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RIKKI ROCKETT Is Open To Working On Original Music With THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We've Been Talking About Stuff'

In episode 558 of the Iron City Rocks podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his new band THE ROCKETT MAFIA in which he is joined by Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals. Th...

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V: Lamentations

Charm goes a long way, even in the tough and unforgiving world of heavy metal. WYTCH HAZEL have defied the odds over the last decade, producing a series of incredibly uplifting and imaginative records that made the Christian beliefs of frontman Colin Hendra abundantly clear. But rather than provoke...

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Inside GHOST's Sanctum Of Darkness: TOBIAS RYLANDER Fuses Gothic And Brutalist Architecture For 'Skeletour'

GHOST, the acclaimed Swedish rock band, is set to embark on the U.S. leg of its highly anticipated "Skeletour" world tour in support of the group's sixth studio album, "Skeletá", which came out in April. Marking a bold evolution in GHOST's live performances, the tour is the band's most theatrical an...

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JUDAS PRIEST Releases Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs': 'We Are Honored To Show Our Love'

JUDAS PRIEST has released an official cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" ahead of the Ozzy Osbourne-fronted heavy metal legends' final concert this weekend. Although singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis aren't...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW: 'I Can't Wait For JON SCHAFFER To Do Something Else Musically'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, former ICED EARTH singer Matt Barlow was asked about the possibility of working again with ICED EARTH founder Jon Schaffer after previously serving two stints with the band, from 1993 to 2003 and from 2007 to 2011. Matt said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist DIZZY REED To Release New Solo Album, 'Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me', In August

Dizzy Reed, who is the longest-serving member of GUNS N' ROSES after singer Axl Rose, will release his second solo album, "Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me", on August 22, 2025 via the Pittsburgh-based label 50q Records. This deeply personal and socially reflective 10-song album explores the pain of letting g...

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VIXEN's First Single With New Singer ROSA LARICCHIUTA Will 'Hopefully' Be Released 'Soon'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, VIXEN guitarist Brittany Denaro (a.k.a. Britt Lightning) spoke about the possibility of new music from the band. VIXEN's most recent release was the 2023 single "Red". It marked the group's sole studio recording with singer Lorraine Lewis...

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FEMME FATALE Shares Music Video For New Single 'Living Like There's No Tomorrow'

FEMME FATALE, the long-running band fronted by Lorraine Lewis, has just released a comeback single, "Living Like There's No Tomorrow", via Cleopatra Records. The official Vicente Cordero-directed music video for the track can be seen below. "Living Like There's No Tomorrow" was written by Lewis and...

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CHRIS ADLER Says He Hasn't Spoken To His Brother WILLIE Since He Got Kicked Out Of LAMB OF GOD: 'We Are Estranged'

Chris Adler has once again opened up about his departure from LAMB OF GOD, explaining that it was "as big of a shock" for him as it was for the fans for him to be fired from what he considered to be his "identity". LAMB OF GOD officially parted ways with the drummer in July 2019. He was replaced by...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's Entire Performance At 2025 HELLFEST

Professionally filmed video of BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's entire June 21 performance at Hellfest in Clisson, France can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Sway 05:54 One Last Soul 10:14 Wanderlust 18:02 The Outsider 22:47 Red Sun 31:37 Save Me 39:07 Band Introduction 40:43 The Crow 46:4...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Shares New Single 'Dominate' From Upcoming 'Alienation' Album

Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE have launched arguably their biggest anthem yet with the release of "Dominate" today, across all digital stream platforms. The track is taken from THREE DAYS GRACE's eighth album, "Alienation", which will arrive on August 22 via RCA Records. For the first time in ov...

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FEMME FATALE To Release New Single 'Living Like There's No Tomorrow' Next Week

FEMME FATALE, the long-running band fronted by Lorraine Lewis, will release a comeback single, "Living Like There's No Tomorrow", on June 24 via Cleopatra Records. A preview of the official Vicente Cordero-directed music video for the track is available below. "Living Like There's No Tomorrow" was w...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Wants To Keep Making New Music: 'I'm Not Obsolete Yet'

In a new interview with Tom Robbins of the And Now The Band podcast, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell — who issued one solo single in 2025 ("Savages"),two solo singles in 2024 ("Anti-Droid" and "Technical Exorcism"),and a cover of RAMMSTEIN's "Du Hast" in 2023 — spoke about how he approac...

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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Members MATT BARLOW And FREDDIE VIDALES Share New ASHES OF ARES Single 'From Hell He Rides'

ASHES OF ARES, the U.S. heavy metal duo featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, will release its new studio album, titled "New Messiahs", in Europe on July 18 and in North America on August 8, 2025 via ROAR! The official music video for the LP's second single, "From Hell...