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MIKE PORTNOY On Hypothetical Tour With RUSH's GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON: 'I Would've Approached It With The Utmost Respect'

In a new interview with Brazil's Regis Tadeu, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about last year's announcement that RUSH's surviving members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson had recruited award-winning fusion drummer Anika Nilles to fill in for the late Neil Peart this year as the Canadian rock leg...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Says His Upcoming 'In My Darkest Hour' Memoir Will Cover 'The Medical Process' And 'Life' During His Cancer Battle

In a new interview with WAPL Mornings With Laura Lee & Cutter, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his next memoir, "In My Darkest Hour", which will tentatively arrive in September 2027 via Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo imprint. The book will detail Mustaine's "gnarl...

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MICHAEL MONROE On HANOI ROCKS: 'We Could Have Become One Of The Biggest Bands In The World'

In a new interview with FaceCulture, former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe reflected on the band's breakup following the death of HANOI drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley in December 1984. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " The band was so tight and so close that Sami Yaffa, the bass...

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DOWN Releases Cover Of DR. JOHN's 'Right Place, Wrong Time' In Celebration Of Mardi Gras

DOWN, the long-running heavy metal supergroup featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, has returned with a special cover of Dr. John's "Right Place, Wrong Time". New Orleans native Dr. John was an American singer,...

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MISS MAY I Shares First New Music Of 2026 With Video For 'Die On The Vine'

Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY I have share the first taste of their new music for 2026. Today, they drop the video for new single "Die On The Vine", which is full of galloping guitars, plate-shifting breakdowns, and memorable melodies. "'Die On The Vine' captures a mid-life reckoning — coming to...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Believes He Should Be Part Of MEGADETH's Farewell Tour: 'Any Reason That I'm Not There Now Is Unfounded', 'Untruthful' And 'Unfair'

In a new interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock, ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he would be open to taking part — along with other former members of the band, such as guitarist Marty Friedman — in taking part in MEGADETH's farewell tour. He responded (as trans...

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SLASH: GUNS N' ROSES Recording Process Has 'Always Been A Democracy'

In a new interview with Pablo of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X, 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. The guitarist responded (as transcri...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Says He Is Working With A Personal Trainer In Order To Get Into Shape For Upcoming Tour

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of the 100 FM The Pike radio station, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary...

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Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN To Perform Entire 'One Cold Winter's Night' Album At Special Oslo Concert

Former KAMELOT and current CONCEPTION vocalist Roy Khan will stage a unique and deeply personal event in Oslo, Norway this fall. On November 27, at Rockefeller Music Hall, Khan will present KAMELOT's "One Cold Winter's Night", performed in its entirety, marking 20 years since the recording of one of...

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MANOWAR Is 'Deeply Saddened' By ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN's ALS Diagnosis

MANOWAR has reacted to the news that the legendary metal band's founding guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Earlier today (Tuesday, February 10),MANOWAR shared the following statement via social media: "We heard the terrible...

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CHRIS JERICHO Shares Hilarious OZZY OSBOURNE Stories: 'When Did You Ever Think OZZY Would Be The Voice Of Reason?'

In a new interview with Jon Mahon of Kerrang! Radio, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked to share stories about crossing paths with Ozzy Osbourne and his wife/manager Sharon Osbourne over the years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Ozzy] came and hosted WWE...

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BRENDON SMALL On DETHKLOK's 20th Anniversary: 'In One Way Or Another, The Audience And Myself Are Fueling This Project's Existence'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, Brendon Small, co-creator of "Metalocalypse", the hit animated series on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK, reflected on the show's 20th anniversary and the touring group's continued success, including on DETHKLOK's upcoming spring 2026 "...

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MASTERPLAN Shares 'Chase The Light' Single From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal legends MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band has share a new single and accompanying video, "Chase The Light", availabl...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Is A Blue-Collar Guitar Hero: 'It's Really Important For Me To Keep That Drive And Want To Be Better'

By David E. Gehlke Given the number of projects he's involved in, "ubiquitous" may be a good term for guitarist Joel Hoekstra. He first came into broader view as a member of NIGHT RANGER in 2008 before hooking up with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA in 2010 for the departing Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT). Four...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN Diagnosed With ALS

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 been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. A statement from Ross's publicist reads as follows: "Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, f...