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BEHEMOTH On Turkish Concert Cancelations: 'This Is Another Example Of Ideology Being Used To Suppress Artistic Expression And Restrict Cultural Freedom'

Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH have commented on the cancelation of their scheduled performances in Turkey, calling the decision by Turkish authorities to scrap the shows an "example of ideology being used to suppress artistic expression and restrict cultural freedom". "To our fans in Istanbul an...

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See Highlights Of 2026 'Metal Hall Of Fame' Bash In West Hollywood

Rock stars, major music industry executives, corporate CEOs and fans throughout the world attended the 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame blowout bash on January 21, 2026 to honor the legacy of the Sunset Strip. The bash included all-star reunions and tributes across the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Roxy Theater a...

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MIKE LEPOND On SYMPHONY X's Upcoming Album: 'It Sounds Groundbreaking'

In a new interview with Brazil's Whiplash.Net, SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "There is new material. I've heard it, so it's real, I...

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JESSE LEACH Admits 'It Was A Little Difficult' For Him To Sing HOWARD JONES's Lyrics When He First Rejoined KILLSWITCH ENGAGE

In a new interview with Heavy New York, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about what it is like for him to perform songs live that were originally written and recorded with the band's former frontman Howard Jones. Asked if those songs resonate with him on a similar level as the material tha...

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PUSCIFER Shares 'Bad Wolf' Music Video

PUSCIFER's new album, "Normal Isn't", is out now via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The collection marks PUSCIFER's first new album in five years and finds the trio of Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round embracing the post-punk influences that shaped their early music...

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TWISTED SISTER Cancels All 2026 Reunion Concerts Due To DEE SNIDER's 'Health Challenges'

TWISTED SISTER has canceled all of its previously announced 2026 reunion concerts due to "a series of health challenges" faced by the band's lead singer Dee Snider. A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Snider's body and soul. Unbeknownst to the public (until now),th...

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TOM MORELLO On YUNGBLUD's Version Of 'Changes' At 'Back To The Beginning': '48 Hours Before' The Concert, 'He Wasn't Gonna Be The Singer Of That Song'

In a new interview with Shan Man of the 98KUPDradio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello reflected on his role as the "curator" for BLACK SABBATH's all-star "Back To The Beginning" farewell show, which also marked Ozzy Osbourne's final performance. Asked when he realized the event...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, STEPHEN PERKINS And MIKE KROEGER To Be Inducted Into 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Hall Of Fame'

The third annual Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Hall Of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Monday, February 23 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. There will be a VIP dinner and red carpet, and the inductions will be followed by an all-star jam. In addition to the below inductee...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Says He 'Had To Re-Learn How To Talk' Shortly After His Brain Surgery

On a recent episode of the Rock & Roll High School podcast, hosted by two-time Grammy Award-winning producer and music executive Pete Ganbarg, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm reflected on being diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a craniopharyngioma nearly 30 years ago. Although the...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS, JOSH HOMME, CHAD SMITH Perform At DEAN DELRAY's 2026 Tribute To BON SCOTT Era Of AC/DC

February 3, 2026 marked comedian Dean Delray's 60th birthday and the final edition of his legendary Bon Scott / AC/DC tribute show. Billed as a very special, one-night-only event, the evening blended stand-up comedy and a live tribute to Scott, celebrating the iconic AC/DC frontman at the Avalon The...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Announces Initial Dates For 2026 'The Undercover Tour', Including Shows With WARREN DEMARTINI

As he continues to lay down tracks for his upcoming sixth solo album, Stephen Pearcy — the voice of RATT — has announced his initial tour dates for 2026. Billed as "The Undercover Tour", the itinerary will be highlighted by performances with guitarist extraordinaire Warren DeMartini — his longtime b...

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IN FLAMES Begins Recording Fifteenth Studio Album

Swedish/American metallers IN FLAMES have entered a Los Angeles studio to begin recording their fifteenth studio album. The band is once again working with Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson — who has previously worked with MOTÖRHEAD, BODY COUNT and SEPULTURA, among others — as well as engineer...

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There has rarely been a shortage of bands playing traditional metal, but the mainstream rock and metal media remains curiously resistant to celebrating them. TAILGUNNER may be one rare exception to that rule. Demonstrably in love with the old school, but possessed of a raw, feral spirit, they releas...

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VAN HALEN: Expanded 40th-Anniversary Edition Of '5150' To Be Released In March

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in March 2026, "5150" is the first of four albums VAN HALEN recorded with lead singer Sammy Hagar. To mark this moment, Rhino is releasing an expanded edition of this classic on March 27 with a remastered version of the original album, a disc of rare singles edits an...

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STAIND Announces 'Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour' With SEETHER, HOOBASTANK And HINDER

Multi-platinum rock band STAIND has announced its highly anticipated "Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour", celebrating the groundbreaking album that cemented their place in rock history. The 25-date trek will feature SEETHER as direct support, with special guests HOOBASTANK and HINDER as openers,...