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DAN DONEGAN Says DISTURBED Will Only Play Two Shows This Year: 'We're Still Trying To Get Together A Game Plan' For 2027

In a new Instagram Live, DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We have a] couple of shows coming up, as you may know. Just two shows, that's all we're doing this whole year. Obviously, last year was the big...

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SANCTUARY's JOSEPH MICHAEL Says Latest Single 'Not Of The Living' Is 'The Most Straightforward Of The New Songs That We're Working On'

In a new interview with Jaqueline Souza of Brazil's Heavy Metal On Line, SANCTUARY vocalist Joseph Michael spoke about the band's recently released single "Not Of The Living". The track marked SANCTUARY's first release through BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. Joseph said (...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA On Playing With STEPHEN PEARCY On 2026 'Undercover' Tour: 'It's Been Great Fun'

During a June 24 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", renowned guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who has worked with WHITESNAKE, NIGHT RANGER, Cher and the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, spoke about what it has been like performing with RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy as part of the singer's "Un...

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BLACK SABBATH Touring Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS On His Absence From '13' Album: 'It's All Water Under The Bridge'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, BLACK SABBATH's touring drummer Tommy Clufetos was asked why he did not record the drum tracks on the band's final album, 2013's "13", on which the drums were played by Brad Wilk of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. He responded (as tran...

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SOCIAL DISTORTION Uses Fully Upcycled Merch Items On European Tour As Part Of BRAVADO and UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP's Radical Upcycling Project

Bravado, the world's leading artist merchandise and lifestyle company, and Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today that their ambitious program to upcycle more than 400,000 obsolete or unsold t-shirts has come full circle. Punk rock stalwarts SOCIAL DIST...

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ROB ZOMBIE Shares Music Video For 'Tarantula'

Rock and metal icon Rob Zombie has released the official music video for "Tarantula", another standout track from his latest studio album, "The Great Satan", available now via Nuclear Blast Records. The video arrives as fans continue to celebrate Zombie's acclaimed eighth solo album, which has earne...

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FROZEN SOUL Channels BOLT THROWER And Returns Death Metal To Its Primitive Ways

By David E. Gehlke Death metal's extraordinary longevity and continued relevance are exemplified by the consistency of its legacy acts (CANNIBAL CORPSE, OBITUARY),brilliant left-field artists (BLOOD INCANTATION) and its next wave of bands who are likely to hold down the fort for decades to come, na...

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RUSSIAN CIRCLES Announce New Album 'Nine', Share Music Video For 'Empath' Single

Chicago-bred post metal trio RUSSIAN CIRCLES will release a new album, "Nine", on August 28 via Sargent House. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Empath", can be seen below. "Nine" continues RUSSIAN CIRCLES' unhurried evolution and disciplined refinement, leaning into their strengt...

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Watch: Founding VENOM Members MANTAS And ABADDON Joined By NERGAL, ERIK DANIELSSON, DAVID VINCENT At Uppsala Concert

Adam "Nergal" Darski (BEHEMOTH), David Vincent (MORBID ANGEL, TERRORIZER, AM I MORBID), Erik Danielsson (WATAIN), Lord Ahriman (DARK FUNERAL), Sakis Tolis (ROTTING CHRIST), Diva Satanica (BLOODHUNTER, ex-NERVOSA) and Blake "Bulldözer" Arendell (a.k.a. Blake Arenvurst; INTERC...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces More Fall 2026 Shows Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH On Vocals

TWISTED SISTER has announced more fall 2026 shows featuring ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. A total of nine dates have been revealed so far, including the latest additions, October 18 in Gary, Indiana; November 14 in Charles Town, West Virginia; and December 11 in St. Petersburg, F...

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KURDT VANDERHOOF Says METAL CHURCH's First Show With New Lineup 'Went Amazing': 'It Really Did'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof offered an update on the back issues which forced the cancelation of the band's 2024 tour dates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's getting sorted out now. It's a process. I actually finally...

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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Announces First-Ever U.S. Tour

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has announced its first-ever tour. Presale for the shows will begin on Wednesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. local time, with the general sale starting on Friday, Ju...

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COAL CHAMBER's MIKEY COX Opens Up About His Cancer Battle: 'I Did Five Weeks Of Radiation, Which Was Pure Hell'

In a new interview with Jeff Geaghan and Dan Cinotto of the We Were Loud Once podcast, COAL CHAMBER has drummer Mikey "Bug" Cox discussed his recent cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. Regarding how he came to find out that he had cancer, Cox said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I own a c...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Iconic Throne To Go On Display At Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Ozzy Osbourne's iconic throne, last seen at the "Back To The Beginning" concert, will be on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in his home city to coincide with the anniversary of his final gig and his death in July last year. The black gothic-style throne will be a special addition to t...

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Ex-GODSMACK Drummer SHANNON LARKIN Defends Band's Decision To Hire 'Overqualified' MIKE MANGINI For Current Tour

Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has defended the band's decision to hire ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for GODSMACK's current tour. Mangini joined GODSMACK in early June following the abrupt departure of Wade Murff, who had played with the band for less than a mo...