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STICK MEN Pay Homage To KING CRIMSON's 'Thrak' On First New Studio Album In A Decade, 'Let's Thrak Again'

STICK MEN, the progressive powerhouse featuring KING CRIMSON's Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto with multi-instrumentalist and composer Markus Reuter, returns with its first new album in over a decade, "Let's Thrak Again", a Robert Fripp-sanctioned homage to KING CRIMSON's eleventh studio album, "Thrak...

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Ex-MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Singer GARY JOHN BARDEN Announces New Studio Album 'Empowered Emotions'

Legendary singer Gary John Barden will release his new studio album, "Empowered Emotions", on September 18, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. "Empowered Emotions" is a powerful new studio album that reaffirms Gary's unmistakable voice and enduring relevance in melodic hard rock. Widely recognized as the...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Share Pro-Shot Video Of One-Off Reunion Concert With GLENN HUGHES

On May 30, 2026 at the legendary Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, THE DEAD DAISIES returned for a special night of rock featuring Glenn Hughes on vocals and bass. Glenn joined guitarist Doug Aldrich, drummer Tommy Clufetos and guitarist David Lowy for this rare, one-off performance deliverin...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces 2027 European Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'Nocturnal'

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has announced "Two Decades Of Nocturnal", a European headline tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's landmark 2007 album "Nocturnal". The trek will see the Michigan melodic death metal veterans perform a special set drawing heavily from the landmark album alongsi...

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NIKKI SIXX Rips 'Hater' SHANNON LARKIN Over 'Backing Tracks' Claim: 'Maybe He Needs To Take A Nap Before He Does More Press'

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx has blasted former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin for calling CRÜE out over the latter band's alleged reliance on pre-recorded tapes for backing vocals during live shows. Larkin brought up CRÜE's use of backing tracks while defending GODSMACK's decision to hire former DREAM...

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BAD WOLVES Announce New Singer SARA 'KILLBOY' SKINNER, Share 'Paint It Red' Single

BAD WOLVES return with their new single and music video "Paint It Red", out now via Better Noise Music. It serves as the band's first release of 2026 and as the introduction to Sara "Killboy" Skinner, who makes her fiery debut as the band's new vocalist with the track. Here, BAD WOLVES begin to expl...

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JASON NEWSTED Has Been Working On His Memoir 'For About Five Years': 'I've Got 130 Chapters'

In a new interview with Spin magazine, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was asked if he is writing a book. He responded: "I have a few lined up, but I have to do my memoir first as far as release. I have my poetry and lyric book done. I have the one that I did all the drawings. But I have to d...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN Shares Stories Behind 'Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams' 50th-Anniversary Book

Nicko McBrain recently returned for a special bonus episode of Modern Drummer's "Metal Sticks" podcast with host David Frangioni to celebrate the release of "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams" — the definitive 50th-anniversary book chronicling one of heavy metal's greatest bands. Rather than simply flipp...

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LIMP BIZKIT's WES BORLAND: 'We're The Biggest We've Ever Been Right Now'

In a new interview with Gear4music Guitars, LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland was asked if he and his bandmates have any plans to work on new music in the not-too-distant future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. We're planning on going in... I think we have some time i...

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STEVE HACKETT And STEVE ROTHERY Release 'The Black Sea', First Track From Collaborative Album 'The Roaring Waves'

Two titans of progressive music, Steve Hackett (GENESIS) and Steve Rothery (MARILLION),come together on "The Roaring Waves" — a striking and deeply atmospheric instrumental album shaped by memory, imagination, and the elemental power of the sea. The record has been much talked about over the years,...

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NAPALM DEATH's SHANE EMBURY Opens Up About His Battle With Pancreatitis: 'I've Been Hospitalized Three Times'

In a new interview with Paul McNamee of The False Face show, bassist Shane Embury of British/American grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH addressed the health issues which forced his absence from some of the band's recent tours. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been on and off...

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ROB ZOMBIE Shares Music Video For 'Tarantula'

Rock and metal icon Rob Zombie has released the official music video for "Tarantula", another standout track from his latest studio album, "The Great Satan", available now via Nuclear Blast Records. The video arrives as fans continue to celebrate Zombie's acclaimed eighth solo album, which has earne...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Performs In Madrid During 'Operation: Mindcrime 2026: The Final Chapter' European Tour

Fan-filmed video of ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate's entire June 16 concert at Sala ReviLive in Vicálvaro, Madrid, Spain during the "Operation: Mindcrime 2026: The Final Chapter" European tour can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Intro 01:40 I Remember Now (QUEENSRŸCHE song) 02:39 Anarchy-X (Q...

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THE PINEAPPLE THIEF Releases New Single 'Hold The Ashes'

Progressive art rockers THE PINEAPPLE THIEF have shared a new single, "Hold The Ashes", their first release with InsideOut Music. The band recently wrapped work on its as-yet-unannounced new studio album, and is about to perform some select live dates in Europe during the summer. The video for "Hol...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOHN BUSH Has No 'Sour Grapes' Over Other Bands Surpassing His Level Of Success: 'I Feel Very Grateful And I've Had A Lot Of Achievements'

In a new interview with link textMetallerium, former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush was asked if he is ever frustrated by the fact that "lesser vocalists" have achieved "massive stadium success in the '80s and '90s" while he remains "a cult icon". He responded (as transcribed b...