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TRIUMPH's Upcoming Second Documentary Will Focus On Band's 2026 Comeback Tour: 'It's Gonna Be Totally Different Than The First Documentary'

In a recent interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, TRIUMPH drummer/vocalist Gil Moore confirmed that the band is working on a new documentary about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently completed first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Moore and si...

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MIKKEY DEE Returns To His Legendary KING DIAMOND Roots With LEX LEGION: 'We Were Dangerous In Those Days'

By David E. Gehlke LEX LEGION is yet another KING DIAMOND / MERCYFUL FATE offshoot — and it may be the best one yet. Featuring long-time KING DIAMOND co-conspirator and lead guitarist Andy LaRocque, along with classic-era members Pete Blakk (guitar),Hal Patino (bass) and Mikkey Dee (drums),LEX LEG...

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See KITTIE's Entire 'Intimate' Los Angeles Concert During First Full North American Headlining Tour In Over 10 Years

Fan-filmed video of KITTIE's entire "intimate" June 11 concert at the Echoplex in Los Angeles, California can be seen below (uploaded by the Timothy Rusling channel on YouTube). The Canadian heavy music pioneers kicked off its first full North American headlining tour in over 10 years last Saturday...

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COAL CHAMBER Drummer MIKEY COX To Undergo Another Cancer Surgery

COAL CHAMBER has canceled its appearance at this year's edition of the Louder Than Life festival in order to allow drummer Mikey "Bug" Cox to undergo his final surgery related to his recent cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. Earlier today (Friday, June 12),Cox released the following statement...

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MIKKEY DEE Looks Back On His Battle With Sepsis: 'My Whole Body Was Shutting Down On Me'

During a June 9 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee reflected on his December 2024 near-death experience when he initially developed sepsis after spraining his foot. Asked how his health is now, Mikkey said (as transcrib...

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LEFT TO DIE, Featuring Former DEATH Members RICK ROZZ And TERRY BUTLER, Releases 'Witch Of Hell' Single

LEFT TO DIE will release its debut full-length album, "Initium Mortis", on July 17 via Relapse Records. The LP's second single, "Witch Of Hell", can now be streamed below. LEFT TO DIE is the band featuring classic DEATH members Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY) and F...

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QUEEN's ROGER TAYLOR Announces New Solo Album 'Violence Insane In A Beautiful World', Releases 'Come On Summer (It's Party Time)' Single

Legendary QUEEN songwriter, musician and singer Roger Taylor has announced his new album, "Violence Insane In A Beautiful World", due out September 18 via Columbia Records. The LP is preceded by the exuberant single "Come On Summer (It's Party Time)", featuring a stunning performance by The Ndlovu Y...

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SCOTT IAN 'Loves' That JOHN BUSH Is Performing Material From His Era Of ANTHRAX, Wants To Join Singer On Stage For 'A Couple Of Songs'

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about ex-ANTHRAX vocalist John Bush's recent shows where John showcased the music Bush helped create during his decade-long tenure as the frontman of the pioneering thrash metal band....

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Watch: PHILIP ANSELMO's SCOUR Performs At Poland's MYSTIC FESTIVAL 2026

Fan-filmed video of SCOUR's June 6 performance at the Mystic Festival in Gdańsk, Poland can be seen below. SCOUR is the extreme metal collective featuring an impressive lineup of heavy music veterans, including Philip H. Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN),Derek Engemann (PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS),J...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says ANIKA NILLES 'Absolutely Killed It In The Best Way Imaginable' At RUSH's First 2026 Concert

DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy has weighed in on RUSH's first concert with Anika Nilles, a German drummer who toured with legendary guitarist Jeff Beck in 2022, and newly added keyboardist Loren Gold, who is best known as touring member of THE WHO and CHICAGO. The June 7 show at Kia Forum in Los Angel...

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Watch: Founding VENOM Members MANTAS And ABADDON Joined By DAVID VINCENT To Celebrate 45th Anniversary Of 'Welcome To Hell' At 2026 PITFEST

David Vincent (I AM MORBID, TERRORIZER, VLTIMAS, ex-MoRBID ANGEL),Diva Satanica (BLOODHUNTER, ex-NERVOSA) and Blake "Bulldözer" Arendell (a.k.a. Blake Arenvurst; INTERCEPTOR) are among the guest musicians who joined Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray, iconic co-founders of the pioneering...

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New BREAKING BENJAMIN Album Is 'Done': 'We Are So Excited'

In a new interview with Moshpit Passion conducted at this weekend's Rock Am Ring 2026 festival in Nürburgring, Germany, BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarists Jasen Rauch and Keith Wallen spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2018 album "Ember". Jasen...

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Watch: KITTIE Kicks Off First Full North American Headlining Tour In Over 10 Years, Enlists Stand-In Bassist RACHEL GONZALES

Canadian heavy music pioneers KITTIE kicked off their first full North American headlining tour in over 10 years Saturday night (June 6) at The Pageant in St Louis, Missouri. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The 16-date trek, dubbed "Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie", celebr...

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SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE: 'I Never F*** Up' When I Perform Live

In a new interview with Matty Roberts of the Percussion Discussion podcast, former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee was asked how he keeps his drumming chops up when he is not touring. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I do different projects… I play drums when I'...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On ROB HALFORD's Foreword To 'Holding My Breath' Book: 'The Words' He Wrote 'Almost Brought Me To Tears'

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, Chuck Billy, the frontman of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT, spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", which is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Asked w...