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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN: 'We've Had Six Singers' But 'BLACK SABBATH Still Has Us Beat'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of the Classic Metal Show, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke the band's recently launched first-of-its-kind partnership with USA company Sweetwater, the world's leading online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment, to search worldwide for SKID R...

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THEORY OF A DEADMAN Releases New Single 'Barricade'

THEORY OF A DEADMAN has returned with a hard-hitting new single, "Barricade". Marking a new chapter for the band, the track delivers THEORY OF A DEADMAN's signature mix of gritty riffs, anthemic hooks and unfiltered lyricism with a renewed sense of urgency. Driven by a tense, simmering energy, "Barr...

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TOM MORELLO Unites With Writer/Producer MARC GUGGENHEIM And Artist SZYMON KUDRAŃSKI For 'Leviathan Freedom'

Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and activist Tom Morello of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, AUDIOSLAVE and PROPHETS OF RAGE is returning to comics for "Leviathan Freedom", an all-new sci-fi epic inspired by the true story of American icon Robert Smalls. Morello first made his comics debut wi...

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DAVE GROHL On His Daughter VIOLET's Music Career: 'I Didn't Wanna Be A Stage Dad'

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl recently spoke with host Kat Corbett on SiriusXM's Lithium about his daughter Violet's musical endeavors — explaining that he had nothing to do with it. He said: " With Violet, I knew that she had a beautiful voice and had amazing pitch and sang with depth and someth...

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SLAYER Adds Second Los Angeles 'Reign In Blood' 40th-Anniversary Show Due To 'Overwhelming Demand'

Due to overwhelming demand, California thrash metal legends SLAYER have added a second "Reign In Blood" 40th-anniversary show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. After the November 13, 2026 SLAYER concert at the Kia Forum sold out with the Citi and artist presales, a second show was added for November...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Says He 'Absolutely Listened And Absorbed' What Other 'Big Four' Thrash Metal Bands Were Doing In 1980s

In a new interview with Slowhands Rock Talk Show, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked if he and his then-bandmates paid attention to what the other "Big Four" thrash metal groups — METALLICA, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — were doing, musically speaking, when they were all coming up in the 1980s...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Shares 'Anything But You' Single From Upcoming 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State' Debut Solo Album

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP, which will be made available under the BOLAN banner, was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on SKID ROW's 2022 album "The Gang's All Here", and it will f...

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TRAFFIC Co-Founder DAVE MASON Dead At 79

TRAFFIC co-founder Dave Mason has died at the age of 79. The legendary musician's passing was confirmed in an official statement posted on his social media. The statement reads: "It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. "On Sunday, April 19, after coo...

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Watch: TRIXTER Leader STEVE BROWN's BON JOVI Tribute Band Performs Live For First Time

ALWAYS JOVI, the new BON JOVI tribute band led by TRIXTER guitarist/singer, producer and songwriter Steve Brown, made its live debut this past Saturday, April 18 at BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of the YznzRZN channel on YouTube). I...

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DAVE GROHL Praises New FOO FIGHTERS Drummer ILAN RUBIN: 'His Capabilities Are Off The F***ing Charts'

In a new interview with Thomas Michiels of Studio Brussel, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl spoke about the band's new drummer Ilan Rubin, who joined the FOO FIGHTERS last year as the replacement for Josh Freese. Grohl said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's funny. So [Ilan] was with...

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It was always more than just another side project, albeit one conceived by a significant figure from the metal world. Richie Faulkner is still best known as guitarist with the almighty JUDAS PRIEST, but ELEGANT WEAPONS increasingly look like a major part of his legacy. There was arguably not quite e...

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SLAYER Announces California, Minnesota Headlining Shows Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of 'Reign In Blood'

California thrash metal legends SLAYER will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic third album, "Reign In Blood", with two U.S. headlining shows featuring the LP performed in full, including their first Los Angeles concert in seven years. The details are as follows: September 04 - Shakopee,...

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TESTAMENT Shares Official Mini-Documentary On First Show Of 'Thrash Of The Titans' 2026 U.S. Tour

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have shared an official mini-documentary on the first show of the U.S. leg of their "Thrash Of The Titans" world tour. The trek, which launched in March, united the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION for one of the fiercest tours of th...

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SKID ROW Is 'Pretty Focused In On A Couple Of Guys' In Ongoing Singer Search: 'We're Taking Our Time'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan addressed the band's recently launched first-of-its-kind partnership with USA company Sweetwater, the world's leading online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment, to search worldwide for SKID ROW's next lea...

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MIRADOR, Co-Founded By GRETA VAN FLEET's JAKE KISZKA, Announces 'The Gathering At Badon Hill' Acoustic EP

MIRADOR, the band co-founded by Grammy Award-winning GRETA VAN FLEET co-founder Jake Kiszka and IDA MAE's Chris Turpin, will release an acoustic EP, "The Gathering At Badon Hill", on May 15 via Republic Records. The five-track collection, produced by Kiszka and Turpin, includes reimagined and reborn...