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JOEY VERA 'Would Love To' Play Shows With FATES WARNING Again: 'I Know That There's Offers Coming In From Promoters'

In a new interview with George Dionne of The Rock Is George podcast, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera was asked about the current status of FATES WARNING, the progressive metal band he has been a member of for three decades. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Man, I wish I had an ans...

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SHANNON LARKIN Says SULLY ERNA 'Understood' His Reasons For Leaving GODSMACK: 'It Ended Beautifully, And There Was No Hard Feelings'

During a May 1 livestream on his official YouTube channel, former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin addressed his decision to retire a year and a half ago following the tour supporting the band's "Lighting Up The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With the GODSMACK thing, I tel...

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BEAR MCCREARY Recruits GUNS N' ROSES, GOJIRA, MESHUGGAH Members, Others For 'The Singularity: Ekleipsis' Album

"The Singularity" is the name of Emmy- and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary's symphonic metal project. In 2024, McCreary released an ambitious hard rock concept album of the same name. The album featured guest appearances by an extraordinary lineup of rock talent, including Serj Tankian (S...

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LEMMY, SLIM JIM And DANNY B's Tribute To BUDDY HOLLY To Be Released In May

Long, long time ago…. The death of Buddy Holly, in a plane crash in February 1959, sent a seismic shock through the then-infant world of rock 'n' roll, and one that continues to resonate today. Of all the multitude of musical passings since then, still Holly — just 22 at the time — continues to haun...

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STEVE VAI Lists Longtime California Home For $11.8 Million

According to Robb Report, legendary guitarist Steve Vai has listed his longtime home in Encino, California for nearly $11.8 million. The 65-year-old musician, who relocated to San Diego's Rancho Santa Fe area with his wife Pia in early 2025, paid $1.2 million for the Encino property three decades ag...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Entire Debut Solo Album 'Rescue You' At April 2026 Oslo Concert

Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) performed his first solo album, 1985's "Rescue You", in its entirety, along with his other hits, at select shows in Scandinavia this past week. Backing Joe at the gigs was his solo band consisting of Nikolo Kotzev on guitar, Ken Sandi...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Recruits Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO For Upcoming All-Star Heavy Metal Album

William Shatner is stepping into heavier territory than ever before, launching a new metal album that pairs his unmistakable voice and fearless creative energy with a lineup of major rock and metal talent. Bold, unexpected and built for maximum impact, the project is already shaping up to be one of...

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See DEEP PURPLE's April 2026 Concert In South Korea

On April 18, British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE played at Culture Park inside the Paradise City Resort in Incheon, South Korea. The concert ran for one hour and 50 minutes — including a one-hour-30-minute main set and a 20-minute encore — and marked the band's first performance in South Korea in...

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SULLY ERNA Confirms There Will Be New GODSMACK Music: 'It Just Won't Be With All The Original Members Anymore'

During an April 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was asked about the band's announcement that the GODSMACK's latest album, 2023's "Lighting Up The Sky", would likely be its final collection of new material. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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Watch: MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Frontman CHAD GRAY Plays First '30 Years Of Madness' Solo Show In Las Vegas

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray kicked off his "30 Years Of Madness" series of live appearances Friday night (April 24) at the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. Backing Gray at the show were HELLYEAH guitarist Christian Brady and MUDVAYNE touring guitarist Marcus Raffety, along wit...

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JOHN CORABI Releases Music Video For New Single '1969'

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi released his debut full-length solo album, "New Day", on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's fourth single, "1969", can be seen below. On the track, John comments: "'1969' is a great song i...

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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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Watch TRIUMPH Perform In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada During 2026 50th-Anniversary Tour

Fan-filmed video of TRIUMPH's April 22 concert at GFL Memorial Gardens in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the band's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. When The Lights Go Down 02. Somebody's Out There 03. Spellbound 04. Hold On 05. Allied Forces 06...

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Listen: GRAHAM BONNET, BOB DAISLEY, DON AIREY, CARMINE APPICE And BUMBLEFOOT Reinvent RAINBOW's 'Long Live Rock 'N' Roll'

When you're gathering guests for a RAINBOW tribute album, whom better to invite than some of the people who made RAINBOW such a great band in the first place? That's what Cleopatra Records has done. Due on June 19, "Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" is an absolu...

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Founding GWAR Member CHUCK VARGA Is Battling Cancer

The GWAR family is coming together to support one of their own. Chuck Varga, known to fans as the Sexecutioner and one of the founding members of GWAR, is currently battling cancer. In response, the band and their extended community have launched a nationwide blood donation campaign in his honor. Fa...