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GOJIRA's JOSEPH DUPLANTIER Undergoes 'Minor' Hand Surgery, Is Unable To Play Guitar On Upcoming French Tour

Guitarist/vocalist Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA has revealed that he recently underwent "minor surgery" on his right hand, rendering him unable to play guitar on the band's upcoming tour of France. As a result of his injury, he and his bandmates have hired Greg Kubacki of...

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CROWBAR's KIRK WINDSTEIN On His Recovery From Recent Back Issue: 'Every Day Is Just Improvements'

During a recent appearance on "The Jasta Show", the video podcast hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, CROWBAR guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein spoke about the fact that he was sitting down during the band's late summer 2025 U.S. co-headlining tour with EYEHATEGOD due to what he has previously...

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Watch: BILLY CORGAN Performs With Lyric Opera Of Chicago Orchestra And Chorus At Residency Kick-Off

SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan teamed up with Lyric Opera of Chicago, his hometown company, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's massive, decade-defining double album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness". The performances with Lyric Opera orchestra and chorus are happening in...

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GLENN HUGHES On New Rock Artists: 'I Don't Hear A New LED ZEPPELIN. I Don't Hear A New ROLLING STONES'

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop 95.9, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) was asked what it feels like to be called "the voice of rock." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, it's a very special thing to be called. I'...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'I Still Pinch Myself On A Daily Basis That We've Been Blessed To Still Be Here'

In a new interview with Fox 32 Chicago, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke about the band's upcoming "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of CRÜE's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45th anniversary of the band. The 33-city Live Nation-produc...

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CORONER Announces 'Dissonance Over The West' February 2026 North American Tour

Swiss pioneering technical metallers CORONER will embark on the "Dissonance Over The West" North American tour in February 2026. The 15-date The Kirby Organization-presented trek will feature support from San Francisco Bay Area metallers HEATHEN and will launch on February 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, wr...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Is 'Very Happy' With How Band's Upcoming Album Turned Out

In a new interview with Milwaukee's 102.9 The HOG radio station, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon confirmed that he and his bandmates have completed tracking the follow-up to 2023's "Truth Killer" LP for an early 2026 release via Napalm Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We'v...

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NIKKI SIXX Says VINCE NEIL 'Sounded Solid And Badass' During MÖTLEY CRÜE's Latest Las Vegas Residency

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx says that Vince Neil "sounded solid and badass" during the band's recent return to the stage in Las Vegas. The residency shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM had initially been set for spring but were rescheduled after Neil revealed he had suffered a stroke last Christmas....

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NIKKI SIXX Says MÖTLEY CRÜE's Summer 2026 Tour Will Be A 'Blast': 'It's Super Exciting For Us'

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of the 100 FM The Pike radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's upcoming "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of CRÜE's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45th anniversary of the band...

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Former SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Releases Debut Solo Single 'Sandstone' Feat. DEAFHEAVEN's GEORGE CLARKE

Former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg has released his debut solo single, "Sandstone". The official visualizer for the track, co-directed by Aubrey McCoy and Liam Stewart, can be seen below. "Sandstone", which features guest vocals from DEAFHEAVEN frontman George Clark...

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The Archaeoptimist

Back in the mists of time (or the early '90s, if you prefer),SPOCK'S BEARD emerged into a music world that had very little time for progressive rock of any description. After its initial wave of pioneering brilliance ended in confusion amid an unavoidable changing of the tides, prog was widely rega...

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AS I LAY DYING Shares New Single 'If I Fall'

Following the October premiere of their furious comeback single, "Echoes", which introduced AS I LAY DYING's powerhouse new lineup, the band has now dropped a second strike: the triumphant, ferocious "If I Fall". The melodic epic tears forward with breakneck speed, fiery guitar leads and earnest, in...

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FORBIDDEN Parts Ways With Guitarist DANIEL 'CHEWY' MONGRAIN, Recruits JEREMY VON EPP

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN have parted ways with VOIVOD guitarist Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain and have replaced him with Jeremy Von Epp. On Tuesday (November 18),FORBIDDEN shared the following message via social media: "Hey everybody, please help us welcome Jeremy Von Epp ab...

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More Than 160 Bands, Including GUNS N' ROSES And FOO FIGHTERS, Announced For 2026 Edition Of WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

Following a record-breaking event in 2025, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 7-10, 2026 for its biggest year yet. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is proud to unleash the full music lineup for the event's 15th year. GUNS N' ROSES a...

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Field Of Swords

Power metal stalwarts for the last 20 years, BLOODBOUND have been making steady progress throughout their career. In recent times, the Swedes have seemed to really hit their stride, particularly after signing deals with AFM and, latterly, with Napalm Records. Two years ago, they released "Tales from...