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JOAN JETT Cancels Shows After Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery On A Fractured Vertebra

Rock legend Joan Jett has been forced to cancel a couple of shows in September in order to allow sufficient time for recovery after a recent surgical procedure. On Wednesday, August 5, Joan's social media was updated with the following message: "Following a recent injury, Joan Jett has undergone ort...

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THE KOVENANT Has Eight Songs Written For First Studio Album In More Than 20 Years

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen of THE KOVENANT spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's first studio album in more than 20 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this [THE KOVENANT reunion...

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Chilean Progressive Death Metal Band DECESSUS, Featuring 'Miss World Chile 2025' IGNACIA FERNÁNDEZ, Signs With BLKIIBLK

Chilean progressive death metal band DECESSUS, which is fronted by Ignacia Fernández, the 28-year-old model who was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during last year's finals of the talent competition, has signed with BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Grou...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'We Really Sing' Live. 'A Lot Of Bands Don't Really Do That.'

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this past weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, DEF LEPPARD guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell were asked how they manage to keep such an "insane level of craftsmanship" in their live performance after so many yea...

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ADRIAN BELEW, STEVE VAI, TONY LEVIN And TERRY BOZZIO Announce Fall 2026 BEAT U.S. Tour

KING CRIMSON members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, alongside Steve Vai and Terry Bozzio approach the next chapter of BEAT. The quartet has announced a tour of the U.S. that will stage 40 appearances. The general on-sale is set for Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets and VIP experiences wi...

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GINGER Says He Has Already Written Songs For THE WILDHEARTS' Follow-Up To Upcoming 'Northern Spirit' Album

Ginger has revealed that he has already written a new album for THE WILDHEARTS — despite the fact that the band's next record, "Northern Spirit", has not yet been released. Speaking exclusively to Eamon O'Neill of Eonmusic, Ginger also revealed the titles and themes of several songs from "Northern S...

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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS On ERIC BASS's Absence From Current Tour: 'It Was Important For Him To Take A Step Back And Take Some Time At Home'

In a new interview with Rock 102.1 KFMA's Razor, SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers addressed bassist Eric Bass's recent announcement that Eric was stepping away from touring with the band to focus on his mental health. Bass revealed that Josh Sturm of the band KAIROS and Zack Mack would be taking his p...

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PAUL RODGERS And GEEZER BUTLER Honored on 'Sound & Vision Live' Album Featuring MATT SORUM, GLENN HUGHES, COREY TAYLOR, Others

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler are honored on "Sound & Vision Live", a limited-edition all-star double vinyl album recorded during the inaugural Palm Springs Sound & Vision Awards at the historic Plaza Theatre on March 2, 2026. Produced by Rock And Roll Hal...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Opens Up About His Prostate Cancer Battle: 'The Good Thing Is It's 100% Curable'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes discussed his decision to launch a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial support to cover the cost of his latest cancer treatment. The 68-year-old Holmes, who has lived in Cannes with his wife since 2014, recently...

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MAX CAVALERA: 'In This Business, It's Very Easy To Think That What You Do Is The Most Important Thing In The World, And It's Not'

In a new interview with Irina Marinescu of Rock FM România, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked what, in his opinion, is "the biggest difference between an artist who becomes a legend and an artist who just plays around." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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SOLITUDE AETURNUS Recruits Ex-HOLY GRAIL Singer JAMES-PAUL LUNA

SOLITUDE AETURNUS has recruited James-Paul Luna as the band's new vocalist. Luna joins the long-running Texas-based doom metallers as the replacement for Robert Lowe, whose departure from the group was announced in April. Earlier today (Saturday, August 1),SOLITUDE AETURNUS released the following s...

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DRAGONLAND Announces New Album 'Prophecies', Shares 'Survival Of Mankind' Single

Classic Swedish symphonic power metallers DRAGONLAND have released "Survival Of Mankind", the first single from their upcoming album, "Prophecies", due on October 23 via Scarlet Records. "Prophecies" is a hard-hitting and meticulously crafted symphonic power metal journey set to engulf the listener...

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SUM 41 Frontman DERYCK WHIBLEY's Clothing Brand 'Walking Disaster' Releases Third Design Drop

SUM 41 frontman and international bestselling author Deryck Whibley has released the third capsule from his clothing brand Walking Disaster. The new collection is available now at walkingdisaster.com. The release follows an exciting weekend for the brand at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach, where a masco...

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GEOFF DOWNES And CHRIS BRAIDE Announce Sixth DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION Album 'Trauma'

DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION (DBA),the studio collaboration of Geoff Downes (keyboards) and multi award-winning songwriter Chris Braide (vocals),is set to release its sixth studio album, "Trauma", on September 25 via Cherry Red Records. "Trauma" is a return to the expansive DNA of classic DBA, with l...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS: 'We Don't See A Point Of Ever Being On A' Record 'Label Again'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Delivering Happiness", the unscripted celebrity-driven series and podcast hosted by actor Nick Turturro for Prince St. Pizza, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows elaborated on the group's recent announcement that it is now "a fully independent band" aft...