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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'Today Marks Exactly 10 Years Cancer Free'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is still cancer free, ten years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. Rockett offered an update on his health via his social media on Monday (July 13). He shared several photos of him taken during his cancer treatment, and he included the following messag...

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BLAZE BAYLEY 'Would Love To' Attend IRON MAIDEN's ROCK HALL Induction Ceremony

In a new interview with Paul Christine of the Hard Rock History Show, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about being on the list of members of the legendary British heavy metal band who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2026. Blaze, who sang for IRON MAIDEN fo...

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FINGER ELEVEN: 'We're Friends Who Have A Band; We're Not A Band Who Are Trying To Be Friends'

In a new interview with Scott Rizzuto, the host of "The Rizzuto Show" on the 105.7 The Point radio station in St. Louis, FINGER ELEVEN vocalist Scott Anderson and guitarist James Black were asked how the Canadian rockers have managed to keep most of their original lineup intact for more than 35 year...

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BILL WARD On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Miss Him Every Single Day'

During Bill Ward's July 2026 show on LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark, the BLACK SABBATH drummer paid tribute to his longtime bandmate, singer Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22, 2025. Bill said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ozzy forever. That's what I wanted to say today. [He is] dearly m...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ZOLTAN BATHORY On Upcoming 'Legacy' Album: 'If You Hear This Record, This Will Give You The Blueprint Of What This Band Is'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory spoke about the band's upcoming tenth studio album, "Legacy", which will be released later this summer. The digital version will arrive on July 31 while the CD, vinyl and cassette versions will land on Sept...

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Watch: JASON NEWSTED Joins BLACKBERRY SMOKE For Cover Of THIN LIZZY's 'Jailbreak' In Wilmington

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined the iconic Atlanta country rock outfit BLACKBERRY SMOKE on stage on Thursday, July 9 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina to perform a cover of the THIN LIZZY classic "Jailbreak". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen be...

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Go Inside 'The Infinite Dreams Experience' At IRON MAIDEN's EDDFEST (Video)

The Neil Martin channel on YouTube has uploaded a video tour of "The Infinite Dreams Experience" at IRON MAIDEN's Eddfest, which is taking place July 10-11 in Knebworth, United Kingdom. You can now watch the footage below. "The Infinite Dreams Experience" brings IRON MAIDEN's history to life with ma...

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Watch: VOIVOD Reunites With ERIC FORREST At First Show Of Summer 2026 European Tour

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger is sitting out the band's European tour this summer in order to "attend to a family matter". He is being temporarily replaced by former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest. Forrest played his first show of VOIVOD's summer 2026 tour last ni...

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STEVE HARRIS Watched BLAZE BAYLEY's IRON MAIDEN Set At EDDFEST

Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN from 1994 to 1999, headlined the Friday night (July 10) Maidenville stage at IRON MAIDEN's Eddfest weekend in the United Kingdom. The concert was part of a celebration of IRON MAIDEN's 50th anniversary that is taking place on the iconic Knebworth site. Fans saw...

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HYPOCRISY's PETER TÄGTGREN Explains Long Gaps Between Studio Albums: 'You Become More Picky Of What You Write'

In a new interview with Kacper Dworniczak of Strefa Music Art, HYPOCRISY frontman Peter Tägtgren addressed the reason for the long gap between the band's last two albums, with 2021's "Worship" arriving eight years after 2013's "End Of Disclosure". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You b...

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MY DYING BRIDE: 'Anthology Of Sombre Reflections' Deluxe 8-LP Box Set Due In August

Due on August 21 via Peaceville, "Anthology Of Sombre Reflections" is an expansive and comprehensive collection of the early and much-celebrated works of doom gods MY DYING BRIDE, from the formative deathly rawness of the revered "Towards The Sinister" demo, "God Is Alone" seven-inch tracks and subs...

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IRON MAIDEN Wouldn't Attend ROCK HALL Induction Even If The Band Wasn't On Tour: 'I Don't Do Those Sort Of Things', Says STEVE HARRIS

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris and singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the legendary British heavy metal band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2026. Steve and Bruce will be inducted into the Hall Of Fame alongs...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Named 'Best Live Speaker' At 2026 'The Speaker Awards'

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson was honored with the "Best Live Speaker" award at this year's The Speaker Awards, which took place on July 3 in London, United Kingdom. Dickinson commented on his award: "Honestly, for once I'm lost for words. No, I'm not really. But seriously, I've spent many ye...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'When I'm Not In MEGADETH, I Always Look At It Like It's DAVE MUSTAINE's Solo Band'

During a July 8 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was once again asked if he would be open to taking part — along with other former members of the band, such as guitarist Marty Friedman — in taking part in MEGADETH's farewell tour. He respon...

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Strike and Kill

After several years of battling post-Covid health issues, Dez Fafara has quite a lot to get off his chest. DEVILDRIVER's most recent brace of albums, the two-volume "Dealing With Demons" extravaganza, were a worthy addition to the band's extensive catalogue, and boasted a handful of songs that were...