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Jan 01, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
Watch: JOHN CORABI Joined By Members Of TESLA, WHITESNAKE And WINGER For Nashville Concert

Veteran rock vocalist John Corabi, known for his powerful voice and rich legacy with bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE DEAD DAISIES, UNION and THE SCREAM, played his first show under the "John Corabi & Friends" banner this past Tuesday (December 30) at Basement East in Nashville, Tennessee. Joining Co...
Jan 01, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
RODDY BOTTUM Reflects On FAITH NO MORE's 1992 Tour With GUNS N' ROSES: 'Misogyny, Male Aggression, Toxic Masculinity Was All Just Part Of The Equation'

During an appearance on the "60 Minutes Or Less" podcast from Birthday Cake For Breakfast, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who has been promoting his recently released memoir "The Royal We" — reflected on his band's 1992 run of shows as the opening act fo...
Jan 01, 2026 |
IRON MAIDEN's "The Trooper" Soundtracked A Perfect EDDIE MUNSON Tribute In The Stranger Things Finale
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Stranger Things ends with Iron Maiden's "The Trooper," as Dustin honors Eddie Munson’s legacy in a graduation scene.

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Jan 01, 2026 |
Poll: What Was The Best Rock & Metal Album Of 1986?
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1986 was insane. Thrash reached its peak, traditional metal sharpened its edge, glam ruled the airwaves, and many sub-genres were exploding.

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Jan 01, 2026 |
MIKE PORTNOY Talks Working On A New DREAM THEATER Album In 2026
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Mike Portnoy reflects on rejoining Dream Theater after 13 years, touring again, and how the band rediscovered its creative chemistry on Parasomnia.

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Jan 01, 2026 |
TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK On TAYLOR SWIFT Plagiarism Claims: "Borrowing Is Far More Common Than People Think"
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Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick weighs in on Taylor Swift plagiarism claims, saying musical "borrowing" is common across all genres.

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Jan 01, 2026 |
STEPHEN BRODSKY Announces West Coast Acoustic Hardcore Cover Shows
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Cave In and Mutoid Man frontman Stephen Brodsky is bringing his acoustic hardcore covers to the West Coast this February.

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Jan 01, 2026 |
MAX CAVALERA On AI-Generated Music: "I Don’t Give A Shit What People Say. It's Not The Same"
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Soulfly and ex-Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera says AI-generated music can never replicate true human chemistry, passion, or creative soul.

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Jan 01, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: 'We Like Music That Is Not Necessarily So Complicated Or Filled With A Million Notes'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess once again spoke about the band's reunion with drummer Mike Portnoy after a 13-year absence. Asked what extra dimension Mike's return to DREAM THEATER has brought to the band, Jordan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...
Jan 01, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
SABATON's PÄR SUNDSTRÖM: 'We Are A Do-It-Yourself Band A Lot'

In a new interview with Raul Amador of Bass Musician Magazine, bassist Pär Sundström of of Swedish metallers SABATON spoke about why he and his bandmates continue to exist as a self-managed entity — a rarity among groups operating at their level. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As the...
Dec 31, 2025 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
NIKKI SIXX Says MÖTLEY CRÜE's 2026 Tour Will Be 'Next Level': 'With The Advancement Of Technology, We Can Take The Fans On A Crazy Journey'

In a new interview with Jon Smith of the 103.5 The Arrow radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's upcoming "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of CRÜE's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and the 45th anniversary of the ban...
Dec 31, 2025 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I Think My Dad Is An Incredibly Underrated Rhythm Guitar Player And Songwriter'

During a recent appearance on The Cody Tucker Show, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen, who shared the stage with his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, together from 2006 until 2015, five years before Eddie's death, was asked to name musicia...