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EVANESCENCE Announces 2026 World Tour

EVANESCENCE has announced a world tour for 2026. The trek will kick off on June 11, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida and run through the end of October. EVANESCENCE will perform in North America in June and July, before heading over to Europe, and wrapping things up at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in...

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Watch: NUNO BETTENCOURT And MICHAEL SWEET Honor ACE FREHLEY With 'Shout It Out Loud' Cover At 2025 'Turkey Jam'

Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME) and Michael Sweet (STRYPER) took part in the second night of this year's "Turkey Jam" on Saturday, November 29 at the Hudson Portuguese Club in Hudson, Massachusetts. Among the tracks which were performed was a cover of KISS's "Shout It Out Loud" as a tribute to late KISS...

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GEORGE LYNCH On DON DOKKEN: 'I've Been The Benefactor Of His Cheating Due To His Lying In A Big Way'

In a new interview with Tone-Talk, legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch was asked about DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken's alleged dishonesty regarding the singer's contributions to the songwriting of the band's classic early material. George said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think pe...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says 'DOKKEN Could Have Been A Much Bigger Band: 'That Got Stolen From Us'

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) spoke about the 1989 breakup of the classic DOKKEN lineup. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The truth of the matter is, and I said this many, many times, and I'm not saying...

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Watch: NUNO BETTENCOURT And SULLY ERNA Cover ALICE IN CHAINS And LED ZEPPELIN Classics At 2025 'Turkey Jam'

Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),Sully Erna (GODSMACK) and Kevin Figueiredo (EXTREME) took part in this year's "Turkey Jam" on Wednesday, November 26 at the Hudson Portuguese Club in Hudson, Massachusetts. Among the tracks which were performed was a cover of ALICE IN CHAINS' "Man In The Box", with Erna o...

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KINGS OF THRASH To Release New Single: 'Get Ready For An Explosive Track Packed With Killer Riffs'

KINGS OF THRASH, the acclaimed union of MEGADETH alumni David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),plus Chaz Leon (vocals, guitar) and DEAD GROOVE/ex-BULLETBOYS drummer Fred Aching, has inked a deal with Cleopatra Records for the release of a new single. The band states: "Get ready for an explos...

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WARREN DEMARTINI, CHRIS HOLMES, TRACII GUNS And RIKKI ROCKETT Among METAL HALL OF FAME 2026 Inductees

The Metal Hall Of Fame will take over the Sunset Strip for the 2026 blowout bash on January 21, 2026. "We invite all the fans to join us in celebrating the '80s," says Metal Hall Of Fame founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. "Get ready to unleash your inner metal spirit, and dress in leather, studs, big hair, a...

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ANTHRAX Completes Mixing First New Album In A Decade

According to a new social media post from ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, the band has completed mixing its long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions, took place at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. ANTHRA...

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METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON, KEN MARY And BRIAN ALLEN

West Coast heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass...

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IN FLAMES Announce Summer 2026 European Tour

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES are returning to Europe in the summer of 2026 with one of their most extensive and diverse live runs to date. Stretching from mid-July to late August, the tour brings the band to more than twenty cities and many of the continent’s most iconic festivals. Scroll down for al...

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CORONER Announces 'Dissonance Over The West' February 2026 North American Tour

Swiss pioneering technical metallers CORONER will embark on the "Dissonance Over The West" North American tour in February 2026. The 15-date The Kirby Organization-presented trek will feature support from San Francisco Bay Area metallers HEATHEN and will launch on February 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, wr...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Announces Summer 2026 North American Tour With TESLA And EXTREME

Iconic rock band MÖTLEY CRÜE has announced "The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins", a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45th anniversary of the band. The run will bring MÖTLEY CRÜE's high-impac...

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VINNIE PAUL's Recipes Now Available At Rainbow Bar & Grill

Fans of Vinnie Paul Abbott can order three unique dishes straight out of the PANTERA, HELLYEAH and DAMAGEPLAN drummer's cookbook throughout this holiday season at the historic Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood, California. Published posthumously in March 2025, the book is an exact version of...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD And FOREIGNER Announce 'Double Trouble Double Vision' Tour For Summer 2026

LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for summer 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the "Double Trouble Double Vision Tour" begins on July 23 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29...

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BUTCHER BABIES Are Putting Finishing Touches On 'Incredibly Personal' New Album

BUTCHER BABIES are putting the finishing touches on their new album for a tentative 2026 release. The band's new music will be made available via Judge & Jury Records, a powerhouse record label and production company founded by multi-platinum producer Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, SEETHER,...