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• KAMELOT Announces 2026 North American And European Headline Tours

  24-02-2026 18:26 via blabbermouth.net
  Modern progressive symphonic metallers KAMELOT have announced a massive year of international touring for 2026 — unveiling details on two headline tours (collectively dubbed the "Dark Asylum World Tour" and hitting both North America and Europe) and the two-night special event, KamFest.
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• TERROR Announces 'Still Suffer' Album, Shares Title Track

  24-02-2026 17:29 via blabbermouth.net
  24 years after its start, TERROR still reigns as one of the most influential bands in hardcore. Now TERROR has announced its tenth full-length record, "Still Suffer", due on April 24 through Flatspot Records. Working with producer (and former guitarist) Todd Jones, the band created ten fast, aggress...
  
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• SLAYER, GODSMACK And PAPA ROACH To Headline 2026 ROCKLAHOMA Festival

  24-02-2026 17:16 via blabbermouth.net
  The 20th anniversary of Rocklahoma is officially locked and loaded.
  Taking place September 4, 5, and 6, 2026 at the Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, Rocklahoma returns with one of the most explosive lineups in its two-decade history.
  The three-day Labor Day tradition continues to deliver t...
  
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• DOUG ALDRICH Looks Back On His Cancer Battle: 'I Kept A Good Attitude'

  24-02-2026 16:44 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly a year and a half after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Asked if he was "...
  
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• BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Announces May/June 2026 U.S. Tour

  24-02-2026 16:29 via blabbermouth.net
  BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, which released its latest album, "The Blue Nowhere", in September 2025 via InsideOut Music, has announced a new U.S. tour in support of the LP.The 31-date headlining trek will kicks off on May 15 in Richmond, Virginia and conclude on June 20 in Winston Salem, North Carol...
  
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• Official IRON MAIDEN Documentary 'Burning Ambition' To Hit Theaters In May

  24-02-2026 16:21 via blabbermouth.net
  Trafalgar Releasing has announces the official title, key artwork, and North American theatrical plans for the upcoming IRON MAIDEN feature documentary, now titled "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition".
  Documenting one of the most iconic journeys in music history, the film is set to hit theaters for a lim...
  
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• FLYLEAF, Featuring LACEY STURM, Announces July 2026 '20th Anniversary Tour'

  24-02-2026 15:35 via blabbermouth.net
  American rock band FLYLEAF has announced its "20th Anniversary Tour", featuring the return of lead vocalist Lacey Sturm. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city trek will kick off on Wednesday, July 8 at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia, making stops across the U.S. — in Boston, Chicago, Houston and...
  
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• ALEX LIFESON On Preparation For RUSH's 2026 Tour: 'We're Rehearsing For About A Year Before The First Show'

  24-02-2026 15:11 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Darren Redick of U.K.'s Planet Rock, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH spoke about their decision to reunite for a tour in 2026 and 2027. The run of dates — Lee and Lifeson's first official shows under the RUSH banner in 11 years — will begin at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles,...
  
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• PUDDLE OF MUDD Releases Music Video For New Single 'Rain': 'It's Honest, It's Exposed And It's Real', Says WES SCANTLIN

  24-02-2026 14:15 via blabbermouth.net
  PUDDLE OF MUDD has released the official music video for the band's latest single, "Rain", available now through LoudHit Records in partnership with Virgin Music Group.
  Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide — including four million in the United States — PUDDLE OF MUDD became one of t...
  
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• REB BEACH Talks End Of WHITESNAKE, Future Of WINGER And What's Next: 'I'd Just Like To Play Guitar'

  24-02-2026 13:53 via blabbermouth.net
  By David E. Gehlke
  The 2025 full retirement of WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale and the eventual retirement from WINGER live activity for frontman Kip Winger have apparently done little to put a damper on guitarist Reb Beach. The Pittsburgh-born-and-bred musician has served as Coverdale's key axe...
  
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• TOMMY ALDRIDGE Says He 'Wasn't Invited' To Play At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I'm Not Gonna Crash Someone Else's Party'

  23-02-2026 23:46 via blabbermouth.net
  Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has explained why he wasn't part of Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final show, "Back To The Beginning", which took place last July in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
  In a newly released audio clip, which was made available via Aldridge's official YouTube ch...
  
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• RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Opens Up About His Health Scare: 'Very Few Moments Go By Where I'm Not Reminded That I Could Be Where ACE FREHLEY Is'

  23-02-2026 23:10 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher opened up about his health, six months after it was announced that the British/American metal trio was postponing its previously announced summer/fall 2025 European tour so that the bassist/vocalist could undergo emergency brain...
  
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• ZAKK WYLDE Praises DIMEBAG's 'Amazing Technique' And Songwriting: 'The Solos Are The Icing On The Cake'

  23-02-2026 21:48 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, Zakk Wylde was asked what the "hardest part" has been of him being the touring guitarist for the reactivated PANTERA and learning to play the band's classic songs. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...
  
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• JOHN 5: 'With MÖTLEY CRÜE, I Don't Play One Lick Extra That Is Not Recorded On Those Records'

  23-02-2026 20:33 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with U.K.'s Soundsphere, acclaimed hard rock guitarist John 5 was asked how he makes himself "undeniable" when it comes to working with iconic artists like MÖTLEY CRÜE. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think when I start working with someone, it's so important...
  
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• PENNYWISE Announces Spring 2026 West Coast Tour With CIRCLE JERKS, H2O And DFL

  23-02-2026 19:52 via blabbermouth.net
  PENNYWISE will hit the West Coast this May for a seven-date run through California and Arizona, joined by fellow punk mainstays CIRCLE JERKS, H2O and DFL.
  Tickets for the upcoming run will go on sale this Friday, February 27 at 10 a.m. local time. An artist presale begins today (Monday, February 23)...
  
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• DEATH ANGEL Announces Spring 2026 Leg Of 'Act III' U.S. Tour With VIO-LENCE

  23-02-2026 19:29 via blabbermouth.net
  San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have announced the second leg of their "Act III" U.S. tour. The excursion, featuring guests VIO-LENCE and INCITE, will kick off May 1 in Phoenix, Arizona and will wrap June 21 in Santa Cruz, California. Presale tickets are available now, and p...
  
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• PARADISE LOST's GREGOR MACKINTOSH Responds To Speculation About His Weight Loss, Reveals He Is Dealing With 'Ongoing Health Issues'

  23-02-2026 19:11 via blabbermouth.net
  Guitarist Gregor Mackintosh of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST has revealed that he is going through some "health issues" which have resulted in him losing a significant amount of weight.
  Earlier today (Monday, February 23), the 55-year-old musician, who co-founded PARADISE LOST nearly f...
  
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• Transcend Into Oblivion

  23-02-2026 19:06 via blabbermouth.net
  Scandinavia is inextricably linked to our perception of black metal. Given deeper thought, the metal sub-genre's dankness and malevolence make more sense in more brutal landscapes like Latin America. Or if we look toward Asia, Filipino antichrists DEIPHAGO come to mind, as well as Sri Lanka's GENOCI...
  
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• RITCHIE BLACKMORE Presented With 'Lifetime Achievement' Award From The National GUITAR Museum

  23-02-2026 18:13 via blabbermouth.net
  The National GUITAR Museum announced that Ritchie Blackmore, the esteemed guitar legend whose vast career spans more than 60 years, has received its annual "Lifetime Achievement" Award. Blackmore is the sixteenth recipient of the award.
  Ritchie Blackmore joins previous award winners including Honeyb...
  
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• TOOL, PANTERA, MEGADETH, LIMP BIZKIT, PAPA ROACH, GOJIRA, Others Set For 2026 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

  23-02-2026 18:01 via blabbermouth.net
  Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky September 17-20 for its twelfth edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival's history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
  TOOL and LIMP BIZKIT join previously announced he...
  
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• ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On Always Playing 'The Hits': 'We Don't Wanna Upset People'

  23-02-2026 17:21 via blabbermouth.net
  During an appearance on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, which is tentatively due in May in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well...
  
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• TOMAHAWK Announces First Live Shows In 13 Years; U.S. Summer Tour To Feature Special Guests THE MELVINS

  23-02-2026 16:30 via blabbermouth.net
  TOMAHAWK return to the road this summer for their first live performances in 13 years, with the month-long U.S. run marking the band's 25th anniversary and reuniting TOMAHAWK with labelmates the MELVINS for their first tour together since 2003's "Geek Show" trek.
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• MIKE PATTON On Sense Of 'Closure' During FAITH NO MORE's Last Tour: 'I Think We All Kind Of Felt It, But It Was Unspoken'

  23-02-2026 16:05 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, FAITH NO MORE frontman Mike Patton was asked if there was a sense of "closure" associated with the band's final bit of touring, which took place a decade ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't really think so at the time, but, yeah, m...
  
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• BEARTOOTH To Release New Single 'Free' This Friday

  23-02-2026 15:17 via blabbermouth.net
  BEARTOOTH will release a new single, "Free", on Friday, February 27.
  The track was debuted Sunday night (February 22) at the opening concert of BEARTOOTH's North American tour supporting BAD OMENS at Salt Lake City, Utah's Delta Center.
  Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below.
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• SUN DONT SHINE, Featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members, Shares 'Power To Live' Music Video

  23-02-2026 14:46 via blabbermouth.net
  SUN DONT SHINE (formerly EYE AM),the band featuring Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) alongside former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums),plus Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN),will release its debut full-length album, "Birth To D...
  
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• SEX PISTOLS To Celebrate '50 Years Of Punk' With December 2026 U.K. Tour

  23-02-2026 14:33 via blabbermouth.net
  A definitive sound in rock since 1976 and one of the most important bands in music history, celebrate 50 years of punk this winter.
  Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of SEX PISTOLS once again join forces with Frank Carter for one of the greatest nights out in rock n roll and the closest thing...
  
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• SPIRITBOX Announces Summer/Fall 2026 European Tour With JINJER And DYING WISH

  23-02-2026 14:11 via blabbermouth.net
  After an electrifying performance at this year's Grammy Awards where they were nominated for the third consecutive year, SPIRITBOX's unstoppable rise continues as they announce their first-ever U.K. arena headline tour.
  Following their sold-out Alexandra Palace show in 2025, the "Tsunami Sea" tour w...
  
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• RUSH Announces 2027 Tour Dates In South America And Europe

  23-02-2026 13:50 via blabbermouth.net
  In 2025 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) announced their return to the stage for a very special "Fifty Something" tour in Canada, USA and Mexico in 2026 in celebration of RUSH's mu...
  
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• Parasitic Gestation Premiere New Single "Meathook Gastrectomy"

  23-02-2026 08:43 via metalunderground.com
  Kansas/South Carolina-based slamming brutal death metal quartet Parasitic Gestation premiere a new single titled "Meathook Gastrectomy", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Get Me The Knife Premiere New Single & Music Video "Serrated Liberation"

  23-02-2026 08:37 via metalunderground.com
  San Antonio, Texas-based deathcore five-piece Get Me The Knife premiere a new single and music video titled "Serrated Liberation", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Stitched Premiere New Music Video For "Hook, Line & Sinker"

  23-02-2026 08:33 via metalunderground.com
  Black Country, UK-based heavy hardcore quintet Stitched premiere a new music video for “Hook, Line & Sinker”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The track is taken from their current album "Terminal", and features Jonny Price. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Breakdown Of Sanity Premiere New Single "Torn Pages" - Working On First New Full-Length In A Decade

  23-02-2026 08:23 via metalunderground.com
  Swiss metalcore/deathcore outfit Breakdown Of Sanity have revealed that their first studio album in ten years is currently in development. The band have also premiered a music video for a brand new single titled “Torn Pages.”Taking to social media overnight, Breakdown Of Sanity shared:Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• MIRE (Ex-As I Lay Dying) Premiere New Single & Music Video "Cultures Of Violence" From Upcoming New Album "Pale Reflection"

  23-02-2026 08:15 via metalunderground.com
  MIRE have debuted their new single, “Cultures Of Violence,” marking the second preview from their upcoming album, “Pale Reflection.” The band teamed up with producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland for the song — known for their work with August Burns Red and The Last Ten Seconds Of Life — and are aiming to release the album on April 10th....Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Ex-Arch Enemy Singer Alissa White-Gluz Welcomes Two Guitarists To Her Solo Band

  23-02-2026 08:06 via metalunderground.com
  Former Arch Enemy and The Agonist frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has revealed two new additions to her solo band. Guitarists Alyssa Day (Mindscar, Absentia) and Daniella Sophia, known for her presence as a guitar influencer, have joined the lineup.Alissa confirmed her departure from Arch Enemy last November and has since devoted herself entir...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Explains Decision To 'Step Away' After 'Skeletour': 'Physically And Mentally I Need To Be Home'

  22-02-2026 21:17 via blabbermouth.net
  During an appearance on the February 21 episode of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, GHOST leader Tobias Forge addressed his recent revelation that the band currently has "nothing else planned" beyond the ongoing "Skeletour", which supports GHOST's latest album, 2025's "Skeletá"....
  
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• CHRIS ROBERTSON Explains Why BLACK STONE CHERRY No Longer Works With Outside Producers

  22-02-2026 20:20 via blabbermouth.net
  In a recent interview with Chas Byrne, singer/guitarist Chris Robertson of Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY spoke about the band's upcoming EP, "Celebrate", which will be released digitally on March 6, 2026 via Mascot Records. The effort consists of six original tracks and an inspired cover of SI...
  
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• FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Teases Previously Unreleased Song From 'Head Games' Sessions: 'We Found Somebody Very Perfect To Put A Guitar Solo On' It

  22-02-2026 18:51 via blabbermouth.net
  In a recent interview with Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern, FOREIGNER bassist and musical director Jeff Pilson offered an update on FOREIGNER founding guitarist's health. More than a decade ago, Jones was also diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Despite the challenges, he conti...
  
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• JEFF BECERRA Is 'Working On Song Nine' For Upcoming POSSESSED Album

  22-02-2026 18:04 via blabbermouth.net
  POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra has taken to social media to offer an update on the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" LP. He wrote on Instagram:  "I'm working on song nine for the new album. It's a huge undertaking, and I...
  
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• KLAUS MEINE: 'SCORPIONS Were Always An Amazing Live Band, And We Still Are'

  22-02-2026 17:21 via blabbermouth.net
  SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine and guitarist Matthias Jabs spoke to KPTV FOX 12 about the band's upcoming Las Vegas residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas" will take place from Thursday, Sep...
  
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• SHARON OSBOURNE Says OZZY 'Knew' He Didn't Have Long To Live After 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'But He Wanted To Do It So Bad'

  22-02-2026 16:12 via blabbermouth.net
  During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Dumb Blonde" celebrity podcast, hosted by Bunnie XO (real name: Alisa DeFord), wife of country singer Jelly Roll, Sharon Osbourne was asked how she is "picking [herself] back up" after the July 2025 death of her husband, legendary BLACK SABBATH sing...
  
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• ANGELA GOSSOW Admits She 'Thought Hard About Rejoining' ARCH ENEMY: 'And The Answer Was No'

  22-02-2026 15:26 via blabbermouth.net
  Former ARCH ENEMY vocalist Angela Gossow has praised the band's current singer Lauren Hart, calling her "Angela reincarnate".
  Hart, who previously sang for the band ONCE HUMAN, was introduced as ARCH ENEMY's new frontwoman last week with the release of the group's new single "To The Last Breath". He...
  
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• Watch: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Joins ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN For 'Wasted Years' Performance In London

  22-02-2026 14:43 via blabbermouth.net
  IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson joined SMITH/KOTZEN, the collaborative project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, during the latter act's concert Saturday night (February 21) at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London, Uni...
  
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• Watch: GENE SIMMONS And His Solo Band Perform ACE FREHLEY-Written Songs 'Strange Ways' And 'Rocket Ride' Live For First Time Ever

  22-02-2026 14:19 via blabbermouth.net
  KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed two KISS songs written by Ace Frehley for the first time ever during their concert Friday night (February 20) at L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
  The band — consisting of Gene on bass a...
  
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• Final Strike Shares New Standalone Single "Beowulf"

  22-02-2026 05:52 via metalunderground.com
  Swedish power metal force Final Strike are back with their brand-new single "Beowulf," marking the band’s first standalone release since their highly acclaimed debut album "Finding Pieces." Following their celebrated contribution to the A Tribute To The Reaper sampler. "Beowulf" delivers a triumphant next chapter in the band’s rapidly rising legacy...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Frontside Announces New Album, "Nemesis"; Releases New Music Video, "Omen"

  22-02-2026 05:46 via metalunderground.com
  Polish metalcore veterans Frontside have officially signed a new worldwide deal with Massacre Records and announce their brand-new studio album "Nemesis," set for release on March 20, 2026 in Poland, followed by the worldwide release on April 10, 2026.Alongside the album announcement, the band has unleashed the first single and official video "...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Admits His 'Eyebrows Went Up' When DAVE MUSTAINE Said He Wanted To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning'

  21-02-2026 22:55 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo spoke about MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's decision to include Dave's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 dep...
  
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• See DREAM THEATER's Entire Bangkok Concert During 2026 '40th Anniversary Tour'

  21-02-2026 21:55 via blabbermouth.net
  Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's entire February 18 concert at Idea Live in Bangkok, Thailand can be seen below (courtesy of the DIY BY PIPE channel on YouTube).
  According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows:
  01. Metropolis Pt. 1: The Miracle And The Sleeper
  02. Act I: Scene Tw...
  
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• JOEL HOEKSTRA: 'If You're Getting Into Music To Make Money, You Have A Hole In Your Head'

  21-02-2026 21:14 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Guitar World, acclaimed guitarist Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT RANGER) was asked what piece of advice he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were poor, quite frank...
  
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• AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Says Touring Life Has 'Changed A Lot' In Last 15 Years: It 'Was Much Wilder'

  21-02-2026 20:48 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with GRIMM Gent, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked how his relationship with touring has changed compared to 10 or 15 years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it has changed a lot. 15 years ago was much wilder than now....
  
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• Watch: DIO RULES, All-Star Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO Feat. ANDREW FREEMAN And MATT STARR, Performs In Maryland And Pennsylvania

  21-02-2026 19:32 via blabbermouth.net
  DIO RULES, the "ultimate tribute" to Ronnie James Dio featuring Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE) on vocals, Angus Clark (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Joe Lynn Turner) on guitar, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG, KIX) on drums, Winston Roye (SOUL ASYLUM) on bass and Mark Klett (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) on...
  
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