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BOBBY BLOTZER 'Absolutely' Wants One More Tour With RATT's Classic Lineup: 'I Need It. It's Closure.'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, former RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer was asked if there is any truth to rumors that the band's classic lineup was approached to support MÖTLEY CRÜE on the latter act's upcoming summer 2026 "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour. He responded...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN Dies At 72

Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, whose influence in heavy metal and punk is noticeable to this day, has died at the age of 72. His passing comes a little over a month after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou...

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NEVERMORE Pulls Out Of PROGPOWER USA XXV Festival Due To Work Permit Delays

The new lineup of NEVERMORE has canceled its previously announced appearance at this year's ProgPower USA XXV festival, set to take place September 9-12, 2026 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Earlier today (Friday, March 27),NEVERMORE released the following statement via social media: "...

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Watch: ARCH ENEMY Performs Live With New Singer LAUREN HART For First Time

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY kicked off their seven-date Chinese tour earlier tonight (Friday, March 27) at Dongsan Live in Beijing. The concert marked the band's first live performance with new singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN),who replaced Alissa White-Gluz, late last year. Fan-...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Dates In Support Of 'Released' Solo Album

Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic original voice of FOREIGNER will hit the road throughout 2026 in support of his third solo album, "Released", with a run of solo headline dates across North America. Highlights include stops at the Ho...

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HYPOCRISY And PAIN's PETER TÄGTGREN Is 'Not Interested' In Using A.I. For Songwriting: 'I Don't Need To; I Have Ideas'

In a new interview with Poland's Noise Magazine, Swedish producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN) weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence...

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The Unyielding Season

The black metal spectrum is a curious thing. It stretches from the lobotomized shrieking of the primitive nihilist to the cerebral proselyting of the mercurial intellectual, covering all points of intrigue and ignominy in between. Both extremes have their value, of course, but when it comes to makin...

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PRO-PAIN Releases Music Video For 'March Of The Giants' From Upcoming 'Stone Cold Anger' Album

Legendary New York hardcore juggernauts PRO-PAIN will release their sixteenth studio album, "Stone Cold Anger", on May 15, 2026 via Napalm Records. The LP's second single, "March Of The Giants", is David vs. Goliath — the pursuit of triumph over fear. With it, PRO-PAIN captures a story present throu...

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RIKKI ROCKETT's 'Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison' Memoir To Finally Arrive This Summer; Cover Unveiled

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett's long-awaited memoir, "Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will finally arrive this summer via Rare Bird Books. The book's official cover was shared by Rikki earlier today (Wednesday, March 25) via social...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Embraces Changes In Music Industry: 'There's Great Opportunities Now'

In a new interview with The Raw Vibe, legendary rock bassist Billy Sheehan spoke about how the music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation with the advent of digital technology and social media platforms. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's no record companies a...

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KERRY KING To Enter Studio In April 2026 To Begin Recording Second Solo Album

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will enter the studio in April 2026 to begin recording the follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. A new tour in support of the upcoming effort will launch in early 2027, according to the talent agency...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces July 2026 North American Tour Dates With WHORES And CROBOT

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will head West this July for a two-week headlining tour with support provided by WHORES and CROBOT. The trek, which begins on July 6 in Houston, Texas and runs through July 22 in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves as the second leg of their North American tour set to commence next mon...

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MOONSPELL Announces Details Of New Album 'Far From God', Shares Title Track

Portuguese gothic metal pioneers MOONSPELL have released the first single and title track of their upcoming studio album "Far From God", offering a first glimpse into what promises to be one of the band's most defining offerings to date. "Far From God" will be released on July 3 via Napalm Records....

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Steps Out Into Her Own With BLUE MEDUSA: 'It's Cool Not To Have To Fit Into A Box In Any Way'

By David E. Gehlke In November 2025, Alissa White-Gluz announced her departure from ARCH ENEMY after more than 11 years as the band's frontwoman to pursue a solo career. It was a decision that carried a degree of risk — ARCH ENEMY is arguably one of the biggest melodic death metal outfits and remain...

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ALICE COOPER And Wife SHERYL Renew Their Wedding Vows To Celebrate 50 Years Of Marriage

According to Hello! magazine, Alice Cooper and his wife, Sheryl Cooper, renewed their marriage vows on Saturday, March 21, during a ceremony at the historic Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix, Arizona. Alice and Sheryl's 50th-wedding-anniversary celebration was attended by 220 guests, including their three...