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JEFF PILSON On DOKKEN's 2016 Reunion: 'We Weren't Very Good' Musically, 'But At Least We Got Along'

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson reflected on the fall 2016 reunion of the band's classic lineup for a short Japanese tour. The trek marked the first time in 21 years the four musicians — Pilson, singer Don Dokken, guitarist George L...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL 'Rises To The Challenge' Of Writing And Recording With METAL ALLEGIANCE

By David E. Gehlke Perhaps the most "metal" of the core 1990s Seattle grunge bands, ALICE IN CHAINS has long hung around the periphery of the genre since holding their own as openers on the legendary 1991 "Clash Of The Titans" tour featuring ANTHRAX, MEGADETH and SLAYER. Several of the band's studio...

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AVATAR Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour

Swedish metallers AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have announced a spring 2026 headline tour of North America. The trek, with support from FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and FROZEN SOUL, will kick off on Ap...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's New Album 'Engines Of Demolition' To Include 'Ozzy's Song'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will release a new album, "Engines Of Demolition", on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up to 2021's "Doom Crew Inc." contains 15 tracks, including the three previously released singles "Broken And Blind", "The Gallows" and "Lord Humungus" as well as a tune titled "Ozzy's Song"...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT: 'PAUL RODGERS Is Indeed One Of The Greatest Rock Vocalists Of All Time'

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott and Phil Collen are among the musicians who appear on "Can't Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company" — the first-ever official BAD COMPANY tribute album, honoring one of rock's most iconic bands as they celebrate their long-overdue induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fam...

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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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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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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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MICK SWEDA Wanted To Get His Portion Of The BULLETBOYS Name Back Before Agreeing To Latest Reunion

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke about the latest reunion of the band's classic lineup, in which he is joined by members Marq Torien (vocals),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums). Regarding what changed in the six months...

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JAY JAY FRENCH Explains Why TWISTED SISTER's 2026 Reunion Tour Probably Won't Feature Setlist Surprises

In a new interview with Don De Leaumont of the Talking The Talk With Don podcast, TWISTED SISTER's founding guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the group's announcement that he and his longtime bandmates are reuniting for a 50th-anniversary world tour in 2026. The reunion will feature TWISTED SISTE...

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JIMMY D'ANDA On Latest Reunion Of BULLETBOYS' Original Lineup: 'We're In A Better Place Than We've All Been'

The original BULLETBOYS lineup consisting of Marq Torien (vocals),Mick Sweda (guitars),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums) — returned to the live stage for the first time in more than four years on December 19 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. The band also played on Decem...

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MORTAL SIN's MAT MAURER On Possibility Of New Music: 'It's Been Discussed'

Last summer, Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN announced that they will return to the stage in 2026, 15 years since their last tour on the 2011 "Thrashfest Classics" European run. MORTAL SIN's 2026 lineup will see original members Mat Maurer (vocals) and Andy Eftichiou (bass) joined by Nat...

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PETER GOALBY Says He Was Asked To Join RAINBOW During 'Down To Earth' Sessions, Only To Be Let Go A Short Time Later: 'It Really Hurt Me'

In a new interview with Rock Daydream Nation, former URIAH HEEP singer Peter Goalby reflected on being asked by Ritchie Blackmore to join RAINBOW during the sessions for the latter band's 1979 album "Down To Earth", only to be let go a very short time later, with Blackmore eventually recruiting ex-M...

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TOMMY LEE On His MÖTLEY CRÜE Bandmates: 'We're Actually Closer Now Than We've Ever Been'

In a new interview with Bonnie Laufer, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke about the band's longevity. Asked what the "secret" is to the secret to MÖTLEY CRÜE's ability to stay together as a band for 45 years, Lee responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know, sweetheart. I pinch mys...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Believes There Are Successful Rock Musicians Who Are Autistic

In a recent interview with Kadin McElwain of Autism Digest, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the fact that people with autism are highly creative, imaginative individuals who often have special talents in areas such as art and music. Explaining that autism may be disabling for musicians on t...