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Jan 24, 2026
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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...
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...
Jan 24, 2026
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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...
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...
Jan 24, 2026
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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Calls One Early TOOL Song "A Dumb Butt Sex Joke"
On Steve-O's podcast, the Tool frontman reflects on Lemmy, lyrical regrets from Undertow, and why Tool now feels like "grandpa music" to younger fans.
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Jan 24, 2026
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GEDDY LEE Teases Possible New RUSH Music After 2026 Fifty Something Tour
Rush's Geddy Lee says new music with Alex Lifeson is "on hold" for now — but hints the door could reopen once the tour dust settles.
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Jan 24, 2026
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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...
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...
Jan 24, 2026
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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...
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...
Jan 24, 2026
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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...
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...
Jan 23, 2026
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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...
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...
Jan 23, 2026
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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...
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...
Jan 23, 2026
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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...
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...
Jan 23, 2026
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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)...
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)...
Jan 23, 2026
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THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE Announce Headlining North American Tour With TRAITORS & NAILED SHUT
The deathcore bruisers will hit the road with Traitors and Nailed Shut as they gear up for their April 17 release.
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