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TONY DOLAN Doesn't Have Any Problem With Three Different Bands Using Variations Of VENOM Name: 'I Think It's All Very Positive'

In a new interview with Chile's Rock A La Vena, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan spoke about the fact that there are now three different bands using variations of the VENOM name for their live shows. In addition to the new collaboration between Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and Anthony "...

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GEORGE LYNCH On DON DOKKEN: 'He Has The Same Exact Personality Traits And Character As DONALD TRUMP, Except TRUMP's A Better Singer'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The SDR Show, legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch was asked how he first met Don Dokken. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[My pre-DOKKEN band was] already bouncing around L.A. We were playing all the clubs, along with everybody els...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Announces Initial Dates For 2026 'The Undercover Tour', Including Shows With WARREN DEMARTINI

As he continues to lay down tracks for his upcoming sixth solo album, Stephen Pearcy — the voice of RATT — has announced his initial tour dates for 2026. Billed as "The Undercover Tour", the itinerary will be highlighted by performances with guitarist extraordinaire Warren DeMartini — his longtime b...

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IN FLAMES Begins Recording Fifteenth Studio Album

Swedish/American metallers IN FLAMES have entered a Los Angeles studio to begin recording their fifteenth studio album. The band is once again working with Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson — who has previously worked with MOTÖRHEAD, BODY COUNT and SEPULTURA, among others — as well as engineer...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG....

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ALDO NOVA Opens Up About His Cervical Spine Fracture

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of The Metal Voice, Canadian rocker Aldo Nova opened up about the "serious" back injury he suffered in a fall last summer. Regarding how he ended up getting hurt, the 69-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have my Yorkshire...

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HELD., Featuring Members Of THE SLEEPING And COHEED AND CAMBRIA, Announce Debut Album, 'Grey'

HELD., the trio featuring Douglas Robinson and Sal Mignano of THE SLEEPING and Josh Eppard from COHEED AND CAMBRIA, will release its debut album, "Grey", on May 15 via MNRK Heavy. An introduction to the band arrives with "New You Anthem" featuring MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's Frank Iero on the powerful thr...

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SAVATAGE Live Album From 1990 'Gutter Ballet' Tour Coming 'Soon': 'It's One Of The Best Shows We Ever Did', Says JON OLIVA

A SAVATAGE live album recorded on June 29, 1990 at the Palace in Los Angeles, California during the "Gutter Ballet" tour will be coming out "soon", according to the band's founding singer Jon Oliva. The effort was recorded by SAVATAGE's then-touring lineup consisting of Jon on lead vocals and piano,...

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WENDY DIO Says Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID Will Finally Arrive 'Next Year'

On the red carpet of this year's Metal Hall Of Fame on January 21, 2026 in West Hollywood, California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio confirmed to Reality Check TV that the reissue of "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner, w...

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MAMMOTH Releases Music Video For 'One Of A Kind' From 'The End' Album

MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, has released the official music video for the song "One Of A Kind". The track is taken from MAMMOTH's third album, "The End", which came out last Octobe...

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IN FLAMES Announces May 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES will play several U.S. shows in May in between the band's appearances at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. Support on select dates will come from THROWN, DISTANT and UPON STONE. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Thursday, January 22 at 10...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER On Touring With METALLICA More Than 40 Years Ago: 'They Were Kindred Spirits'

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher once again talked about METALLICA opening for his band back in 1983 and 1984. The trek marked METALLICA's first-ever tour. Asked if he had any recollections of sharing the stage with METALLICA...

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NOFX Announces Official Documentary '40 Years Of F***in' Up'

Fat Mike, a founding member of NOFX, announced that a feature-length documentary about the iconic punk band is currently in post-production. The announcement was made at the Punk Rock Museum's NOFX exhibit on Friday, January 16, which also happens to be Fat Mike's alleged birthday. "40 Years Of Fuck...

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MASSACRE To Release Album Of Re-Recorded Songs From 'From Beyond' LP And 'Inhuman Condition' EP

Florida death metal veterans MASSACRE will return to their roots with plans for a brutal new compilation that revisits and reclaims some of the most iconic material from their catalog. This release features freshly re-recorded versions of select standout tracks from "From Beyond" LP and the classic...

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JEFF PILSON On DOKKEN's 2016 Reunion: 'We Weren't Very Good' Musically, 'But At Least We Got Along'

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson reflected on the fall 2016 reunion of the band's classic lineup for a short Japanese tour. The trek marked the first time in 21 years the four musicians — Pilson, singer Don Dokken, guitarist George L...