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Jan 11, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
ARTILLERY To Release New EP In Spring 2026

Danish thrash metal veterans ARTILLERY have inked a new deal with Mighty Music. The band is planning on releasing a new mini-album through the label in the spring. The EP was mixed last October at Medley Studio in Copenhagen, Denmark with Benjamin Høyer. Since returning in full force in 2008, ARTILL...
Jan 11, 2026 |
Ex-Vocalist AJ CHANNER Responds To Arrest Records Circulating, Alludes To Possible Influence From FIRE FROM THE GODS: "The Timing Of The Release Of This Information Is Not A Coincidence"
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News broke of AJ Channer and his arrest record on the same day that Fire From The Gods released a new single.

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Jan 11, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
Watch: Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist PHIL SOUSSAN Performs 'Shot In The Dark' At Las Vegas Concert

The Ian Harrison's Views Of Las Vegas channel on YouTube has uploaded video of former Ozzy Osbourne and current LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan performing the Ozzy classic "Shot In The Dark" and Vince Neil's "Look In Her Eyes" during Phil's December 6, 2025 concert at the Copa Room at the Tuscany...
Jan 11, 2026 |
MAYHEM Stays Positive On New Single "Life Is A Corpse You Drag"
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Black metal legends Mayhem return with "Life Is a Corpse You Drag" from their new album Liturgy of Death, out February 6.

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Jan 11, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
THE ROCKETT MAFIA, Featuring POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT, Is Working On Original Material For Debut EP

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new rock project featuring Rikki Rockett, drummer and founding member of the multi-platinum band POISON, is planning to record its debut EP later this year, to be released via Pavement Entertainment. Joining Rockett in THE ROCKETT MAFIA's current lineup are Brandon Gibbs (DEVI...
Jan 11, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
FORBIDDEN To Announce New Record Label Home 'In The Next Week Or So'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, guitarist Craig Locicero of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new studio album. FORBIDDEN's follow-up to 2010's "Omega Wave" is being trac...
Jan 11, 2026 |
BOB WEIR, Co-Founder Of The GRATEFUL DEAD, Dead At 78 Years Old
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"A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead," Bob Weir passed away on January 10th.

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Jan 11, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Unveils Limited-Edition Release Of His TAMA Signature Snare Drum

In the fall of 2023, Mike Portnoy's exciting return to DREAM THEATER ignited the entire music industry. For Tama, this meant only one thing: a new monster must be born. Taking inspiration from Mike's original "Purple Monster" kit, Tama created a truly unique and custom finish that was specially craf...
Jan 11, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
GRATEFUL DEAD Co-Founder BOB WEIR Dead At 78

Bobby Weir, a founding member of the legendary GRATEFUL DEAD, has died at age of 78. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir," Weir's family wrote in a statement. "He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could...
Jan 10, 2026 |
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Release New Single, "Certainty"
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Black Veil Brides are kicking off their newest album cycle with new single, "Certainty."

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Jan 10, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
Three Years After Announcing 'Farewell' Tour And 'Final' Record, CANDLEBOX Is Working On New Album And Planning Shows Through 2027

In a new interview with the Stupid And Contagious Podcast, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin confirmed that there are no plans for him and his bandmates to retire from touring anytime soon, despite the fact that they announced their "farewell" tour, "The Long Goodbye", and released what was being bill...
Jan 10, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
SEBASTIAN BACH Once Again Says That He Was Asked By NIKKI SIXX To Join MÖTLEY CRÜE More Than Three Decades Ago

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach once again addressed his claim that he was asked to replace Vince Neil in MÖTLEY CRÜE more than three decades ago. Neil was fired from MÖTLEY CRÜE in 1992 due to personal differences and was replaced by John Cora...