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UGLY KID JOE Wrote 'A Gazillion' Songs For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, UGLY KID JOE guitarist and producer Dave Fortman spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to the "Rad Wings Of Destiny" album, which came out in October 2022. Asked if the songwriting process has gotten easier over the years, Da...

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How Did MEGADETH Get Its Name? Former Guitarist GREG HANDEVIDT Sets Record Straight

On the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey sit down with original MEGADETH guitarist Greg Handevidt for a deep dive into the band's earliest days. Greg shares pivotal stories from moving to Los Angeles with Ellefson, meeting MEGADETH...

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GEOFF TATE Has 'No Regrets' About His Time With QUEENSRŸCHE: 'It Was A Wonderful Experience'

In a new interview with WDR Rockpalast, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's classic third album, 1988's "Operation: Mindcrime". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, 'Operation: Mindcrime' was born in the middle '80s, really. It was...

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Rumor: METALLICA In Talks For Las Vegas Sphere Residency

According to Vital Vegas, METALLICA is "ready to ink a deal for a Sphere residency" in Las Vegas. The site, which bills itself as "your go-to source for news and opinions about all things Las Vegas," reports that the heavy metal giants "could play Sphere in the fall of 2026" after METALLICA's schedu...

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GEORGE LYNCH Plays First Two Shows With His New Band GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB (Video)

Legendary guitarist George Lynch played the first two shows with his new project dubbed GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB on Friday, July 25 at the Angel City Music Hall - Manchester, New Hampshire and on Saturday, July 26 at the Jam At The Dam in Monroe, Connecticut. Joining Lynch on stage at these shows...

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Watch: AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Returns To Live Stage, Plays Rock Anthems Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC's iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the "Full Metal Orchestra" — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the...

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Watch: NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Reunites With MARKO HIETALA For Two Songs At Finland's KUOPIOROCK Festival

NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen reunited with the band's former bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala on stage yesterday (Saturday, July 26) at the Kuopiorock festival at Väinölänniemi in Kuopio, Finland to perform two songs. First, Floor came up during Marko's set on the Matkus Stage for a rendition of "Lef...

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TONY IOMMI On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'It's Like Losing A Brother'

Earlier this week, BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi talked to BBC Midlands about the death of his bandmate Ozzy Osbourne. The guitarist — who co-founded SABBATH with Ozzy, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward in 1968 — said: "It's been difficult, because it's just a shock, really. I haven't been ab...

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TRIVIUM Is Readying New EP; First Single To Arrive Within Next Two Weeks

In an interview with U.K.'s Primordial Radio, TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu confirmed that a new song from him and his bandmates should arrive within the next two weeks, prior to their appearance at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival (taking place August 7-10). Regarding how and when the so...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Dedicates Michigan Concert To OZZY OSBOURNE, Performs Covers Of 'Crazy Train' And 'I Don't Know'

Sebastian Bach performed covers of Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" and "I Don't Know" during his concert Friday night (July 25) at the Labadie Rib Fest in Bay City, Michigan. Prior to launching into "Crazy Train", which was the fourth song of his set, Sebastian told the crowd:  "You know, they called...

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Watch: Original TESLA Members BRIAN WHEAT And TOMMY SKEOCH Perform Together For First Time In Nearly Two Decades

Last night (Thursday, July 24),TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat joined BAD MARRIAGE on stage in Webster, New York, marking the first time in nearly 20 years that Wheat and Tommy Skeoch — BAD MARRIAGE lead guitarist and original TESLA member — have performed live together. Wheat, Skeoch...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Shares New Single 'Kill Me Fast' From Upcoming 'Alienation' Album

Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE have released "Kill Me Fast", the fourth single from their upcoming album "Alienation" The emotionally charged song, available across all digital streaming platforms today, serves as a follow up to No. 1 hits "Apologies" and "Mayday", and recently released rock anth...

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DON BROCO Signs To FEARLESS RECORDS, Shares New Single 'Cellophane'

U.K. rock juggernauts DON BROCO are charging into a bold new era with the release of their explosive new single, "Cellophane", out today via their new label home Fearless Records. The track launches alongside the announcement of their forthcoming U.S., UK and Australian tour dates, with tickets on s...

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DED Announces New Album 'Resent'

DED — Joe Cotela (vocals); Adam Adamcik (guitar); Kyle Koelsch (bass); and Matt Reinhard (drums) — will release a new album, "Resent", on September 19 via UNFD. The band has shared the visualizer for new single "Eraser". Watch it below. "This is a universal song about reflection and being cognitive...

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LITA FORD: OZZY OSBOURNE 'Changed My Life'

During a July 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Lita Ford paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne who died earlier this week at the age of 76. She said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "He changed my life, from the time I was 13 years old going to [a] BLACK SABBATH con...