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CRADLE OF FILTH Announces 'Majestic in Death II' Fall 2026 North American Tour With MOONSPELL And WORM

British extreme metal veterans CRADLE OF FILTH have announced the second leg of their "Majestic In Death" North American tour. Set to take place this fall, the trek will feature support from MOONSPELL, WORM and BLACK SATELLITE. The "Majestic In Death II" tour will celebrate the 30th anniversary of C...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'I've Gone Through Quite A Lot In The Last Couple Of Years' And 'Lies Have Been Said About Me'

In an interview with ChurchLeaders, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's newest single "Scream", which arrived on July 10. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I call it a 'scream' be...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'Today Marks Exactly 10 Years Cancer Free'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is still cancer free, ten years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. Rockett offered an update on his health via his social media on Monday (July 13). He shared several photos of him taken during his cancer treatment, and he included the following messag...

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COAL CHAMBER's MIKEY COX Says His Latest Cancer-Related Surgery Was 'A Massive Success': 'Hopefully' It's 'The Last One'

On Friday, July 10, COAL CHAMBER drummer Mikey "Bug" Cox underwent what he hopes will be the final surgery related to his cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. A day later (July 11),Cox shared a video of him taking a few steps out of a hospital room using a walker while dressed in a hospital gown...

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TOM MORELLO Announces Passing Of His 102-Year-Old Mother MARY MORELLO

Tom Morello has announced the passing of his mother, Mary Morello, at the age of 102. The RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist shared news of her passing on social media Sunday night (July 12),writing: "Mary Morello is forever with the Rebels of Light & Song. (1923-2026)." The 62-year-old Tom too...

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BILL WARD On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Miss Him Every Single Day'

During Bill Ward's July 2026 show on LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark, the BLACK SABBATH drummer paid tribute to his longtime bandmate, singer Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22, 2025. Bill said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ozzy forever. That's what I wanted to say today. [He is] dearly m...

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FRANK FERRER On His Exit From GUNS N' ROSES: 'Everything Comes To An End'

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Frank Ferrer spoke to Brian Hiatt of Rolling Stone magazine about his 19-year run with the band and his surprising March 2025 departure. Asked about the circumstances regarding his exit from the Axl Rose-fronted outfit, Frank said: "Everything comes to an end. Everything...

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CHTHONIC Frontman-Turned-Politician FREDDY LIM: 'Artists Are Capable Of Doing A Lot Of Things That Politicians Cannot'

During a recent appearance on the Bleeding Metal podcast, recorded at this year's Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland, Freddy Lim — vocalist for the Taiwanese extreme metal band CHTHONIC — discussed the intersections between politics and music. In 2025, Lim was appointed as Taiwan's new ambassador t...

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SEVENDUST's MORGAN ROSE: 'This Is The Craziest Time For This Band'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose was asked what  inspires him and his bandmates to continue to make new music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's funny 'cause we've said a hundred times, it's, like, 'Man, maybe this'll be the last...

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METALLICA's 'ReLoad' Returns To BILLBOARD Charts After Remastered Reissue

According to Billboard, METALLICA's quadruple-platinum seventh studio album, "ReLoad", has landed on several charts since being re-released on June 26 via the band's own Blackened Recordings. "ReLoad" Billboard album chart positions: * Top Hard Rock Albums, No. 1 (debut) * Top Rock Albums, No. 3 (de...

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SKILLET Shares Music Video For New Single 'Scream'

Christian rockers SKILLET have released an explosive new single, "Scream". The official video for the song, directed by Josiah "JOSIAHx" Moore, can be seen below. The new track serves as the first taste of a new era of music from the band, with additional releases expected later this year. The "Scre...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN On Stepping Outside His Comfort Zone For 'The Sound Of Silence' Cover: Producer KEVIN CHURKO 'Gave Me The Courage To Go There'

On the latest episode of the Detours & Destinations podcast, hosted by Rabbi David Ingber, David Draiman, lead singer of the multi-platinum metal band DISTURBED, talks about identity, resilience, faith, and the costs of speaking one's mind. Raised in an Orthodox Jewish world and once headed towa...

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GIL MOORE Says Fan Response To TRIUMPH's Comeback Tour Was 'Unbelievable': 'It Was 99.99% Positive'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, TRIUMPH drummer/vocalist Gil Moore spoke about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently completed first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Moore and singer/guitarist Rik Emmett were joined by guitar...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Says He Is Finally Retiring At The End Of 2026 Tour: 'I Wanna Go Out With A Bang'

In a new interview with Steve Harkins of TalkShopLive's Rock 'N' Roll Channel, the leading platform for live shopping, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm confirmed that he will retire from performing live at the end of this year. "I feel like I've done this long enough, and while I really enjoyed a...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Reveals He Is Confined To Wheelchair: 'I'm Not In Retirement Or Ill Or Giving Up'

Bill Ward has revealed that he is now mostly confined to a wheelchair, nearly one year after the death of his longtime BLACK SABBATH bandmate Ozzy Osbourne. The 78-year-old BLACK SABBATH drummer shared the health update with fans Wednesday (July 8),explaining that he was "making myself public and t...