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Watch: GODSMACK Plays First Concert With New Drummer WADE MURFF

GODSMACK played its first concert with new drummer Wade Murff Thursday night (May 8) at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was joined on stage by the rest of the band's current lineup, consisting of guitarist/vocalist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill and guitarist Sam...

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'Van Halen' Book By ALEX VAN HALEN: More Details Revealed

Genesis Publications has announced that pre-orders are now open for "Van Halen", written and signed by Alex Van Halen. This is the official chronicle of the band, published in a limited edition of only 1,500 signed and numbered copies worldwide. The book traces the brothers' journey from their child...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER: I Lost Gigs With Two 'Hugely Famous' Bands Because I Didn't Do Drugs

On April 18, KORN drummer and Musicians Institute (MI) graduate Ray Luzier joined Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California for "Pearl Day", sharing performance, insight, and real-world experience with the next generation of drummers. Luzier, who was raised in West Newton, Pennsylvania, a small t...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Performs In Austin During 2026 Tour

The Alfred Rossy channel on YouTube has uploaded video of David Lee Roth's April 29 concert at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas. You can check out the clips below. According to Setlist.fm, Roth's setlist was as follows: 01. Panama (VAN HALEN song) 02. Drop Dead Legs (VAN HALEN song) 03...

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SHANNON LARKIN Says SULLY ERNA 'Understood' His Reasons For Leaving GODSMACK: 'It Ended Beautifully, And There Was No Hard Feelings'

During a May 1 livestream on his official YouTube channel, former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin addressed his decision to retire a year and a half ago following the tour supporting the band's "Lighting Up The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With the GODSMACK thing, I tel...

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AUTOPSY To Record New Album Later This Year

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, drummer/vocalist Chris Reifert of Californian gore death metal originators AUTOPSY spoke about the band's plans for a follow-up to their last full-length effort, "Ashes, Organs, Blood And Crypts" which came out in 2023. He said (as transcri...

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RIOT V Parts Ways With Singer TODD MICHAEL HALL

RIOT V, the band featuring members of legendary metal pioneers RIOT, has parted ways with singer Todd Michael Hall. He is being temporarily replaced by Italian musician Valentino Francavilla (WHITE SKULL). On Tuesday (April 28),Todd, who had been with a member of RIOT V since 2013, released the fol...

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LEMMY, SLIM JIM And DANNY B's Tribute To BUDDY HOLLY To Be Released In May

Long, long time ago…. The death of Buddy Holly, in a plane crash in February 1959, sent a seismic shock through the then-infant world of rock 'n' roll, and one that continues to resonate today. Of all the multitude of musical passings since then, still Holly — just 22 at the time — continues to haun...

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STEVE VAI Lists Longtime California Home For $11.8 Million

According to Robb Report, legendary guitarist Steve Vai has listed his longtime home in Encino, California for nearly $11.8 million. The 65-year-old musician, who relocated to San Diego's Rancho Santa Fe area with his wife Pia in early 2025, paid $1.2 million for the Encino property three decades ag...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE: 'I Really Am Still, At The End Of It All, An Optimist. I Believe In Us.'

In a new interview with Sylvia Alvarado of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Sanctuary", due on June 5. The LP, which features tracks produced by Zakk Cervini (BAD OMENS, YUNGBLUD, BRING ME THE HORIZON, SPIRITBOX) and Jordan Fis...

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PETER CRISS Reflects On KISS's Historic 1996 Reunion: 'It Was Like Time Stood Still'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, original KISS drummer Peter Criss reflected on his appearance, along with Ace Frehley, at the August 1995 taping of the KISS "MTV Unplugged" special, which served as the catalyst for the historic 1996 KISS worldwide reunion tour. He s...

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SULLY ERNA Confirms There Will Be New GODSMACK Music: 'It Just Won't Be With All The Original Members Anymore'

During an April 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was asked about the band's announcement that the GODSMACK's latest album, 2023's "Lighting Up The Sky", would likely be its final collection of new material. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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TOM MORELLO Unites With Writer/Producer MARC GUGGENHEIM And Artist SZYMON KUDRAŃSKI For 'Leviathan Freedom'

Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and activist Tom Morello of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, AUDIOSLAVE and PROPHETS OF RAGE is returning to comics for "Leviathan Freedom", an all-new sci-fi epic inspired by the true story of American icon Robert Smalls. Morello first made his comics debut wi...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Says He Sold His Publishing Catalog For A Substantial Sum Last Year: I Feel 'Rich'

VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth has revealed that he sold his music publishing catalog for a substantial sum last year. Roth is credited with writing the majority of lyrics for VAN HALEN's first six albums and often claimed to have written every word, syllable and melody during his tenure. The 71-...

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MIKE PORTNOY On RUSH's Upcoming 'Fifty Something' Tour: 'I'm So Happy That They're Gonna Do It Again'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he is planning on attending any of the shows on RUSH's upcoming "Fifty Something" comeback tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I cannot wait to see it. I'm so cu...