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TAYLOR HAWKINS's 17-Year-Old Son SHANE Announces Summer 2025 CHEVY METAL Tour

CHEVY METAL — the long-running cover band co-founded by the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins — has announced four new headlining tour dates across the United States, along with ticketing details for select previously revealed shows. The band's summer itinerary begins Saturday, July 12 in Men...

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HALESTORM Shares Official Music Video For 'Darkness Always Wins'

HALESTORM has released the official DJay Brawner-directed music video for "Darkness Always Wins", a slowly building, cinematic hard rock anthem that marked the Grammy-winning band's first release of 2025. The song, helmed by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, was the first to be revealed from HALEST...

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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK Once Again Denies 'Hey Man, Nice Shot' Was Written About KURT COBAIN

In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, FILTER frontman Richard Patrick spoke about the band's alt-rock hit "Hey Man, Nice Shot", which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Regarding the song's enduring popularity, Richard said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "God, I remember [when th...

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Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Embarks On New Chapter With FIRSTBORNE

By David E. Gehlke In 2019, drummer Chris Adler found himself out of LAMB OF GOD, the Richmond, Virginia outfit he co-founded and helped steer since 1999. To the outside, he was the steady anchor, signaled by his identifiable snare sound and stamp on the band's songs. Yet on the inside, LAMB OF GOD'...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: 'LARS ULRICH, Believe It Or Not, Was A Big Influence For Me'

In a new interview with El Estepario Siberiano, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy spoke about some of his early drumming inspirations. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I often say Keith Moon [THE WHO]. But there's a bunch of guys. Ringo Starr [THE BEATLES] was a huge, huge one for me. Neil...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Looks Back On Touring With PANTERA: 'DIMEBAG Got A Knife Out And Stabbed The Couch In The Lobby Of The Hotel'

In a new interview with Tom Wilson of Australia's Sense Music Media, Sebastian Bach reflected on SKID ROW's 1992 tour with PANTERA as the support act. The former SKID ROW singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, it was wild. I remember being on the bus pulling into Philadelphia, and we...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says DAVE MUSTAINE 'Hated Playing Before SLAYER' During 2010 'Jägermeister Music Tour'

During the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show" podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on the 2010 Jägermeister Music Tour featuring the original 1991 "Clash Of The Titans" lineup: MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That [2010] tour...

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UGLY KID JOE's New Album 'Is Basically In The Can': 'It's Getting Mixed Right Now'

In a new interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, UGLY KID JOE vocalist Whitfield Crane and guitarist Klaus Eichstadt were asked about a possible follow-up to the "Rad Wings Of Destiny" album, which came out in October 2022. Crane responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've just basically fi...

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THE DAMNED Announces 50th-Anniversary Show At London's OVO Arena Wembley

Legendary punk pioneers THE DAMNED have announced a special 50th-anniversary show at London, United Kingdom's OVO Arena Wembley on Friday, April 11, 2026, marking five decades since the band first exploded onto the scene as one of the founders of British punk rock. The milestone celebration will als...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Performs In Thackerville, Oklahoma During 2025 Tour

DEF LEPPARD performed last night (Saturday, June 21) at the 6,500-capacity Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Fake Fan). The veteran British rockers played their first concert of 2025 on Januar...

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LINKIN PARK's DAVE 'PHOENIX' FARRELL: 'In The History Of The Band, The Most Tragic Thing For Sure Was Losing CHESTER BENNINGTON'

In a new interview with Evropa 2, LINKIN PARK bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell spoke about the band's current lineup, also including vocalist Mike Shinoda, guitarist Brad Delson, and DJ Joe Hahn, alongside new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong (of critically acclaimed band DEAD SARA) and drummer Colin Britt...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer JON DETTE Shares Drum Cover Of 'Payback' As Part Of 'Big Four' Series

Drummer Jon Dette (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, ANTHRAX) has uploaded the latest in his "Big Four" drum-cover series: SLAYER's "Payback". The clip, which can be seen below, follows his previously released videos for METALLICA's "Fight Fire With Fire", METALLICA's "Damage, Inc.", SLAYER's "Killing Fields", MET...

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SEBASTIAN BACH On Possible SKID ROW Reunion: 'It Doesn't Make Sense That I Can't Play With Those Guys'

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was asked if he has any regrets as it relates to his music career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, yeah, the fact that SKID ROW is not together doesn't make any sense. We're five guys that are pl...

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LINKIN PARK Cancels Bern Concert Due To 'A Medical Issue In The Band'

LINKIN PARK has been forced to cancel its scheduled concert tonight (Friday, June 20) at the Bernexpo in Bern, Switzerland due to "a medical issue in the band". Earlier today, LINKIN PARK released the following statement via social media: "It is with great sadness that we have had to cancel tonight'...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO Says He Spoke To DAVID ELLEFSON About Replacing Bass Tracks On MEGADETH's 'The Sick, The Dying…' Album

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio once again reflected on the experience of laying down his bass tracks on MEGADETH's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" The longtime TESTAMENT bassist temporarily steppe...