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HATEBREED's WAYNE LOZINAK Opens Up About His Brain Surgery: 'I Couldn't Talk' And 'I Couldn't Write'

In a new interview with The Mike James Rock Show, HATEBREED guitarist Wayne Lozinak offered an update on his health, more than two months after he underwent an operation to remove a benign brain tumor. Regarding how he was initially diagnosed with the tumor, Wayne said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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FOZZY, KUARANTINE, KILLER DWARFS Among Confirmed Bands For 2026 'Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea' Cruise

World champion pro wrestler, lead singer of FOZZY, and New York Times best-selling author Chris Jericho and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, have rung the bell for Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea: The Seventh Cruise Of A Seventh Cruise, sa...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM: Metal Fans Keep The Scene Alive 'No Matter How Much Mainstream Attention We Get'

In a new interview with Spain's Rock FM, In particular, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked if he agrees with the widespread perception that heavy metal has declined in popularity over the last few years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. I would say t...

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GLENN HUGHES Announces 'The Chosen Years' Spring 2026 U.S. Tour

Known to millions as the "Voice Of Rock", 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 announced his 2026 spring tour across the USA. The trek will kick off on March 27 a...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Officiates Wedding Of CHARLIE BENANTE And CARLA HARVEY In Las Vegas

ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante and his longtime girlfriend, former BUTCHER BABIES and current THE VIOLENT HOUR vocalist Carla Harvey, tied the knot yesterday (Sunday, October 12) at The Secret Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada. KISS bassist and co-lead singer Gene Simmons officiated the cerem...

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JEFF BECERRA Confirms Next POSSESSED Album Will Be 'Different': 'I Don't Know If People Will Love It Or Hate It'

In a new interview with Australia's Devil's Horns Zine, POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm working on the last three sets of lyrics,...

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GOJIRA Among Honorees At LES FOUDRES 2025, First-Ever Ceremony Dedicated To French Heavy Metal

Progressive metallers GOJIRA and metalcore titans LANDMVRKS were among the winners at Les Foudres, the very first ceremony dedicated to French metal, which was held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Bataclan in Paris. A total of 12 awards were handed out at the event, including Foudre D'honneur, A...

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JAY JAY FRENCH Says TWISTED SISTER Is 'Considering' Recording One New Song: DEE SNIDER 'Wrote It And Presented It To Us'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French was asked if there is any chance of the reunited band releasing at least one new song to coincide with the group's upcoming shows in 2026. The last new track French and the rest of TWIS...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD's WES SCANTLIN Pays Tribute To LAYNE STALEY, CHESTER BENNINGTON And CHRIS CORNELL In 'Firefly' Song

Multi-platinum-selling rock band PUDDLE OF MUDD has released a lyric video for the song "Firefly". The track comes from the band's latest album, "Kiss The Machine", which was released in May via Pavement Entertainment. PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin says: "I wrote 'Firefly' as a tribute to Lay...

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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO Doesn't Know Yet If GREYSON NEKRUTMAN Will Play On Band's Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Thunder Underground, TRIVIUM's Paolo Gregoletto spoke to about the band's recent split with its longtime drummer Alex Bent. The bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I don't feel like I want fans to be, like, Hey, okay, we're over it. We expect you to be over i...

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New RUSH Drummer ANIKA NILLES: 'I Want To Thank GEDDY And ALEX For Welcoming Me On This Incredible New Journey'

Anika Nilles has released her first statement since being selected to step in for Neil Peart — who died in 2020 — on RUSH's 2026 tour. On Monday, October 6, RUSH's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, both 72, announced their plans to hit the road next year. The legendary Canadian musicians revealed that the...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Announces Rescheduled 'Obsolete By Word Of Mouth' Spoken-Word Events

Former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell has announced the details of his rescheduled spoken-words events in Australia, dubbed "Obsolete By Word Of Mouth". The two shows, which were originally supposed to happen in June, will now be held on the following dates: Oct. 25 - Sydney, Australia @ Chuck T...

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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Has Been Working On His Autobiography 'For Decades': 'I Have To Get It Finished Now'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, was asked about the possibility of writing an autobiography. The 78-year-old musician respond...

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RUSH Announces Additional Dates On 'Fifty Something' Tour Due To Incredible Demand

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons, and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) recently announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, "Fifty Something", in celebration of RUSH's music, legacy, and...

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MICHAEL POULSEN's Pre-VOLBEAT Albums From Death Metal Band DOMINUS Now Available On Streaming Music Services

For nearly 25 years, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been spearheading Danish rock and roll machine VOLBEAT, releasing nine full-lengths, selling millions of albums, and filling stadiums worldwide. Before fronting VOLBEAT, however, Poulsen formed death metal band DOMINUS, which recorded four...