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1. Siltskin

   
   There have been so many exciting, new death metal bands emerging from all corners of the planet in recent times that it would be easy to neglect the diehards who have helped to keep the scene alive for multiple decades. BLOOD RED THRONE must be one of the most criminally underrated death metal bands...

2. IRON MAIDEN's Landmark 50th Anniversary Celebrated With FENDER's Signature Guitar Collection

   
   In celebration of IRON MAIDEN's landmark 50th anniversary, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced new releases from the Fender Custom Shop, Fender and Jackson series of instruments set to honor the iconic band's influential and enduring legacy. Since forming in East London in 19...

3. MAMMOTH Announces First 2026 North American Headlining Shows

   
   MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH), the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, has announced its first headlining shows of 2026. The 19-date trek will kick off on March 5 in Buffalo, New York and run through April 4 in Prior Lake,...

4. AUGUST BURNS RED And THE AMITY AFFLICTION Announce Spring 2026 North American Tour

   
   AUGUST BURNS RED and THE AMITY AFFLICTION will hit the road early next year for "The Spring Horizons Tour 2026". It kicks off April 10 in Worcester and runs through May 17 in Philadelphia. BOUNDARIES and HEAVENSGATE will serve as support. "We've been talking in the background about touring with AUGU...

5. FOO FIGHTERS Announce Benefit Concert For 'Hope The Mission' And 'Los Angeles Mission'

   
   FOO FIGHTERS will play a special benefit concert on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefitting organizations that Dave and Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission. The only pre-sale opportunity for...

6. SLIPKNOT's SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN Unveils 'Vernearth': A Multi-Mode 'Minecraft' Realm

   
   Shawn "Clown" Crahan, co-founder and creative visionary of SLIPKNOT, has announced the launch of Vernearth, a sprawling, multi-mode Minecraft universe designed to redefine community-driven survival, creativity, and competition, has released a new trailer that gives Minecraft players a sneak peek int...

7. GARY HOLT On DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Retirement': 'He's Earned It, And I'm Sure It's Gonna Be Awesome For Him'

   
   On November 16, 2025 at the San Antonio Fear Fest in San Antonio, Texas, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke to Robb Chavez of Robbs MetalWorks about his friendship with fellow thrash metal pioneer Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. We've done lots of tours...

8. KEANU REEVES's Rock Band DOGSTAR Announces Spring/Summer 2026 European Tour

   
   Keanu Reeves's reactivated 1990s and early 2000s grunge band DOGSTAR will embark on the European "All In Now Tour" in June/July 2026. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting tomorrow (Wednesday, December 3) at 10 a.m. local time. The general on-sale starts Friday, December 5. "All In Now Tour" 2...

9. LION'S SHARE Announces First Full-Length Studio Album In 17 Years, 'Inferno'

   
   LION'S SHARE is back — stronger than ever! With six acclaimed albums and a string of successful digital singles, the Swedish heavy metal powerhouse is set to unleash its long-awaited comeback album, "Inferno", on March 27, 2026, through German label Metalville Records. This marks the band's first fu...

10. NICKO MCBRAIN To Sign Copies Of 'Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History' At Fort Lauderdale Event

    
    IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, who retired from touring with the band in December 2024, will sign copies of "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" at Barnes & Noble in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. To make this event safe and enjoyable for...

11. THE PRETTY RECKLESS Releases Music Video For 'Where Are You Christmas?'

    
    THE PRETTY RECKLESS has released the official music video for "Where Are You Christmas?" from the band's acclaimed Christmas EP, "Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas", out now via Fearless Records. The nostalgic, revamped visual stars frontwoman Taylor Momsen who reclaims her iconic role as...

12. CHUCK BILLY Shares How A New Drummer, Black Metal And A Ballad Allowed TESTAMENT To 'Let It Flow' On 'Para Bellum'

    
    By David E. Gehlke There has been much ado about new TESTAMENT drummer Chris Dovas since his 2023 entrance into the veteran Bay Area thrashers. Tasked with following the legendary drummers Gene Hoglan and Dave Lombardo, Dovas's youth and energy were quickly hailed by TESTAMENT lead conspirators Chuc...

13. PARKWAY DRIVE Cancels PARK WAVES Australian Festival Due To Economic Factors

    
    The Australian edition of Park Waves Festival, PARKWAY DRIVE's touring festival, has been canceled. Organizers Destroy All Lines announced the cancelation, sharing a statement on social media in which they explained that the numbers behind the tour "no longer stack up". "We're devastated to confirm...

14. MESHUGGAH's MÅRTEN HAGSTRÖM Is 'Creatively Spent' After Completing 'Immutable' Touring Cycle

    
    In a new interview with Gregg Bendian of The ProgCast, guitarist Mårten Hagström of Swedish progressive metal pioneers MESHUGGAH spoke about how he and his bandmates have managed to survive for more than three and a half decades despite consistently pushing the genre to dazzling new extremes. He sai...

15. DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: ACE FREHLEY 'Was My Favorite Member Of KISS'

    
    In a new interview with Australia's