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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS: 'I Don't Really Think About Staying True To Anything But Ourselves'

In a new interview with Mexico's Korno Espinosa, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows was asked how he and his bandmates balance staying true to their roots while constantly evolving their sound. M. Shadows said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really think about staying true to anythin...

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Legendary 1970s Rock Band ANGEL To Embark On 'Farewell' Tour In 2026-2027

Singer Frank DiMino and guitarist Punky Meadows from the legendary '70s rock band ANGEL will embark on ANGEL's farewell tour this summer. The trek, which is expected to run through 2027, will include a stop at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on August 7. Less than a year ago, DiMino...

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ROB ZOMBIE And MARILYN MANSON Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson today announced a co-headlining tour across North America, taking place this summer. The tour unites two of rock's most recognizable icons and consummate showmen for what promises to be a blockbuster 21-date run. It kicks off on August 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida at...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS Announces '2026 American Tour'

Multi-platinum selling country artist and STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis will launche the first leg of his "2026 American Tour" next week. This year's tour will again feature his backing band THE STATELINERS. The extensive nationwide run will take Lewis coast to coast, delivering his signature blend of...

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RAVEN Announces Spring 2026 North American 'Can't Take Away The Fire' Tour

Satellite Touring and GLM Artists have announced that the British/American metal trio RAVEN will return to the live stage for an extensive North American tour of more than 35 shows from March through May this year. Support on the trek will come from SLACKJAW. RAVEN vocalist/bassist John Gallagher st...

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GEOFF TATE Hopes To Release 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album This Summer: 'We're In The Mixing Stage Of It Right Now'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's all recorded. We're just doing the mixing...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announces Massive 2026 North American Leg Of 20th-Anniversary Tour

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has announced the first leg of its 2026-2027 world tour. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 48-city trek will kick off on Monday, July 20 at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey and wraps up on Friday, October 23 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. Platinum-...

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PANTERA's CHARLIE BENANTE: Drum Kit Rundown For 2025 North American Tour

Modern Drummer has shared an exclusive tour kit rundown with Charlie Benante, as he walked the magazine through his latest drum setup while on tour with PANTERA. Filmed ahead of PANTERA's September 13, 2025 performance at the iThink Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, this rundown takes a clos...

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JOHN BUSH Is 'Really Proud' Of Upcoming ARMORED SAINT Album: 'It's A Great Record'

In a new interview with the Thunder Underground podcast, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush spoke about the band's long-awaited ninth studio album, due later this year through Metal Blade Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The record's killer. It's really, really awesome. I'm reall...

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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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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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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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MICK SWEDA Wanted To Get His Portion Of The BULLETBOYS Name Back Before Agreeing To Latest Reunion

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke about the latest reunion of the band's classic lineup, in which he is joined by members Marq Torien (vocals),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums). Regarding what changed in the six months...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Reveals Details Of Long-In-The-Works 'rEvolutions' Album

Former MEGADETH and current KINGS OF THRASH guitarist Jeff Young has offered an update on "rEvolutions", an "album project" which he says he has "been patiently working on for well over a decade now". Says Young: "The process began with a specific intent but no conditions nor time limit. The goal wa...

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Valley Of Death II

It seems fair to say that LIONHEART love a sequel. Their last release was the third installment in the Californian band's "Welcome To The West Coast" series, and it was one of the most brutal and impactful releases in their history to date, with crowd-pleasing cameos from the likes of Jamey Jasta an...