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MAX CAVALERA Brings SOULFLY Back To The Primitive On 'Chama': 'This Record Sets The Place On Fire'

By David E. Gehlke Max Cavalera has so many bands going at once (SOULFLY, CAVALERA, GO AHEAD AND DIE, NAILBOMB and KILLER BE KILLED) that no one would find fault if you couldn't keep them straight. His ubiquity, though, is now backed by SOULFLY's recent output that has atoned for some iffy studio al...

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GEEZER BUTLER On His Future Plans In Music: 'I'm Always Writing, I'm Always Playing'

At last night's "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, the annual event benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, in Studio City, California, legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was interviewed by former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin for Canada's The Metal Voice. Ask...

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WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Announces New Album 'From The Fade'

Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the fourth album of his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "From The Fade", on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Once again, guitarist and composer Hoekstra is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerh...

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RIVAL SONS Frontman JAY BUCHANAN Announces Debut Solo Album 'Weapons Of Beauty', Shares 'Caroline' Single

Jay Buchanan — frontman of American rock band RIVAL SONS — has announced his debut solo album, "Weapons Of Beauty", coming February 6, 2026 on Sacred Tongue Records via Thirty Tigers, hot on the heels of his recent appearance in the Bruce Springsteen biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere", now in cinemas...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Shares Music Video For 'Moonshine Hootenanny' From 'Bumblefoot ...Returns!' Album

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has released the official music video for the song "Moonshine Hootenanny". The track is taken from his latest instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!", which came out in January 2025. Thirty years after his debut solo instrumental album, Bumbl...

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DEE SNIDER Says He Is Either 'Brave Or Stupid' To Play Shows With TWISTED SISTER Again: I Don't Wanna 'Let People Down'

In a new interview with "Steve And Rik's POTcast", the podcast hosted by Steve Whiteman of KIX and his friend Rik Parks, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider spoke about why he changed his mind about returning to the road, nine years after the completion of TWISTED SISTER's "40 And Fuck It!" farewell to...

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STANLEY SIMMONS: Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Announce Debut Single, 'Body Down'

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — will release its debut single, "Body Down", on December 5. STANLEY SIMMONS said in a statement: "A year ago STANLEY SIMMONS wasn't even the beginning of a th...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Still Loves Touring: 'I Live To Play Live, And I Play Live To Live'

In a new interview with Andertons Music Co, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who turned 72 this past March, spoke about his continued love for touring and performing live. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I live to play live, and I play live to live. That's gotta be my next tattoo. Ye...

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HIRSH GARDNER Reunites Three-Quarters Of NEW ENGLAND, Taps RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL For 'Nothing To Fear' Video

In the late 1970s/early 1980s, legendary drummer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Hirsh Gardner and his band NEW ENGLAND dazzled record buyers and audiences alike with their own innovative mix of supreme AOR (adult-oriented rock)/melodic rock. Supporting KISS on the 1979 "Dynasty" tour,...

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Watch: SAMMY HAGAR And RIVAL SONS' JAY BUCHANAN Perform At Stage Red Fontana Youth Music Foundation's Inaugural Gala

Last night was a night to remember as rock icons and hometown heroes Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar and Jay Buchanan, frontman of RIVAL SONS, took the stage together at the Stage Red Fontana Youth Music Foundation's inaugural gala presented by Earl Minnis Presents at Stage RED Theater at 84...

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CRO-MAGS' HARLEY FLANAGAN: 'I'm Making Some Of My Best Music' Right Now

In a new interview with George Miller of United Kingdom's Devolution Magazine, CRO-MAGS founder Harley Flanagan discussed the feature documentary "Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos", which charts his tumultuous life and survival. Asked if Flanagan's early life — which consisted of childhood neglect a...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER: 'If You Want Longevity In This Business, You Can't Burn Any Bridges'

In a new interview with Pearl Drums, KORN drummer Ray Luzier, who has also played with David Lee Roth, ARMY OF ANYONE and KXM, was asked to name one of his favorite road stories. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been touring for, well, pushing 35 years now. I played with David Lee...

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GEEZER BUTLER On 'Shock' Of Seeing OZZY OSBOURNE At 'Back To The Beginning' Rehearsals: 'I Knew He Was Very Ill, But I Didn't Realize How Ill He Was'

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler is the guest on the latest episode of Gabbing With Girlfriends, the podcast hosted by his wife and manager Gloria Butler. During the chat, which can be seen below, Geezer was asked a number of viewer-submitted questions, including what his initial reaction was to...

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OTTTO, Featuring Son Of METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO, Taps NICK OLIVERI For 'Sweaty Pool' Single

OTTTO, the Los Angeles-based group featuring Tye Trujillo, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist and son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo, will release a new four-track EP, "Sweaty Pool", on December 5, 2025 in partnership with Regime Music Group. Produced by Tim Harkins, the record showcases Tye Trujillo...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Hosts Bass Clinic In Witten, Germany

On September 30, ANTHRAX's Frank Bello hosted a bass clinic at Rockland Music in Witten, Germany. Video of his appearance can be seen in five parts below (courtesy of Özgür Karatag). In a recent interview with The Music Zoo, Bello reflected on his early days as a musician. He said: " I grew up in th...