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JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE To Release New Album 'Punk Rock Fiesta!' In March

Legendary rocker Jizzy Pearl is back! The unmistakable voice behind LOVE/HATE's "Blackout In The Red Room" returns with "Punk Rock Fiesta!" on March 1 via Kenyon Records. This latest album from JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE is a raw, unfiltered blast of fiery rock 'n' roll energy, packed with high-voltage...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN MYUNG On Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY: 'It Made Sense To Bring Him Back'

In a new interview with The Heavy Metal Journal, DREAM THEATER bassist John Myung discussed the band's decision to reunite with Mike Portnoy in October 2023, 13 years after the drummer first left the progressive metal titans. Asked how the reunion with Mike came about, John said (as transcribed by B...

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NEW YORK DOLLS Legend DAVID JOHANSEN Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

David Johansen, legendary co-founder of the NEW YORK DOLLS, has been living with stage 4 cancer and a brain tumor. Diagnosed in 2020, Johansen made the decision to keep his illness private, but due to the severe financial burden, he is ready to share. In November 2024, he fell and broke his back in...

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GARY HOLT On STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA's Latest Dismissal From EXODUS: 'The Marriage Was Done And Over'

Gary Holt has confirmed that Steve "Zetro" Souza was fired from EXODUS, explaining that the "marriage" between the singer and the rest of the band was "done and over". Last month it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with Zetro and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 a...

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NEVERMORE Offers Update On Vocalist And Bassist Search: 'We've Received Over 650 Submissions'

Guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams have offered an update on the return of their longtime band NEVERMORE. Bassist Jim Sheppard isn't involved with the reunion, which was initially teased on December 27, 2024 via a one-minute video containing various NEVERMORE-related imagery and silhouet...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA Pays Tribute To 'Symbol Of Salvation' Producer DAVE JERDEN

ARMORED SAINT bassist and producer Joey Vera has paid tribute to producer/engineer Dave Jerden, who died earlier this week at the age of 75. According to a social media post by Dave's family, he quietly passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, February 5 in Los Angeles. Earlier today (Friday, February...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We Are Almost 90 Days Into The Making Of The 17th MEGADETH Album'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has offered an update on the progress of the recording sessions for the band's seventeenth studio. MEGADETH is once again working with Chris Rakestraw, a producer, mixer and engineer who previously worked on MEGADETH's last two albums, 2022's "The Sick, The Dying... And...

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DOUG ALDRICH Is 'Feeling Good', Two Months After Completing Radiation Treatments For Throat Cancer

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of Radio Bypass, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly five months after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Regarding how he is doing rig...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA On His Latest Departure From EXODUS: 'I Did Not Leave; I Was Let Go'

Steve "Zetro" Souza has made his first comments since his latest departure from EXODUS, saying that he was "let go" from the band. Last month it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with the singer and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 after previously fronting the ban...

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ART CRUZ: Joining LAMB OF GOD Was 'A Life-Changing Experience'

In a new interview with Sweetwater, Art Cruz spoke about how he joined LAMB OF GOD nearly six years ago as the official replacement for Chris Adler. Cruz, who had previously played with PRONG and WINDS OF PLAGUE, filled in for Adler on several LAMB OF GOD tours before being named the latter band's n...

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Roses From The Deep

There are few things more inspiring than watching someone conquer their demons and soar. When Marko Hietala quit NIGHTWISH at the tail end of 2020, citing a decade of deteriorating mental health as motivation to change course, he seemed ready to disappear into the shadows. No one seriously expected...

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LIVING COLOUR's DOUG WIMBISH: 'We're In The Process Of Making A New Record'

In a new interview with "The Plowzone" video show on RokuTV, LIVING COLOUR bassist Doug Wimbish was asked if he and his bandmates are working on fresh music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are. It's interesting because [when people ask], 'Are you in the studio writing some st...

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POP EVIL Announces Spring 2025 North American Tour

Modern rock powerhouse POP EVIL — vocalist Leigh Kakaty, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, bassist Joey "Chicago" Walser and drummer Blake Allison — recently announced their forthcoming eighth album, "What Remains". It arrives March 21 via MNRK. Today, the band has announced its spring 2025 h...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Announces Second Single 'Inside Out'

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton's new band CLOSE ENEMIES will release its second single, "Inside Out", on February 28 via TLG|ROCK. Joining the 73-year-old Hamilton in the new group his bass tech Trace Foster, who plays guitar in CLOSE ENEMIES alongside Peter Stroud, who has been playing with Sheryl...

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GEOFF TATE Isn't Worried About People's Expectations For 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album: 'Honestly, I Don't Care'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. Regarding how the idea for the LP came together, Geoff said: "Well, I don't know. I just started...