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VOLBEAT's JON LARSEN To Miss Four Shows On Summer 2025 North American Tour; Ex-SLAYER Drummer JON DETTE To Step In

VOLBEAT drummer Jon Larsen (pictured) will miss four shows on the band's ongoing North American tour due to "a family commitment back home" in Denmark. Filling in for him once again will be former SLAYER and TESTAMENT drummer Jon Dette, who previously stepped in for Larsen in January/February 2022 a...

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ERIC MARTIN On MR. BIG's Decision To Stop Touring: 'I Think It Was Time'

MR. BIG played the final show of its "The BIG Finale!" tour on February 25 at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Earlier that same month, the band played three other shows: on February 14 at the Bloomverse Festival in Meghālaya, India, on February 16 at the Bloomverse Express in Bengaluru, India, and o...

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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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BELPHEGOR Unleashes Ferocious New Single 'Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus'

Diabolical black/death metallers BELPHEGOR have returned with a blazing new single, "Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus". Forged in chaos and crowned in blasphemy, the track marks a savage invocation of what is yet to come. This release marks BELPHEGOR's first under their freshly inked deal with Reigning Ph...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE On 'I Beat Loneliness': 'This Is Probably The Most Personal Record I Ever Made'

In a new interview with Australia's Today, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's latest album, "I Beat Loneliness", which came out on July 18 via earMUSIC. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I thought for the tenth record I had to make sure...

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BIOHAZARD: 'We Always Wrote, And We Only Write, About Things That Are Real To Us'

In a new interview with the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld and guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei of the reunited classic lineup of BIOHAZARD spoke about "Divided We Fall", the band's first studio album in over a decade, which will arrive on October 17 via...

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FEAR FACTORY's First Album With New Singer MILO SILVESTRO Will '100%' Arrive In 2026, Says DINO CAZARES

In a new interview with Slovakia's Tomketoviny, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber, who have been part of FEAR FACTORY's touring lineup for more than two years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The...

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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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GLENN HUGHES On 'Chosen': 'I Think This Will Be The Last Rock Album I Make'

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes spoke about the tour in support of his upcoming studio album, "Chosen", set for release on September 5, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABB...

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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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WACKEN OPEN AIR 2026: DEF LEPPARD, IN FLAMES, POWERWOLF, SAVATAGE And NEVERMORE Among First Announced Artists

The organizers of the annual Wacken Open Air festival have announced the first confirmed bands for the 2026 edition of the event, set to take place from July 2 to August 1 in Wacken, Germany. A total of 35 artists have been announced for the 35th edition of Wacken Open Air, including DEF LEPPARD, IN...

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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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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's ERIC BLOOM 'Never Took Offense' To 'Saturday Night Live''s Cowbell Sketch

In a new interview with Midwest Mixtape podcast, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT vocalist/rhythm guitarist Eric Bloom once again talked about the famous "Saturday Night Live" sketch "More Cowbell" which revolved around the band's most famous song, 1976's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper". The skit, which aired on April 8...

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STEVEN WILSON Says GUNS N' ROSES 'Vetoed' His Remix Of 'Use Your Illusion' Albums: 'They Didn't Like The Idea Of Their Music Being In Spatial Audio'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, prog-rock wunderkind Steven Wilson spoke about some of his remixing work, which he began in 2009 as a sideline to his very successful career as a musician and producer. In the last few years, fans have been treated to his sp...

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PAPA ROACH Releases Music Video For New Single 'Braindead' Featuring TOBY MORSE Of H2O

California rockers PAPA ROACH have released the official music video for their blistering new single "Braindead", featuring Toby Morse, frontman of H2O. Directed by Jesse Davey and Ed Shiers and produced by Joanna DeLane of Proper Pictures, the hard-hitting visual matches the song's rebellious spiri...