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Watch: GODSMACK's New Lineup Headlines 2026 MMRBQ In Camden, New Jersey

GODSMACK headlined the 2026 edition of MMRBQ, the annual festival hosted by the Philadelphia's legendary rock station 93.3 WMMR, on May 9 at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers). GODSMACK played its first c...

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Watch: METALLICA Surprises Fans With 'Zorba' Tribute At Athens Concert

METALLICA kicked off the 2026 leg of the "M72" world tour Saturday night (May 9) at the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) in Athens. Support at the gig came from GOJIRA and KNOCKED LOOSE. During the concert, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo performed "Zorba's Dance", the iconic comp...

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ANDREW FREEMAN On His Exit From LAST IN LINE: 'I Was Not Really Given Any Reason At All About What Happened'

In a new interview with MetalTalk editor Steve Ritchie, singer Andrew Freeman addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked about his current status with the group which was originally formed by original DIO members Appice, Vivian...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Don't Think People Should Listen To Celebrities About How They Should Vote'

In a new interview with Chile's Teletrece, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked about the inspiration for his lyrics for the song "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" and how they relate to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm a songwriter, a...

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Watch: GODSMACK Plays First Concert With New Drummer WADE MURFF

GODSMACK played its first concert with new drummer Wade Murff Thursday night (May 8) at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was joined on stage by the rest of the band's current lineup, consisting of guitarist/vocalist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill and guitarist Sam...

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JOHN CORABI Did Exactly What He Wanted With His 'New Day' Solo Album, And It's Nothing Like MÖTLEY CRÜE

By David E. Gehlke John Corabi's just-released "New Day" solo album bears little resemblance to the down-and-dirty rock stylings of his late '80s / early '90s outfit THE SCREAM, nor the dark heaviness supplied on MÖTLEY CRÜE's acclaimed self-titled 1994 LP. And that's the point. Despite building a r...

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DELAIN Announces February 2027 European Tour Dates Featuring MARKO HIETALA

Over the last two decades, DELAIN has established itself as an enduring force in modern melodic metal, known for its powerful songwriting, a distinctive musical identity, and a dynamic sound. Since the release of their debut album, "Lucidity", twenty years ago, DELAIN has built a dedicated internati...

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SHANNON LARKIN Says SULLY ERNA 'Understood' His Reasons For Leaving GODSMACK: 'It Ended Beautifully, And There Was No Hard Feelings'

During a May 1 livestream on his official YouTube channel, former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin addressed his decision to retire a year and a half ago following the tour supporting the band's "Lighting Up The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With the GODSMACK thing, I tel...

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See Video Of ANGRA's Reunion With KIKO LOUREIRO, EDU FALASCHI And AQUILES PRIESTER At 2026 BANGERS OPEN AIR

Brazilian metallers ANGRA staged a reunion of the band's "Rebirth" lineup at the 2026 edition of the Bangers Open Air festival on April 26 at Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo. In addition to a performance by ANGRA's most recent lineup — featuring longtime vocalist Fabio Lione, who had fronted...

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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD Releases New Single 'All My Friends' Featuring JERIS JOHNSON

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD returns today with "All My Friends", featuring Jeris Johnson, a venomous new single that slams the band's signature rap-rock attack into a world of monsters, spectacle, pressure, and consequence. Out now via Sumerian Records, the track is another major anthem built for the Undead Ar...

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WENDY DIO Says There Is 'An Offer' From METAL BLADE To Release Long-Awaited Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID

During an appearance on the April 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio confirmed that there are still plans to reissue "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. She said (as t...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs Its Version Of METALLICA Classic 'Ride The Lightning' Live For First Time

MEGADETH performed its version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the legendary heavy metal band, live for the first time during its headlining concert Sunday night (Apri...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL On His Cancer Battle: 'I'm Really Grateful That Things Are Going Good With What I Have'

In a new interview with I Ask No One With Kevin Re LoVullo, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall offered an update on his battle with stage four kidney cancer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it's getting better. It's pretty amazing. I called this friend of mine in Chicago, who's...

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SULLY ERNA Confirms There Will Be New GODSMACK Music: 'It Just Won't Be With All The Original Members Anymore'

During an April 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was asked about the band's announcement that the GODSMACK's latest album, 2023's "Lighting Up The Sky", would likely be its final collection of new material. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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Watch: TRIXTER Leader STEVE BROWN's BON JOVI Tribute Band Performs Live For First Time

ALWAYS JOVI, the new BON JOVI tribute band led by TRIXTER guitarist/singer, producer and songwriter Steve Brown, made its live debut this past Saturday, April 18 at BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of the YznzRZN channel on YouTube). I...