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1. Watch: Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist PHIL SOUSSAN Performs 'Shot In The Dark' At Las Vegas Concert

   
   The Ian Harrison's Views Of Las Vegas channel on YouTube has uploaded video of former Ozzy Osbourne and current LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan performing the Ozzy classic "Shot In The Dark" and Vince Neil's "Look In Her Eyes" during Phil's December 6, 2025 concert at the Copa Room at the Tuscany...

2. THE ROCKETT MAFIA, Featuring POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT, Is Working On Original Material For Debut EP

   
   THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new rock project featuring Rikki Rockett, drummer and founding member of the multi-platinum band POISON, is planning to record its debut EP later this year, to be released via Pavement Entertainment. Joining Rockett in THE ROCKETT MAFIA's current lineup are Brandon Gibbs (DEVI...

3. FORBIDDEN To Announce New Record Label Home 'In The Next Week Or So'

   
   In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, guitarist Craig Locicero of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new studio album. FORBIDDEN's follow-up to 2010's "Omega Wave" is being trac...

4. Ex-WARLOCK Guitarist TOMMY BOLAN Steps Out On His Own In NYC: 'Lead, Follow Or Get The F*** Out Of My Way'

   
   By David E. Gehlke A self-described "overcaffeinated New Yorker," guitarist Tommy Bolan previously played the role of sideman to German metal queen Doro Pesch in WARLOCK and was consequential in salvaging the sessions for the band's classic (and final) 1987 "Triumph And Agony" studio album. While he...

5. DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Unveils Limited-Edition Release Of His TAMA Signature Snare Drum

   
   In the fall of 2023, Mike Portnoy's exciting return to DREAM THEATER ignited the entire music industry. For Tama, this meant only one thing: a new monster must be born. Taking inspiration from Mike's original "Purple Monster" kit, Tama created a truly unique and custom finish that was specially craf...

6. GRATEFUL DEAD Co-Founder BOB WEIR Dead At 78

   
   Bobby Weir, a founding member of the legendary GRATEFUL DEAD, has died at age of 78. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir," Weir's family wrote in a statement. "He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could...

7. Three Years After Announcing 'Farewell' Tour And 'Final' Record, CANDLEBOX Is Working On New Album And Planning Shows Through 2027

   
   In a new interview with the Stupid And Contagious Podcast, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin confirmed that there are no plans for him and his bandmates to retire from touring anytime soon, despite the fact that they announced their "farewell" tour, "The Long Goodbye", and released what was being bill...

8. SEBASTIAN BACH Once Again Says That He Was Asked By NIKKI SIXX To Join MÖTLEY CRÜE More Than Three Decades Ago

   
   In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach once again addressed his claim that he was asked to replace Vince Neil in MÖTLEY CRÜE more than three decades ago. Neil was fired from MÖTLEY CRÜE in 1992 due to personal differences and was replaced by John Cora...

9. FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM Explains How He Became A Multi-Millionaire From Being An Early APPLE Investor

   
   During a recent appearance on "The Hustle: Music & Money" podcast, Roddy Bottum, keyboardist for FAITH NO MORE and IMPERIAL TEEN, spoke about how he became a multi-millionaire from an early investment in Apple stock, a fact he also discusses in his memoir "The Royal We". Roddy invested around $1...

10. New MASTERPLAN Album 'Metalmorphosis' Gets Official Release Date; 'Chase The Light' Single To Arrive Next Week

    
    MASTERPLAN's long-awaited new album, "Metalmorphosis", will be released on May 22, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP's first single, "Chase The Light", will arrive on January 15, 2026. In a recent interview with Brazil's Todo Mundo Em Campo, former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow stated about "...

11. Watch: DIRKSCHNEIDER Kicks Off 'Balls To The Wall 40th Anniversary - Encores Tour 2026' In Geiselwind, Germany

    
    DIRKSCHNEIDER, the band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, kicked off its "Balls To The Wall 40th Anniversary - Encores Tour 2026" this past Thursday night (January 8) at Musichall Geiselwind in Geiselwind, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Featured s...

12. Why Did 'WHITESNAKE EXPERIENCE' Concert In Serbia Get Canceled? JOEL HOEKSTRA Explains

    
    In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, Joel Hoekstra addressed last year's cancelation of a concert in Serbia by members of WHITESNAKE. A press conference was held in late May 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia to announce the participants of the 58th Guitar Festival in...

13. LORDS OF ACID Announce 'Cheeky Freaky' U.S. Tour; First New Album In Eight Years Due In 2026

    
    Electronic provocateurs LORDS OF ACID return to the stage on April 25 with the "Cheeky Freaky Tour". The headlining tour marks a new chapter for the iconic act and delivers an uncompromising live show that remains true to the band's recognizable aesthetic and provocative character. The tour — a high...

14. SUICIDE SILENCE's MARK HEYLMUN 'Fully' Supports And Respects CHRIS GARZA's Decision To Take A Break From The Band

    
    California deathcore band SUICIDE SILENCE has recruited Ian Waye (SOREPTION) to fill in on guitar for Chris Garza while the latter guitarist is taking "hiatus" from the group. On Friday (January 9), SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun shared the following message via social media: "Hey...

15. HELIX's BRIAN VOLLMER Hasn't Given Any Thought To Retirement: Writing And Performing 'Is What Makes Me The Happiest In Life'

    
    In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, vocalist Brian Vollmer of Canadian hard rockers HELIX was asked if he and his bandmates have ever given serious thought to retirement. Brian responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not really. You always have your bad days when you get up o...