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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN: 'To Me, DAVE MUSTAINE Is The Guy Who Invented Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Brazil's TV Braba, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked what his reaction was when he was first asked to play with the Dave Mustaine-fronted band a decade ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Laughs]  I didn't believe it. [Laughs] My first reaction,...

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DROWNING POOL's May 2026 South American Tour Canceled Due To 'Low Ticket Sales'

DROWNING POOL's South American tour, which was scheduled to kick off on May 20 in Bogota, Colombia, has been canceled. According to an official statement released by the tour organizers, the decision to scrap the trek "was made jointly by all local promoters involved due to low ticket sales recorded...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Biopic 'Probably Won't Come Out Until 2028', According To JACK OSBOURNE

During a May 12 livestream on his YouTube channel, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack was asked by one of the viewers for an update on the status of the long-awaited Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne biopic. Jack said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I can tell you this: we are moving ahead. I was on calls toda...

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Watch: BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Joins Push To Rehome Beagles From Ridglan Farms In Wisconsin

The Center For A Humane Economy announced on Tuesday (May 12) that, with its rescue partners, it will remove another 500 beagles this week in Wisconsin from Ridglan Farms. When complete, this will conclude a 14-day process of removing 1,500 dogs from the laboratory animal supplier. These actions are...

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JASON NEWSTED Says METALLICA's Residency At Las Vegas's Sphere Is 'An Incredible Opportunity': 'I'm Very Happy For Them'

During a May 12 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about the band's upcoming residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Asked if he has any shows at the venue yet and whether he would be interested in seeing his former band play at the Spher...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Releases New Single 'Something Wicked'

Hard rock giants BREAKING BENJAMIN are back with a brooding and haunting new single, "Something Wicked", signaling the latest chapter for the band and the tease of a forthcoming full-length album. Marked by their signature blend of atmospheric tension, thunderous instrumentation, and raw emotional w...

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Legendary Rock Producer JACK DOUGLAS, Who Worked With AEROSMITH And CHEAP TRICK, Dead At 80

Legendary rock producer Jack Douglas has died at the age of 80. According to a statement from his family, he passed away peacefully on Monday night, May 11. Douglas's daughter, Sarah, also confirmed her father's death to Rolling Stone, adding he died from complications from lymphoma. "He most enjoye...

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JOURNEY Adds 40 2026 Dates To 'Final Frontier' Farewell Tour

After more than five decades of arena-shaking performances, era-defining hits and one of the most enduring catalogs in rock history, JOURNEY is extending their massive "Final Frontier Tour" with 40 additional North American dates this fall. Presented by AEG Presents, the newly announced leg begins S...

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ALICE COOPER Announces Reissues Of 'Along Came A Spider' And 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' Albums With Bonus Material

Two nightmares. One legacy. And they're both back, louder and darker than ever. Alice Cooper returns with the reissues of "Along Came A Spider" and "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" — two chapters from the twisted playbook of shock rock's original showman — via earMUSIC. Fresh formats, bonus material, and th...

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SAOSIN Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of Self-Titled Album

Fresh off the release of their latest single "Starting Over Again", rock band SAOSIN has announced plans for a special 20th-anniversary tour to celebrate its debut self-titled album. Originally released in 2006, the LP charted at No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and featured hit singles "Voices", "Bury Y...

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BRANN DAILOR Pays Homage To CHRIS CORNELL And Previews 'Emotional' New MASTODON Album

By David E. Gehlke Drummer Brann Dailor started lending his vocal talents to MASTODON in time for 2009's "Crack The Skye". Considering the edgier, rougher angles of bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders and guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, Dailor's far smoother, cleaner approach turned out to be exactly what...

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GLENN HUGHES On His Plans For Rest Of 2026: 'This Year, For Me, Was Going To Be A No-Show, No-Album Year'

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, Glenn Hughes spoke about his upcoming one-off appearance with THE DEAD DAISIES on May 30 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. Glenn will join Doug Aldrich, Tommy Clufetos and David Lowy for this rare performance, delivering a 50/50 split set, kicking of...

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ADAM JONES On Possible TOOL Residency At Sphere In Las Vegas: 'I Think We Will Do It At Some Point'

In a new interview with Ronni Hunter of the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, TOOL guitarist Adam Jones confirmed plans for him and his bandmates to stage a run of shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. "We were supposed to open that place," Adam said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "We were as...

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Watch: DEVILDRIVER Performs New Single 'Dig Your Own Grave' Live For First Time

California metallers DEVILDRIVER played their new single, "Dig Your Own Grave", live for the first time this past Saturday (May 9) at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Dig Your Own Grave" is taken from DEVILDRIVER's u...

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JASON NEWSTED On His Throat Cancer Battle: 'It's The Closest I've Ever Come To Not Breathing'

On the latest episode of Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted opened about up about his revelation that he has been undergoing medical treatment for throat cancer. The 63-year-old musician, who played with the heavy metal giants from 1986 to 2001, said (as trans...