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BASTARDANE, Featuring JAMES HETFIELD's Son CASTOR, Releases JOSEPH DUPLANTIER-Produced New Single 'Mother's Tongue'
BASTARDANE, the band featuring drummer/vocalist Castor Hetfield, the son of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, has released a new song called "Mother's Tongue". The track was produced by GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier and was recorded by Dan Joeright at Gatos Trail Recording Studio in Yucca Valle...February 26, 2026
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On Growing Number Of Female Rock Musicians: 'My Only Responsibility Is To Try To Make It A Little Easier For Whoever Comes After Me'
In a new interview with Carl Craft of the New Jersey radio station 95.9 The Rat, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked what changes she, as one of the leaders of the female rock movement, hoped to see in the next few years. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had conversatio...February 26, 2026
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DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA Hints At First New Music In Three Years
In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara, who is promoting the band's July 2026 co-headlining tour of Australia with CRADLE OF FILTH, was asked if DEVILDRIVER fans can expect to hear some fresh music from the group following the release of the 2023 album "Dealing Wi...February 26, 2026
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TESLA Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC: 'New Music' Is 'Coming Soon'
California hard rock veterans TESLA have inked a deal with Frontiers Music Srl. Earlier today (Wednesday, February 25),label issued the following statement: "NEW SIGNING ALERT: TESLA! We're proud to welcome TESLA to the Frontiers Music family. "More than 40 years on from their early days as a Calif...February 25, 2026
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CHERIE CURRIE Teams With Rising Star ESSEX For New Single 'When You're Young'
Fresh from her no-holds-barred contributions to last year's "Yacht Metal" collection — a breathtaking cover of Walter Egan's "Magnet And Steel", RUNAWAYS legend Cherie Currie is back with both a dynamic new single, and a cross-generational collaboration that cross-pollinates the legacy of classic ne...February 25, 2026
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METALLICA Officially Announces 'Life Burns Faster' Residency At Sphere In Las Vegas
Following months of relentless rumors and fever pitch speculation, it was announced today that METALLICA will debut its "Life Burns Faster" residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated eight-show run will take place on October 1 and 3, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, and 29 and 31, 2026 — and will...February 25, 2026
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DOUG ALDRICH Looks Back On His Cancer Battle: 'I Kept A Good Attitude'
In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly a year and a half after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Asked if he was "...February 24, 2026
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FLYLEAF, Featuring LACEY STURM, Announces July 2026 '20th Anniversary Tour'
American rock band FLYLEAF has announced its "20th Anniversary Tour", featuring the return of lead vocalist Lacey Sturm. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city trek will kick off on Wednesday, July 8 at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia, making stops across the U.S. — in Boston, Chicago, Houston and...February 24, 2026
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REB BEACH Talks End Of WHITESNAKE, Future Of WINGER And What's Next: 'I'd Just Like To Play Guitar'
By David E. Gehlke The 2025 full retirement of WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale and the eventual retirement from WINGER live activity for frontman Kip Winger have apparently done little to put a damper on guitarist Reb Beach. The Pittsburgh-born-and-bred musician has served as Coverdale's key axe...February 24, 2026
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TOMMY ALDRIDGE Says He 'Wasn't Invited' To Play At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I'm Not Gonna Crash Someone Else's Party'
Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has explained why he wasn't part of Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final show, "Back To The Beginning", which took place last July in Birmingham, United Kingdom. In a newly released audio clip, which was made available via Aldridge's official YouTube ch...February 23, 2026
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MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Admits His 'Eyebrows Went Up' When DAVE MUSTAINE Said He Wanted To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning'
In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo spoke about MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's decision to include Dave's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 dep...February 21, 2026
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See DREAM THEATER's Entire Bangkok Concert During 2026 '40th Anniversary Tour'
Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's entire February 18 concert at Idea Live in Bangkok, Thailand can be seen below (courtesy of the DIY BY PIPE channel on YouTube). According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Metropolis Pt. 1: The Miracle And The Sleeper 02. Act I: Scene Tw...February 21, 2026
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JOEL HOEKSTRA: 'If You're Getting Into Music To Make Money, You Have A Hole In Your Head'
In a new interview with Guitar World, acclaimed guitarist Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT RANGER) was asked what piece of advice he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were poor, quite frank...February 21, 2026
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Watch: DIO RULES, All-Star Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO Feat. ANDREW FREEMAN And MATT STARR, Performs In Maryland And Pennsylvania
DIO RULES, the "ultimate tribute" to Ronnie James Dio featuring Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE) on vocals, Angus Clark (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Joe Lynn Turner) on guitar, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG, KIX) on drums, Winston Roye (SOUL ASYLUM) on bass and Mark Klett (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) on...February 21, 2026
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KID ROCK Makes Billboard History With First-Ever No. 1 On 'Hot Christian Songs' Chart With ''Til You Can't'
Kid Rock has made Billboard history as his reimagined cover of Cody Johnson's "'Til You Can't" — now featuring a newly written, faith-forward third verse — debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart (chart dated February 21, 2026). The milestone marks Kid Rock's first-ever appearance o...February 20, 2026














