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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Rules Out Reunion With Any Former Members: 'That Chapter Is Permanently Closed'

FEAR FACTORY's founding guitarist Dino Cazares has ruled out working again with any of the band's former members, explaining that he has "moved forward". On Saturday (February 28),Dino took to his Facebook page to write: "I don't hold any hatred toward any former members, but to be clear, I will no...

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Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer MARC LOPES Releases New LET US PREY Single 'In Nameless Blood'

In the volatile landscape of modern heavy metal, few artists possess the resilience and creative velocity of Marc Lopes (ex-METAL CHURCH, ROSS THE BOSS). Following a high-profile 2025 departure from West Coast legends METAL CHURCH — a tenure highlighted by the worldwide, critically acclaimed chart-t...

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ROB ZOMBIE Shares Music Video For 'F.T.W. 84' From 'The Great Satan' Album

Heavy metal legend, acclaimed filmmaker and pop culture icon Rob Zombie has shared "F.T.W. 84", the fourth and final single from his eighth studio album, "The Great Satan", which is being released today (Friday, February 27) via Nuclear Blast Records. Following the success of his Top 10-charting rec...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE Releases 'Lighthouse' Single From Upcoming 'Dark Horse' Solo Album

Zacky Vengeance, founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD, has released his second solo single, "Lighthouse", under his real name, Zachary Baker. A full-length album, "Dark Horse", will follow on April 3 via his label his Vngnz Records. Vengeance's debut solo s...

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LAMB OF GOD To Celebrate 'Into Oblivion' Album With Nationwide Release-Weekend Listening Parties

With "Into Oblivion", LAMB OF GOD's tenth studio album and first since 2022, set to arrive March 13 via Epic, the band will celebrate the new LP's release with nationwide listening parties from March 13 to 15. More than 140 record stores will host events, including Amoeba Music (Los Angeles),Waterl...

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PENNYWISE Announces Spring 2026 West Coast Tour With CIRCLE JERKS, H2O And DFL

PENNYWISE will hit the West Coast this May for a seven-date run through California and Arizona, joined by fellow punk mainstays CIRCLE JERKS, H2O and DFL. Tickets for the upcoming run will go on sale this Friday, February 27 at 10 a.m. local time. An artist presale begins today (Monday, February 23)...

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KLAUS MEINE: 'SCORPIONS Were Always An Amazing Live Band, And We Still Are'

SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine and guitarist Matthias Jabs spoke to KPTV FOX 12 about the band's upcoming Las Vegas residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas" will take place from Thursday, Sep...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA: 'If You're Getting Into Music To Make Money, You Have A Hole In Your Head'

In a new interview with Guitar World, acclaimed guitarist Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT RANGER) was asked what piece of advice he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were poor, quite frank...

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BURTON C. BELL Explains Why He 'Won't Sign' Copies Of His Final FEAR FACTORY Album, 'Aggression Continuum'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Scandalous podcast, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell touched upon the band's latest album, "Aggression Continuum", which was released in June 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP, which was recorded primarily in 2017, features Bell and fel...

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MUSHROOMHEAD And FEAR FACTORY Announce Fall 2026 U.S. Co-Headlining Tour

Cleveland, Ohio-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD will team up with industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY for a U.S. co-headlining tour, "Soul Of A New War Machine", this fall. The trek will feature support from Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit NINE TREASURES. Tour dates: Oct. 13 -...

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DETHKLOK Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Headlining Shows

DETHKLOK has announced a series of spring headline dates, bringing the band's full live show to select cities across the West Coast and Midwest. In addition to DETHKLOK's upcoming co-headline tour with AMON AMARTH, these newly announced performances give fans the opportunity to experience DETHKLOK i...

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SCORPIONS Announce 2026 'Coming Home To Las Vegas' Residency With BUCKCHERRY

SCORPIONS, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, are returning to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in 2026 with a new headlining residency show. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas" will take place from...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Announces Summer/Fall 2026 North American Tour With CHEVELLE And STARSET

Multi-platinum rock powerhouse BREAKING BENJAMIN has announced a massive 2026 North American tour, with support from CHEVELLE, STARSET and Kami Kehoe. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off September 2 in Camden, New Jersey and will hit major markets across the U.S. and Canada before wrappi...

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ARMORED SAINT To Film Music Video For New Single This Weekend

ARMORED SAINT will film a music video for an as-yet-undisclosed new song this coming Saturday, February 21 in the Los Angeles area. The track will appear on the band's long-awaited ninth studio album, tentatively due in April through Metal Blade Records. Earlier today, ARMORED SAINT shared the follo...

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See Video Recap Of EXTREME Guitarist NUNO BETTENCOURT's First-Ever 'Six String Sanctuary'

Dreamcatcher Events has shared a video recap of EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt's first-ever "Nuno Bettencourt's Six String Sanctuary", a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style, which took place January 16-20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check it...