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MASTERPLAN Shares 'Chase The Light' Single From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal legends MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band has share a new single and accompanying video, "Chase The Light", availabl...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Is A Blue-Collar Guitar Hero: 'It's Really Important For Me To Keep That Drive And Want To Be Better'

By David E. Gehlke Given the number of projects he's involved in, "ubiquitous" may be a good term for guitarist Joel Hoekstra. He first came into broader view as a member of NIGHT RANGER in 2008 before hooking up with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA in 2010 for the departing Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT). Four...

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THE HU And APOCALYPTICA Announce Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With THE RASMUS

The 2026 concert calendar just got even busier for "Hunnu rock" pioneers THE HU and cello metal standouts APOCALYPTICA as the bands announce today that they'll be hitting the road together for a run of shows this May and June. The tour kicks off on May 12 in Silver Spring, Maryland and will take the...

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A Book About Canadian Death/Thrash/Crossover Pioneers SLAUGHTER Is In The Works

A book about Scarborough, Ontario, Canada's death/thrash/crossover pioneers SLAUGHTER is currently being written by two longtime fans of the band, Dragan "Ed" Balog (Utopian Vision Music, Black Mark Production – North America, DOWNFALL, INNER THOUGHT) and Nick Sagias (NIHILIST DEATH CULT, TRIBE OF P...

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STEVEN WILSON Launches Online Platform Dedicated To Studio-Quality Immersive Sound

One of progressive music's most fearless and innovative figures, six-time-Grammy Award-nominated musician, songwriter and producer Steven Wilson has announced the launch of Headphone Dust, a new online platform dedicated to offering high-resolution, 5.1, and Atmos/spatial audio editions of Wilson's...

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Acclaimed Norwegian Hard Rock/Metal Singer JORN LANDE Signs With BLACK LODGE RECORDS

Black Lodge Records has announces the signing of Jorn Lande, widely regarded as one of the greatest rock vocalists of our time. The Norwegian singer's enduring influence, distinctive voice, and proven track record place him at the forefront of a renaissance in hard-hitting, melodic rock. Described b...

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DEF LEPPARD Is 'A Few Songs Short' Of Having Two New Albums' Worth Of Material: 'We're Still Finishing Off', Says RICK SAVAGE

DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage has told People magazine that he and his bandmates have already come up with enough ideas for an entire follow-up to 2022's "Diamond Star Halos" LP. "We've really got enough material, and we'll have enough material to take us through to the end of the decade pretty mu...

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OMNIUM GATHERUM Vocalist JUKKA PELKONEN Diagnosed With Lymphoma

Jukka Pelkonen, vocalist of Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse OMNIUM GATHERUM, has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. As a result, Jukka will miss the band's European "May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way" tour, which is scheduled to kick off on February...

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RICH WARD Says Next FOZZY Single Will 'Probably Be Released' In March

In a new interview with U.K.'s MetalTalk, FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward spoke about the band's latest single, "Fall In Line", which was released in April 2025 via Madison Records. "Fall In Line" was the follow-up to FOZZY's previous standalone single, "Spotlight", which was made available in October 202...

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PETER CRISS On ACE FREHLEY's Absence From KENNEDY CENTER HONORS: 'I Was Grieving So Much That My Heart Hurt A Lot'

Peter Criss spoke exclusively and at length to Rock Candy magazine about life before, with and after KISS. During a wide-ranging and revealing interview, the band's original drummer, who turned 80 in December, unwrapped a large amount of subjects, including how he joined the group that would become...

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DEEP PURPLE To Release New Album In June: 'It's About The Metamorphosis Of Humanity Into A Metaphysical State', Says IAN GILLAN

In a new interview with Songwriting For Songwriters, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan confirmed that the legendary rock band is putting the finishing touches on a new album for a tentative June 2026 release. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to "=1", which came out in July 2024 via earMUSIC. As...

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MATTHEW NELSON Explains How HENRY ROLLINS Almost Made Guest Appearance On NELSON's 'Imaginator' Album

During an appearance on the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, hosted by FOZZY frontman and superstar wrestler Chris Jericho, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson discussed their new memoir, "What Happened To Your Hair?", which came out on December 16 via Permuted Press. The 58-year-old identical twins, who are the so...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce Spring 2026 North American Tour

BLACK VEIL BRIDES have announced their first headline tour of North America for 2026. The band comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton and drummer Christian Coma will be hitting the road with FROM ASHES TO NEW, TX2 and AS DECEMBER FALLS in support...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'I Think Reinvention Is Important At Any Stage Of Your Career'

In a new interview with Soundsphere's Dom Smith, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked how he and his bandmates plan on "reinventing" themselves in 2026. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think reinvention is important at any stage of your career, 'cause...

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LITA FORD Explains Why She Decided To Move To Arizona Desert

After a challenging chapter in her life, trailblazing RUNAWAYS guitarist Lita Ford sought sanctuary in the calm of the Phoenix desert. On the latest episode of Kylie Olsson's "Life In Six Strings", Lita welcomes Kylie into the home that helped her reset and move forward. Watch as Kylie explores Lita...