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NIKKI SIXX Explains How MÖTLEY CRÜE's Collaboration With DOLLY PARTON Came About

In a new interview with Steve Baltin of Forbes, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx confirmed that the band's collaboration with globally beloved superstar Dolly Parton on a fresh version of CRÜE's 1985 power ballad "Home Sweet Home" came about as a result of his involvement with Parton's "Rockstar" albu...

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SAGA's MICHAEL SADLER Says His 'Aggressive Cancer' Is 'Incurable And Untreatable'

Vocalist Michael Sadler of Canadian progressive music icons SAGA has revealed that the rare form of aggressive cancer with which he was diagnosed last year is "incurable and untreatable". The 71-year-old musician opened up about his cancer battle in a social media post where he also disclosed that h...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Recalls Meeting His Boxing Hero FLOYD MAYWEATHER

Josh Todd from BUCKCHERRY appeared on Side Jams With Bryan Reesman to talk about becoming a phlebotomist during the pandemic, taking up tennis and boxing, his love for true crime, and taking online college courses to pursue his degree in self, society and the humanities. The singer recalled the time...

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Sweden's LIV SIN Releases New Single 'Run' From Upcoming 'Close Your Eyes' Album

Swedish modern metal force LIV SIN has released "Run", the second single from the band's upcoming album, "Close Your Eyes", due out August 8 via Seek & Strike. Inspired by the chilling true story of a Mexican cult, "Run" channels its dark narrative into a fierce, adrenaline-fueled metal assault....

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW 'Wasn't Happy' To See Infamous JON SCHAFFER Photo From U.S. Capitol

In a new interview with Tom Wilson of Australia's Sense Music Media, former ICED EARTH frontman Matt Barlow was asked what his reaction was when he first saw the infamous photo of ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer among the protesters who breached the U.S. Capitol in January 2021. The 55-year-old singe...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's JANNE WIRMAN On ALEXI LAIHO's Death: We Were 'Watching Our Friend Commit A Slow Suicide'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman spoke about the December 2020 passing of the band's guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho. The 41-year-old died in his home in Helsinki, Finland after reportedly suffering from long-term health issues. " In 2016, everyt...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Members MATT BARLOW And FREDDIE VIDALES Share New ASHES OF ARES Single 'Keep On Walkin''

ASHES OF ARES, the U.S. heavy metal duo featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, will release its new studio album, titled "New Messiahs", in Europe on July 18 and in North America on August 8, 2025 via ROAR! The official music video for the LP's third single, "Keep On Wa...

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BARONESS Announces 'Red & Blue Tour - Part II'

BARONESS recently wrapped up a sold-out, East Coast tour featuring intimate performances of the band's seminal "Red Album" and "Blue Record" in their entirety. The band now brings the tour to Western North America with a newly announced slate of fall dates. "West Coast, we're bringing the 'Red &...

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THE SWORD Extends 'Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour' Across U.S.

Reactivated Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have extended their "Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour", adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S. "This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don't miss out!" says THE SWORD frontman John D. Cronise...

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DISEMBODIMENT's "Mutated Chaos" EP was one of 2021's death metal highlights: a filthy, five-song belch of grotesquery from the mean streets of Sherbrooke, Quebec. Four years on, the band have finally delivered a debut album, and it is absolutely fucking foul. At a time when there is no shortage of k...

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Watch: METALLICA Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'Hole In The Sky' And 'Johnny Blade' At 'Back To The Beginning'

METALLICA played a six-song set at BLACK SABBATH's "Back To The Beginning" charity event on Saturday (July 5). The San Francisco Bay Area metal legends opened their performance with the SABBATH "Sabotage" classic "Hole In The Sky" and continued with two of their own songs, "Creeping Death" and "For...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW: 'I Wish More Musicians Would Not Try To Alienate Their Fans' By Preaching Politics

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, former ICED EARTH and current ASHES OF ARES frontman Matt Barlow was asked about his views on the current state of the world. The singer, who has a full-time career as a police lieutenant in Georgetown, Delaware, responded (...

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EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT: Why Now Was The Right Time To Release My Memoir

On May 5, 2025, thrash metal legend Gary Holt stopped by Rock City Music Company in Livonia (located in the western suburbs of Metro Detroit),Michigan to celebrate the release of his new memoir "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way". Gary participated in a mod...

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GENE HOGLAN Recalls 'Biggest Lesson' He Ever Got About Music Industry

At this year's Hellfest in Clisson, France, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan, who has played with TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, FEAR FACTORY and STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, among others, spoke about being one of the most in-demand musicians in the metal scene. He said (as transcribed b...

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Watch: OSCAR GARCIA's TERRORIZER LA Performs At 'End Meaningless Noise Vol. 3' In Los Angeles

Vocalist Oscar Garcia's version of TERRORIZER, dubbed TERRORIZER LA, performed on June 29 at the "End Meaningless Noise Vol. 3" festival at 1720 in Los Angeles, California. Video of the entire performance, courtesy of sexthrash69, can be seen below. TERRORIZER LA is: Oscar Garcia: vocals Leon del Mu...