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See Highlights Of 2026 'Metal Hall Of Fame' Bash In West Hollywood
Rock stars, major music industry executives, corporate CEOs and fans throughout the world attended the 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame blowout bash on January 21, 2026 to honor the legacy of the Sunset Strip. The bash included all-star reunions and tributes across the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Roxy Theater a...
KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA 'Would Be Bored' If He Had To Make 'A Thrash Metal Album From Beginning To The End': 'It Wouldn't Come From The Heart'
In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, Mille Petrozza of German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR spoke about the band's sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which came out on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fascinati...
Legendary Metal Label Combat Records Set For 2026 Relaunch Under New Owners
Thrash institution Combat Records returns, led by Robert Dujmusic and Alex Stojak, promising new releases and support for emerging artists.
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THE HU And APOCALYPTICA Announce Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With THE RASMUS
The 2026 concert calendar just got even busier for "Hunnu rock" pioneers THE HU and cello metal standouts APOCALYPTICA as the bands announce today that they'll be hitting the road together for a run of shows this May and June. The tour kicks off on May 12 in Silver Spring, Maryland and will take the...
THE HU & APOCALYPTICA Announce Co-Headline 2026 North American Tour With THE RASMUS
The Hu and Apocalyptica team up for a major 2026 North American tour, joined by Finnish rock favorites The Rasmus.
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See Official Unboxing Video For 'Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009' From BLACK SABBATH Offshoot HEAVEN & HELL
Next month, Rhino will release "Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009", a new collection focusing on the final chapter of Ronnie James Dio's celebrated tenure with members of BLACK SABBATH. Reuniting with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice under the name HEAVEN & HELL, the band returned to th...
OBITUARY's JOHN TARDY Talks New Album Plans & Possible Florida Death Metal Big Four Tour
Obituary are quietly building toward a new release and John Tardy says he'd happily tour with Cannibal Corpse, Deicide and Morbid Angel.
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EDSEL DOPE Reaches Agreement With CHUCK D & JOHN DENSMORE Over DOPE Name Dispute
A trademark clash over the name doPE has been resolved, clearing the way for Chuck D and John Densmore's debut album.
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THE EX-FACES Add PIG BENIS, Becoming A De Facto Classic-Era MUSHROOMHEAD Reunion
The Ex-Faces expand to seven members with Jack Kilcoyne joining — turning the project into a near-complete old-school Mushroomhead lineup.
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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rap Music Doesn't 'Speak' To Him Like Great Rock And Roll Does
In a recent interview with Ben Weiss, host of the Legends N Leaders podcast, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's musical and cultural relevance. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't care. You just brought up a subject I could give a fuck about… Well, there's 'popular' and then...
MATT SORUM On Being Inducted Into ROCK HALL With GUNS N' ROSES: 'It Was Sort Of Unimaginable' And 'Kind Of A Shock'
In early January, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum was interviewed by WCZR Code Zero Radio's Fox Cities Core when he performed at the "Joey's Song" benefit concert in support of epilepsy research in Madison, Wisconsin. Asked what specific memories he had of being inducted...
A.A. WILLIAMS Returns With Hypnotic New Single "Wolves"
The acclaimed heavy artist explores the fragile boundary between dreams and reality on a haunting, emotionally immersive new track.
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