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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Celebrates 25 Years Of Sobriety

Nikki Sixx is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his getting sober. The 67-year-old MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist credited his sobriety with giving him a life he "never imagined was possible." Earlier today (Thursday, July 2),he Instagrammed an image revealing he had been sober for 25 years and shared a m...

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German Hard Rock Veterans MAD MAX Announce New Studio Album 'Stories Of Destiny', Share First Single 'Silver'

German melodic hard rock veterans MAD MAX will release a brand-new studio album, "Stories Of Destiny", on September 4, 2026 via ROAR, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Celebrating an impressive 45 years of the band's legacy, the new record bridges past and present while opening an exciting new c...

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UGLY KID JOE Is Going 'Back To Metal' On Upcoming Album: 'All Of These Songs Reflect A Heavier Rock/Metal Sound'

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, UGLY KID JOE guitarist and producer Dave Fortman spoke about the band's recently completed follow-up to the "Rad Wings Of Destiny" album, which came out in October 2022. Dave said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think we're… I forget....

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces 2027 European Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'Nocturnal'

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has announced "Two Decades Of Nocturnal", a European headline tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's landmark 2007 album "Nocturnal". The trek will see the Michigan melodic death metal veterans perform a special set drawing heavily from the landmark album alongsi...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Announces 'Hytress' European Solo Tour For January/February 2027

NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen has announced the "Hytress" European solo tour for January and February 2027. Floor comments: "I'm heading back out on tour in Europe! "In 2027, I'll be returning to club stages across Europe with my 'Hytress' tour, together with my full live band. "These new songs have...

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New TWISTED SISTER Drummer JOEY CASSATA Was 'Blown Away' To Get Phone Call Asking Him To Play For The Band: 'There Was No Audition'

In a new interview with Robby Vegas, Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", spoke about his latest gig as the drummer for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ye...

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EXODUS's 'Blacklist' Featured In Season Two Of Spy Drama 'The Agency'

EXODUS's song "Blacklist", from the band's sixth studio album, 2004's "Tempo Of The Damned", is featured in a bar scene in episode two of season two of the spy drama "The Agency". Commented EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt: "About a year ago I got an email about a show wanting some EXODUS music for an epi...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA On Playing With STEPHEN PEARCY On 2026 'Undercover' Tour: 'It's Been Great Fun'

During a June 24 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", renowned guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who has worked with WHITESNAKE, NIGHT RANGER, Cher and the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, spoke about what it has been like performing with RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy as part of the singer's "Un...

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I PREVAIL's ERIC VANLERBERGHE Explains How Collaboration With Singer AMIRA ELFEKY On 'Paradise' Single Came Together

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, I PREVAIL vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe spoke about the band's upcoming single, "Paradise", which will be released this coming Friday, June 26. Eric stated about the track (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As of now, it's a standalone song that...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces More Fall 2026 Shows Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH On Vocals

TWISTED SISTER has announced more fall 2026 shows featuring ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. A total of nine dates have been revealed so far, including the latest additions, October 18 in Gary, Indiana; November 14 in Charles Town, West Virginia; and December 11 in St. Petersburg, F...

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Ex-GODSMACK Drummer SHANNON LARKIN Defends Band's Decision To Hire 'Overqualified' MIKE MANGINI For Current Tour

Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has defended the band's decision to hire ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for GODSMACK's current tour. Mangini joined GODSMACK in early June following the abrupt departure of Wade Murff, who had played with the band for less than a mo...

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NIGHTWISH Singer FLOOR JANSEN To Release New Solo Single 'Run' On Friday

NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen will release a new solo single, "Run", on Friday, June 26. The track is the first taste of Floor's new solo music following the arrival of her debut album, "Paragon", which came out in March 2023. That LP showcased the Dutch-born singer's impressive vocal range and powe...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS Avatar Show: 'You Have To Build An Arena To Make Sure Everybody's Seat Is The Perfect Viewing Distance And Angle'

In a new interview with Melissa Ruggieri of USA Today, KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons discussed the upcoming avatar-based KISS show, which is tentatively scheduled to launch in Las Vegas in 2028. The as-yet unnamed KISS experience will be the first major entry into the U.S. market for Po...

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DEATH TO ALL Once Again Rules Out Making New Original Music: 'It Doesn't Make A Ton Of Logical Sense'

In a new interview with Altars Of Metal, Gene Hoglan and Steve DiGiorgio spoke about their involvement with DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL includes Hoglan (also of DARK ANGEL and DETHK...

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Massive OZZY OSBOURNE Statue Unveiled At 2026 Edition Of France's HELLFEST

A massive new statue of Ozzy Osbourne was unveiled at this year's edition of Hellfest, which is taking place from June 18 through June 21. Hellfest is an annual open-air festival held in Clisson, France and one of the biggest metal festivals in all of Europe. The six-meter-tall statue was created by...