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JOHN 5 Announces First-Ever Solo European Tour For May 2026

Guitarist John 5 will bring his extraordinary talents to Europe in May 2026. Apart from a few shows in 2016, this is John's first-ever solo tour in these territories. For over 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. John has shared stages and recording studi...

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SOILWORK Has More Than One Album's Worth Of New Material Written

In a new interview with Metal Anthology, SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to "Övergivenheten" album, which came out in 2022. Regarding how the writing process has changed since the passing of SOILWORK guitarist David...

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MANOWAR Is 'Deeply Saddened' By ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN's ALS Diagnosis

MANOWAR has reacted to the news that the legendary metal band's founding guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Earlier today (Tuesday, February 10),MANOWAR shared the following statement via social media: "We heard the terrible...

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KNOCKED LOOSE Enlists DENZEL CURRY For New Song And Music Video 'Hive Mind'

KNOCKED LOOSE has shared a new song, "Hive Mind", featuring Denzel Curry. The track arrives with a music video directed by Eric Richter and KNOCKED LOOSE vocalist Bryan Garris filmed in the band's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky at the iconic skate spot David Armstrong Extreme Park. As the preemine...

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JOHN FOGERTY To Receive 'Johnny Mercer Award' At 2026 'Songwriters Hall Of Fame' Gala

The Songwriters Hall Of Fame announced today that John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction and awards gala slated for Thursday, June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The Johnny Mercer Award, the highest ho...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Is A Blue-Collar Guitar Hero: 'It's Really Important For Me To Keep That Drive And Want To Be Better'

By David E. Gehlke Given the number of projects he's involved in, "ubiquitous" may be a good term for guitarist Joel Hoekstra. He first came into broader view as a member of NIGHT RANGER in 2008 before hooking up with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA in 2010 for the departing Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT). Four...

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See Highlights Of 2026 'Metal Hall Of Fame' Bash In West Hollywood

Rock stars, major music industry executives, corporate CEOs and fans throughout the world attended the 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame blowout bash on January 21, 2026 to honor the legacy of the Sunset Strip. The bash included all-star reunions and tributes across the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Roxy Theater a...

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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rap Music Doesn't 'Speak' To Him Like Great Rock And Roll Does

In a recent interview with Ben Weiss, host of the Legends N Leaders podcast, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's musical and cultural relevance. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't care. You just brought up a subject I could give a fuck about… Well, there's 'popular' and then...

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JASON BITTNER On Upcoming SHADOWS FALL Album: 'It's Gonna Be Definitely Well Worth The Wait'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner spoke about the status of the recording sessions for the remainder of the songs for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2012 album "Fire From The Sky". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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JOHN TARDY Says OBITUARY's Goal Is To Start Putting Ideas Down For Next Studio Album For Possible 2027 Release

In a new interview with Alejandro Bonilla Carvajal of Colombia's Alejandrosis, OBITUARY frontman John Tardy was asked about the possibility of a new studio album from the veteran Florida death metallers. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. It's tough. You come out with an album...

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JASON BECKER Announces 'The Strawberry Jams' Collection Of Songs, Demos And Musical Ideas

Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's Disease) for 35 years, will release the official music video for "Crip Tone Night", a new song from Jason's upcoming effort "The Strawberry Jams", on Saturday, February 14...

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MIKE LEPOND On SYMPHONY X's Upcoming Album: 'It Sounds Groundbreaking'

In a new interview with Brazil's Whiplash.Net, SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "There is new material. I've heard it, so it's real, I...

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DONNIE VIE Signs With STEVEN VAN ZANDT's WICKED COOL RECORDS, Shares 'Plain Jane' Single

Legendary rock/power-pop artist Donnie Vie has released the single "Plain Jane" on limited-edition seven-inch vinyl and across all major digital platforms via Wicked Cool Records, the label founded in 2005 by "Little Steven" Van Zandt. The release is backed with the B-side "Instant Karma" (a John Le...

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Legendary COMBAT RECORDS Is Back Under New Ownership

Legendary U.S. metal label Combat Records will be relaunched this year under the new ownership of former Eternal Sound Records owner Robert Dujmusic and Alex Stojak. Most will remember Combat as one of the seminal thrash labels of the 1980s, their most prominent artist being, of course, MEGADETH. Co...

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METAL CHURCH Announces 13th Studio Album, 'Dead To Rights'

West Coast thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH return with their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick...