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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Believes MAMMOTH Will Be Able To Establish Its Own Identity More Without His Initials In Band Name

In a new interview with Elwood of the 95 WIIL Rock radio station, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — once again spoke about his decision to drop the "WVH" initials from his MAMMOTH WVH band name prior to the release of the group's recent single, "The End". MA...

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'Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow' Set For Theatrical Release

Following its history-making sold-out performance and global livestream, "Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow" will make its theatrical debut in early 2026. The feature-length concert film, currently in production from Mercury Studios, will be a celebration of one of rock's most enduring legacie...

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JORDAN RUDESS: DREAM THEATER Has Had 'One Of The Best Years Of Our Career' Since Launching 40th-Anniversary Tour

In a new interview with The Keyboard Chronicles, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess was asked about the fan response to the progressive metallers' latest studio album, "Parasomnia", which came out in February. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Live, we've only played two of the son...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA In 'Critical Condition' With 'A Severe Case Of Bacterial Pneumonia'

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION has been admitted to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at a hospital in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. As a result of Phil's hospitalization, the other members of the band — Ron...

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STEVE MILLER BAND Cancels All 2025 Tour Dates: 'Blame It On The Weather'

The STEVE MILLER BAND has canceled all of its 2025 tour dates. The group had 31 shows scheduled for its American tour, which was slated to begin August 15 in Bethel, New York and wrap on November 8 in Anaheim, California. On Wednesday (July 16),the rock band, led by Steve Miller on guitar and vocal...

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If you haven't already formed a firm opinion about SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL, you may need to get one fast. The Russians have risen from relative obscurity to the upper echelons of the modern metal scene. After spending the last decade ripping it up in front of as many people as humanly possible, and rel...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Sings Karaoke-Style Covers Of SAMMY HAGAR, STYX And BILLY SQUIER

Last month, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna brought his "Joey's Jukebox" project to Bernie's Beach Bar in Hampton, New Hampshire. Video of the 64-year-old musician belting out karaoke-style covers of several classic rock songs — Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55", Billy Squier's "In The Dark" and STYX'...

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MY DYING BRIDE's ANDREW CRAIGHAN Says AARON STAINTHORPE Has 'Distanced Himself From The Band'

In a new interview with Metalirium, MY DYING BRIDE guitarist Andrew Craighan spoke about the band's decision to recruit vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN) to front MY DYING BRIDE for its live appearances in 2025 after an apparent dispute with MY DYING BRIDE's founding singer Aaron Stainthorpe...

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Never-Completed Song From Late WARRANT Frontman JANI LANE, Recently Finished By JERRY DIXON, To See Light Of Day

According to a post on the Everything Jani Lane Facebook page, a special song late WARRANT frontman Jani Lane wrote but never completed has now been finished by WARRANT bassist Jerry Dixon and Frontiers Music Srl songwriters Giancarlo Floridia and David Julian, who have previously written for a...

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Watch: SOULFLY Performs New Song 'Favela Dystopia' From Upcoming Album

SOULFLY played a new song called "Favela Dystopia" live for the first time on July 8 at Maimunarnika in Sofia, Bulgaria and again on July 10 at Dorćol Platz in Belgrade, Serbia. Fan-filmed video of the Belgrade performance of the track can be seen below. "Favela Dystopia" is expected to appear on SO...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Announces August 2025 Florida Tour Celebrating RONNIE JAMES DIO

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna and his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio has announced a four-date tour of Florida for next month. The group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Rob Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is performing music from DIO, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW....

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LIVING COLOUR Hopes To Complete New Album 'By The End Of The Fall'

LIVING COLOUR drummer Will Calhoun has confirmed to Music City San Francisco that he and his bandmates are working on the long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "Shade" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Presently LIVING COLOUR's working on a new recording. [It's in the] very early sta...

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SHINEDOWN To Release New Single 'Killing Fields' On Tuesday

SHINEDOWN will release a new single, "Killing Fields", on Tuesday, July 15. A preview of the track is available below. SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith stated about "Killing Fields": "'Killing Fields' is not a song that has one specific meaning. The subject matter in this song cannot be prioritized to o...

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PRIMUS Turns Red Rocks Into 'Brown Rocks' With Rare Album Tribute Set

Currently trekking across the country on their "Onward & Upward Summer Tour 2025", PRIMUS delivered an unforgettable performance Wednesday night (July 9) at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado with a surprise tribute to their fan-favorite "Brown Album". After opening with "Harold Of The...

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38 SPECIAL Marks 50th Anniversary With First Album in 20 Years, 'Milestone'

38 SPECIAL, the classic southern rock band behind worldwide hits such as "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up In You", has announced a new album, "Milestone", due out on September 19. In celebration of the band's 50th anniversary, their first new music in over 20 years features guests and co-writes with...