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Director Of Upcoming Unauthorized WAYNE STATIC Documentary Responds To Estate's 'Strenuous Objection'

Following a joint statement from the families of Wayne Static (STATIC-X) and Tera Wray expressing "strenuous objection" to filmmaker Matt Zane's recently announced documentary, Zane has issued a detailed response addressing the concerns and clarifying the intent of his project. The families' stateme...

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GEORGE LYNCH To 'Honor' DOKKEN's Legacy On 'Rise Of The Decades Tour' With Members Of GREAT WHITE, LYNCH MOB

George Lynch will "honor" DOKKEN's legacy on the "Rise Of The Decades Tour" in late December and early January. Joining the former DOKKEN and current LYNCH MOB guitarist on stage during the trek will be an all-star lineup consisting of Brett Carlisle (GREAT WHITE),Terry Ilous (XYZ, GREAT WHITE) and...

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Families Of Late STATIC-X Frontman WAYNE STATIC And His Wife TERA WRAY 'Strenuously Object' To Production Of Unauthorized Documentary

The families of Wayne Static (STATIC-X) and his wife Tera Wray have released a joint statement in which they expressed their "strenuous objection" to filmmaker Matt Zane's recent announcement that he would launch a crowdfunding campaign in January 2026 for a new documentary exploring what he called...

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GENE SIMMONS 'Humbly Apologizes' For Comments About ACE FREHLEY's Death: 'I Was Wrong For Using The Words I Used'

Gene Simmons has apologized for suggesting the death of his KISS bandmate guitarist Ace Frehley was the result of the guitarist's "bad decisions". "On reflection, I was wrong for using the words I used," the KISS bassist/vocalist wrote on X earlier today (Wednesday, December 10). "I humbly apologize...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY Says He Went Through A 'Midlife Crisis-Slash-Mental Breakdown' In 2024: 'Now I'm In A Better Place Than I've Ever Been'

In a recent interview with Shawn Whitney of the Missoula, Montana radio station 96.3 The Blaze, vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy of Florida metallers TRIVIUM spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's latest three-song EP, "Struck Dead", which came out on October 31 via TRIVIUM's longtime...

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JOHN BUSH Goes Deep Into ANTHRAX Career Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Solo Shows

By David E. Gehlke After years of teasing it, John Bush is finally doing solo shows celebrating his era of ANTHRAX this December. His tenure in ANTHRAX from 1992 to 2005 remains both beloved and divisive — a definitive snapshot of how quickly things changed for the metal scene in the topsy-turvy mid...

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ADRIAN SMITH On IRON MAIDEN's Change From Physical Backdrops To Digital Screens On 'Run For Your Lives' Tour: 'It Was A Conscious Thing'

In a new interview with Spain's El Jevilongo, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked about the fact that the band's production for the ongoing "Run For Your Lives" 50th-anniversary tour includes digital screens instead of physical backdrops and props which characterized MAIDEN's previous shows...

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GENE SIMMONS Decries ACE FREHLEY's 'Bad Decisions': 'Falling Down The Stairs Doesn't Kill You'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the New York Post that Ace Frehley made a number of "bad decisions" before ultimately passing away this past October after a fall down the stairs in his New Jersey home studio. The founding KISS guitarist died of blunt-trauma injuries to his head due to a...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Recording His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'When You Do A Song From Somebody, You've Gotta Do It As Good Or Better'

During an appearance on the December 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the ba...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Says ANTHRAX 'Pushed The Envelope' On Upcoming Album: 'I Think People Will Really Be Surprised'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the status of the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. The mixing sessions, as well as...

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FERNANDO RIBEIRO On MOONSPELL's Metal-Meets-Orchestra Album 'Opus Diabolicum': 'I Wanted Something Raw, Authentic, With No Overdubs'

By David E. Gehlke Frontman Fernando Ribeiro of long-running Portuguese Gothic metal outfit MOONSPELL is acutely aware that the novelty factor of performing with a live symphony orchestra has long since worn off. He's right. METALLICA may have popularized the idea in 1999 with the dodgy "S&M", but h...

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THE DAMNED Shares Cover Of PINK FLOYD's 'See Emily Play' From Upcoming 'Not Like Everybody Else' Album

On January 23, 2026, THE DAMNED will release "Not Like Everybody Else", a deeply personal and celebratory covers album — dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band's legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on March 6, 2025. Recorded in a blistering five days of emotion and creative fire...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK On Late LIMP BIZKIT Bassist SAM RIVERS: 'He Was The Backbone Of The Foundation Of That Band'

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop, vocalist/guitarist Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, who are supporting LIMP BIZKIT on the Latin American "Loserville Gringo Papi Tour 2025", spoke about the recent passing of LIMP BIZKIT bassist Sam Rivers. He said (as transcri...

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2025 'Bowl For Ronnie' Brings In Over $85,000 For RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California was filled to capacity on November 13 with rock musicians, bowling enthusiasts and Ronnie James Dio fans for the annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. With sponsor lanes and spe...

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AUGUST BURNS RED And THE AMITY AFFLICTION Announce Spring 2026 North American Tour

AUGUST BURNS RED and THE AMITY AFFLICTION will hit the road early next year for "The Spring Horizons Tour 2026". It kicks off April 10 in Worcester and runs through May 17 in Philadelphia. BOUNDARIES and HEAVENSGATE will serve as support. "We've been talking in the background about touring with AUGU...