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JONATHAN CAIN Says NFL's Decision To Recruit BAD BUNNY For SUPER BOWL Halftime Show Was Based On 'Greed': They Were 'Grabbing For Latin America Viewers'

In a new interview with "Bolling!", the Real America's Voice show hosted by Eric Bolling, JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain was asked about NFL's decision to recruit Puerto Rican superstar rapper and singer Bad Bunny, who has openly criticized the Donald Trump administration for its immigration poli...

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JON SCHAFFER: 'I Am Not Here To Please Everyone; Not With My Music, Nor With My Ideals And Principles'

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, returns with a powerful reimagining of his most unflinching work. Jon Schaffer's "Sons Of Liberty...

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SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY 'Haven't Been Asked' To Contribute To ALEX VAN HALEN's Project With STEVE LUKATHER

In a new interview with Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern, former VAN HALEN members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony were asked about possible involvement with the album that VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has been working on with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. Last year Alex re...

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BASTARDANE, Featuring JAMES HETFIELD's Son CASTOR, Releases JOSEPH DUPLANTIER-Produced New Single 'Mother's Tongue'

BASTARDANE, the band featuring drummer/vocalist Castor Hetfield, the son of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, has released a new song called "Mother's Tongue". The track was produced by GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier and was recorded by Dan Joeright at Gatos Trail Recording Studio in Yucca Valle...

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Watch: MICK BOX Rejoins URIAH HEEP On Stage During 'Rock Legends Cruise XIII'

After missing the Scandinavian leg of URIAH HEEP's "The Magician's Farewell Tour" due to illness, founding guitarist Mick Box rejoined his bandmates on stage during this year's Rock Legends Cruise XIII, which is sailing February 22-27, 2026 on Royal Caribbean's Liberty Of The Seas. Fan-filmed video...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On ALEX VAN HALEN's Project With STEVE LUKATHER: 'I'm Really Just Here In A Position Of Helping' Them With 'Whatever' They Need

During an appearance on the February 24 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wolfgang Van Halen spoke about his possible involvement with the album that VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has been working on with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. Last year Alex revealed that he was putt...

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TOOL, PANTERA, MEGADETH, LIMP BIZKIT, PAPA ROACH, GOJIRA, Others Set For 2026 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky September 17-20 for its twelfth edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival's history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents. TOOL and LIMP BIZKIT join previously announced he...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA: 'If You're Getting Into Music To Make Money, You Have A Hole In Your Head'

In a new interview with Guitar World, acclaimed guitarist Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT RANGER) was asked what piece of advice he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were poor, quite frank...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Confirms Album He Is Working On With STEVE LUKATHER Includes Previously Unreleased, Unfinished VAN HALEN Recordings

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen spoke in more detail about the album he is working on with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. The VAN HALEN drummer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ed [late VAN HALEN guitarist and Alex's brother, Eddie Van Halen]...

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DEE SNIDER Says He Is 'Not Dying': 'I Just Can't Do Those Things That I Did In My 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s And Even 60s'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has shot down rumors that he is dying, a little over a week after the legendary rock canceled its planned 50th-anniversary concerts. On February 5, TWISTED SISTER announced it had scrapped its 2026 reunion shows after Snider resigned, citing health issues. The band...

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PHIL CAMPBELL's 'Health' Forces Cancelation Of PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS Shows In Australia And Europe

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS, the band featuring former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell alongside his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla has canceled its previously announced shows in Australia and Europe from March to May "due to medical advice Phil has just received". PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD S...

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JAY JAY FRENCH: TWISTED SISTER 'Had No Other Choice But To Cancel' 50th-Anniversary Shows

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French says that legendary rock band had "no other choice but to cancel" its planned 50th-anniversary concerts. On February 5, TWISTED SISTER announced it had scrapped its 2026 reunion shows after Snider resigned, citing health issues. The band posted on social media...

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TWISTED SISTER Cancels All 2026 Reunion Concerts Due To DEE SNIDER's 'Health Challenges'

TWISTED SISTER has canceled all of its previously announced 2026 reunion concerts due to "a series of health challenges" faced by the band's lead singer Dee Snider. A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Snider's body and soul. Unbeknownst to the public (until now),th...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Release Music Video For Debut STANLEY SIMMONS Single 'Body Down'

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has released the official music video for its debut single, "Body Down". The clip was directed by Kuya Allen and Shey Allen of Downhaus and can be seen below...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Plays 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise Without Bassist FRANK BELLO; JOEY VERA Fills In For Second Show

ANTHRAX played the second of two shows on this year's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise without bassist Frank Bello, who left the ship early in order to attend the 2026 Grammy Awards. Filling in for Bello for the January 31 concert on the 70000 Tons Of Metal pool deck stage was ARMORED SAINT's Joey Vera, w...