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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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Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joined By ROBERT TRUJILLO For Jam At Budapest 'The Collection: Live' Book Event

Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time-Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, took part in the "The Collection: Live - A Conversation With Kirk Hammett" book event on June 12 at Magyar Zene Háza in Budapest, Hungary. The intimate, live discussion took a deep dive...

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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD To Release New Album In Early 2027

In a new interview with Rock Sound's James Wilson-Taylor conducted at this weekend's Download festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, United Kingdom, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD's Johnny 3 Tears was asked if there are plans for him and his bandmates to release more new music. He responded (as transcrib...

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MATT HEAFY On TRIVIUM's Upcoming LP: 'We're Sitting On Arguably Our Greatest Album Of All Time'

On Saturday, June 13 at the Download festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, United Kingdom, TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy spoke to Rock Sound about the band's upcoming album, which is tentatively due in late 2026. The LP will be TRIVIUM's first to feature new drummer Alex Rüdinger (formerly o...

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THE WILDHEARTS Frontman GINGER On His Cancer Diagnosis: 'I'm Living Every Second In The Moment'

Earlier today (Saturday, June 13) at the Download festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, United Kingdom, THE WILDHEARTS frontman and founding member Ginger spoke to Mike James Rock Show about his recent revelation that he has been given three years to live following a cancer diagnosis. The...

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STAIND To Release 'Break The Cycle - 25th Anniversary Live' In August

STAIND will release "Break The Cycle - 25th Anniversary Live" on August 21 via BMG/Alchemy Recordings. The effort will contain live recordings of each of the 13 songs off the band's 2001 breakout album "Break The Cycle". An official music video for STAIND's live performance of the single "It's Been...

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'Right-Winger' ALL THAT REMAINS Singer PHIL LABONTE: 'Therapy Is For Women. Men Don't Solve Their Problems By Talking.'

In a new interview with Bill Bailey of Today's Boondoggle Podcast, Philip Labonte, founder and lead singer of ALL THAT REMAINS, spoke about his 2024 op-ed, "The Silent Crisis: Why Society Is Failing Men And Boys", in which he highlighted rising male disengagement from education, work, and community,...

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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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Legendary Producer SCOTT BURNS: 'Death Metal Was Seen As A Passing Trend'

In a new interview with author Sam Retzer for Tape Op, legendary producer Scott Burns of Tampa, Florida's famed Morrisound Recording was asked whether he was "elevating the art form of death metal" during the making of ATHEIST's "Unquestionable Presence" and DEATH's "Human", the latter of which feat...

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Watch: SAGA Returns To Live Stage After More Than A Year

Canadian progressive music icons SAGA played their first concert in more than a year this past Thursday, June 11 at the River Cree Resort & Casino in Enoch, Alberta, Canada. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below (uploaded by coldistheshoulder on YouTube). Also appearing on the bill were...

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SABATON Announces 21-Show Arena Tour Of Sweden For January/February 2027

Swedish metallers SABATON have announced a 21-date arena tour of their home country for January/February 2027. The band states: "After the unforgettable nights we shared together at Sweden Rock Festival and our huge shows in Stockholm and Gothenburg last year, we're excited to announce our return in...

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Ex-SEPULTURA Guitarist JAIRO GUEDZ On Possibility Of Taking Part In Band's Final Concert: 'It Would Be An Honor For Me And A Pleasure'

In a new interview with Tomasz Michalski of Poland's MetalSide, former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz was asked about his possible guest appearance at the band's recently announced final show, which will take place on November 7, 2026 at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo, Br...

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THE DARKNESS's JUSTIN HAWKINS Is 'Not The Greatest Fan Of Phones At Concerts': 'It's Boring To Sing To A Load Of Lenses'

In a new video on his YouTube channel Justin Hawkins Rides Again, THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins addressed alternative singer Phoebe Bridgers's recent announcement that her upcoming "The Lost Tour" will be a phone-free experience. Attendees will put their devices into their designated Yondr po...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL Reflects On Rise Of 'Grunge' In Early 1990s

During an appearance on Talk Is Jericho, the podcast hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil, who is promoting his new memoir, "A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond", spoke about how the rise of grunge — led by b...

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Watch: BATTLE BEAST Performs With New Singer MARINA LA TORRACA At Czech Republic's METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026

Video of BATTLE BEAST's June 7 performance at the Metalfest Open Air 2026 festival in Pilsen, Czech Republic can be seen below. BATTLE BEAST played its first concert with new singer Marina La Torraca on March 6 at WWWX in Tokyo, Japan. In an interview with Australia's Metal Mal, BATTLE BEAST bassist...