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MICHAEL ANTHONY 'Definitely Would' Still 'Love To Be Part Of' Hypothetical EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Concert

During a May 20 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony once again talked about hypothetical plans to organize a tribute show in honor of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died in October 2020 after a long battle with cancer...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Announces 'My Whitesnake Years' August 2026 Tour With Co-Headliners VINNIE MOORE And MARCO MENDOZA

Distinguished guitarist Adrian Vandenberg is bringing a powerhouse night of classic hard rock to U.S. audiences this August with "My Whitesnake Years" tour. The tour features an all-star lineup including acclaimed guitarist Vinnie Moore and veteran bassist/vocalist Marco Mendoza, celebrating decades...

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STATIC-X Cancels Remaining 2026 Tour Dates 'Due To Serious Medical Issues'

STATIC-X has canceled its remaining tour dates for 2026 "due to serious medical issues" affecting one or more undisclosed members of the band. Earlier today (Monday, May 18),STATIC-X released the following message via social media: "Due to serious medical issues, STATIC-X will be forced to cancel o...

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Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Performs Live For First Time

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its live debut last night (Sunday, May 17) at the San Luis Metal Fest at Teatro del Pueblo in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. METAL CHURCH's current lineup consists of founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime...

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JAMEY JASTA: HATEBREED's New Album Will Be The Band's 'Most Ignorant, Heavy, Caveman-Esque Record Yet'

In a new interview with Mark "Elwood" Mailler, vocalist Jamey Jasta of Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED was asked what fans can expect from the band's upcoming studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This is our most ignorant, heavy, caveman-esque record yet. W...

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DISTURBED's JOHN MOYER Celebrates One Year Of Sobriety

DISTURBED bassist John Moyer is celebrating one year of sobriety. Earlier today (Saturday, May 2),the 52-year-old musician took to his social media to shared a video message in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Happy Saturday, May 2nd. "So today is actually a really special day...

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AT THE GATES Celebrates The Life And Legacy Of TOMAS LINDBERG With 'The Ghost Of A Future Dead'

By David E. Gehlke AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg passed away last September at age 52 after succumbing to adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC),a rare, slow growing but aggressive cancer that typically develops in the salivary glands. Lindberg's loss has been incalculable. His acidic, searing vocal...

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CARMINE APPICE Says 'It Was Rumored' He Was Going To Join LED ZEPPELIN After JOHN BONHAM's Death: 'I Would Have' Done It

On the latest episode of the Talk Louder podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice was asked there is any truth to the rumors that he was being considered for the drummer position in L...

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MARC LOPES Explains His 'Anger' Over METAL CHURCH Exit: 'None Of My Phone Calls Or E-Mails Were Ever Answered'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, singer Marc Lopes once again opened up about his departure from METAL CHURCH after recording just one album with the veteran metal band, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation". Lopes joined METAL CHURCH in the summer of 2022 as the replace...

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DIMMU BORGIR Shares 'Ascent' Single From Upcoming 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album

Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have released "Ascent", the second single from their upcoming album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which will arrive on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. Striking like lightning across a frozen northern sky, the song is a ferocious statement of intent — agg...

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The Ghost Of A Future Dead

When it was announced in September 2025 that AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg had passed away at the age of 52, the colossal outpouring of sorrow, grief and heartfelt love that followed said it all about the great man's impact on the world. A talismanic, universally admired figure in heavy music...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Drummer LARRY HOWE Blames 'Cancel Culture' For His Exit: 'The Music Industry Is Saturated With Leftist Ideologues Who Capitulate To Globalism'

VICIOUS RUMORS' longtime drummer Larry Howe has blamed "cancel culture" for his exit from the band. Two months ago, the veteran U.S. power metallers announced that Howe would be departing VICIOUS RUMORS due to his "personal political ambitions" and "extreme views", which had caused various promoters...

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Ex-ACCEPT Singer DAVID REECE 'Would Love To' Play Some 50th-Anniversary Shows With The Band

David Reece, who fronted ACCEPT in the late '80s, says that he "would love to" play some reunion shows with the band to celebrate the Wolf Hoffmann-led group's 50th anniversary. The American vocalist was recruited for ACCEPT's "Eat The Heat" LP in 1989 following the departure of Udo Dirkschneider. R...

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DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ On Upcoming 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album: We've Come Up With 'A Collection Of Great Songs Without Compromising'

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, guitarist Sven "Silenoz" Kopperud of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which will arrive on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. Regarding his expectations for the effort...

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Watch ARCH ENEMY Perform In Tokyo During 'Blood Dynasty Japan Tour 2026'

Fan-filmed video of ARCH ENEMY's April 17 concert at EX Theater Roppongi in Tokyo, Japan can be seen below. ARCH ENEMY recently completed a seven-date Chinese tour. The concerts marked the band's first live performances with new singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN),who replaced Alissa White-Gluz, lat...