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Watch: GODSMACK's New Lineup Headlines 2026 MMRBQ In Camden, New Jersey

GODSMACK headlined the 2026 edition of MMRBQ, the annual festival hosted by the Philadelphia's legendary rock station 93.3 WMMR, on May 9 at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers). GODSMACK played its first c...

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ANDREW FREEMAN On His Exit From LAST IN LINE: 'I Was Not Really Given Any Reason At All About What Happened'

In a new interview with MetalTalk editor Steve Ritchie, singer Andrew Freeman addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked about his current status with the group which was originally formed by original DIO members Appice, Vivian...

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Listen: STEVE MORSE, JONATHAN CAIN, SIMON WRIGHT And RONNIE ROMERO Reinvent RAINBOW's 'The Temple Of The King'

As the much-anticipated tribute to Richie Blackmore's RAINBOW, "Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow", draws closer to its June 19 release date, another taste of the treat to come materializes with this sonics-stuffed reimagining of the first album's classic "The Te...

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Watch: GODSMACK Plays First Concert With New Drummer WADE MURFF

GODSMACK played its first concert with new drummer Wade Murff Thursday night (May 8) at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was joined on stage by the rest of the band's current lineup, consisting of guitarist/vocalist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill and guitarist Sam...

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'Van Halen' Book By ALEX VAN HALEN: More Details Revealed

Genesis Publications has announced that pre-orders are now open for "Van Halen", written and signed by Alex Van Halen. This is the official chronicle of the band, published in a limited edition of only 1,500 signed and numbered copies worldwide. The book traces the brothers' journey from their child...

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THE ROLLING STONES Announce New Studio Album 'Foreign Tongues'

THE ROLLING STONES today announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album "Foreign Tongues", arriving July 10 from Capitol Records. The incredibly vibrant 14-track collection follows less than three years after the band's universally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning "Hackney Diamonds...

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SHANNON LARKIN Says SULLY ERNA 'Understood' His Reasons For Leaving GODSMACK: 'It Ended Beautifully, And There Was No Hard Feelings'

During a May 1 livestream on his official YouTube channel, former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin addressed his decision to retire a year and a half ago following the tour supporting the band's "Lighting Up The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With the GODSMACK thing, I tel...

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JOHNNY VAN ZANT On LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Future: 'As Long As I Have Good Health, We'll See Where It Leads Us'

During an April 28 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", LYNYRD SKYNYRD vocalist Johnny Van Zant — brother of late great SKYNYRD frontman/songwriter Ronnie Van Zant — was asked about the group's future and how long he thinks he and his bandmates can keep performing live. Johnny r...

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WENDY DIO Says There Is 'An Offer' From METAL BLADE To Release Long-Awaited Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID

During an appearance on the April 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio confirmed that there are still plans to reissue "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. She said (as t...

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SYMPHONY X's RUSSELL ALLEN Says There Are Plans For Him To Release More Solo Music

In a new interview with Brazil's Whiplash.net, SYMPHONY X vocalist Russell Allen, who recently released a deeply personal new ballad titled "Love Her Like I Do (Ava's Song)" in recognition of Autism Awareness Month, was asked if there are plans for him to release more solo material in the future. He...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Announces Summer 2026 Tour Dates

Grammy Award–nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen and his band MAMMOTH have announced more U.S. headline tour dates. "The End" tour continues this summer, with more performances added in between MAMMOTH's previously announced support dates for CREED. MAMMOTH's...

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SULLY ERNA Confirms There Will Be New GODSMACK Music: 'It Just Won't Be With All The Original Members Anymore'

During an April 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was asked about the band's announcement that the GODSMACK's latest album, 2023's "Lighting Up The Sky", would likely be its final collection of new material. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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GUS G Shares Music Video For 'Dancing With Death' Featuring Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G, well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has just released his fifth solo album, "Steel Burner". Marking his first solo offering in five years, the record delivers a blistering fusion of modern...

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Listen: GRAHAM BONNET, BOB DAISLEY, DON AIREY, CARMINE APPICE And BUMBLEFOOT Reinvent RAINBOW's 'Long Live Rock 'N' Roll'

When you're gathering guests for a RAINBOW tribute album, whom better to invite than some of the people who made RAINBOW such a great band in the first place? That's what Cleopatra Records has done. Due on June 19, "Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" is an absolu...

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'Lemmy's Lounge' To Be Featured At 2026 'Rock For Ronnie' Concert In The Park

This year's "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the South Lawn adjacent to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park (opposite the Los Angeles Zoo) in Los Angel...