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CLIFF BURTON's Posthumous Signature Bass To Be Reissued By ARIA

Aria Guitars of Japan will mark 40 years since the passing of METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton by reissuing the Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass. The special model, which will be debuted at this weekend's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, "honors Cliff Burton's groundbreaking tone and leg...

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JOHN SYKES's Family Rips GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS Over 'Disrespectful' Plans For Posthumous EP

The family of legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES) has blasted Golden Robot Records over the Australian record label's recent announcement that it was planning to release a posthumous EP from Sykes. According to the label, this "deep...

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WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Shares 'Lifeline' Single From Upcoming 'From The Fade' Album

Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the fourth album of his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "From The Fade", on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Once again, guitarist and composer Hoekstra is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerh...

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Not Like Everybody Else

Battle-worn survivors of the original punk movement, and reliably mischievous old goats, THE DAMNED are one of the greatest bands of all time. Contrary to popular belief, they were only a punk rock band for a couple of years, swiftly blossoming into something much more interesting. Upon the release...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He 'Loves' JAMES HETFIELD And LARS ULRICH: 'We're Constantly Working On Improving Our Relationship'

In a new interview with SPIN.com, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth". D...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL On Recent Iconic Metal/Hard Rock Musician Deaths: They Leave 'A Really Big Void'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall weighed in on the fact that 2025 saw the loss of some of the metal genre's greatest figures, including, but not limited to, BLACK SABBATH legend Ozzy Osbourne, KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and MASTODON's Brent Hi...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER On Touring With METALLICA More Than 40 Years Ago: 'They Were Kindred Spirits'

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher once again talked about METALLICA opening for his band back in 1983 and 1984. The trek marked METALLICA's first-ever tour. Asked if he had any recollections of sharing the stage with METALLICA...

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ANDY BIERSACK ON BLACK VEIL BRIDES' Upcoming LP: 'Overall The Record Is Much More Aggressive Than Previous Albums'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack spoke about the band's latest single, "Certainty". The track will appear on the band's upcoming album, due later this year via Spinefarm. Asked if the heavier sound of "Certainty" is representative of...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'If In Doubt, Go Heavy'

In a new interview with Crews of Q92.9, Springfield's Rock Station, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked how he has managed to balance honoring the band's legacy while pushing forward creatively. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a fucking nightmare. [I'm] trying to think ab...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's Next Memoir, 'In My Darkest Hour', To Detail His Cancer Battle

Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo imprint has set a tentative September 2027 release date for MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's next memoir, "In My Darkest Hour". The book will detail Mustaine's "gnarly" treatment after he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma at the back of h...

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JASON MOMOA Says He Was 'Terrified' To Host OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'It Was Unbelievable'

Jason Momoa has reflected on the experience of hosting BLACK SABBATH's final concert, which took place last July at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Appearing on the Thursday, January 15 episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", the 46-year-old American actor and film producer sa...

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DREAM THEATER's 'Lost Not Forgotten Archives' Series Returns With 'Live In Tokyo, 2010'

Fresh off their fourth career Grammy nomination and their first release for 2026, progressive metal mainstays DREAM THEATER are starting up their "Lost Not Forgotten Archives" series again with "Live In Tokyo, 2010" scheduled for release on March 13. The latest live release from the band comprised o...

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Legendary 1970s Rock Band ANGEL To Embark On 'Farewell' Tour In 2026-2027

Singer Frank DiMino and guitarist Punky Meadows from the legendary '70s rock band ANGEL will embark on ANGEL's farewell tour this summer. The trek, which is expected to run through 2027, will include a stop at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on August 7. Less than a year ago, DiMino...

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MOONSPELL Is 'Almost Finished' Mixing First Album In Five Years

Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro of Portuguese goth overlords MOONSPELL has revealed that he and his bandmates are almost done with the follow-up to their 2021 album "Hermitage". In a January 14 social media post, he wrote: "New album is almost finished, finishing mixes as we speak." Last October, Fernando...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS Announces '2026 American Tour'

Multi-platinum selling country artist and STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis will launche the first leg of his "2026 American Tour" next week. This year's tour will again feature his backing band THE STATELINERS. The extensive nationwide run will take Lewis coast to coast, delivering his signature blend of...