out in September 2025. Nilles was chosen to fill in for the late Neil Peart this year a...

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BOSTON Singer TOMMY DECARLO Dead At 60 After Brain Cancer Battle

Vocalist Tommy DeCarlo, who is best known for having performed with BOSTON since 2007, has died at the age of 60. DeCarlo's family revealed that he passed away earlier today (Monday, March 9) after a battle with brain cancer. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCar...

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MIKKEY DEE Announces European Shows For 2026 Celebrating Music Of MOTÖRHEAD

Former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee has announced more than a dozen European shows for 2026 where he will perform some of the band's classic songs with THE DRIPPERS members Viktor Skatt on bass and vocals, and Stig William Rickard on guitar. A complete list of the currently confirmed dates can be fo...

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HEAVEN & HELL Releases New HD-Upscaled Video Of 'The Mob Rules' From 'Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009'

Rhino recently announced "Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009", a new collection focusing on the final chapter of Ronnie James Dio's celebrated tenure with members of BLACK SABBATH. Reuniting with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice under the name HEAVEN & HELL, the band returned to the stag...

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See Short Documentary About Making Of SOCIAL DISTORTION's Long-Awaited Eighth Album, 'Born To Kill'

SOCIAL DISTORTION's long-awaited eighth album, "Born To Kill", will be released May 8, 2026 via Epitaph Records. A eight-minute short documentary about the making of the LP — directed, filmed and edited by Josh Roossin — can be seen below. "Born To Kill" is more than the conclusion to a 15-year wait...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' MIKE MUIR Weighs In On Use Of A.I. In Music: 'I Think Sometimes The Journey Is More Important Than The End Result'

In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, vocalist Mike Muir of U.S. thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces June 2026 U.S. Tour With MACHINE HEAD

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — will return to the road this summer on a headline run of the U.S. It marks the band's first U.S. tour since last year's "Summer Of Loud" run. The tour kicks off J...