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THE ROCKETT MAFIA, Featuring POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT, Is Working On Original Material For Debut EP

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new rock project featuring Rikki Rockett, drummer and founding member of the multi-platinum band POISON, is planning to record its debut EP later this year, to be released via Pavement Entertainment. Joining Rockett in THE ROCKETT MAFIA's current lineup are Brandon Gibbs (DEVI...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Unveils Limited-Edition Release Of His TAMA Signature Snare Drum

In the fall of 2023, Mike Portnoy's exciting return to DREAM THEATER ignited the entire music industry. For Tama, this meant only one thing: a new monster must be born. Taking inspiration from Mike's original "Purple Monster" kit, Tama created a truly unique and custom finish that was specially craf...

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GRATEFUL DEAD Co-Founder BOB WEIR Dead At 78

Bobby Weir, a founding member of the legendary GRATEFUL DEAD, has died at age of 78. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir," Weir's family wrote in a statement. "He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could...

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New MASTERPLAN Album 'Metalmorphosis' Gets Official Release Date; 'Chase The Light' Single To Arrive Next Week

MASTERPLAN's long-awaited new album, "Metalmorphosis", will be released on May 22, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP's first single, "Chase The Light", will arrive on January 15, 2026. In a recent interview with Brazil's Todo Mundo Em Campo, former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow stated about "...

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Watch: DIRKSCHNEIDER Kicks Off 'Balls To The Wall 40th Anniversary - Encores Tour 2026' In Geiselwind, Germany

DIRKSCHNEIDER, the band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, kicked off its "Balls To The Wall 40th Anniversary - Encores Tour 2026" this past Thursday night (January 8) at Musichall Geiselwind in Geiselwind, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Featured s...

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Why Did 'WHITESNAKE EXPERIENCE' Concert In Serbia Get Canceled? JOEL HOEKSTRA Explains

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, Joel Hoekstra addressed last year's cancelation of a concert in Serbia by members of WHITESNAKE. A press conference was held in late May 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia to announce the participants of the 58th Guitar Festival in Zaje...

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SUICIDE SILENCE's MARK HEYLMUN 'Fully' Supports And Respects CHRIS GARZA's Decision To Take A Break From The Band

California deathcore band SUICIDE SILENCE has recruited Ian Waye (SOREPTION) to fill in on guitar for Chris Garza while the latter guitarist is taking "hiatus" from the group. On Friday (January 9),SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun shared the following message via social media: "Hey everyone,...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: Dropping The Makeup In 2008 Was 'The Best Thing That Could Have Happened To Us'

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, TWISTED SISTER's founding guitarist and manager Jay Jay French confirmed that he and his bandmates will not go back to wearing the heavy makeup that characterized their early shows when they return to the road as part of their reunion tour later this year. H...

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Ex-DRAGONFORCE Singer ZP THEART Releases 20th-Anniversary Reimagining Of 'Through The Fire And Flames'

Former DRAGONFORCE and SKID ROW singer ZP Theart has released a special 20th-anniversary "reimagining" of the DRAGONFORCE power metal anthem "Through The Fire And Flames". For this project, Theart entrusted producer and multi-instrumentalist Syndrone with a full sonic overhaul. Syndrone provided the...

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GLENN HUGHES Cancels Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Due To 'Minor Health Issue'

Due to a "minor health issue" that requires his attention over the upcoming months, Glenn Hughes, the legendary former bassist and singer of DEEP PURPLE, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and current frontman of rock supergroup BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, has made the difficult decision to cancel his...

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THE 69 EYES Shares New Single 'I Survive' Featuring STEVE STEVENS

Finnish hard rockers THE 69 EYES have signed to BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. Starting a brand new chapter in their career, they proudly unveil their new track, "I Survive", along with an official music video, available below. The song features American guitarist Steve...

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RIVAL SONS' JAY BUCHANAN Shares New Solo Single 'True Black' From Upcoming 'Weapons Of Beauty' Album

Jay Buchanan — frontman of American rock band RIVAL SONS — will release his debut solo album, "Weapons Of Beauty", on February 6 through Sacred Tongue Records via Thirty Tigers. The official visualizer for Jay's latest single, "True Black", can be seen below. With "Weapons Of Beauty", Buchanan — the...

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RIVAL SONS' JAY BUCHANAN Reveals His Wife Is Battling Breast Cancer: 'She's Gonna Be Okay', He Says

In a new interview with Steve Harkins of TalkShopLive's Rock 'N' Roll Channel, Jay Buchanan — frontman of American rock band RIVAL SONS — discussed his upcoming debut solo album, "Weapons Of Beauty", which will be released on February 6 on Sacred Tongue Records via Thirty Tigers. Asked what other ac...

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JORDAN RUDESS: 'To Be Able To Play DREAM THEATER Music, You Can't Be That F***ed Up And Even Do It'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke about how the progressive metal giants have managed to avoid the stereotypical trappings of rock stars when it comes to tales of excess and debauchery. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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TONY IOMMI: First Part Of GIBSON TV's 'The Godfather Of Heavy Metal' Video Series Released

Gibson Films — the storytelling studio from Gibson dedicated to original, artist-driven content that celebrates music history, culture and the instruments that shape sound — has announced the worldwide premiere of Volume One of its new limited music docuseries, "Iommi: The Godfather Of Heavy Metal",...