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THE ROCKETT MAFIA, Featuring POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT, Is Working On Original Material For Debut EP

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new rock project featuring Rikki Rockett, drummer and founding member of the multi-platinum band POISON, is planning to record its debut EP later this year, to be released via Pavement Entertainment. Joining Rockett in THE ROCKETT MAFIA's current lineup are Brandon Gibbs (DEVI...

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FORBIDDEN To Announce New Record Label Home 'In The Next Week Or So'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, guitarist Craig Locicero of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new studio album. FORBIDDEN's follow-up to 2010's "Omega Wave" is being trac...

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Ex-WARLOCK Guitarist TOMMY BOLAN Steps Out On His Own In NYC: 'Lead, Follow Or Get The F*** Out Of My Way'

By David E. Gehlke A self-described "overcaffeinated New Yorker," guitarist Tommy Bolan previously played the role of sideman to German metal queen Doro Pesch in WARLOCK and was consequential in salvaging the sessions for the band's classic (and final) 1987 "Triumph And Agony" studio album. While he...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Unveils Limited-Edition Release Of His TAMA Signature Snare Drum

In the fall of 2023, Mike Portnoy's exciting return to DREAM THEATER ignited the entire music industry. For Tama, this meant only one thing: a new monster must be born. Taking inspiration from Mike's original "Purple Monster" kit, Tama created a truly unique and custom finish that was specially craf...

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Three Years After Announcing 'Farewell' Tour And 'Final' Record, CANDLEBOX Is Working On New Album And Planning Shows Through 2027

In a new interview with the Stupid And Contagious Podcast, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin confirmed that there are no plans for him and his bandmates to retire from touring anytime soon, despite the fact that they announced their "farewell" tour, "The Long Goodbye", and released what was being bill...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Once Again Says That He Was Asked By NIKKI SIXX To Join MÖTLEY CRÜE More Than Three Decades Ago

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach once again addressed his claim that he was asked to replace Vince Neil in MÖTLEY CRÜE more than three decades ago. Neil was fired from MÖTLEY CRÜE in 1992 due to personal differences and was replaced by John Cora...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Has 'Nothing Negative To Say' About His Former Bandmates: 'Sometimes Things Just Stop Working'

METAL CHURCH's founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof has released a statement apparently addressing recent comments by the band's former singer Marc Lopes in which the vocalist referred to METAL CHURCH as "a shit show" and lamented the lack of "respect" Marc was given after he after recording just one...

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ALEX SKOLNICK On His Collaboration With ARDESHIR FARAH: 'We Both Brought These Different Influences And Different Patterns'

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick and STRUNZ & FARAH guitarist Ardeshir Farah recently collaborated on two jazz-rock tracks, "Eddie's Madness" and "171 Mph". Farah is known for his genre-blending, acoustic world sounds with Grammy-nominated duo STRUNZ & FARAH, and he and Skolnick had discuss...

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BUSH Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With MAMMOTH And JAMES AND THE COLD GUN

BUSH will embark on a U.S. tour this spring. Support on the trek, which will launch on April 7 in Pittsburgh, will come from MAMMOTH and JAMES AND THE COLD GUN. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 16 at 10 a.m. local time. Limited VIP packages are also available. Head to bush...

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Watch: LORDS OF NWOBHM, Featuring Members Of DIAMOND HEAD, RAVEN, TANK And PRAYING MANTIS, Performs Live For First Time

LORDS OF NWOBHM, the new supergroup featuring members of PRAYING MANTIS, DIAMOND HEAD, RAVEN, TANK and PERSIAN RISK, performed its first show last night (Thursday, January 8) at Cart & Horses in London, United Kingdom. Fan-filmed video of the concert — courtesy of Gary Bowers — can be seen below...

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LITA FORD Hopes To Release Her Long-Awaited New LP By May 2026: 'The Whole Album Is A Theme', She Says

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar playing to the disc. Lita...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Teams Up With SMASH INTO PIECES On New Single 'Somebody Like You'

Two of Europe's most distinctive rock acts, WITHIN TEMPTATION and SMASH INTO PIECES, have joined forces on the new single "Somebody Like You", released on January 9. Blending cinematic orchestration with modern rock intensity, the track is a deeply emotional ballad that explores vulnerability, longi...

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PRONG Announces 'Live And Uncleansed' Live Album Details

PRONG will release a new live album, "Live And Uncleansed", on March 6 via SPV/Steamhammer. Recorded over seven nights in July and August 2025, the LP sees guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor and bandmates Christopher Dean (bass) and Tyler Joseph (drums) deliver eleven powerful live songs (plus three li...

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DEATH ANGEL, ALL SHALL PERISH, KYLESA And SOILENT GREEN Added To LAMB OF GOD's 2026 'Headbangers Boat' Cruise

DEATH ANGEL, ALL SHALL PERISH, KYLESA, HARM'S WAY, SOILENT GREEN and CHAINED SAINT have been added to the lineup of performers for LAMB OF GOD's Headbangers Boat 2026, sailing October 30-November 3, 2026, from Miami, Florida to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on Norwegian Jewel. A monumental four-day hea...

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JORDAN RUDESS: 'To Be Able To Play DREAM THEATER Music, You Can't Be That F***ed Up And Even Do It'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke about how the progressive metal giants have managed to avoid the stereotypical trappings of rock stars when it comes to tales of excess and debauchery. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...