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MIKE MANGINI's Band MONOLITH Releases New Single 'Starchild'

MONOLITH, the trio comprised of former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini alongside Hernán "Motley" Rodríguez (bass/vocals) and Andy Barrow (guitars/vocals),has released the official animated music video for its latest single, "Starchild". The clip, which was directed by Rodríguez, with animation b...

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PHIL X On TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour: RIK EMMETT And GIL MOORE Will Be 'Playing The Entire Set'

During a January 21 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", guitarist Phil X spoke about his involvement with TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the legendary Canadian rockers' 50th anniversary, and feature support from APRIL...

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NEAL MORSE BAND (NMB),Featuring MIKE PORTNOY, Shares 'Hurt People' Single From Upcoming 'L.I.F.T.' Album

For over a decade, NEAL MORSE BAND, now known simply as NMB, has stood as one of progressive rock's most enduring and unified collectives. With their latest studio album "L.I.F.T." set for release on February 27, 2026, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Eric Gillette, Bill Hubauer and Randy George return wit...

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TYKETTO Shares Music Video For 'We Rise' Single From Upcoming 'Closer To The Sun' Album

Hard-rocking quintet TYKETTO will release its sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", on March 20, 2026. The band, consisting of Danny Vaughn (vocals),Harry Scott Elliott (guitar),Ged Rylands (keyboards),Chris Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee (drums),will make the LP available via British rock spec...

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EXHORDER's Next Album Will Include Songwriting Contributions From Former CANNIBAL CORPSE Guitarist PAT O'BRIEN

In a new interview with The Chill Dude On A Couch, vocalist Kyle Thomas of thrash and groove trailblazers EXHORDER was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's fourth full-length album, "Defectum Omnium", which came out in March 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. The 55-year-old New Orleans-based...

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ROB HALFORD Celebrates 40 Years Of Sobriety: 'Four Decades Ago, I Made A Decision To Change The Entire Course Of My Life'

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of his getting sober. Earlier today (Tuesday, January 6),the 74-year-old singer shared a video message in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Hi, everyone. Today I stand here with deep gratitude and thankfulness as...

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HAKEN Parts Ways With Guitarist CHARLIE GRIFFITHS And Bassist CONNER GREEN

U.K. progressive rockers HAKEN have parted ways with guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green. Griffiths and Green's exits from HAKEN were announced in a social media post earlier today (Monday, January 5). The band wrote: "It's with heavy hearts that we announce the departure of Charlie...

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GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour: RIK EMMETT And I 'Will Be Playing All The Way Through Every Show'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of The Metal Voice, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary,...

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JASON MCMASTER Explains Why It Is Taking So Long For DANGEROUS TOYS To Release New Studio Album

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, DANGEROUS TOYS singer Jason McMaster spoke about the possibility of a new album from the Texas rock veterans who have not released any fresh material since 1995. Jason said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The calendar days...

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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO: 'The Value Of Music Is What Has Really Changed' In Streaming Era

In a new interview with Flying The Metal Flag, NONPOINT singer Elias Soriano spoke about the band's decision to launch its independent record label 361 Degrees Records LLC nearly five years ago. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've found ourselves on the tail end of the major la...

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SODOM's FRANK BLACKFIRE Questions Band's Touring Hiatus: Why Put Out A New Album And Not Play Live?

In a new interview with RapidMetalFire, former KREATOR and current SODOM guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm doing my solo band, FRANK BLACKFIRE. And we had a re-release party in — was it the 31st of May...

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GRAHAM OLIVER And PAUL QUINN To Celebrate 45 Years Of SAXON's 'Wheels Of Steel' At Special U.K. Concert

GRAHAM OLIVER'S ARMY, the band led by Graham Oliver, a founding guitarist of the iconic British band SAXON, will be joined Graham's former bandmate in SAXON, Paul Quinn, for a special concert on December 29 at the Birdwell venue in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. Says Oliver: "I will be joining...

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TRIUMPH's MIKE LEVINE: 'I Have A Problem With My Hand That Precludes Me From Being Able To Really Play Well'

This week on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38),host Mark Strigl spoke with Mike Levine, founding member and bassist of the legendary Canadian rock band TRIUMPH. The conversation was recorded in New York, New York, with Levine joining remotely. During the interview, Strigl and Levine discussed...

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RIK EMMETT Says LIVE NATION Is 'Beside Themselves Happy' With Initial Ticket Sales For TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour

In a new interview with the Preston & Steve show on Philadelphia's active rock station 93.3 FM WMMR, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will cel...

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GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour: 'We're Hoping MIKE LEVINE Will Be There' But 'RIK EMMETT And I Will Be At Every Show'

In a new interview with "The Afternoon Rock Ride With Bilal", which airs weekdays on Canada's legendary rock station CHOM 97.7 FM in Montreal, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. T...