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Watch: Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist PHIL SOUSSAN Performs 'Shot In The Dark' At Las Vegas Concert

The Ian Harrison's Views Of Las Vegas channel on YouTube has uploaded video of former Ozzy Osbourne and current LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan performing the Ozzy classic "Shot In The Dark" and Vince Neil's "Look In Her Eyes" during Phil's December 6, 2025 concert at the Copa Room at the Tuscany...

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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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FORBIDDEN To Announce New Record Label Home 'In The Next Week Or So'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, guitarist Craig Locicero of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new studio album. FORBIDDEN's follow-up to 2010's "Omega Wave" is being trac...

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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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SEBASTIAN BACH Once Again Says That He Was Asked By NIKKI SIXX To Join MÖTLEY CRÜE More Than Three Decades Ago

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach once again addressed his claim that he was asked to replace Vince Neil in MÖTLEY CRÜE more than three decades ago. Neil was fired from MÖTLEY CRÜE in 1992 due to personal differences and was replaced by John Cora...

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New MASTERPLAN Album 'Metalmorphosis' Gets Official Release Date; 'Chase The Light' Single To Arrive Next Week

MASTERPLAN's long-awaited new album, "Metalmorphosis", will be released on May 22, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP's first single, "Chase The Light", will arrive on January 15, 2026. In a recent interview with Brazil's Todo Mundo Em Campo, former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow stated about "...

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Watch: DIRKSCHNEIDER Kicks Off 'Balls To The Wall 40th Anniversary - Encores Tour 2026' In Geiselwind, Germany

DIRKSCHNEIDER, the band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, kicked off its "Balls To The Wall 40th Anniversary - Encores Tour 2026" this past Thursday night (January 8) at Musichall Geiselwind in Geiselwind, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Featured s...

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SUICIDE SILENCE's MARK HEYLMUN 'Fully' Supports And Respects CHRIS GARZA's Decision To Take A Break From The Band

California deathcore band SUICIDE SILENCE has recruited Ian Waye (SOREPTION) to fill in on guitar for Chris Garza while the latter guitarist is taking "hiatus" from the group. On Friday (January 9),SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun shared the following message via social media: "Hey everyone,...

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HELIX's BRIAN VOLLMER Hasn't Given Any Thought To Retirement: Writing And Performing 'Is What Makes Me The Happiest In Life'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, vocalist Brian Vollmer of Canadian hard rockers HELIX was asked if he and his bandmates have ever given serious thought to retirement. Brian responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not really. You always have your bad days when you get up o...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: Dropping The Makeup In 2008 Was 'The Best Thing That Could Have Happened To Us'

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, TWISTED SISTER's founding guitarist and manager Jay Jay French confirmed that he and his bandmates will not go back to wearing the heavy makeup that characterized their early shows when they return to the road as part of their reunion tour later this year. H...

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Ex-DRAGONFORCE Singer ZP THEART Releases 20th-Anniversary Reimagining Of 'Through The Fire And Flames'

Former DRAGONFORCE and SKID ROW singer ZP Theart has released a special 20th-anniversary "reimagining" of the DRAGONFORCE power metal anthem "Through The Fire And Flames". For this project, Theart entrusted producer and multi-instrumentalist Syndrone with a full sonic overhaul. Syndrone provided the...

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Legendary NWOBHM Band MORE Announces Long-Awaited New Album 'Destructor'

Legendary New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band MORE will release its third album, "Destructor", on March 6, 2026. A performance video of the "Spirits Of War" single is available below. The "Destructor" album is the final production by the late, legendary producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, KIN...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Has 'Nothing Negative To Say' About His Former Bandmates: 'Sometimes Things Just Stop Working'

METAL CHURCH's founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof has released a statement apparently addressing recent comments by the band's former singer Marc Lopes in which the vocalist referred to METAL CHURCH as "a shit show" and lamented the lack of "respect" Marc was given after he after recording just one...

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EXHUMED Announces New Album 'Red Asphalt'

EXHUMED will release a new album, "Red Asphalt", on February 20 via Relapse Records. The masters of gore metal rev up and prepare for one of 2026's most frenetic, unhinged slabs of sonic obliteration with a new video for lead single "Unsafe At Any Speed". EXHUMED mastermind Matt Harvey comments: "We...

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THE 69 EYES Shares New Single 'I Survive' Featuring STEVE STEVENS

Finnish hard rockers THE 69 EYES have signed to BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. Starting a brand new chapter in their career, they proudly unveil their new track, "I Survive", along with an official music video, available below. The song features American guitarist Steve...