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THE AMITY AFFLICTION Announces Ninth Album 'House Of Cards', Shares Title Track

Australian metalcore trailblazers THE AMITY AFFLICTION will release their long-awaited new studio album, "House Of Cards", on April 24 via Pure Noise Records. "House Of Cards" is the first full-length outing from THE AMITY AFFLICTION to feature clean vocalist Jonny Reeves, who became a permanent add...

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TOMMY ALDRIDGE Recalls Meeting OZZY OSBOURNE Five And A Half Decades Ago: 'I Knew Him Before Most People Did, Even Before He Met His Wife'

Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has discussed the greatest guitar players he has worked with during his career in his first interview of 2026. The three-minute clip, conducted by Robert Scott of Phantom Four, can be seen below. Following the soft launch of his new official web site, Aldr...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We're Pushing The Envelope' On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on the new QUEENSRŸCHE, writing with...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG....

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'My Life Was Always More Than MEGADETH'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about how he is "creating the next chapter" of his story that doesn't involve him in the historic past" but involves him "being happier and more creative as a person and as a musician." He said (as transcri...

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DAVID ELLEFSON To Perform MEGADETH's Entire 'Countdown To Extinction' Album On March 2026 European 'Bass Warrior' Tour

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

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Guitarist KEITH WALLEN Releases New Solo Single 'A Thin Line'

BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist Keith Wallen has kicked off 2026 with the new single "A Thin Line". The song's gentle acoustic guitar strumming is accompanied by Wallen's emotive, room-filling vocals. It will remind you of the alt power ballads of the late '90s, wherein its heft lies in its simplicity ....

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QUEENSRŸCHE Announces June/July 2026 European Tour

Progressive metal legends QUEENSRŸCHE will head back to Europe this summer, starting on June 6 in Köln, Germany and ending on July 5 in Cartagena, Spain. Dates include a mix of headlining shows with RIVERS OF NIHIL opening, as well as festival appearances. Tour dates: With special guest RIVERS OF NI...

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Legendary Heavy Rock Drummer TOMMY ALDRIDGE Launches New Web Site

Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has officially soft-launched his new web site, AldridgeWorld.com, which will serve as the central hub for official news, new music, and updates on his career and projects. The site provides direct access to information about Aldridge's ongoing work and leg...

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CLIFF BURTON's Posthumous Signature Bass To Be Reissued By ARIA

Aria Guitars of Japan will mark 40 years since the passing of METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton by reissuing the Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass. The special model, which will be debuted at this weekend's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, "honors Cliff Burton's groundbreaking tone and leg...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY And SOEN Announce Spring 2026 North American Tour

DARK TRANQUILLITY and SOEN will join forces for the North American "Scandinavian Heavy Arts Tour" this spring. Support on the trek will come from PERSEFONE. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 23 at 10 a.m. Tour dates: March 27 - Joliet, IL - The Forge March 28 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theate...

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WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Shares 'Lifeline' Single From Upcoming 'From The Fade' Album

Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the fourth album of his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "From The Fade", on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Once again, guitarist and composer Hoekstra is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerh...

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THE ROCKETT MAFIA, Featuring POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT, Is Working On Original Material For Debut EP

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new rock project featuring Rikki Rockett, drummer and founding member of the multi-platinum band POISON, is planning to record its debut EP later this year, to be released via Pavement Entertainment. Joining Rockett in THE ROCKETT MAFIA's current lineup are Brandon Gibbs (DEVI...

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Why Did 'WHITESNAKE EXPERIENCE' Concert In Serbia Get Canceled? JOEL HOEKSTRA Explains

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, Joel Hoekstra addressed last year's cancelation of a concert in Serbia by members of WHITESNAKE. A press conference was held in late May 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia to announce the participants of the 58th Guitar Festival in Zaje...

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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...