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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT On Why Now Is Right Time For Him To Release His Memoir: 'I Didn't Wanna Embarrass My Parents When They Were Alive'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett's long-awaited memoir, "Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will finally arrive September 15, 2026 via Rare Bird Books. Asked in a new interview with Erin Greatrix of This Day In Metal why now was the righ...

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NUNSLAUGHTER Continues Its March As Death Metal's Prolific Band With 'Satanic Chaos Legions'

By David E. Gehlke Here's a good stat: Cleveland, Ohio death metal mongers NUNSLAUGHTER have over 200 releases to their name since their 1987 formation. Most of them are in the form of splits, EPs and live albums, with a "paltry" six studio albums nestled in between. The quartet's often instantaneou...

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Watch: KISS's GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY Throw Out First Pitch At Angel Stadium

Ahead of Saturday's (August 15) Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, KISS legend Gene Simmons, along with his bandmate Paul Stanley, tossed the ceremonial first pitch. According to a Major League Baseball p...

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Watch: PRIMUS Joined By DEATH ANGEL's MARK OSEGUEDA For 'Holy Diver' Cover At 2026 DYNAMO METALFEST

DEATH ANGEL and KERRY KING vocalist Mark Osegueda joined PRIMUS on stage on Saturday, August 15 at the Dynamo Metalfest in Eindhoven, The Netherlands to perform a cover of the DIO classic "Holy Diver". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. PRIMUS's studio cover version of "Holy Diver...

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AARON STAINTHORPE On His Exit From MY DYING BRIDE: 'By Kicking Me Out, They Showed Their Cards'

Unceremoniously dismissed in 2025 from the band he co-founded and fronted for 35 years, former MY DYING BRIDE singer Aaron Stainthorpe recently returned with TOWARDS THE SINISTER, a new project featuring three of his ex-bandmates, Calvin Robertshaw (guitar),Ade Jackson (bass) and Rick Miah (drums)....

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Los Angeles Metal Band STRYFE To Release 'Breathe' Single Through CANDLEPOWER RECORDS

Candlepower Records and ElectraCast Media have announced a distribution agreement with Southern California progressive metal band STRYFE. "Breathe", the first single from STRYFE on Candlepower, drops August 22. STRYFE is a Los Angeles-based metal band known for its dynamic blend of heavy rock, progr...

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Former MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist WAYLON REAVIS's A KILLER'S CONFESSION Reimagines THE WEEKND's 'Blinding Lights'

A KILLER'S CONFESSION, the alt-metal outfit led by former MUSHROOMHEAD vocalist Waylon Reavis, has released a new single, "Blinding Lights", a stripped-down reimagining of The Weeknd's massive global hit. Stepping away from the crushing weight and aggression that typically define the band's sound, A...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG On His Ongoing Artist Collaborations: 'Not Having The Legal Ability To Play Music With Other People Was Definitely Difficult'

In a new interview with Loyal To The Craft, acclaimed drummer Jay Weinberg (SLIPKNOT, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Bruce Springsteen) spoke about his latest collaborative single, "Drown Fountain", featuring acclaimed Canadian grunge-gaze duo SOFTCULT. Available now, the track marks the newest installment in...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ: 'Am I Gonna Be Able To Do What I Do Right Now In 10 Years? I Don't Know.'

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz of long-running Florida-based death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE was asked how he has held up physically after playing extreme metal drums for nearly four decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel...

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Radio Promotion Powerhouse SKATEBOARD MARKETING Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Founded 35 years ago on August 12, 1991 by Munsey Ricci (pictured below),Skateboard Marketing has operated at the heart of hard rock, heavy metal, and heavy music culture, working across commercial, satellite, syndicated, and college radio to break new artists and support legacy acts for three and...

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SCORPIONS' 'Rock You Like A Hurricane' Music Video Comes To Life In New Official Graphic Novel

SCORPIONS are heading somewhere they've never been before: outer space. Inspired by the iconic imagery of the "Rock You Like a Hurricane" music video, "Scorpions: Hurricane" is an officially licensed 96-page graphic novel that takes the legendary rock band on an outrageous sci-fi adventure. Centurie...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'I've Always Tried To Bring New Concepts To Drumming'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Metal & Rock Zone, Gene Hoglan, who has been raising the bar in extreme metal drumming for decades, was asked to name the "most challenging" album or band or style that he has been involved with. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): I've alw...

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Ex-MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Singer GARY JOHN BARDEN Releases Title Track Of Upcoming 'Empowered Emotions' Album

Legendary singer Gary John Barden will release his new studio album, "Empowered Emotions", on September 18, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official visualizer for the LP's second single, the "Empowered Emotions" title track, can be seen below. "Empowered Emotions" is a powerful new studio album t...

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VOIVOD's AWAY On Long-Awaited 'We Are Connected' Documentary: 'Right Now We Are Aiming For A Christmas Release'

In a new interview with Poland's Noise Magazine, VOIVOD's drummer and founding member Michel "Away" Langevin was asked when fans can expect to finally see the band's long-awaited official documentary, "We Are Connected", which received its world premiere in July 2024 at the Fantasia International Fi...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's TAYLOR MOMSEN On 'Dear God': 'From A Musical Standpoint, This Album Is Very Unproduced'

In a new interview with the 100.3 The Bear radio station in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen spoke about the band's fifth studio album, "Dear God", which was released in June via Fearless Records. Speaking about her mindset while working on material for the LP,...