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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL To Release Solo LP This Year: 'I've Never Been Prouder Of An Album Than I Am Right Now'

In a new interview with Roppongi Rocks' Stefan Nilsson, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall confirmed that his new solo album will arrive before the end of 2026. He worked on the LP with his producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate Jona Tee. Erik said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can't say...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Comparisons To MIKE MANGINI 'Aren't Fair': 'Technically, He Does Things That I Can't Do'

In a new interview with Ibagenscast, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about the material the band wrote and recorded with Mike Mangini, who replaced Portnoy in DREAM THEATER for a 13-year period before Portnoy rejoined DREAM THEATER in October 2023. Portnoy said (as transcri...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We're Pushing The Envelope' On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on the new QUEENSRŸCHE, writing with...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Wants To Make A Christmas Album: It's Not Gonna Be 'Jingle Bells' With Electric Guitars'

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about some of his plans for the immediate future, which includes lots of touring with his solo band. He also said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At some point in my life, I need to do a Christmas record. I...

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MICK SWEDA Says Latest BULLETBOYS Reunion 'Has Been Really Great': 'I Love Playing With These Guys'

In a new interview with The Heavy Metal Kitchen, BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke about the latest reunion of the band's classic lineup, in which he is joined by members Marq Torien (vocals),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums). Mick said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We ha...

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ANETTE OLZON Announces Summer 2026 European Tour Focusing On Her NIGHTWISH Era

Over a decade in the making, the wait is finally over for European fans of symphonic metal. Anette Olzon will return to European stages, marking her first tour on the continent since 2012. This exclusive, limited-run tour will be dedicated to the acclaimed albums she recorded with NIGHTWISH, "Dark P...

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ACID REIGN To Release New Album, 'Daze Of The Week', In May

U.K. thrash metal veterans ACID REIGN will release a new album, "Daze Of The Week", on May 15. The LP will mark the band's first release since 2019's "The Age Of Entitlement". Formed in 1985, ACID REIGN is one of the "Big Four" of U.K. thrash metal, along with ONSLAUGHT, SABBAT and XENTRIX. "The Age...

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ACCEPT Guitarist PHILIP SHOUSE Announces Debut EP 'Side 1'

Acclaimed guitarist Philip Shouse has announced his debut EP, "Side 1", set for release on February 27 via Wild Kingdom/Sound Pollution. To celebrate the announcement, Philip shares the first single from the release, "Run Away From You", alongside an official music video, available below. "Run Away...

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SLASH Says New GUNS N' ROSES Music Is 'Coming': 'We've Already Written A Ton Of S***'

In a new interview with longtime radio host Abe Kanan of Audacy, Slash was asked if there is going to be a new GUNS N' ROSES album where he, bassist Duff McKagan and singer Axl Rose get into a studio and write an entire collection of fresh material. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'My Life Was Always More Than MEGADETH'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about how he is "creating the next chapter" of his story that doesn't involve him in the historic past" but involves him "being happier and more creative as a person and as a musician." He said (as transcri...

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VANS WARPED TOUR To Kick Off 30 Days Of 2026 Lineup Announcements

Vans Warped Tour, one of the most iconic, successful, and longest-running music festivals in history, returns in 2026 with a bold new era. Expanding its footprint and cultural impact after last year's three sold-out U.S dates, Vans Warped Tour will deliver five two-day U.S. festivals returning to Wa...

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METALLICA Announces Winners Of 'For Whom The Band Tolls!' Collegiate Edition Marching Band Competition

METALLICA has announced the winners of the latest edition of its "For Whom The Band Tolls!" marching band competition. When the competition was first announced last year, METALLICA challenged marching bands at all collegiate levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of M...

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ATREYU Shares Music Video For New Single 'Ego Death'

Following the success of the band's recent single "Dead", ATREYU returns with "Ego Death", a bruising but cathartic new track that digs into the idea of shedding who you were to become who you're meant to be. Built on crushing riffs, a surging groove, and a massive, melodic hook, the song balances t...

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CLAWFINGER Releases New Single 'Going Down (Like Titanic)' From Upcoming 'Before We All Die' Album

Following the success of previously released singles "Scum", "Ball & Chain" and "Big Brother", Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal pioneers CLAWFINGER have released their latest single, "Going Down (Like Titanic)". The song is taken from their hotly anticipated studio album "Before We All Die", set for...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Says He Has Been In Direct Contact BRET MICHAELS: 'We're Gonna Do Something In 2027'

During an appearance on the January 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett expressed optimism that the band will hit the road in 2027 to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the band's debut album, 1986's "Look What the Cat Dragged In". Earlier this mon...