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SKINDRED's BENJI WEBBE: 'Going To The Gym Is Heavily Important Mentally More Than Anything'

In a new interview with the Mike James Rock Show, vocalist frontman Benji Webbe of Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED spoke about the band's upcoming ninth album, "You Got This", which will arrive on April 17, 2026 via Earache Records. Regarding the inspiration for the LP title, Benji said (as trans...

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STATIC-X's TONY CAMPOS: 'I'm Not A Big Fan Of Religion'

In a new interview with the "Psychic Warfare" podcast, STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos was asked if "spirituality" was "a big part" of his family life growing up or if it was something that he discovered later on in his life. Tony responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My parents are Mexican...

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BRET MICHAELS's 'Unbroken: Then, Now And Forever' Biopic And Book Coming In 2026

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has announced that his "Unbroken: Then, Now And Forever" biopic and book will be released in 2026. On December 9, the 62-year-old singer/songwriter, global entrepreneur and philanthropist took to his social media to write: "UNBROKEN Then, Now and Forever – the biopic an...

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MIKKEY DEE Reflects On His Battle With Sepsis: 'From The Beginning It Was A Struggle For My Life'

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Metal Sticks", the new podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. You can now watch t...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN And PAT TRAVERS Perform Three-Song Set At Rock N Roll Ribs 16th-Anniversary Celebration

On Saturday, December 6, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain performed a set of MAIDEN classics with TITANIUM TART at the 16th-anniversary celebration for Rock N Roll Ribs, the barbecue restaurant owned by McBrain and close friend Mitch Tanne, in Coral Springs, Florida. Also appearing at the event wer...

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Former SKID ROW Frontman ERIK GRÖNWALL Announces His 'Very First' Solo Concert

Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has announced solo concert for May 26, 2026 at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden. On Friday (December 5),Erik took to his social media to write: "This one is BIG. Like… 'first time in 15 years' BIG. Honestly, I could argue it's the first time ever.⠀ ⠀ "On May 26th,...

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MAYHEM Shares 'Despair' Single From Upcoming 'Liturgy Of Death' Album

Influential black metal band MAYHEM will release its seventh studio album, "Liturgy Of Death", on February 6, 2026 via Century Media. With this new chapter, MAYHEM once again cements its reputation as one of the most relentless forces in extreme metal. Nearly 40 years into its career, the band turns...

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JERRY CANTRELL On SOUNDGARDEN: 'I Don't Think They Ever Wrote A Bad Song'

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame channel on YouTube has uploaded a video in which ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell faces an impossible task: picking just three songs that define the legendary SOUNDGARDEN. In this exclusive interview, the grunge icon reflects on the "undefinable" genius of Ch...

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JEFF LOOMIS Praises New NEVERMORE Members, Teases Band's Upcoming LP: 'It's Gonna Be A Heavy Album'

In a new interview with Sefo of VegaTrem, guitarist Jeff Loomis spoke about the return of his longtime band NEVERMORE. Bassist Jim Sheppard isn't involved with the reunion, which was initially teased on December 27, 2024 via a one-minute video containing various NEVERMORE-related imagery and silhoue...

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KING'S X's DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK: 'We're Excited About Making A New Record'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, KING'S X bassist/vocalist Doug "Dug" Pinnick spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's last album, "Three Sides Of One", which came out in September 2022 via InsideOut Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been...

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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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SKINDRED Announces Brand New Album 'You Got This', Shares Title Track

Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED have released their brand-new single, "You Got This", accompanied by a brilliantly entertaining video. The title track of their forthcoming ninth album, which has just been announced with a release date of April 17 via Earache Records, "You Got This" is an instant...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Weighs In On DAVID LEE ROTH's Recent Live Performances: 'He's Still My Hero'

During an October 28 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk",  legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who was a member of David Lee Roth's backing band in the late 1980s, was asked for his opinion of the original VAN HALEN singer's recent live performances. Billy responded (as transcribed...

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SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE To Perform KISS Classics With SWEDEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Mikkey Dee, the veteran Swedish hard rock drummer best known for his work with MOTÖRHEAD, SCORPIONS and KING DIAMOND, will team up with the Sweden Symphony Orchestra in early 2026 to embark on a six-date Swedish tour during which they will perform "the amazing hits by KISS". According to a press rel...

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Steelbound

Time is flying indecently fast. BATTLE BEAST celebrate their 20th year as band this year, and yet they still have a strong air of underdog militancy driving everything they do. An absurdly entertaining live band, not least due to the presence of peerless singer Noora Louhimo, the Finns have spent tw...