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RIOT V's DONNIE VAN STAVERN On New Touring Singer VALENTINO FRANCAVILLA: He's 'Doing A Great Job'
In a new interview from Chile's PowerOfMetal.cl, RIOT V bassist Donnie Van Stavern spoke about the band's recent split with singer Todd Michael Hall and addition of Italian musician Valentino Francavilla (WHITE SKULL). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, what happened was we got hi...July 3, 2026
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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Fifth Single 'Don't Leave Me Here Like That'
The official Jack Hackett-directed music video for "Don't Leave Me Here Like That", the fifth single from STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — can be seen below. "Don't Leave Me Here Like That"...July 3, 2026
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Names His Favorite Guitar Players Of All Time
In a new interview with Jon Chang of YSOLIFE, a leading music media platform based in Taiwan, MEGADETH guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine was asked to name his favorite guitar player of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "European guitar players, there's so many really fast-p...July 3, 2026
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'Back To The Beginning' Photo Exhibition Launched In Birmingham To Coincide With Concert's First Anniversary
A world-first photography exhibition has opened in Birmingham celebrating the final live solo performance of Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's original lineup alongside a host of metal artists. Spanning 60 meters at Grand Central, above New Street Station, "Back To The Beginning - The Exhibition" fe...July 3, 2026
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DAVID ELLEFSON On His First Concert As Member Of METAL CHURCH: 'The Band Played Great, Sounded Great'
The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its live debut on May 17 at the San Luis Metal Fest at Teatro del Pueblo in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Playing alongside founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof in the band's current formation are longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson...July 3, 2026
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AARON LEWIS On Beating COVID-19 Twice: 'Aside From Losing My Taste And Smell, I've Had Colds That Were Worse'
In a new interview with Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump for "The Right View With Lara Trump" podcast, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis spoke about the inspiration for his 2021 solo single "Am I The Only One", which takes aim at liberals and touches on American flags burning and statues that hav...July 3, 2026
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BON SCOTT's Legacy Strikes Again With New Minted Bars From The Perth Mint
Following the sell-out success of its Bon Scott commemorative coin in 2024, The Perth Mint returns with a new release celebrating what would have been the legendary frontman's 80th birthday. The limited-edition Bon Scott 80th-anniversary minted bars are set to thrill collectors and rock fans alike,...July 3, 2026
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Explains How He Still Weighs The Same As He Did In High School
During an appearance on a new episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, Tommy Lee spoke about the physical demands of playing drums for a heavy rock band like MÖTLEY CRÜE. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was, like, 'Okay, how come I've weighed the same weight since fuck...July 2, 2026
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Fading Failing Ruin
With 30 years of active service on the clock, SOLACE are clearly here for the long haul. Founder and guitarist Tommy Southard has guided the New Jersey crew through persistent lineup changes (SOLACE have had more drummers than seems strictly reasonable) and countless episodes of bad luck and career-...July 2, 2026
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PAUL LAINE Announces New Album 'The Long Road Back'
Renowned Canadian singer Paul Laine will release his new studio album, "The Long Road Back", on September 25, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, Laine has shared the first single, "Love Me Or Leave Me", along with an official visualizer, available below. Laine comments: "I'...July 2, 2026
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NONPOINT Announces Eleventh Studio Album 'The Last Word', Shares 'Is It' Music Video
NONPOINT will release its eleventh studio album, "The Last Word", on September 18, 2026, through 361 Degrees Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Is It", can now be seen below. Fans will be able to secure the album beginning July 2, 2026, when the official pre-save and pre-...July 2, 2026
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OZZY OSBOURNE's Iconic Throne Is Now On Display At Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Ozzy Osbourne's iconic throne, last seen at the "Back To The Beginning" concert, is now on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in his home city to coincide with the anniversary of his final gig and his death in July last year. The black gothic-style throne is a special addition to the fre...July 2, 2026
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SHANNON LARKIN Apologizes To NIKKI SIXX Over 'Backing Tracks' Comment: 'I Was Not Doing That To Attack You'
Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has apologized to MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx 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...July 1, 2026
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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...July 1, 2026
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Far From God
Permanently shrouded in purples and blacks, MOONSPELL have been getting high from intoxicating gothic fumes for their entire career. But unlike many of the goth-friendly bands operating in the metal underground, the Portuguese veterans have always been deeply and personally entrenched in gothic myth...June 30, 2026
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