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Not Like Everybody Else

Battle-worn survivors of the original punk movement, and reliably mischievous old goats, THE DAMNED are one of the greatest bands of all time. Contrary to popular belief, they were only a punk rock band for a couple of years, swiftly blossoming into something much more interesting. Upon the release...

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WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Shares 'Lifeline' Single From Upcoming 'From The Fade' Album

Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the fourth album of his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "From The Fade", on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Once again, guitarist and composer Hoekstra is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerh...

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THUNDERMOTHER Announces First Live Album, 'Live'N'Alive'

Swedish rock'n'roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER will release its first live album, "Live'N'Alive", digitally on April 17, 2026 via Napalm Records. Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil, the band is known for their electrifying rock anthems and relentless touring — live highlights include supporti...

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RUSH Announces 'Grace Under Pressure' 40th-Anniversary Expanded Reissues

UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive RUSH albums expanded reissue series with the arrival of new Super Deluxe Editions of the band's 1984 release "Grace Under Pressure", an album that saw the trio shifting gears to construct eight technology-driven tracks that were...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He 'Loves' JAMES HETFIELD And LARS ULRICH: 'We're Constantly Working On Improving Our Relationship'

In a new interview with SPIN.com, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth". D...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL On Recent Iconic Metal/Hard Rock Musician Deaths: They Leave 'A Really Big Void'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall weighed in on the fact that 2025 saw the loss of some of the metal genre's greatest figures, including, but not limited to, BLACK SABBATH legend Ozzy Osbourne, KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and MASTODON's Brent Hi...

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THE BLACK CROWES Share Music Video For 'Profane Prophecy' Song From Upcoming 'A Pound Of Feathers' Album

THE BLACK CROWES' music video for the song "Profane Prophecy" can be seen below. In the clip, THE BLACK CROWES have conjured seven devils (representing each deadly sin) to wreak havoc on this little fairytale world of stark morality and harsh retribution. In creating this world, they leaned into unc...

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ROBIN MCAULEY On Keeping His Voice In Great Shape At Age 72: 'Public Enemy Number One For Me On The Road Is Somebody With A Cold'

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, Irish singer Robin McAuley, who is best known as the vocalist for the rock band MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP from 1986 to 1993, was asked how he keeps his voice in such great shape at the age of 72. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER On Touring With METALLICA More Than 40 Years Ago: 'They Were Kindred Spirits'

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher once again talked about METALLICA opening for his band back in 1983 and 1984. The trek marked METALLICA's first-ever tour. Asked if he had any recollections of sharing the stage with METALLICA...

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ANDY BIERSACK ON BLACK VEIL BRIDES' Upcoming LP: 'Overall The Record Is Much More Aggressive Than Previous Albums'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack spoke about the band's latest single, "Certainty". The track will appear on the band's upcoming album, due later this year via Spinefarm. Asked if the heavier sound of "Certainty" is representative of...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of PRIMAL FEAR's Entire Performance At 2025 STONEDEAD Festival

Professionally filmed video of PRIMAL FEAR's entire August 23, 2025 performance at the Stonedead festival at Newark Showground in Newark-on-Trent, England can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, PRIMAL FEAR's setlist was as follows: 01. Final Embrace 02. Nuclear Fire 03. Angel In Black 04. The H...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On Retirement: 'I'm Gonna Play Until The Last Second, And When I Can't, That's When I'm Gonna Stop'

On Saturday, January 17, the four members of MEGADETH — guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, bassist James Lomenzo and drummer Dirk Verbeuren — took part in a question-and-answer session from Nashville, Tennessee with SiriusXM radio personality Jose Mangin. The discussion, w...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS: 'We're Gonna Start Seeing More' Rock 'Legends Passing Away'

In a new interview with Playboy México, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows spoke about the recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne and how it affected his mindset in terms of the way he lives his own life. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Every record we write about, especially [2023's] 'L...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'If In Doubt, Go Heavy'

In a new interview with Crews of Q92.9, Springfield's Rock Station, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked how he has managed to balance honoring the band's legacy while pushing forward creatively. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a fucking nightmare. [I'm] trying to think ab...

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LEPROUS's EINAR SOLBERG Announces Second Solo Album 'Vox Occulta'

Einar Solberg of LEPROUS has announced his second solo album, "Vox Occulta", due for release on April 24, 2026. A bold, heavy and symphonic statement, the LP was recorded in collaboration with the much-sought-after Norwegian Radio Orchestra. To celebrate the announcement, Einar has launched the seco...