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UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS Reignite Retro Metal On 'Shapes Of Midnight'

By David E. Gehlke The alternative universe created by UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS guitarist / vocalist Kevin Starrs for the band's new (and seventh) studio album, "Shapes Of Midnight", doesn't feel all that far-fetched when considering the current state of the world's affairs. Reminiscent of Edgar...

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CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN Brings His Legendary Guitar Collection For Benefit Auction With JULIEN'S

Julien's Auctions, the industry-leading music memorabilia auction house, is thrilled to partner with Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, acclaimed songwriter and guitarist Rick Nielsen to unveil "The Rick Nielsen Collection", a benefit sale featuring Nielsen's historic personal collection of guitars, cars,...

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AUGUST BURNS RED's JAKE LUHRS: 'If You Want The World To Change Or If You Wanna Change The World, You Have To Start With Yourself'

In a new interview with Brenton Harris of Australia's A Peek Behind The Lines, AUGUST BURNS RED vocalist Jake Luhrs spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the song "The Nameless", which appears on the band's latest album, "Season Of Surrender". Asked if he is still trying to find places to improve...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On 'Darker' Sound Of 'Cursum Perficio' Album: 'It's Just Where We're At' Right Now

In a new interview with Gino Alache of Rockum TV, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke about the band's recently released twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio". It marks the band's first record in ten years since 2016's "For All Kings", which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. As...

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GWAR Pays Tribute To Founding Member CHUCK VARGA: He 'Brought An Unforgettable Presence To The Stage'

GWAR has paid tribute to Chuck Varga, the band's founding member, who died last week following a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. On Sunday, September 27, GWAR shared the following message via social media: "There are some losses that hit harder than others. "The world lost Chuck Varga a few...

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SLIPKNOT Announces Summer 2027 Worldwide '(Sic)est Stadium Tour'

SLIPKNOT has announced its "(sic)est Stadium Tour", crossing the globe summer 2027. The tour, produced by Live Nation, launches July 3 at London's historic Wembley Stadium, in a Europe exclusive. On July 16, SLIPKNOT touch down in D.C.'s Nationals Park to kick off their North American jaunt, which i...

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LITTLE ANGELS To Release 'Big Bad & Back EP' In November, The Band's First New Material In 32 Years

Legendary U.K. hard rock band LITTLE ANGELS — featuring the full original lineup of vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, keyboardist Jim Dickinson, bassist Mark Plunkett and drummer Mark Richardson — will release the "Big Bad & Back EP" on November 6. It will mark the group's first n...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL WEIKATH Rules Out 'Part Four' Of 'Keeper Of The Seven Keys' Album Saga: 'That Would Be Very Repetitive'

In a new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, HELLOWEEN guitarist Michael Weikath was asked if it's true that he and his bandmates are already thinking about a follow-up to their latest album, "Giants & Monsters", which arrived in August 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Michael said (as tr...

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BATTLE BEAST Didn't Consider Any Other Singers Before Recruiting MARINA LA TORRACA To Replace NOORA LOUHIMO

In an interview with SDTV – Stonedead Festival, BATTLE BEAST bassist and founding member Eero Sipilä and new singer Marina La Torraca spoke about the recent departure of longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo and the addition of La Torraca. Regarding how it feels for her to come into the ban...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Plays Intimate Club Show At West Hollywood's Roxy

ANTHRAX played an intimate club show Saturday night (September 26) at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California. The concert took place in between the two gigs ANTHRAX is playing (September 25 and September 27) as the support act for IRON MAIDEN at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. ANTHRAX's setlist for...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Announces 'Intimate Show' In Las Vegas For Next Month

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor will bring a special intimate show to Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, October 18. Tickets are on sale now at Smashmagpresents.com. Taylor played what he said was his first acoustic solo show in over three years in March 2025 at the HorrorHound Week...

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GWAR Founding Member CHUCK VARGA Dies After Battle With Cancer

Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and the man behind The Sexecutioner from 1985 to 2022, has died after a battle with cancer. Varga's death was announced Friday night (September 25) in a social media post shared by Beefcake The Mighty, also known as Casey Orr, the bassist for the heavily costum...

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FOO FIGHTERS Invite Fans To Potluck Dinner At Their 606 Studio In Exclusive Short Film For VEVO 'Extended Play' Series

Vevo, the world's leading music video network, has announced the release of FOO FIGHTERS' short film as the conclusion to their "Extended Play" series. FOO FIGHTERS' "Extended Play" installment features intimate conversations, as well as live performances of "Child Actor", "Of All People", "Caught I...

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CLUTCH Announces Fourteenth Studio Album 'Wasted Lands', Shares Title Track

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have announced their fourteenth studio album, "Wasted Lands", set for release on January 22, 2027 via the band's own Weathermaker Music. The announcement arrives alongside the release of its raucously groovy, riff-driven title track, "Wasted Lands", and accompanying official...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs At Grammy Museum's Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace In Los Angeles

Grammy Award-winning band MEGADETH took part in a discussion and special performance at the Grammy Museum's Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace in Los Angeles on Thursday, September 24. The members of MEGADETH talked to MTV alum Matt Pinfield about the release of their seventeenth studio album, their creati...