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The audiobook version of "Brothers", the book from legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen, contains a previously unreleased song composed by Alex and his brother, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Titled "Unfinished", it is the last piece of music they wrote together and can be hear...

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li was asked if the connection he creates with the band's fans through social media impacts his work as a musician. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With Twitch, it's really...

Progressive metal legends DREAM THEATER played their first concert with Mike Portnoy in 14 years Sunday night (October 20) at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The drummer co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung. Mike played on 10 DREAM THEATER albu...

Jake E. Lee has offered an update on his health, five days after being shot in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, October 15. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Ce...

In a new interview with Pedro Alonso of Spain's Metal Journal, WHITESNAKE guitarist Reb Beach was asked if the band will resume performing live in 2025 or 2026. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have no news. David [Coverdale, WHITESNAKE frontman] hasn't told me anything. The las...

In 2023, Modern Drummer headed to St Louis, Missouri to meet up with METALLICA's Lars Ulrich for a rundown of his multiple Tama drum kits. Lars led Modern Drummer's David Frangioni around the massive METALLICA stage to get his behind-the-scenes perspective. Check out the footage below. This past Jul...

SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell's daughter Toni has blasted TMZ for publishing a cropped image of Liam Payne's lifeless body that was included alongside the tabloid site's reporting on the ONE DIRECTION singer's death. The site later took the image down. Late Friday night (October...

AS I LAY DYING bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff has announced his departure from the band. On Friday (October 18), Neff, who joined AS I LAY DYING in the spring of 2022, took to his Instagram to write: "As of today, I have made the decision to leave AS I LAY DYING. This choice comes after much reflection,...

Live Rock Music Concerts has uploaded video of Jerry Cantrell's entire October 17 "I Want Blood" record-release concert at Pappy + Harriet's in Pioneertown, California. Check it out below. Featured songs: 06:23 Vilified 11:08 Off The Rails 17:16 Psychotic Break 21:31 Them Bones 24:44 Atone 30:13 Had...