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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN 'Would Love To' Tour With PERIPHERY

In a new interview with Rock Sound's James Wilson-Taylor conducted at last weekend's Download festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, England, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked to name a band that he hasn't toured with before that he would lik...

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KISS Announces Band Activities For 2026 'KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends KISS have revealed the band activities planned for the second "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas", which will touch down in Vegas this November. The larger-than-life fan experience will return this year following the success of this past November's event, which dre...

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'Rock For Ronnie' Concert In The Park Brings In Over $125,000 For RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

The annual "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park, held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park, brought in over $125,000 for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Crowd favorite Lita Ford, popular tribute band LED ZEPAGAIN, the new lineup of D...

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Watch: OVERKILL Performs At Poland's MYSTIC FESTIVAL 2026

Fan-filmed video of OVERKILL's entire June 4 performance at the Mystic Festival 2026 in Gdańsk, Poland can be seen below (recorded by MrTime2Travel on YouTube). As was the case with this past spring's "Thrash Of The Titans" U.S. tour with TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION, OVERKILL is currently performing a...

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RICHIE KOTZEN On 'Swagger' In EDDIE VAN HALEN's Guitar Playing: 'It Was Very Natural'

Richie Kotzen, acclaimed guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer known for his solo career, MR. BIG, POISON and THE WINERY DOGS, recently joined Tommy London and Tor of The Mighty VH Podcast for a fascinating conversation about the deeper musical roots of VAN HALEN. During the chat, which can be...

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GODSMACK Recruits Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Following Departure Of WADE MURFF

GODSMACK has recruited former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for the remainder of the Sully Erna-fronted band's "The Rise Of Rock" tour following the abrupt departure of Wade Murff. Mangini made his live debut with GODSMACK Friday night (June 12) at the Morton Amphitheater...

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Second Posthumous JOHN SYKES Single 'Believe In Yourself' Now Available

Australia's Golden Robot Records has released "Believe In Yourself", the second posthumous single from late English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES). The track serves as a poignant preview of a forthcoming posthumous EP featuring some of the last...

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IRON MAIDEN's Longtime Drummer NICKO MCBRAIN Announces 'Hello Boys And Girls!' 2026 European Spoken-Word Tour

Following the recent announcement of "Hello Boys And Girls!", Nicko McBrain's thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography which will be published on October 22, 2026 via Harper Nonfiction, the much-loved IRON MAIDEN drummer will take to the road on a spoken-word tour. Starting in Frankfur...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Release New Album 'Hell Or High Water' In November

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about his plans for the follow-up to his latest album, "Parabellum", which was released in July 2021 via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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IMMINENCE Signs With SUMERIAN RECORDS, Releases New Single 'The Sword That Never Bends'

Known for their signature blend of atmospheric heaviness and classical violin, Swedish metallers IMMINENCE begin a major new chapter with their signing to Sumerian Records and the release of their new single, "The Sword That Never Bends". Following the global breakthrough success of IMMINENCE's late...

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MIKKEY DEE Looks Back On His Battle With Sepsis: 'My Whole Body Was Shutting Down On Me'

During a June 9 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee reflected on his December 2024 near-death experience when he initially developed sepsis after spraining his foot. Asked how his health is now, Mikkey said (as transcrib...

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SCOTT IAN 'Loves' That JOHN BUSH Is Performing Material From His Era Of ANTHRAX, Wants To Join Singer On Stage For 'A Couple Of Songs'

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about ex-ANTHRAX vocalist John Bush's recent shows where John showcased the music Bush helped create during his decade-long tenure as the frontman of the pioneering thrash metal band....

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GEORGE LYNCH To Guest On AIR SUPPLY Tribute Album: 'It Was One Of The Hardest Tribute Records I'd Ever Done'

In a new interview with Tomasz Michalski of Poland's MetalSide, legendary guitarist George Lynch spoke about why he is still playing shows under the LYNCH MOB banner, more than a year after the completion of the band's "The Final Ride" farewell tour celebrating LYNCH MOB's 35-year legacy. Joining Ly...

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Watch: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Shreds His Way Through His Concert On Final Day Of 2026 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of Yngwie Malmsteen's June 6 performance at this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, which was held in Sölvesborg, Sweden, can be seen below. In an interview with Eddie Trunk conducted at the 2026 edition of the Monsters Of Rock festival in São Paulo, Brazil in early April,...

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Watch: OVERKILL Performs At 2026 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of OVERKILL's June 5 performance at this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, which is being held in Sölvesborg, Sweden, can be seen below. As was the case with this past spring's "Thrash Of The Titans" U.S. tour with TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION, OVERKILL is currently performin...