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British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have been honored with a signature Jim Dunlop Cry Baby wah, a special "Killers" edition of the iconic pedal paying homage to the band's early years. Emerging from the rough-and-gritty streets of late-'70s London, IRON MAIDEN met the world with galloping rhythm...

As the countdown to the February 6 release of PUSCIFER's fifth studio album, "Normal Isn't", continues, the band is inviting fans to celebrate at select independent record stores with early screenings of their new concert film "Normal Isn't: Puscifer Live At The Pacific Stock Exchange". "Brick and m...

Kobalt, the world's leading independent music publisher, announced today the signing of II, the dynamic drummer behind the Grammy-nominated band SLEEP TOKEN. Known for his powerful yet nuanced drumming style and as a key songwriter of SLEEP TOKEN, II brings a unique blend of technical mastery and em...

LEAVES' EYES opens a new chapter in 2026 with the release of the band's upcoming EP "Song Of Darkness". The band has now unveiled the title track and EP opener together with an epic new video, offering the first full glimpse into this next creative cycle. Recorded at Mastersound Studio under the pro...

Global icons DEF LEPPARD have released their new single "Rejoice". The dynamic track comes ahead of DEF LEPPARD's triumphant return to Las Vegas for their "Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency" that kicks off February 3. "Rejoice" is available via UMe now on all streaming plat...

The beast that is heavy metal has sunk its teeth into youthful fans and musicians for decades. It continues to be a fountain of youth for those of us who collect more birthdays than we'd like to. Somewhat surprisingly, metal god Dave Mustaine announced late last year that this self-titled MEGADETH a...

Bret Michaels has indirectly responded to Rikki Rockett's recent claims that the POISON frontman's contract demands caused the band's planned 2026 tour plans to fall through. Michaels addressed Rockett and his other POISON bandmates — guitarist C.C. DeVille and bassist Bobby Dall — in a Facebook pos...

URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box "has been taken ill" and will miss the start of band's Scandinavian tour. The 78-year-old musician will be temporarily replaced by BLACK STAR RIDERS and WAYWARD SONS axeman Sam Wood. The British progressive rock legends are scheduled to kick off the 2026 leg of "The Mag...

In a new interview with The Growl Podcast, former CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Jack Owen was asked why he decided to leave the band back in 2004. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Oh, it was a combination [of things]. My life was changing at that time. I got divorced and my mom passed awa...

SUGAR — the iconic alternative rock trio led by Bob Mould alongside bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis — has announced a second brand new single, following the bombshell news of the band's return last year, as well as news of the "Love You Even Still" 2026 world tour following the quickf...

FOZZY, the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward, has announced the "Twisted Faith Tour 2026", set to take place around the band's appearances at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. Along for the ride for FOZZY's headlining s...

TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett's new book, "Leaning Into It", will be published by ECW Press on April 7, 2026. After a dozen platinum LPs with TRIUMPH, Rik released over 25 solo projects ranging across stylistic genres. Six decades in the music business landed him in six Halls and two Walks O...