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Watch: MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is Named 'Guest Of Honor' In Buenos Aires, Argentina

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was pronounced Guest Of Honor of Buenos Aires during an event earlier today (Wednesday, April 29) at the legislature in the Argentine capital. The Legislature of Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires decided to confer the highest honor that can be awarded to foreign citizens...

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MIKE PORTNOY On RUSH's Upcoming 'Fifty Something' Tour: 'I'm So Happy That They're Gonna Do It Again'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he is planning on attending any of the shows on RUSH's upcoming "Fifty Something" comeback tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I cannot wait to see it. I'm so cu...

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The End Is Not the End

For over 25 years, ATREYU have carved out a space that refuses to fit neatly into any one genre. Between top 10 Billboard debuts, gold records, Ozzfest runs and arena tours alongside some of metal and hardcore's heavyweights, this band continues to be a force. With "The End Is Not the End", their 10...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON On Band Logo Change: The Old Logo 'Just Felt A Little Dated'

In a new interview with Radio Sara of the Philadelphia radio station WMMR, guitarist Mark Morton of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD was asked if it was his idea to change the band logo on the cover of LAMB OF GOD's latest album, "Into Oblivion", for the first time in 27 years. He responded...

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Former WHITESNAKE And NIGHT RANGER Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA To Join STEPHEN PEARCY's Solo Band For 2026 Tour

Renowned guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who has worked with WHITESNAKE, NIGHT RANGER, Cher and the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, will join RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy on the singer's "Undercover" 2026 tour. Pearcy is currently commemorating the 40th anniversary of RATT's third album, "Dancing Undercover", re...

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ATREYU's BRANDON SALLER On 'The End Is Not The End': 'For The First Time In Our Career, We Sat Down And Talked About What We Wanted The Next Album To Be'

In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, ATREYU frontman Brandon Saller spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The End Is Not The End", which will arrive on April 24 via Spinefarm. Regarding ATREYU's overall mindset when approaching the songwriting for the LP, Brandon said (as...

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SCORPIONS' April 2026 Tour Of India Canceled Due To 'Unforeseen Medical Circumstances'

SCORPIONS have canceled their previously announced tour of India tour. The four-city trek was scheduled to make stops in Shillong, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai later this month. Tour organizers BookMyShow took to social media earlier today (Saturday, April 18) to announce the cancelation, citing...

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VOIVOD Announces New Live Album 'Symphonique' Featuring Quebec Symphony Orchestra

Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will release "Symphonique", a special live collaboration with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre Symphonique De Québec),on June 5, 2026 worldwide via Century Media Records. "Symphonique", which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcas...

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BILLY CORGAN: 'I Patently Refuse To Use A.I. In My Music Creation'

In a new interview with the And The Writer Is... podcast, SMASHING PUMPKINS leader Billy Corgan spoke about how artificial intelligence (A.I.) music generators are becoming surprisingly advanced, with programs such as Suno, Udio and other generative audio systems now able to create songs that sound...

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BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD Launches 'Full Metal Fitness' Fitness App

BIOHAZARD vocalist/bassist Evan Seinfeld has launched Full Metal Fitness, his very own fitness app. Members of Full Metal Fitness receive a state-of-the-art app including a workout program custom-tailored to your goals; an easy-to-follow meal plan to help you achieve your optimal results, not only f...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says Performing Entire 'Parasomnia' Album Has Been 'A Blast' Even Though 'It Might Be A Little Self-Indulgent'

In a new interview with Dream Theater Argentina, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci spoke about the band's ongoing "An Evening With Dream Theater" tour, which sees him, James LaBrie (vocals),John Myung (bass),Jordan Rudess (keyboards) and Mike Portnoy (drums) perform their latest, 16th studio a...

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LITA FORD Is 'Hoping' To Release Her Long-Awaited New Album In Fall 2026

During an April 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS's Upcoming Avatar Show: 'The Experience Will Start When You Come Through The Door'

Earlier today (Tuesday, April 14),KISS principals Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, along with longtime manager Doc McGhee of McGhee Entertainment, participated in a panel discussion titled "KISS Forever: How Pophouse Defines The Next Era Of KISS in Vegas" during the Pollstar Live! Conference at the L...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Most Guitar Players Aren't Nice People'

To celebrate his 81st birthday earlier today (Tuesday, April 14),DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore took part in a surprise Instagram livestream where he answered a number of fan-submitted questions from his home in Long Island, New York. You can now watch the nearly one-hour d...

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KISS Avatar-Based Show To Launch In Las Vegas In 2028; 'New Songs' To Be Included

In a cover story for the May 2026 issue of Pollstar magazine, KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons discussed the upcoming avatar-based KISS show, which is tentatively scheduled to launch in Las Vegas in 2028. The as-yet unnamed KISS experience will be the first major entry into the U.S. market...