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MICK SWEDA Wanted To Get His Portion Of The BULLETBOYS Name Back Before Agreeing To Latest Reunion
In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, 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). Regarding what changed in the six months...January 8, 2026
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BLACK SWAN, Featuring JEFF PILSON, ROBIN MCAULEY, REB BEACH And MATT STARR, Shares 'Paralyzed' Title Track
The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN — featuring Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP),Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE),Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, THE END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN) and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG) — will release a new studio album, "Paralyzed", on February 13 via Frontiers Musi...January 8, 2026
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Break The Silence
There are few things more satisfying than witnessing a great band exceed all expectations. BEYOND THE BLACK were always a class act. Their 2015 debut, "Songs of Love and Death", may have only caused ripples in the symphonic metal continuum, but the quality of the songs, and the obvious charisma of s...January 7, 2026
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CROWBAR And EYEHATEGOD Announce March/April 2026 U.S. Tour
CROWBAR and EYEHATEGOD will join forces for a U.S. co-headlining tour this spring. The trek will kick off on March 19 at Chelsea's Live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and wrap on April 18 at Tipitina's in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tour dates: March 19 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live March 20 - San Anton...January 7, 2026
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Valley Of Death II
It seems fair to say that LIONHEART love a sequel. Their last release was the third installment in the Californian band's "Welcome To The West Coast" series, and it was one of the most brutal and impactful releases in their history to date, with crowd-pleasing cameos from the likes of Jamey Jasta an...January 7, 2026
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JACK OSBOURNE Opens Up About Being Raised By OZZY OSBOURNE: 'My Dad Had Amazing Work Ethic'
During a brand new appearance on the Leave No Doubt Fatherhood podcast, Jack Osbourne spoke about what it was like to grow up as Ozzy Osbourne's son and how it affected his parenting style with his four kids. Asked what things he took away from the way he was brought up by the legendary heavy metal...January 7, 2026
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RUSH: Unauthorized Book About '2112' Album Due In March
Motorbooks has announced "Rush And 2112: 50 Years", a richly illustrated, slip‑cased celebration of the album that transformed RUSH from cult favorites into one of rock's most revered and influential bands, due on March 10, 2026, just weeks before the 50th anniversary of "2112". Released on April 1,...January 7, 2026
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STATUS QUO Co-Founder And Frontman FRANCIS ROSSI Shares Two More Songs From Upcoming Album 'The Accidental'
Francis Rossi kicks off 2026 in emphatic style with two brand-new songs, released today as a digital double single and taken from his long-awaited new studio album "The Accidental", due out January 30, 2026. "Push Comes To Shove" bursts with energy, grit and Rossi's unmistakable guitar sound, while...January 7, 2026
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Kickstarter
The world of heavy music has become so diverse over the last few decades that it has become increasingly hard to argue that its ancient traditions should always be faithfully upheld. That's progress and you're welcome to it. Meanwhile, BULLET continue to fly the flag for hard rock and heavy metal in...January 6, 2026
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MASSACRE/Ex-DEATH Vocalist KAM LEE Says That The Death Metal 'Blueprint' Comes From SLAYER
During an appearance on the latest episode of his Beyond The Massacre Podcast, Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo, spoke about the origin of the death me...January 6, 2026
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STITCHED UP HEART Announces New Album 'Medusa', Shares Music Video For 'Glitch Bitch'
Los Angeles-based hard rock band STITCHED UP HEART will release a new full-length album, "Medusa", on June 12 via Judge & Jury Records, the powerhouse record label founded by esteemed producer Howard Benson and THREE DAYS GRACE drummer Neil Sanderson. The official music video for the LP's latest...January 6, 2026
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GEEZER BUTLER Explains Why BLACK SABBATH Never Released Studio Recording Of 2001 Song 'Scary Dreams'
During an appearance on the latest episode of Gabbing With Girlfriends, the podcast hosted by Geezer Butler's wife and manager Gloria Butler, the legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist was asked if he and his bandmates ever made a proper studio recording of "Scary Dreams", the slow and bluesy number they p...January 6, 2026
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WARRANT Touring Bassist ROBBIE CRANE Says JANI LANE 'Looked Fantastic' And 'Healthy' Shortly Before His Death
In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, bassist Robbie Crane, who has had stints with Vince Neil's band, RATT and LYNCH MOB, before joining BLACK STAR RIDERS as a full-time member, reflected on his friendship with late WARRANT singer Jani Lane. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...January 5, 2026
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Alter Bridge
On their new self-titled album, ALTER BRIDGE prove their talent for creating something that goes beyond just music. The band, whose lineup includes members of CREED — guitarist Mark Tremonti, bass player Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips — along with powerhouse vocalist Myles Kennedy, aren't...January 5, 2026
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NITA STRAUSS Likes To Listen To 'A Lot Of Melodic Death Metal' Like SOILWORK And AT THE GATES While Lifting Weights
In a new interview with Ramona Fernandez of Gym Rock Crew, Nita Strauss, the 39-year-old Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked if she listens to anything while she is working out. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I do. During my cardio, I listen t...January 5, 2026
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