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AVENGED SEVENFOLD has announced that it is now "a fully independent band" after completing its deal with Warner with the arrival of the "Life Is But A Dream…" album, which came out in June 2023. The band has also secured the rights to its 2016 LP "The Stage", which was originally made available thro...

Joe Lynn Turner says that it was "liberating" for him to drop the hairpiece he had worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who will celebrate his 75th birthday in August, went public with his new look in August 2022...

In a new interview with Donny Fandango of the St. Louis radio station 105.7 The Point, STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok was asked if fans can expect to see the band's ninth studio album anytime soon. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it's done. Yeah. I have to redo… I just have m...

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and Birmingham City Football Club chairman Tom Wagner are among the recipients of this year's Lord Mayor's Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to Birmingham. The awards were presented by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal MBE at the Counc...

In a new interview with The Entertainment Outlet, ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young spoke about "Bullets Ready", the latest single from KINGS OF THRASH, in which he is joined by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon and drummer Fred Aching (DEAD GROOVE/ex-BULLETBOYS). R...

STATIC-X has canceled its remaining tour dates for 2026 "due to serious medical issues" affecting one or more undisclosed members of the band. Earlier today (Monday, May 18), STATIC-X released the following message via social media: "Due to serious medical issues, STATIC-X will be forced to cancel o...

In a new interview with Duane James of Australia's Wall Of Sound, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due in late 2026 or early 2027 via Nuclear Blast. The LP will mark FEAR FACTORY's first release with the band's latest additions, s...

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced a fall 2026 North American tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their 1995 double album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness". Dubbed "The Rats In A Cage Tour", the 27-date trek will see the Billy Corgan-fronted act play "two unique sets", including a perf...

During an appearance on a recent episode of the Lovett Or Leave It podcast hosted by speechwriter and screenwriter Jon Lovett, HEART singer Ann Wilson spoke about her authorized feature documentary "In My Voice". Told in Ann's own words, "In My Voice" traces her extraordinary 75-year journey, from a...