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THE DAMNED Announces 'Final Damnation 50' U.K. Tour

Half a century after igniting the fuse of the British punk explosion, THE DAMNED has announced a celebratory U.K. tour. Following a triumphant 50th-anniversary show at the OVO Arena Wembley in April and a forthcoming global run that will include the Sydney Opera House and a massive North American re...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Announces Summer 2026 Tour Dates

Grammy Award–nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen and his band MAMMOTH have announced more U.S. headline tour dates. "The End" tour continues this summer, with more performances added in between MAMMOTH's previously announced support dates for CREED. MAMMOTH's...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL On His Cancer Battle: 'I'm Really Grateful That Things Are Going Good With What I Have'

In a new interview with I Ask No One With Kevin Re LoVullo, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall offered an update on his battle with stage four kidney cancer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it's getting better. It's pretty amazing. I called this friend of mine in Chicago, who's...

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Watch: MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Frontman CHAD GRAY Plays First '30 Years Of Madness' Solo Show In Las Vegas

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray kicked off his "30 Years Of Madness" series of live appearances Friday night (April 24) at the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. Backing Gray at the show were HELLYEAH guitarist Christian Brady and MUDVAYNE touring guitarist Marcus Raffety, along wit...

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MARC LOPES Explains His 'Anger' Over METAL CHURCH Exit: 'None Of My Phone Calls Or E-Mails Were Ever Answered'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, singer Marc Lopes once again opened up about his departure from METAL CHURCH after recording just one album with the veteran metal band, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation". Lopes joined METAL CHURCH in the summer of 2022 as the replace...

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Watch: CHRIS DAUGHTRY Joins CREED For 'What If' Performance Aboard 2026 'Summer Of '99 And Beyond Cruise'

DAUGHTRY vocalist Chris Daughtry joined CREED on stage during the Scott Stapp-fronted band's April 19 appearance on the pool deck on the 2026 installment of the Summer Of '99 And Beyond Cruise to perform the CREED classic "What If". Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of...

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MARK SLAUGHTER Explains Why SLAUGHTER Hasn't Released New Album In More Than 25 Years

In a new interview with Rock 100.5 KATT FM's Cameron Buchholtz, SLAUGHTER frontman Mark Slaughter was asked about the possibility of a follow-up to the band's fifth album, "Back To Reality", which came out in 1999. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, that's like herding cats; t...

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TOM MORELLO Unites With Writer/Producer MARC GUGGENHEIM And Artist SZYMON KUDRAŃSKI For 'Leviathan Freedom'

Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and activist Tom Morello of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, AUDIOSLAVE and PROPHETS OF RAGE is returning to comics for "Leviathan Freedom", an all-new sci-fi epic inspired by the true story of American icon Robert Smalls. Morello first made his comics debut wi...

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RAMONES To Honor Landmark Debut Album With Year-Long Series Of 50th-Anniversary Celebrations

Fifty years ago today, on April 23, 1976, the RAMONES ignited the punk rock revolution with the release of their debut, self-titled album: "Ramones". Fast, loud and relentless, Joey Ramone (vocals),Johnny Ramone (guitar),Dee Dee Ramone (bass) and Tommy Ramone (drums) cut through the era's excess w...

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MISERY INDEX Signs With SEASON OF MIST; New Music To Arrive Later This Year

MISERY INDEX has signed a new deal with Season Of Mist. The band's eighth full-length album is tentatively due later this year. For 25 years, MISERY INDEX has stood out for its high-intensity combo of death metal, grindcore and cutting social commentary. Featuring current and former members of PIG D...

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DARKEST HOUR To Begin Recording 11th Studio Album With Producer MARK LEWIS In May

Washington D.C. metallers DARKEST HOUR will enter the studio this May to begin tracking their eleventh full-length album. In a move that signals a massive sonic statement, the quintet has tapped producer Mark Lewis (WHITECHAPEL, TRIVIUM, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, CANNIBAL CORPSE) to helm the sessions...

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Founding GWAR Member CHUCK VARGA Is Battling Cancer

The GWAR family is coming together to support one of their own. Chuck Varga, known to fans as the Sexecutioner and one of the founding members of GWAR, is currently battling cancer. In response, the band and their extended community have launched a nationwide blood donation campaign in his honor. Fa...

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SLAYER Adds Second Los Angeles 'Reign In Blood' 40th-Anniversary Show Due To 'Overwhelming Demand'

Due to overwhelming demand, California thrash metal legends SLAYER have added a second "Reign In Blood" 40th-anniversary show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. After the November 13, 2026 SLAYER concert at the Kia Forum sold out with the Citi and artist presales, a second show was added for November...

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NIGHT RANGER, BRUCE KULICK, SLAUGHTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT And KEEL To Perform At 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

NIGHT RANGER, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, SLAUGHTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT, KEEL and Chris Jericho's 1980s KISS cover band KUARANTINE will join KISS during the 2026 edition of the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas", set to take place November 13-15 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada. An offici...

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MIKE PORTNOY On RUSH's Upcoming 'Fifty Something' Tour: 'I'm So Happy That They're Gonna Do It Again'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he is planning on attending any of the shows on RUSH's upcoming "Fifty Something" comeback tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I cannot wait to see it. I'm so cu...