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VIO-LENCE To Release New 'Punk Cover' Before Putting Out More Original Material: 'I Don't Wanna Rush Writing', Says SEAN KILLIAN

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, VIO-LENCE singer Sean Killian spoke about the band's plans for new music. For the reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' recent U.S. tour as the support act for DEATH ANGEL, Killian was joined on stage by Ira Black (LIZZY BORDEN, V...

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SNOT Has Completed Five Songs With New Singer ANDY KNAPP; Long-Awaited Album Information Coming 'Soon'

Reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT has "completed" five new songs for the band's long-awaited new studio album. The upcoming effort is being recorded with producer, engineer and mixer Chris Collier and will mark SNOT's first release with new singer Andy Knapp, who made his l...

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Ex-WARLOCK Guitarist TOMMY BOLAN Steps Out On His Own In NYC: 'Lead, Follow Or Get The F*** Out Of My Way'

By David E. Gehlke A self-described "overcaffeinated New Yorker," guitarist Tommy Bolan previously played the role of sideman to German metal queen Doro Pesch in WARLOCK and was consequential in salvaging the sessions for the band's classic (and final) 1987 "Triumph And Agony" studio album. While he...

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GRATEFUL DEAD Co-Founder BOB WEIR Dead At 78

Bobby Weir, a founding member of the legendary GRATEFUL DEAD, has died at age of 78. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir," Weir's family wrote in a statement. "He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could...

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LORDS OF ACID Announce 'Cheeky Freaky' U.S. Tour; First New Album In Eight Years Due In 2026

Electronic provocateurs LORDS OF ACID return to the stage on April 25 with the "Cheeky Freaky Tour". The headlining tour marks a new chapter for the iconic act and delivers an uncompromising live show that remains true to the band's recognizable aesthetic and provocative character. The tour — a high...

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GLENN HUGHES Cancels Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Due To 'Minor Health Issue'

Due to a "minor health issue" that requires his attention over the upcoming months, Glenn Hughes, the legendary former bassist and singer of DEEP PURPLE, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and current frontman of rock supergroup BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, has made the difficult decision to cancel his...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Has 'Nothing Negative To Say' About His Former Bandmates: 'Sometimes Things Just Stop Working'

METAL CHURCH's founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof has released a statement apparently addressing recent comments by the band's former singer Marc Lopes in which the vocalist referred to METAL CHURCH as "a shit show" and lamented the lack of "respect" Marc was given after he after recording just one...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Teams Up With SMASH INTO PIECES On New Single 'Somebody Like You'

Two of Europe's most distinctive rock acts, WITHIN TEMPTATION and SMASH INTO PIECES, have joined forces on the new single "Somebody Like You", released on January 9. Blending cinematic orchestration with modern rock intensity, the track is a deeply emotional ballad that explores vulnerability, longi...

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JORDAN RUDESS: 'To Be Able To Play DREAM THEATER Music, You Can't Be That F***ed Up And Even Do It'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke about how the progressive metal giants have managed to avoid the stereotypical trappings of rock stars when it comes to tales of excess and debauchery. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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TONY IOMMI: First Part Of GIBSON TV's 'The Godfather Of Heavy Metal' Video Series Released

Gibson Films — the storytelling studio from Gibson dedicated to original, artist-driven content that celebrates music history, culture and the instruments that shape sound — has announced the worldwide premiere of Volume One of its new limited music docuseries, "Iommi: The Godfather Of Heavy Metal",...

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MAYHEM's ATTILA CSIHAR Reflects On His Friendship With EURONYMOUS: 'I Never Had Any Problem With Him'

Øystein "Euronymous" Aarseth, the founder of Norwegian black metal legends MAYHEM and key figure within the early 1990s black metal scene, was murdered on August 10, 1993, by BURZUM's Kristian "Varg" Vikernes (a.k.a. Count Grishnackh). The BURZUM figurehead had completed bass parts on MAYHEM's influ...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Says He Has No Intention Of Cutting His Hair Anytime Soon: 'I'm Just Grateful It's Still There'

In a new interview with Dale Holford of Dales Gig Reviews, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who is also well known for his work with WHITESNAKE, Cher, NIGHT RANGER and the show "Rock Of Ages", was asked who uses "the most hair products", Joel or his "lady". The 55-year-old Hoekstra...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Working Class Hero' Exhibition Extended To September 2026 Due To Public Demand

An exhibition celebrating the solo achievements and global awards of Ozzy Osbourne at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has been extended to September 2026 due to continuing public demand. "Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero" was officially opened by Ozzy's wife and manager Sharon Osbourne on June...

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Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer MARC LOPES Opens Up About His Departure From The Band: 'It's Pretty Disgusting What Happened'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The Big Truth Podcast, singer Marc Lopes opened up about his departure from METAL CHURCH after recording just one album with the veteran metal band, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation". Lopes joined METAL CHURCH in the summer of 2022 as the replacement...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN On DAVE MUSTAINE: 'He'll Tell You Straight To Your Face If He Doesn't Like Something'

During a recent appearance on the Freddy And Friends podcast, hosted by world-renowned drummer Freddy Charles, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked what it's like to work on new music with the band's leader, guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine. Dirk responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...