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VIOLET BREED, Featuring TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT, Releases New Single 'Sing'

Alternative rock band VIOLET BREED, a collaboration between Brian Wheat, the founder and bassist of the multi-platinum selling band TESLA, and Alex Gonzato, an emerging singer/songwriter from the U.K., has released its fifth single, "Sing". An electrifying rock anthem with music and lyrics written b...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY 'Definitely Would' Still 'Love To Be Part Of' Hypothetical EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Concert

During a May 20 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony once again talked about hypothetical plans to organize a tribute show in honor of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died in October 2020 after a long battle with cancer...

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JOE SATRIANI Says He Spent Hours Watching YouTube Videos Of Other Guitarists Playing EDDIE VAN HALEN's Parts While Preparing For 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour

In a new interview with Andy Guitar, Joe Satriani reflected on taking part in the 2024 "The Best Of All Worlds" tour with Sammy Hagar during which Hagar and his bandmates in THE CIRCLE — Satriani and ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony — performed largely VAN HALEN material. Asked if he watched a l...

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FOO FIGHTERS Release 'Of All People' Music Video Featuring Extreme Skiing Crew BPC

FOO FIGHTERS have released the official music video for "Of All People", the 2:35 blast of sonic fury from the band's new album "Your Favorite Toy". Director Alex Acy recruited Swiss extreme skiers BPC (Buldoz Project Crew) — infamous for their snowless skiing daredevilry on surfaces ranging from co...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE On ANIKA NILLES: 'When You Hear Her Talk About NEIL PEART, She Really Understands And Appreciates His Greatness'

In a new interview with producer and YouTuber Rick Beato, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH spoke about their decision to reunite for a tour in 2026 and 2027. The run of dates — Lee and Lifeson's first official shows under the RUSH banner in 11 years — will begin at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, si...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'Many Drummers Reached Out To Me In The Aftermath' Of NEIL PEART's Passing. 'That Was Most Distasteful To Me'

In a recent interview with Guitar World magazine, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee confirmed that several drummers reached out to him and RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson in the days after legendary RUSH drummer Neil Peart's passing about the possibility of stepping in for Neil. "People who are close to u...

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Ex-RAINBOW Vocalist RONNIE ROMERO And Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Bassist REV JONES Join Forces In GUNDRIVER

Modern metal unit GUNDRIVER is gearing up to release its newest metallic masterclass, "Give War A Chance". Due out this fall, the LP will feature seasoned veterans of the heavy rock/metal scene, ex-RAINBOW vocalist Ronnie Romero, founding guitarist Tom Potter, drummer Alex Rivas (TEMPTING FATE) and...

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BILLY IDOL To Receive 'Lifetime Achievement Award' At 52nd AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP),the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that rock legend and 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Billy Idol will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music Awards (AM...

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REPENTANCE Announces New Album 'Retaliate', Shares Title Track

Chicago metal outfit REPENTANCE will release its third full-length album, "Retaliate", on July 17, 2026 via Noble Demon. Alongside the announcement, the band has unleashed the record's title track as the first single, offering an intense glimpse into what promises to be their most hard-hitting and f...

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SAOSIN Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of Self-Titled Album

Fresh off the release of their latest single "Starting Over Again", rock band SAOSIN has announced plans for a special 20th-anniversary tour to celebrate its debut self-titled album. Originally released in 2006, the LP charted at No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and featured hit singles "Voices", "Bury Y...

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Watch: DEVILDRIVER Performs New Single 'Dig Your Own Grave' Live For First Time

California metallers DEVILDRIVER played their new single, "Dig Your Own Grave", live for the first time this past Saturday (May 9) at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Dig Your Own Grave" is taken from DEVILDRIVER's u...

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Watch: GODSMACK's New Lineup Headlines 2026 MMRBQ In Camden, New Jersey

GODSMACK headlined the 2026 edition of MMRBQ, the annual festival hosted by the Philadelphia's legendary rock station 93.3 WMMR, on May 9 at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers). GODSMACK played its first c...

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DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA On Upcoming Album 'Strike And Kill': 'People Are Gonna Love This Record'

In a new interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, DEVILDRIVER frontman and mastermind Dez Fafara talked about the band's upcoming eleventh full-length album, "Strike And Kill", which will arrive on July 10 via Napalm Records. Joining Dez in DEVILDRIVER's current lineup are the guitar duo of Alex Le...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Don't Think People Should Listen To Celebrities About How They Should Vote'

In a new interview with Chile's Teletrece, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked about the inspiration for his lyrics for the song "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" and how they relate to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm a songwriter, a...

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Watch: GODSMACK Plays First Concert With New Drummer WADE MURFF

GODSMACK played its first concert with new drummer Wade Murff Thursday night (May 8) at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was joined on stage by the rest of the band's current lineup, consisting of guitarist/vocalist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill and guitarist Sam...