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RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than 10 Years After Diagnosis

In a recent interview with Randy Hulsey of Backstage Pass Radio, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 10 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am co...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Next Solo Album Will Be Recorded In 2026 And Released In 2027

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall of Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about his plans for more new solo music following the release of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project", which arrived in March 2024. Bruce said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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JOHN BUSH On Why Now Is Right Time For Him To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX: 'These Songs Had A Lot Of Impact On People'

During an appearance on the July 31 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary vocalist John Bush spoke about his recent announcement that he will embark on a special run of live performances showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHR...

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AMORPHIS: Working With New Producer JACOB HANSEN On 'Borderland' Album Was 'A Very Nice Experience'

In a new interview with Portugal's Look magazine, guitarist Esa Holopainen and keyboardist Santeri Kallio of Finnish metal veterans AMORPHIS discussed their upcoming album "Borderland", set for release on September 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Regarding how the process of making "Borderland" was d...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Release Music Video For 'Shout' From Second Collaborative Album, 'Unbreakable'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and are set to release their second album, "Unbreakable", on August 15 via Rat Pak Records. The duo ELLEFSON-SOTO is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drum...

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STEVEN WILSON Launches New Progressive Rock Show On SiriusXM's 'Deep Tracks'

One of progressive music's most fearless and innovative figures, Steven Wilson joins SiriusXM with a new monthly series, "Intrigue: The Progressive Rock Show With Steven Wilson", debuting on Deep Tracks. During the show, Wilson — who first rose to prominence with PORCUPINE TREE before launching an a...

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Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER: Playing On MEGADETH's 'Dystopia' Album Was 'A Really Important Part Of My Journey'

Former LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler says that getting the call to play with one of his favorite bands, MEGADETH, was "a really important part" of his "journey" as a musician. Adler played drums on MEGADETH's 2016 album "Dystopia" and took part in most of the band's live shows in support of the CD...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Cause Of Death Revealed

According to The New York Times, Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack. A death certificate filed at a registry in London and submitted by Osbourne's daughter Aimée Rose Osbourne also indicates that the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer had suffered from coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease....

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's DARON MALAKIAN Is 'Not Interested' In Replacing SERJ TANKIAN With New Singer: 'We Tried' And 'He Sounded Good'

In his recently released memoir, "Down With The System", Serj Tankian revealed that his SYSTEM OF A DOWN bandmates had auditioned a new vocalist after he had asked out of the group in 2017. Serj said that his disdain for touring led to his decision to tell his bandmates to carry on without him so th...

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Ex-EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-HEATHEN Guitarist DOUG PIERCY Re-Ignite Their Love For Old-School Thrash In NEFARIOUS

By David E. Gehlke The San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene is more of a community than anything. The competition that fueled thrash's legendary albums in the 1980s has since evolved into a larger block of individuals who not only keep the style alive, but play on each other's records, perform benefi...

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JOE BONAMASSA Praises OZZY OSBOURNE's Guitarists: 'He Always Required Someone That Was Forward-Thinking And Hungry'

The day after Ozzy Osbourne's passing, guitarist Joe Bonamassa joined "CBS News 24/7" to remember the legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman and cultural icon, who died late last month at the age of 76. Asked what Ozzy meant to him as a musician, Joe said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, Ozzy...

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JUNKYARD Singer DAVID ROACH Dies After Battle With Cancer

JUNKYARD frontman David Roach has died after a battle with cancer. On Saturday (August 2),Roach's JUNKYARD bandmates shared the following message via social media: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Roach. "After a courageous battle with cancer, David passed away peacef...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Live Album And Sixth Studio Album Coming In 2026

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) spoke about the status of his BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION project, also featuring guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THE...

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See Behind-The-Scenes Video Of MEGADETH's Appearance At 2025 TONS OF ROCK Festival

Professor Reggie Almeida of the Renzo Gracie TN Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Tennessee, who has been traveling with MEGADETH on the band's recent tours, has uploaded backstage and performance video of the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit's June 28, 2025 concert at the Tons Of Rock festival in Oslo, Nor...

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SCORPIONS Share 'Blackout' Performance Video From Upcoming 'Coming Home Live' Album

A performance video of the song "Blackout" from "Coming Home Live", the upcoming live album from the SCORPIONS, can be seen below. Throughout their phenomenal career, the SCORPIONS have played in countless stadiums around the world. To mark their 60th anniversary, the band, for the first time, perfo...