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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I'm Going To Give You Guys Fun And Energy In TWISTED SISTER'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the latter band's fall 2026 shows after iconic vocalist Dee Snider resigned from TWISTED SISTER due to "health challenges". Sebastian said (as...

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JOEY CASSATA Explains How He Landed Gig As TWISTED SISTER's New Drummer

On the latest episode of the Podcast Rock City KISS podcast, Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", spoke about how he landed the gig as the drummer for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. He said (as t...

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Former ARCH ENEMY Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Launches New Band BLUE MEDUSA

Former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has announced the formation of a band, BLUE MEDUSA. She is joined in the group by guitarists Alyssa Day (MINDSCAR, ABSENTIA) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann). Bassist Alicia Vigil (DRAGONFORCE, VIGIL OF WAR) and drummer Delaney Jaster...

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MOONSPELL To Release New Album 'Far From God' In July; Title Track To Arrive Later This Month

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have set "Far From God" as the title of their long-awaited new album, due on July 3 via Napalm Records. The LP's first single, the "Far From God" title track, will be made available, alongside an accompanying music video, on March 25. On Saturday (March 7),MOONSPELL v...

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HARLEY FLANAGAN Is Working On New CRO-MAGS Album With SEPULTURA Drummer GREYSON NEKRUTMAN And Producer ARTHUR RIZK

CRO-MAGS founder Harley Flanagan has revealed that he is working on the band's new album with SEPULTURA drummer Greyson Nekrutman and acclaimed producer Arthur Rizk. Arthur had previously helmed LPs by KREATOR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, CODE ORANGE and SOULFLY, among others. On Saturday, March 7, Harley shar...

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DEE SNIDER Opens Up About Health Issues Which Forced Him Back Out Of TWISTED SISTER's Reunion Tour: The Doctor Said I Was 'Done'

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, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider opened up about the "health challenges" that forced him to back out of taking part in the band's 50th-annive...

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DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI To Host 'Rock Me Vienna' 2026 All-Star Guitar Camp

From March 29 to April 1, 2026, Vienna will become an international hub for guitar players as "Rock Me Vienna", the all-star guitar camp brings together 18 world-class guitarists for an immersive four-day learning and performance experience. Hosted at the Hilton Vienna Waterfront, "Rock Me Vienna" o...

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DEE SNIDER Says SEBASTIAN BACH Is One Of Only Two People Who Can 'Deliver' As His Replacement In TWISTED SISTER

Dee Snider says that he "totally" approves of Sebastian Bach stepping in for him as the lead singer for TWISTED SISTER. Bach ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the band's fall 2026 shows after Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". Earlier today, Snider took to X (...

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DREAM THEATER's Concert In Santiago During Spring 2026 Latin American Tour To Be Filmed For Upcoming Blu-Ray

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has confirmed that the band's April 22, 2026 concert at Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile will be professionally recorded and filmed for an upcoming Blu-ray. Last November, DREAM THEATER released "Quarantième: Live À Paris" via the band's longtime label partner Ins...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says He Got DEE SNIDER's 'Full Blessing' To Front TWISTED SISTER: 'I Have Tears In My Eyes Right Now'

During an appearance on the March 3 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about how he ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the latter band's fall 2026 shows after iconic singer Dee Snider resigned from TWISTED SISTER due to "...

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TWISTED SISTER Recruits Drummer JOEY CASSATA For Upcoming Shows With SEBASTIAN BACH

Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", has confirmed that he will sit behind the drum kit for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. Earlier today, Joey took to his social media to share the news of Bach's coll...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Front TWISTED SISTER For 'A Handful Of Select Dates This Fall'; 'He Has My Blessing', Says DEE SNIDER

TWISTED SISTER members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda have announced that former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will front the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian's current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intac...

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SHINEDOWN Makes History As 'Searchlight' Hits No. 1 At Rock Radio

SHINEDOWN has once again made history as the band's single "Searchlight" has topped two rock radio charts: No. 1 on Mediabase's Active Rock chart (marking the band's 24th No. 1 song on the chart) and No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (marking the band's 22th No. 1 song on the chart)...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA Reflects On Almost Joining CELTIC FROST: 'I Decided To Not Become TOM WARRIOR's Sidekick'

In a new interview with Matt Mills of the Heavy Stories podcast, guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR reflected on almost joining the Swiss metal band CELTIC FROST around 1986. Asked what his reaction was to being asked to be part of CELTIC FROST at that point in...

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Metal Band LAVINA To Represent Serbia At 2026 'Eurovision Song Contest'

Serbian "modern" metal band LAVINA will represent the Balkan nation at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria in May. The final of Serbia's national selection process, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 26" ("PZE 26"),was held Saturday night (February 28). The 14 acts who advanced from the semi-fina...