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BILLY SHEEHAN Still Loves Touring: 'I Live To Play Live, And I Play Live To Live'

In a new interview with Andertons Music Co, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who turned 72 this past March, spoke about his continued love for touring and performing live. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I live to play live, and I play live to live. That's gotta be my next tattoo. Ye...

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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN Sets Record Straight: 'Extinction Level Event' Artwork Was 'Definitely Not' Created Solely Using A.I.

In a new interview with the Disturbing The Priest With Brandon Battick podcast, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan was asked for his opinion on the use of use A.I. (artificial intelligence) when it comes to designing album cover art, particularly as it relates to the band's latest LP, "Extinction Level...

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OF MICE & MEN's AARON PAULEY: 'We Love The Process Of Getting Together And Making Music'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, OF MICE & MEN vocalist/bassist Aaron Pauley spoke about the band's ninth studio album, "Another Miracle", which will arrive on November 14 via Century Media Records. Regarding what musical direction he and his bandmates wanted to take o...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces More 2026 50th-Anniversary Festival Appearances

TWISTED SISTER has announced its first reunion concerts as part of the band's 50th-anniversary tour. The Dee Snider-fronted act will perform at a number of European festivals next spring and summer, including at Sweden Rock, Copenhell and Graspop Metal Meeting. TWISTED SISTER's 2026 shows will featu...

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…Is Your Friend

Given the general state of things, the hardcore scene should probably be dominated by brutal doomsayers with a hard-on for destruction. California's DRAIN have been offering a refreshing, alternative doctrine for the last decade, and while their songs are certainly not irrepressibly cheerful, the tr...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Brushes Off Criticism From DAVID LEE ROTH: 'I've Always Been A Punching Bag'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Wolfgang Van Halen, who joined VAN HALEN at just 15 years old, spoke about his current relationship with VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth. Referencing the fact that Roth posted an audio clip to YouTube in January 2024...

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May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way

There has always been something intrinsically classy about OMNIUM GATHERUM. Purveyors of an immaculate strain of melodic death metal for nearly 30 years, the Finns have increasingly sounded like the subgenre's most resolute guardians. Founder and guitarist Markus Vanhala may be the only remaining me...

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Watch: LAMB OF GOD Performs Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Children Of The Grave' On 2025 'Headbangers Boat'

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD played their cover of BLACK SABBATH's "Children Of The Grave" during the 2025 Headbangers Boat cruise, which set sail aboard the Norwegian Jewel, departing Miami on October 31 and stopping in Cozumel, Mexico before returning to port on November 4. Fan-filmed...

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KERRY KING Is Working On Lyrics For Second Solo Album

In a recent interview with Reigning Phoenix Music's Reigning TV, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about his plans for a follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, it's vague beca...

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GEDDY LEE On RUSH's 2026 Tour: 'It Was A Very Difficult Decision For Us To Make To Come Back'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Geddy Lee of RUSH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for a tour next year. The limited run of summer and fall dates — Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson's first official shows under the RUSH banner in 11 years — will begin at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, s...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Hasn't Finished Reading ALEX VAN HALEN's Memoir Yet: 'It's Tough For Me To Fully Interact With'

During an October 30 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen and nephew of Alex Van Halen, was asked if he has read Alex's memoir, "Brothers", which came out in October 2024 via HarperCollins. The book is described as an "intimate and open...

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PUSCIFER Releases Music Video For 'Pendulum' From Upcoming 'Normal Isn't' Album

PUSCIFER, the multi-dimensional band featuring Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, will release "Normal Isn't", its first new album in over five years, on February 6, 2026 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The LP's second single, "Pendulum", arrives today alongside...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Decision To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' For Upcoming MEGADETH Album

Dave Mustaine has confirmed to Rolling Stone magazine that the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth", will 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. "It wasn't reall...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's Band CLOSE ENEMIES Releases Music Video For Latest Single 'More Than I Could Ever Need'

CLOSE ENEMIES — the all-star band featuring Tom Hamilton (AEROSMITH),Tony Brock (THE BABYS),Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow),Trace Foster (AC/DC's tech guru) and Chasen Hampton — has released the official music video for its latest single, "More Than I Could Ever Need", through TLG|ROCK, distributed th...

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SABATON Shares Behind-The-Scenes Documentary From Making Of Epic 'I, Emperor' Music Video

Coming off the announcement of a massive 2025 worldwide tour including a 31-date North American run set for early 2026, Swedish metallers SABATON have just released their eleventh studio album, "Legends", via Better Noise Music (marking the band's label debut). It features the latest single and acco...