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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA: 'We Never Really Were A Part Of Any Scene'

In a recent interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera was asked if it is doing the group a "disservice" to just pigeonhole him and his bandmates as a "heavy metal" act. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Sometimes it is. And that's kind of been, dare I...

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ALICE COOPER Announces New York City Book Tour For October 2026

Alice Cooper is coming to the Big Apple next month. Now is your chance to join Alice as he discusses his new memoir, "Devil On My Shoulder", going deep into the story of how two Alices became one. Limited tickets are available now to also secure a pre-signed copy of the book. Get yours at AliceCoope...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH Says METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' Was First Band T-Shirt He Ever Bought

At this weekend's Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, RISE AGAINST vocalist and guitarist Tim McIlrath and co-founding bassist Joe Principe were asked by James Wilson-Taylor of U.K.'s Rock Sound to name the first band t-shirts they ever bought. Tim said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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RIVAL SONS Plan To Hit Studio In January, Eye Late 2027 Release For New Album

RIVAL SONS guitarist Scott Holiday recently joined Mark Strigl live on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Ch. 38) for a wide-ranging conversation about Scott's new solo project HOL1D4Y, RIVAL SONS' upcoming plans and his longtime connection to BLACK SABBATH. On the status of new RIVAL SONS music, Scott sai...

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FOGHAT Releases Video For 'It Hurts Me Too', Second Single From 'Live & Loud Across The U.S.A.'

FOGHAT lead singer/guitarist Scott Holt takes center stage on the band's soul-stirring take on the Elmore James blues classic "It Hurts Me Too", the second single released today from the upcoming triple-vinyl "Live & Loud Across The U.S.A.". It arrives ahead of the album's October 30 release on...

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METALLICA And AMERICAN RED CROSS Rock Blood Donation With Exclusive New Las Vegas Experience

Following the lifesaving success of the collaboration that kicked off last year, the American Red Cross and METALLICA are once again joining forces to help patients in need with an all-new, exclusive experience for blood donors. In celebration of the band's upcoming Las Vegas residency, the Red Cros...

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JOAN JETT Partners With EPIPHONE To Create 'Joan Jett Olympic Special'

Epiphone, the leading accessible guitar brand for every stage, has partnered with groundbreaking musician and cultural force Joan Jett to introduce the Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special. A reissue of Joan's original Epiphone Olympic, the new signature model is now available in Vintage Sunburst, a f...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His Dupuytren's Contracture Diagnosis: 'I'm Hoping God's Gonna Heal Me'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine appeared at Kaufman Music Center in New York City on Tuesday, September 8 for a special conversation with Rolling Stone's Kory Grow celebrating the release of his new memoir, "In My Darkest Hour". You can now listen to the entire discussion below. Asked how he is approa...

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SPONGE To Release Final Studio Album 'Recuerda Tu Muerte' In October; New Single 'Self Inflicted Loss' Out Now

Detroit-based rousers SPONGE today release their brand new single "Self Inflicted Loss", the first track off the band's forthcoming studio album titled "Recuerda Tu Muerte", due out on October 2. "Self Inflicted Loss" is a characteristically unflinching confessional with a tripped-out, dark groove....

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Watch: SOLITUDE AETURNUS Performs With New Singer JAMES-PAUL LUNA Live For First Time

James-Paul Luna made his live debut as SOLITUDE AETURNUS's new vocalist this past Saturday, September 12 Candelabrum Metal Fest in León, Mexico. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Luna joined the long-running Texas-based doom metallers last month as the replacement for Robert Lowe, w...

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200 STAB WOUNDS Announces New Album 'Lowest Form'

200 STAB WOUNDS will return in 2027 with "Lowest Form", set for release on February 19 via Metal Blade Records. The highly anticipated eight-track follow-up to the acclaimed "Manual Manic Procedures" was produced, mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (POWER TRIP, CAVALERA),features artwork by James Bo...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON To Perform Entire 'Countdown To Extinction' Album On December 2026 European Tour

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has announced the December 2026 leg of his "Bass Warrior" European tour. The trek will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of MEGADETH hits, including the "Countdown To Extinction" album in its entirety, solo ma...

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YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN Is Happy, Healthy And More Committed Than Ever To Doing It His Way

By David E. Gehlke Yngwie J. Malmsteen's decision to take on vocal duties 14 years ago hasn't been popular. Considering the volume of highly capable frontmen who have come and gone in his band, not to mention the stable of available veteran or up-and-coming lead singers who could do "I Am A Viking"...

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'Bowl For Ronnie' Annual Celebrity Bowling Party Set For November 2026

The "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, the annual event benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Thursday, November 12, 2026. The event will once again take place at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California and will be hosted by television and radio pe...

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STYX Announces Return To Venetian Resort Las Vegas In January And February 2027

Legendary and multi-platinum rockers STYX are set to return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in 2027 for the seventh consecutive year. The five-night engagement will take place January 29 and 30 and February 3, 5 and 6, 2027, with all performances scheduled to begin at 8:...