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KIRK WINDSTEIN Says Music For New DOWN Album Came Together Really Quickly: 'You've Got Five Dudes That Can Write Riffs'

During an appearance on "The Jasta Show", Kirk Windstein confirmed that DOWN is working on a new full-length album, tentatively due in 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The guitarist/vocalist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, all the drum tracks are done and basically the bass tracks a...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Plays First Two 2025 Shows With His Solo Band

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, kicked off their 2025 tour Friday night (May 2) at Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, Georgia. The band — consisting of Gene on bass and vocals, Jason Walker on guitar and vocals, Brian Tichy on drums and vocal...

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MAX CAVALERA: 'Metal Is The Most Positive Thing In The World'

In a recent interview with Prescription Punk Rock, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about how heavy metal music, arguably more than any other genre, has a reputation for the effect it has on its listeners' behaviors and mental health. He said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA Pays Tribute To Late Guitarist BRIAN MONTANA: 'He Was Jovial And A Gentleman'

Vocalist/bassist Jeff Becerra of pioneering death metallers POSSESSED has commented on the passing of the band's former guitarist Brian Montana. The 60-year-old musician died on Monday, April 28 during a shootout with police. According to a press release from the South San Francisco Police Departmen...

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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Celebrates 74th Birthday With Patchogue, New York Concert

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who turned 74 on April 27, celebrated his birthday during his May 1 concert at Patchogue Theatre in Patchogue, New York. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below, courtesy of Whitechapel Ghost Video. Ace's current backing band consists of Ryan Spencer on ba...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Lemmy Forever' Stoke-On-Trent Ceremony And Statue Unveiling To Be Held Next Week

On Friday, May 9, 2025, MOTÖRHEAD founder and bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister will be honored and further immortalized during the "Lemmy Forever" Stoke-On-Trent ceremony. With MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell attending to place Lemmy's ashes in a magnificent statue created by local sculptor, and h...

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THE SWORD Announces 'Warp Riders' 15th-Anniversary Tour

Reactivated Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have announced their first slate of U.S. tour dates. The legendary Austin band heads west this summer, performing the epic "Warp Riders" album in its entirety to mark the record’s 15th anniversary. THE SWORD frontman John D. Cronise states: "This is probably...

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HATEBREED To Headline 'Summer Slaughter' 2025 Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

HATEBREED spent 2024 celebrating its 30th anniversary with several tours. It was par for the course with the Grammy-nominated Connecticut-based hardcore icons, who are road warriors, in addition to being one of the most impactful and enduring bands of the modern era. Today, the band proudly announce...

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DOWN To Release New Album In 2026 Via New Label Home NUCLEAR BLAST

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 signed with Nuclear Blast Records. The band is currently in the final stages of recording its long-awaited new full-length...

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HALESTORM Announces New Album 'Everest', Adds Summer/Fall 2025 North American And European Tour Dates

HALESTORM, the Grammy-winning band initially formed by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale with guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith, has announced "Everest", its sixth studio album, due out August 8 on Atlantic Records. Today the band also announced "nEVEREST", a North American tour this fall...

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GENE SIMMONS Says 'Astronomical' Insurance Costs Are Why He Is Charging More Than $12K For One Fan To Be His 'Roadie' For A Day

In a new interview with 95.9 The Rat's Carl Craft, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons discussed the "Personal Assistant And Band Roadie For The Day" experience he is offering to his fans during his upcoming tour with the GENE SIMMONS BAND. The experience in question, called "The Ultimate Gene Simmon...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Is Honored To Be 'The Only Woman' Asked To Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

During a recent interview with Audacy Music, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about the fact that she will appear at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever per...

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METALLICA Donates $40,000 To Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank

METALLICA has donated $40,000 to Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Daily Bread Food Bank through the band's foundation All Within My Hands (AWMH). These much-needed funds will aid the organization's efforts to feed Canadians amid the city's worsening hunger crisis. "We want to wholeheartedly thank the memb...

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Watch: METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO And KIRK HAMMETT Cover RUSH's 'La Villa Strangiato' During Toronto Concert

Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett played a rendition of "La Villa Strangiato" by hometown heroes RUSH during METALLICA's April 26 concert at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "La Villa Strangiato" was part of the fun and unusual feature...

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DROWNING POOL Hopes To Release New Full-Length Album Later This Year; 'Sinner' 25th-Anniversary Tour In Works For 2026

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke about the band's recently released two singles, "Madness", which came out earlier this month, and "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which arrived in September 2024. "Revolution (The Final Am...