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Jan 06, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
BILLY GIBBONS Confirms Members Of ZZ TOP Were Once Offered $1 Million Each To Shave Off Their Beards For A Commercial

During a recent appearance on the "Mohr Stories" podcast, hosted by comedian and actor Jay Mohr, ZZ TOP legend Billy Gibbons confirmed that the ad wizards at the Gillette razor company offered him and then-ZZ TOP bassist Dusty Hill $1 million each to shave off their famously thick, long beards for a...
Jan 06, 2026 |
SPITE Announce New World Killer North American Tour With EMMURE, PSYCHO-FRAME & REV3RENT
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Spite unleash their New World Killer tour this May and June, joined by Emmure, Psycho-Frame, and Rev3rent across North America.

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Jan 06, 2026 |
COALESCE Announces The Departure Of JES STEINEGER Via A Statement From Roadburn Fest
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Coalesce has parted ways with their guitarist Jes Steineger after screenshots posted to Reddit showed Steineger privately messaging a student at the university he was just dismissed from.

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Jan 06, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
Watch: RICKY WARWICK, MARCO MENDOZA And RICHARD FORTUS Perform At 40th-Anniversary Tribute To THIN LIZZY Legend PHIL LYNOTT

The Swedishstokie channel on YouTube has uploaded video of Lor Productions' concert marking the 40th anniversary of THIN LIZZY legend Phil Lynott's passing. Check out the clips below. The event, which took place this past Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Dublin, Ireland's at 3Arena, saw a plethora of arti...
Jan 06, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
BURTON CUMMINGS And RANDY BACHMAN Open Up About Reclaiming THE GUESS WHO Name

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, lead singer Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman spoke about their upcoming tour together as THE GUESS WHO for the first time in 23 years. After settling a trademark lawsuit with two other members of the band in 2024, t...
Jan 06, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
DANKO JONES Wants To Be The Band That Accompanies A Good Time

By David E. Gehlke The Canadian power trio DANKO JONES has long relied upon the core fundamentals of undeniably catchy songwriting and vigorous roadwork to help them lay claim to being one of rock's most consistently reliable units. It's practically a point of pride for the band's singer/guitarist n...
Jan 06, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Co-Founder MARK FARNER Shares Music Video For 'Same Game'

Mark Farner, a founding member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, has announced the official companion release to his audio rollout of "Same Game". Originally Farner wrote the lyrics and infused his creation with his signature lead guitar work. He took the new song to James Romeo of J Romeo Media and laid out...
Jan 05, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
ARMORED SAINT/Ex-ANTHRAX Singer JOHN BUSH Has 'Thought About' Writing A Book

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked if he has thought about releasing a book. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. It's one of those things I've thought about but I haven't really put into motion....
Jan 05, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
TYLER BATES Exits MARILYN MANSON's Touring Band: 'I Have Enjoyed Every Minute Performing With My Bandmates'

Tyler Bates has announced his departure from Marilyn Manson's touring band. Bates — who co-produced and co-wrote Manson's 2015 album "The Pale Emperor", 2017's "Heaven Upside Down" and the singer's latest effort, 2024's "One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1" and has toured with Manson as a guitar...
Jan 05, 2026 |
TYLER BATES Leaves MARILYN MANSON's Touring Band, Will Continue Supporting Studio Releases
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Tyler Bates announces he's stepping away from touring with Marilyn Manson to focus on film and TV work, while backing the upcoming Chapter Two.

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Jan 05, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
DAVE MUSTAINE Rules Out Inviting Former MEGADETH Members To Final Tour: 'It's Not Puppet Show MEGADETH'

In an interview in the latest issue of Guitar World magazine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked whether there are any plans to invite some of the band's former members to take part in any of the performances on MEGADETH's upcoming farewell tour. "We've already done that with [former MEGADETH g...
Jan 05, 2026 | Blabbermouth <[email protected]>
WARRANT Touring Bassist ROBBIE CRANE Says JANI LANE 'Looked Fantastic' And 'Healthy' Shortly Before His Death

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, bassist Robbie Crane, who has had stints with Vince Neil's band, RATT and LYNCH MOB, before joining BLACK STAR RIDERS as a full-time member, reflected on his friendship with late WARRANT singer Jani Lane. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...