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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN Dies At 72

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 died at the age of 72. His passing comes a little over a month after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou...

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SUZI QUATRO And ALICE COOPER Release Music Video For Their Version Of MC5 Classic 'Kick Out The Jams'

Rock 'n' roll legend Suzi Quatro has released the official music video for her duet with fellow Detroit native Alice Cooper on a rocking version of the MC5 classic "Kick Out The Jams". The clip, which was produced and directed by Alexander Preston, and filmed at Rustbelt Studios in Detroit, can be s...

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NEVERMORE Pulls Out Of PROGPOWER USA XXV Festival Due To Work Permit Delays

The new lineup of NEVERMORE has canceled its previously announced appearance at this year's ProgPower USA XXV festival, set to take place September 9-12, 2026 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Earlier today (Friday, March 27),NEVERMORE released the following statement via social media: "...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Dates In Support Of 'Released' Solo Album

Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic original voice of FOREIGNER will hit the road throughout 2026 in support of his third solo album, "Released", with a run of solo headline dates across North America. Highlights include stops at the Ho...

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NAPALM DEATH Bassist SHANE EMBURY To Release Debut Solo Album, 'Bridge To Resolution', In June

Dissonance Productions has announced the release of "Bridge To Resolution", the debut solo album by legendary NAPALM DEATH bassist and songwriter Shane Embury, to be issued on CD and vinyl on June 5. Written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, "Bridge To Resolution" is a deeply personal work...

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VINNY APPICE Says His Single-Bass Drumming Technique Was 'Perfect' For BLACK SABBATH And DIO

During an appearance on the March 25 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary drummer Vinny Appice was asked if he ever played double-bass drums. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, I never did. One time, when I was growing up, 'cause [my brother, fellow l...

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HYPOCRISY And PAIN's PETER TÄGTGREN Is 'Not Interested' In Using A.I. For Songwriting: 'I Don't Need To; I Have Ideas'

In a new interview with Poland's Noise Magazine, Swedish producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN) weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence...

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FROZEN SOUL Shares Music Video For 'Invoke War' Featuring MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN

FROZEN SOUL has released the official music video for the song "Invoke War", featuring a guest appearance by MACHINE HEAD's Robb Flynn. The gripping new single from Texas's beloved death metal/hardcore band "is about the internal battle we all have to fight when navigating loss, grief, guilt, and de...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Says New ANTHRAX Album Features 'A More Grown-Up Kind Of Sound': 'We're More Mature Now, And I Think The Writing Shows It'

Drummer Charlie Benante has revealed the precise reason for ANTHRAX's latest album being delayed until September — and it's not creative. ANTHRAX is currently on tour in Australia and in a round of interviews to promote the tour, Benante indicated the thrash titans' first album since 2016's "For All...

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An Undying Love For A Burning World

On Friday, March 20, 2026, NEUROSIS offered an unexpected, surprise treat for seasoned heavy music aficionados: their first album in a decade. Without notice, the Oakland-based post-metal progenitors streamed "An Undying Love For A Burning World". (The album will be available on physical formats in...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Recruits ROB HALFORD For Reimagined Version Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'You've Got Another Thing Comin''

Legendary actor, cultural icon, and recording artist William Shatner is proving once again that age is no barrier to creativity. At 95 years of age, Shatner is continuing work on his highly anticipated heavy metal project — and has just announced a major collaboration that is sure to electrify fans...

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RIKKI ROCKETT's 'Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison' Memoir To Finally Arrive This Summer; Cover Unveiled

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett's long-awaited memoir, "Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will finally arrive this summer via Rare Bird Books. The book's official cover was shared by Rikki earlier today (Wednesday, March 25) via social...

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KERRY KING To Enter Studio In April 2026 To Begin Recording Second Solo Album

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will enter the studio in April 2026 to begin recording the follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. A new tour in support of the upcoming effort will launch in early 2027, according to the talent agency...

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MOONSPELL Announces Details Of New Album 'Far From God', Shares Title Track

Portuguese gothic metal pioneers MOONSPELL have released the first single and title track of their upcoming studio album "Far From God", offering a first glimpse into what promises to be one of the band's most defining offerings to date. "Far From God" will be released on July 3 via Napalm Records....

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VALERIE BERTINELLI On Her Relationship With EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'Near The End Of His Life, I Could Be Much More Compassionate'

During an appearance on The Bossticks show, hosted by Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick, the entrepreneurial duo behind The Skinny Confidential and Dear Media, Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli spoke about her relationship with the late guitarist, with whom she shares a son, 35-year-ol...