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Watch: Founding VENOM Members MANTAS And ABADDON Joined By Special Guests To Celebrate 45th Anniversary Of 'Welcome To Hell' At 2026 KEEP IT TRUE Festival

Tom Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. Tom Warrior; CELTIC FROST, HELLHAMMER), Thomas "Angelripper" Such (SODOM), Schmier (DESTRUCTION), Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek (VADER), Attila Csihar (MAYHEM), Andy Brings (SODOM), Dan Lilker (NUCLEAR ASSAULT) and Blake "Bulldözer" Arendell (a.k.a...

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COAL CHAMBER Drummer MIKEY 'BUG' COX Reveals Cancer Battle

As COAL CHAMBER gets ready to hit the stage as part of the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, Nevada tomorrow (Saturday, April 25),COAL CHAMBER drummer Mikey "Bug" Cox is today making his own personal revelation that he has been fighting — and winning — a battle with cancer. As a result of his r...

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Founding GWAR Member CHUCK VARGA Is Battling Cancer

The GWAR family is coming together to support one of their own. Chuck Varga, known to fans as the Sexecutioner and one of the founding members of GWAR, is currently battling cancer. In response, the band and their extended community have launched a nationwide blood donation campaign in his honor. Fa...

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MIKE PORTNOY On RUSH's Upcoming 'Fifty Something' Tour: 'I'm So Happy That They're Gonna Do It Again'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he is planning on attending any of the shows on RUSH's upcoming "Fifty Something" comeback tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I cannot wait to see it. I'm so cu...

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'Lemmy's Lounge' To Be Featured At 2026 'Rock For Ronnie' Concert In The Park

This year's "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the South Lawn adjacent to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park (opposite the Los Angeles Zoo) in Los Angel...

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THE AMITY AFFLICTION have always been emotionally honest with their music, and that's not changing. Over the years, the Australian melodic metalcore outfit has built a global following on raw authenticity, massive riffs and melodies that soar while carrying a weight you can feel in your heart. The b...

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NAPALM DEATH's SHANE EMBURY Releases Music Video For 'Taurus' From His Upcoming 'Bridge To Resolution' Debut Solo Album

Dissonance Productions will release "Bridge To Resolution", the debut solo album by legendary NAPALM DEATH bassist and songwriter Shane Embury, on CD and vinyl on June 5. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Taurus", can be seen below. Written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandem...

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See MALEVOLENT CREATION's Three-Guitar Lineup Play Exclusive Show In Tampa

Fan-filmed video of MALEVOLENT CREATION's entire April 18 concert at the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida can be seen below (courtesy of glock23c channel on YouTube). Featured songs: 01:50 Eve Of The Apocalypse 05:29 Premature Burial 09:50 Dominated Resurgency 14:21 Coronation Of Our Domain 20:20 Multipl...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES's May 2026 Tour Was Canceled Due To 'A Minor Prostate Issue'

A "minor prostate issue" forced the cancelation of former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes's previously announced tour of the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, scheduled for May 2026. A week after it was announced by the social media of The Abyss club in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Holmes was scheduled t...

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INSIDIOUS DISEASE, Featuring DIMMU BORGIR And NAPALM DEATH Members, Completes Recording Third Album

In a new interview with the Everblack podcast, DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz) spoke about the current status of INSIDIOUS DISEASE, his old-school death metal project also featuring Marc Grewe (vocals; formerly of MORGOTH) and Shane Embury (bass; also of NAPALM DEATH). He...

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FIREHOUSE's Second Single With New Singer NATE PECK, 'Midnight Gasoline', Is Now Available For Streaming

FIREHOUSE's latest single, "Midnight Gasoline", is now available for streaming on YouTube. You can check out the track below. Originally released in early March as a paid digital download on FIREHOUSE's web site, "Midnight Gasoline" marks FIREHOUSE's second release with the band's new lead vocalist...

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Y&T's DAVE MENIKETTI Says It Will Be 'Easier' For Him To Work On New Music After Recently Moving To Italy

During an April 15 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti was asked about the possibility of a follow-up to the band's latest album, "Facemelter", which came out in 2010. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the [other] guys [in...

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NATE GARRETT Fights Off Personal Demons To Release SPIRIT ADRIFT's Crushing Final Studio Album, 'Infinite Illumination'

By David E. Gehlke The April 10 surprise release of SPIRIT ADRIFT's "Infinite Illumination" studio album was accompanied by an announcement that the band was calling it a day. Guided since its 2015 inception by vocalist / guitarist / songwriter Nate Garrett, SPIRIT ADRIFT emerged as one of the bette...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Cancels May 2026 Tour Dates 'Due To Health Issues That Require Immediate Attention'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has canceled his previously announced tour of the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, scheduled for May 2026. All Chris Holmes shows taking place after July remain unaffected. On Friday (April 10),the social media of The Abyss club in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Hol...

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VINNY APPICE Talks Rise Of Early-Onset Cancers And Existence Of 'Chemtrails': 'They're Everywhere'

In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, legendary hard rock and heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice weighed in on the rise of early-onset cancers, thought to be due to changing patterns of exposure in early life. While advances in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment have led to...