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• POISON THE WELL Announces Spring 2026 Headline Tour With Support From CONVERGE

  20-01-2026 19:56 via blabbermouth.net
  POISON THE WELL has announced a spring 2026 headline tour. CONVERGE will support, with BALMORA, SPY, THE ARMED and THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA appearing on different segments. Artist pre-sale tickets go live Wednesday, January 21 at 10 a.m. local time. General on-sale begins Friday, January 23 at 1...
  
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• WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Shares 'Lifeline' Single From Upcoming 'From The Fade' Album

  20-01-2026 19:38 via blabbermouth.net
  Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the fourth album of his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "From The Fade", on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.
  Once again, guitarist and composer Hoekstra is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerh...
  
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• NEAL MORSE BAND (NMB), Featuring MIKE PORTNOY, Shares 'Hurt People' Single From Upcoming 'L.I.F.T.' Album

  20-01-2026 19:26 via blabbermouth.net
  For over a decade, NEAL MORSE BAND, now known simply as NMB, has stood as one of progressive rock's most enduring and unified collectives. With their latest studio album "L.I.F.T." set for release on February 27, 2026, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Eric Gillette, Bill Hubauer and Randy George return wit...
  
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• BRING ME THE HORIZON Announces 'L.I.V.E. In São Paulo (Live Immersive Virtual Experiment)' Cinema Event

  20-01-2026 19:03 via blabbermouth.net
  Brit Award-winning and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum-selling band BRING ME THE HORIZON has announced "L.I.V.E. In São Paulo (Live Immersive Virtual Experiment)", a groundbreaking cinema event capturing the band's biggest headline show to date at São Paulo, Brazil's Allianz Parque Stadium, performe...
  
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• CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces 2026 North American Headlining Tour With Support From WHORES And CROBOT

  20-01-2026 18:39 via blabbermouth.net
  American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to stages this spring on a North American headlining tour with support provided by WHORES and CROBOT.
  The journey commences with a pair of headlining shows on April 7 and April 8 in Atlanta and Greensboro, respectively, with WHORES. From...
  
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• 'MEGADETH Day' Proclaimed In City Of La Vergne, Tennessee

  20-01-2026 17:52 via blabbermouth.net
  The City of La Vergne, Tennessee proclaimed January 17, 2026, as "Megadeth Day", recognizing the internationally acclaimed heavy metal band's visit to the city during a special music event hosted locally.
  According to a press release, MEGADETH visited La Vergne City Hall on Friday, January 16 for a...
  
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• Genotype

  20-01-2026 17:38 via blabbermouth.net
  Beloved figureheads of the 21st century's European prog metal movement, TEXTURES came to an unexpected end in 2017, not long after the release of acclaimed, fifth album, 2016's "Phenotype". From the start, the Dutch pioneers were operating on a higher level than most of their peers, which made their...
  
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• LES CLAYPOOL Announces 2026 Tour Bringing Together PRIMUS, CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM and FROG BRIGADE

  20-01-2026 17:25 via blabbermouth.net
  Les Claypool will hit the road in summer 2026 with "Claypool Gold", a wildly ambitious, full-evening tour that brings together three of his most beloved and sonically adventurous bands — PRIMUS, THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM and LES CLAYPOOL'S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE — for one mind-melting music...
  
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• SEVENDUST Announces New Album 'One'; U.S. Tour With ATREYU And FIRE FROM THE GODS To Launch In April

  20-01-2026 16:41 via blabbermouth.net
  SEVENDUST had announced its fifteenth studio album, "One". The highly anticipated release from the quintet — Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass) and Morgan Rose (drums) — will arrive on May 1 via Napalm Records.
  Building on SEVENDUST's unmi...
  
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• SEPULTURA Announces Final North American Tour; EXODUS And BIOHAZARD To Support

  20-01-2026 16:13 via blabbermouth.net
  Brazilian/American thrash metal veterans SEPULTURA have announced their final "Celebrating Life Through Death" North American tour, marking the end of an era. After more than four decades, 14 gold records, and tours across 80 countries and diverse cultures, SEPULTURA has become one of the most influ...
  
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• THUNDERMOTHER Announces First Live Album, 'Live'N'Alive'

  20-01-2026 16:00 via blabbermouth.net
  Swedish rock'n'roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER will release its first live album, "Live'N'Alive", digitally on April 17, 2026 via Napalm Records.
  Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil, the band is known for their electrifying rock anthems and relentless touring — live highlights include supporti...
  
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• RUSH Announces 'Grace Under Pressure' 40th-Anniversary Expanded Reissues

  20-01-2026 15:37 via blabbermouth.net
  UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive RUSH albums expanded reissue series with the arrival of new Super Deluxe Editions of the band's 1984 release "Grace Under Pressure", an album that saw the trio shifting gears to construct eight technology-driven tracks that were...
  
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• TYKETTO Shares Music Video For 'We Rise' Single From Upcoming 'Closer To The Sun' Album

  20-01-2026 15:00 via blabbermouth.net
  Hard-rocking quintet TYKETTO will release its sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", on March 20, 2026. The band, consisting of Danny Vaughn (vocals), Harry Scott Elliott (guitar), Ged Rylands (keyboards), Chris Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee (drums), will make the LP available via British rock spec...
  
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• LORNA SHORE Announces Spring 2026 North American Tour With PALEFACE SWISS And SIGNS OF THE SWARM

  20-01-2026 14:42 via blabbermouth.net
  After dominating 2025 with their explosive new album "I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me" (named one of the best of the year by Kerrang!, Metal Hammer and Loudwire), LORNA SHORE is ready to do it all over again in 2026 with a massive global tour that kicks off January 23 in Germany and heads i...
  
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• KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: 'The World Needs Encouragement And Empowerment To Make Our Lifetime A Little More Joyful'

  20-01-2026 14:17 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Metal Covenant, KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's latest album, "Krushers Of The World", which came out on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. He said: "Every song on the album is like an empowerment. It's supposed to give pe...
  
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• SEBASTIAN BACH Wants People At His Shows To Smile, Laugh And Have Fun

  20-01-2026 13:49 via blabbermouth.net
  By David E. Gehlke
  Sebastian Bach recently announced a North American tour that will find the former SKID ROW frontman on the road from February through April with STITCHED UP HEART in support. Dubbed "The Party Never Ends", it's an apropos title considering the 57-year-old Bach's trademark bottomle...
  
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• Bolzer Cancels Rex Revenant European Tour Due To Illness

  20-01-2026 13:31 via metalunderground.com
  As reported by the band via their social media accounts, Bolzer canceled their upcoming Rex Revenant European Tour due to an band member being unfit to tour.You can read the band's statement below:We regret to announce that we must cancel our upcoming Rex Revenant European tour.One of us is currently medically unfit to go on the roa...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Beneath The Bleeding Sea Premiere Debut Single "This Life Is Mine"

  20-01-2026 09:33 via metalunderground.com
  United States/France melodic deathcore outfit Beneath The Bleeding Sea premiere their debut single titled "This Life Is Mine", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Dead Flesh Premiere New Single & Music Video "Watch Me Expire"

  20-01-2026 09:26 via metalunderground.com
  London/Herts, UK-based deathcore outfit Dead Flesh premiere a new single and music video titled "Watch Me Expire", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Tyrants Breaker Premiere New Single & Music Video "Land Of Deceit"

  20-01-2026 09:19 via metalunderground.com
  Progressive metalcore band Tyrants Breaker have released a music video for their latest single, “Land Of Deceit.” The France-based outfit tapped VXZ Digital to direct the visuals, which accompany the track produced, mixed, and mastered by Romain Saule. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Megadeth Premiere New Single "Puppet Parade''

  20-01-2026 09:12 via metalunderground.com
  Thrash metal icons Megadeth have released their brand-new single “Puppet Parade,” which appears to be the final advance track from their forthcoming—and final—self-titled studio album. The record is set to arrive this Friday, January 23.The band have already begun their farewell touring cycle in support of the album, with plans for the ru...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Longtime KISS Manager DOC MCGHEE: The Music Industry 'Failed' To Understand How To Move Into The Future

  20-01-2026 00:42 via blabbermouth.net
  During a recent appearance on the Joe Pavich Podcast, longtime KISS manager Doc McGhee, who has also handled the careers of BON JOVI and MÖTLEY CRÜE throughout the years, spoke about the decline of the music industry as consumers value access over ownership and experiences over assets. He said in pa...
  
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• MIKE PORTNOY Says He Is 'Kind Of Glad' He Wasn't Asked To Play For RUSH On 2026 Tour: 'That Would Be Way Too Much Pressure'

  19-01-2026 23:40 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Chile's Futuro, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked for his opinion on last year's announcement that RUSH's surviving members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson had recruited award-winning fusion drummer Anika Nilles to fill in for the late Neil Peart this year as the Canadi...
  
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• JEFF PILSON On FOREIGNER's Current Tour: LOU GRAMM 'Has Been So Wonderful And Supportive To This Whole Thing'

  19-01-2026 23:04 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with the Creativity Talkin podcast, longtime FOREIGNER bassist and musical director Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's recent singer change, from Kelly Hansen to Luis Maldonado. Luis joined FOREIGNER as a guitarist and backing vocalist in 2021, but did not take over on lead vocals...
  
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• Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Explain Why They Chose To Name Their Collaborative Project STANLEY SIMMONS

  19-01-2026 21:10 via blabbermouth.net
  In the latest episode of the Caught On The Mike podcast, hosted by former Midwestern musician Michael Clark, Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — spoke about their recently released collaborative single, "Body Down", and their upcoming debu...
  
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• MEGADETH Shares 'Puppet Parade' Single From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

  19-01-2026 19:55 via blabbermouth.net
  As anticipation continues to build for MEGADETH's final studio album, the metal titans have released the LP's latest single, "Puppet Parade".It marks the fourth single from MEGADETH's upcoming self-titled album, due on January 23, 2026. The follow-up to "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" will be...
  
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• ADRIAN SMITH On NICKO MCBRAIN's Departure From IRON MAIDEN: 'We Had To Make The Change For The Band To Continue'

  19-01-2026 19:42 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Metal Hammer España, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith shared his views on the December 2024 departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup change in 25 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I think the MAIDEN drumming gig is one of the toughest,...
  
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• DAVE MUSTAINE Says He 'Loves' JAMES HETFIELD And LARS ULRICH: 'We're Constantly Working On Improving Our Relationship'

  19-01-2026 19:02 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with SPIN.com, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth". D...
  
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• ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL On Recent Iconic Metal/Hard Rock Musician Deaths: They Leave 'A Really Big Void'

  19-01-2026 18:11 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall weighed in on the fact that 2025 saw the loss of some of the metal genre's greatest figures, including, but not limited to, BLACK SABBATH legend Ozzy Osbourne, KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and MASTODON's Brent Hi...
  
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• STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Announces Details Of His New Solo Album 'The Master Plan', Shares Title Track

  19-01-2026 17:27 via blabbermouth.net
  Acclaimed singer, songwriter and frontman of Christian rock icons STRYPER, Michael Sweet has announced his new album, "The Master Plan", his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet. Set for release on April 3, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl, this deeply worship‑inspired record marks a bo...
  
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• RIKKI ROCKETT Confirms He Will Perform POISON's Entire 'Look What The Cat Dragged In' Album With THE ROCKETT MAFIA

  19-01-2026 16:35 via blabbermouth.net
  Founding POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has announced plans to pay tribute to POISON's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" album by performing the entire LP with his new band, THE ROCKETT MAFIA. This year marks the album's 40th anniversary, which features the hits "Talk Dirty To Me", "I Want Action", "Cry...
  
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• THE BLACK CROWES Share Music Video For 'Profane Prophecy' Song From Upcoming 'A Pound Of Feathers' Album

  19-01-2026 16:07 via blabbermouth.net
  THE BLACK CROWES' music video for the song "Profane Prophecy" can be seen below. In the clip, THE BLACK CROWES have conjured seven devils (representing each deadly sin) to wreak havoc on this little fairytale world of stark morality and harsh retribution. In creating this world, they leaned into unc...
  
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• ROBIN MCAULEY On Keeping His Voice In Great Shape At Age 72: 'Public Enemy Number One For Me On The Road Is Somebody With A Cold'

  19-01-2026 15:48 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, Irish singer Robin McAuley, who is best known as the vocalist for the rock band MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP from 1986 to 1993, was asked how he keeps his voice in such great shape at the age of 72. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...
  
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• RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER On Touring With METALLICA More Than 40 Years Ago: 'They Were Kindred Spirits'

  19-01-2026 15:08 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher once again talked about METALLICA opening for his band back in 1983 and 1984. The trek marked METALLICA's first-ever tour. Asked if he had any recollections of sharing the stage with METALLICA...
  
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• Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'I Don't Care' Live For First Time At 'Let There Be Shred' Fan Event In Tennessee

  19-01-2026 14:28 via blabbermouth.net
  MEGADETH performed the new song "I Don't Care" live for the first time this past Saturday, January 17 at "Let There Be Shred", a one-day fan event held a short distance outside of Nashville in La Vergne, Tennessee. The exclusive, all-day immersive celebration also included an opportunity for fans he...
  
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• ADxHD Premiere New Single & Lyric Video "Non Concentrated Mind"

  19-01-2026 08:44 via metalunderground.com
  Poland/Belarus-based brutal hardcore/deathcore trio ADxHD premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Non Concentrated Mind", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Vile Sycophant Premiere New Single & Lyric Video "Death of a Shadow"

  19-01-2026 08:36 via metalunderground.com
  Swansea, UK-based symphonic deathcore unit Vile Sycophant premiere a new single and lyric video named "Death of a Shadow", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Nociception Premiere New Single & Visualizer "As The Stone Meets Flesh"

  19-01-2026 08:30 via metalunderground.com
  Grand Rapids, MI-based death metal quintet Nociception premiere a new single and visualizer titled "As The Stone Meets Flesh", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Whole World Wept Premiere New Music Video "TIME TO BOOT UP/GRAVE PUSHER II"

  19-01-2026 08:23 via metalunderground.com
  Philadelphia, PA-based slamming death metal/deathcore outfit Whole World Wept premiere a new single and music video by the name of "TIME TO BOOT UP/GRAVE PUSHER II", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Terrordactyl Premiere New Lyric Video For "NOT THE MAMA" From New Album "TRIASSIC TERROR"

  19-01-2026 08:17 via metalunderground.com
  Sydney, Australia-based deathcore unit Terrordactyl premieres a new lyric video for “NOT THE MAMA”, taken from the current album "TRIASSIC TERROR", which was released January 16, 2026, via Bandcamp.Check out now "NOT THE MAMA" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• RIKKI ROCKETT Says POISON's 2026 Tour Was Nixed After BRET MICHAELS 'Wanted Lion's Share Of The Money: '$6 To Every One Of Our Dollars'

  19-01-2026 02:44 via blabbermouth.net
  According to Page Six, POISON has scrapped previously proposed 2026 tour plans to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the band's debut album, 1986's "Look What the Cat Dragged In" after frontman Bret Michaels allegedly demanded to earn $6 for every dollar his each of his bandmates stood to make from...
  
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• Original SALIVA Singer JOSEY SCOTT Says Touring With KISS And AEROSMITH Was 'The Absolute Peak' Of His Career

  18-01-2026 22:02 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Greg Drugan of North Coast Music Beat, original SALIVA singer Josey Scott (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) was asked if he had a favorite tour that he has ever been on. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, certainly. KISS and AEROSMITH [in 2003] was my favorite. We he...
  
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• OVERKILL Recruits Ex-FEAR FACTORY Bassist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS For March/April 2026 'Thrash Of The Titans' Tour

  18-01-2026 20:26 via blabbermouth.net
  Ex-FEAR FACTORY bassist Christian Olde Wolbers will once again fill in for OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni on the New Jersey thrash metal veterans' upcoming U.S. tour as the support act for TESTAMENT. Additional support on the "Thrash Of The Titans" trek, which will launch in March, will come from Germa...
  
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• ANDY BIERSACK ON BLACK VEIL BRIDES' Upcoming LP: 'Overall The Record Is Much More Aggressive Than Previous Albums'

  18-01-2026 19:46 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack spoke about the band's latest single, "Certainty". The track will appear on the band's upcoming album, due later this year via Spinefarm. Asked if the heavier sound of "Certainty" is representative of...
  
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• DARK TRANQUILLITY's MIKAEL STANNE On 'Gothenburg Sound' Tag: 'We Kind Of Took It As A Little Bit Of An Insult At First'

  18-01-2026 19:16 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Chile's Futuro radio, DARK TRANQUILLITY vocalist Mikael Stanne reflected on the birth of what is now widely known as "the Gothenburg sound" nearly four decades ago. At the time, Swedish bands like AT THE GATES, IN FLAMES and DARK TRANQUILLITY took the harshness of old-school...
  
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• MAX CAVALERA Says He Is 'A 17-Year-Old Trapped In A 56-Year-Old Body': 'I Haven't Really Changed Much'

  18-01-2026 17:38 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked if there is a music project he has always wanted to do but that has never happened, for whatever reason. He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I was thinking about...
  
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• See Pro-Shot Video Of PRIMAL FEAR's Entire Performance At 2025 STONEDEAD Festival

  18-01-2026 16:17 via blabbermouth.net
  Professionally filmed video of PRIMAL FEAR's entire August 23, 2025 performance at the Stonedead festival at Newark Showground in Newark-on-Trent, England can be seen below.
  According to Setlist.fm, PRIMAL FEAR's setlist was as follows:
  01. Final Embrace
  02. Nuclear Fire
  03. Angel In Black
  04. The H...
  
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• KEN SUSI: How I Ended Up Joining ALL THAT REMAINS

  18-01-2026 15:51 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, former UNEARTH and AS I LAY DYING guitarist Ken Susi spoke about how he ended up officially joining ALL THAT REMAINS as the replacement for Jason Richardson. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I  called [ALL THAT REMAINS guitarist] Mike Martin not...
  
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• MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On Retirement: 'I'm Gonna Play Until The Last Second, And When I Can't, That's When I'm Gonna Stop'

  18-01-2026 15:08 via blabbermouth.net
  On Saturday, January 17, the four members of MEGADETH — guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, bassist James Lomenzo and drummer Dirk Verbeuren — took part in a question-and-answer session from Nashville, Tennessee with SiriusXM radio personality Jose Mangin. The discussion, w...
  
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• JOHN CORABI Explains His 'CRABBY' Nickname: 'It's Not What You Think'

  17-01-2026 23:10 via blabbermouth.net
  In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi spoke about the origin of his nickname "Crabby". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Somebody was just asking me — literally I still get asked, they're, like, 'Why does...
  
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