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KURDT VANDERHOOF Explains How New METAL CHURCH Lineup Came Together, Says 'Things Really Fell Apart' After 2023 Australian Tour

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show" podcast, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM A...

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LINKIN PARK's DAVE 'PHOENIX' FARRELL Says Band's Comeback Has 'Gone Very Well': 'The Shows Have Been Great'

In a recent interview with Argentina's UnDinamo, LINKIN PARK bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell spoke about the band's ongoing tour in support of LINKIN PARK's latest album, "From Zero", which came out in November 2024. It marks LINKIN PARK's first full-length effort since 2017's "One More Light", which...

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OPETH Celebrates First Anniversary Of 'The Last Will And Testament' With Animated Music Video For 'Paragraph Three'

In celebration of the first anniversary of the release of OPETH's latest album, "The Last Will And Testament", the Swedish progressive metallers have unveiled a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the LP's intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interp...

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WARREN DEMARTINI, CHRIS HOLMES, TRACII GUNS And RIKKI ROCKETT Among METAL HALL OF FAME 2026 Inductees

The Metal Hall Of Fame will take over the Sunset Strip for the 2026 blowout bash on January 21, 2026. "We invite all the fans to join us in celebrating the '80s," says Metal Hall Of Fame founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. "Get ready to unleash your inner metal spirit, and dress in leather, studs, big hair, a...

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EXTREME Releases 'Here's To The Losers', 12th And Final Video From 'Six' Album

EXTREME has released the official music video for the song "Here's To The Losers". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Six", which was released in June 2023 via earMUSIC. The "Here's To The Losers" clip completes the mission to create 12 visual interpretations of the songs from "Six"....

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JOE ELLIOTT Was 'Very Sad' To See DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement Announcement, But Says It Was 'Kind Of Expected'

Joe Elliott paid tribute to David Coverdale on the DEF LEPPARD singer's Planet Rock show on Saturday (November 22),just days after the WHITESNAKE leader announced he was retiring from performing. Commenting on his friend's decision to call it a day, Joe said: "Okay, so hands up if, like me just a f...

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GLENN HUGHES On New Rock Artists: 'I Don't Hear A New LED ZEPPELIN. I Don't Hear A New ROLLING STONES'

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop 95.9, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) was asked what it feels like to be called "the voice of rock." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, it's a very special thing to be called. I'...

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IN FLAMES Announce Summer 2026 European Tour

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES are returning to Europe in the summer of 2026 with one of their most extensive and diverse live runs to date. Stretching from mid-July to late August, the tour brings the band to more than twenty cities and many of the continent’s most iconic festivals. Scroll down for al...

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KISS Manager DOC MCGHEE Says He Wanted ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS To Play Las Vegas 'Kruise': I 'Couldn't Get It Done'

On November 16, during the "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas" event held at Las Vegas' Virgin Hotels resort and casino, longtime band manager Doc McGhee took part in a question-and-answer session with attendees. A few excerpts appear below (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he'd ever...

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MATT SORUM Explains How He Ended Up Playing Drums On AEROSMITH's Collaborative EP With YUNGBLUD

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum spoke about how he came to lay down the tracks on the upcoming collaborative EP, "One More Time", from multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH an...

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RICK ALLEN Says There Is 'Lots Of New Music' From DEF LEPPARD Coming

In a new interview with the The Sessions Panel, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked if there is "any new music" in the works. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Lots of new music for DEF LEPPARD coming. I can't really talk about it that much, but the songs that I've been involv...

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STEVE VAI: 'I Was Drawn' To The Energy Of Heavy Metal

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Metal Sticks", the podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. In this episode, Vai shares rare insights into his...

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Authorized VAN HALEN Book By ALEX VAN HALEN To Open Family Archive For First Time

In celebration of one of America's greatest rock and roll bands, Genesis Publications has announced an official chronicle of VAN HALEN by the band's founding drummer Alex Van Halen. Featuring a dynamic blend of iconic photography alongside rare and never-before-seen images, and with exclusive access...

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LIFE OF AGONY's KEITH CAPUTO And JOEY Z To Tour Europe In Celebration Of 'Died Laughing' 25th Anniversary

LIFE OF AGONY singer Keith Caputo will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his acclaimed 2000 solo album "Died Laughing" with a European tour in March 2026. He will perform the record in its entirety and his cousin Joseph Zampella (a.k.a. Joey Z),who plays guitar in LIFE OF AGONY, will join him on th...

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HALESTORM Shares New Two-Track Bundle 'Live From The nEVEREST Tour' Featuring APOCALYPTICA

HALESTORM, the Pennsylvania-bred and Nashville-based quartet, has shared a new two-track bundle of singles, the retrospective ballad "How Will You Remember Me?" and the sultry tribute to bisexuality "Like A Woman Can". Recorded live from the road on HALESTORM's current "nEVEREST" tour, the songs ar...