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Watch: URIAH HEEP Plays First Concert Without Founding Guitarist MICK BOX

British progressive rock legends URIAH HEEP kicked off the January/February 2026 Scandinavian leg of their farewell tour Thursday night (January 22) at Tempere-Talo in Tampere, Finland. Joining singer Bernie Shaw, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, drummer Russell Gilbrook and bassist Dave Rimmer on stage at...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO Says Writing New Music Has Become Both Easier And More Challenging After Ten Studio Albums

In a new interview with Sandy Syn of the Sandstorm podcast, Andrea Ferro, singer of the Italian metal veterans LACUNA COIL, was asked if it gets "easier" or "more challenging" for him and his bandmates to make new albums more than 30 years after the group's formation. He responded (as transcribed by...

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KYLE THOMAS On Long-Awaited New TROUBLE Album: 'The Music Is Nearly Finished Being Recorded'

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, TROUBLE singer Kyle Thomas spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2013 album "The Distortion Field". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Real progress has been made. The music is...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK And MOONSPELL's FERNANDO RIBEIRO Name 'The Most Metal' Books They've Ever Read

MOONSPELL frontman Fernando Ribeiro and TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick recently went on Side Jams With Bryan Reesman to talk about their love of books. When asked what were the most metal books they've ever read, this is how they responded: Fernando: "For instance, 'Naked Lunch'..." Alex: "That's...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER And BLACK 'N BLUE's JAIME ST. JAMES Release Music Video For 'Bombshell' EP Title Track

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently reunited with his former bandmate in BLACK 'N BLUE, singer Jaime St. James, to write and record a new six-song EP, "Bombshell". The official music video for the EP's title track can now be viewed below. The effort is available to order from the duo's web site, th...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Announce New Drummer XAVIER WARE

California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have recruited Xavier Ware as their new drummer following the recent departure of Jay Weinberg. Earlier today (Friday, January 23),SUICIDAL TENDENCIES shared the following statement via social media: "We're SToked to introduce yo...

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CHAD GRAY To Perform MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Songs At Las Vegas Solo Concert

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray will perform songs from both bands at a newly announced solo concert, set to take place on April 24 at Backstage Bar & Billiards in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. Opening the show will be the Las Vegas-born, Los Angeles-based alt-rock artist Kami Keho...

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GHOST Cancels Three U.S. 'Skeletour' Concerts Ahead Of Impending Winter Storm

GHOST has canceled the next three shows on the just-launched 2026 North American leg of the "Skeletour" tour due to the state of emergency issued in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. On Wednesday (January 21),South Carolina governor Henry McMaster and North Carolina governor Josh Stein...

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ANTHRAX, BIOHAZARD, FOZZY, KING'S X, MINISTRY, ARMORED SAINT Members Pay Tribute To DIMEBAG At 2026 'Dimebash' Concert In Los Angeles

Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX, PANTERA),Chris Jericho (FOZZY),Dino "Jelusick" Jelusić (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, WHITESNAKE),Doug Pinnick (KING'S X),Tony Campos (STATIC-X, FEAR FACTORY),Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT),Monte Pittman (MINISTRY),Billy Graziadei (BIOHAZARD),Carla Harvey (ex-BUTCHER BABIES)...

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KANSAS Drummer PHIL EHART To Release 'I Am Phil' Memoir In April

KANSAS drummer Phil Ehart will release a memoir, "I Am Phil", in April. Few musicians can claim a legacy as enduring and influential as Phil Ehart, the powerhouse drummer, bandleader, and co-founder of the iconic American rock band KANSAS. With the forthcoming release of "I Am Phil", Ehart offers far...

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Watch: METAL ALLEGIANCE Joined By ALICE IN CHAINS, SEPULTURA, EXODUS, MASTODON Members At Anaheim Concert

Illustrious metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of core members David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),performed last night (Thursday, January 22) at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. Joining the "core fo...

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MIKE MANGINI's Band MONOLITH Releases New Single 'Starchild'

MONOLITH, the trio comprised of former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini alongside Hernán "Motley" Rodríguez (bass/vocals) and Andy Barrow (guitars/vocals),has released the official animated music video for its latest single, "Starchild". The clip, which was directed by Rodríguez, with animation b...

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MAMMOTH Releases Music Video For 'One Of A Kind' From 'The End' Album

MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, has released the official music video for the song "One Of A Kind". The track is taken from MAMMOTH's third album, "The End", which came out last Octobe...

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DAVID ELLEFSON To Perform MEGADETH's Entire 'Countdown To Extinction' Album On March 2026 European 'Bass Warrior' Tour

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has announced his "Bass Warrior" European tour for March 2026. The trek will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of MEGADETH hits, including MEGADETH's "Countdown To Extinction" album in its entirety, solo mater...

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Former ROXX GANG Singer KEVIN STEELE Announces Debut Solo Album, 'One Thing Left To Do'

The debut solo album from former ROXX GANG singer Kevin Steele, "One Thing Left To Do", will be released on February 27, 2026, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution. It will be released digitally, on compact disc and on red vinyl. The LP's lead single "Snake Charmer" is out now on digital servic...