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Watch: ANGRA Joined by KIKO LOUREIRO, EDU FALASCHI And LOUDNESS's AKIRA TAKASAKI For Cover Of DEEP PURPLE's 'Burn' At FULL METAL JAPAN
Brazilian metallers ANGRA welcomed former members Kiko Loureiro (guitar) and Eduardo "Edu" Falaschi (vocals), along with Akira Takasaki, guitarist for legendary Japanese band LOUDNESS, for a performan...
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ZEBRA's RANDY JACKSON Says Second TRUMP Presidency Has Been 'A Nightmare': 'I'm Voting Blue, Straight Up And Down', In The Midterm Election
During an appearance on the October 25 episode of "The Card King Sports And Variety Show", which airs on the ABC news affiliate KMET 1490 AM, ZEBRA guitarist/vocalist Randy Jackson was asked what has...
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How David Ellefson Felt Seeing Megadeth at Louder Than Life 2026
Metal Church bassist David Ellefson explains why sharing the stage with his former band at Louder Than Life 2026 was a "rearview mirror moment." Continue reading…
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Former SAXON Drummer NIGEL DURHAM Dead At 61
Former SAXON drummer Nigel Durham, who played on the band’s 1988 album "Destiny", has died at the age of 61. On Saturday, October 24, SAXON took to social media to write: "We are very sad to hear of t...
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Watch: BLAZE BAYLEY Plays Special 'IRON MAIDEN Anniversary' Set In Norwich During Fall 2026 U.K. Tour
On October 22, Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN from 1994 to 1999, performed a special "IRON MAIDEN Anniversary" set with his solo band at The Brickmakers in Norwich, United Kingdom. Fan-filmed v...
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NICKO MCBRAIN Believes IRON MAIDEN Should Have Tuned Down At Least Half A Step To Accommodate BLAZE BAYLEY's Singing Voice
In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, former IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, who is currently promoting his autobiography, "Hello Boys And Girls!", spoke about the five-ye...
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Vince Neil Determined to Defy Critics of His Live Performance
Nikki Sixx says singer has "taken a lot of bricks in the face over the years" and aims to prove he's still capable, despite suffering four strokes. Continue reading…
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KING'S X's DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK To Release New Solo Album, 'Abracadabra', In November
Doug "Dug" Pinnick, legendary bassist, vocalist, songwriter and founding member of KING'S X, will release his new solo album, "Abracadabra", on November 27, 2026 via Rat Pak Records. Known for his unm...
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: NICK MENZA's Drumming Was 'A Big Reason Why MEGADETH Became As Popular In The Mainstream As We Did'
In a new interview with Tomás Leiva of Chile's La Pajarera podcast, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if there is something about late MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza as a musician that h...
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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH On DEE SNIDER's 'Health Challenges': 'He's Not End-Of-Life Ill; He's Just End-Of-Career Ill'
In a new interview with longtime Detroit radio personality Screamin' Scott Randall of the 94.7 WCSX radio station, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French addressed Dee Snider's "health challenges" th...
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TONY IOMMI Confirms He Will Appear On WILLIAM SHATNER's Upcoming Heavy Metal Album: 'It's Really Good What He's Doing'
In a new interview with BBC Breakfast presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi confirmed that he will appear as a special guest on 95-year-old "Star Trek" legend...
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ZAKK WYLDE On His 1995 Jams With GUNS N' ROSES: 'We Had A Good Time' But 'Nothing Was Ever Materializing'
During an appearance on the latest episode of the Go With Elmo Lovano podcast, Zakk Wylde once again explained why he did not end up joining GUNS N' ROSES in the mid-1990s despite being one of the gui...
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: VINCE NEIL 'Has Taken A Lot Of Bricks In The Face Over The Years For His Vocals Live'
In a new interview with USA Today, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx was asked how his bandmate Vince Neil is doing health-wise after the singer suffered his most severe stroke in December 2024. Sixx res...
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ALICE COOPER Reflects On Depths Of His Crack Addiction: There Are Three Albums 'I Don't Remember Writing, Recording Or Touring'
Veteran music journalist Billy Sloan was the special guest host for the October 19 stop of Alice Cooper's intimate "Devil On My Shoulder" U.K. book tour at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre. Fan-filmed vid...
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Watch: Metallica Drops Sphere Footage of 'Lux Æterna'
Most successful artists will treat a Las Vegas residency as a comfortable victory lap. For a band who thrives in discomfort like Metallica, using theirs to dig through the vault […]
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THE OBSESSED Completes Work On 'Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free' Album, Plots Return To Studio For Follow-Up EP
In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich spoke about the American doom metal veterans' upcoming album, "Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free"...
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JACK OSBOURNE On OZZY OSBOURNE A.I. Avatar: 'The Backlash, It Was My Own Fault'
During an appearance on the Great Company With Jamie Laing podcast, Jack Osbourne once again addressed the controversy surrounding the recently announced Ozzy Osbourne A.I. avatar, which is coming to...
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DAVID ELLEFSON On Watching MEGADETH Play Without Him At This Year's LOUDER THAN LIFE: It Was 'DAVE MUSTAINE And Three Other Guys Playing Our Songs'
During the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, who is currently playing with METAL CHURCH, confirmed that he stuck around to watch MEGADETH play when t...
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See Official Video Of MEGADETH's Conversation With MATT PINFIELD At Los Angeles's Grammy Museum
On September 24, the Grammy Award-winning band MEGADETH took part in a discussion and special performance at the Grammy Museum's Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace in Los Angeles. MEGADETH members Dave Musta...
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Deep Purple drop video for title track from new album ‘Splat!’
Deep . The post Deep Purple drop video for title track from new album ‘Splat!’ first appeared on Sleaze Roxx.
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TONY IOMMI Says There Are Still Plans To Remix BLACK SABBATH's 'Born Again' Album: We're 'Definitely Gonna Give It A Go'
In a new interview with Planet Rock 's Ian Danter, Tony Iommi once again spoke about his plans to remix BLACK SABBATH's "Born Again" album for future release. Issued in August 1983, "Born Again" was t...
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New QUEENSRŸCHE Music Sounds Like 'Rage For Order' And 'The Warning': 'This Is Gonna Be A Really Good Album'
During an appearance on the October 22 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre and guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting...
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Machine Head, Suicide Silence, Tony Iommi & More Added to Metal Injection's Top Tracks of The Week
You're simply not ready for the tsunami of new tunes hitting the net today.
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How Aerosmith Became Like ‘Family’ to Guns N’ Roses
Slash looks back at the long history between the two groups in a new interview with UCR. Continue reading…
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METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Lux Æterna' Performance From Third Show Of Las Vegas Sphere Residency
METALLICA has shared professionally filmed video of the "Lux Æterna" performance from the third show of the band's "Life Burns Faster" residency, which took place on October 8 at Sphere in Las Vegas,...
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Watch: Tony Iommi Releases New "Over the Violent Sun" Video to Celebrate New Record 'From the Dark'
The Lord has spoken!
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The Weekly Injection: New Releases From Tony Iommi, Entheos, and More Out This Week – 10.23
Plus releases from Boss Keloid, Forbidden, Polyphia, and Wolves In The Throne Room.
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Slash Interview: New Music With Myles Kennedy, Honoring Aerosmith
Slash celebrates new music with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, discusses upcoming shows with Aerosmith and more in this new interview. Continue reading…
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Alice Cooper’s memoir ‘Devil On My Shoulder’ is an international best seller
Alice . The post Alice Cooper’s memoir ‘Devil On My Shoulder’ is an international best seller first appeared on Sleaze Roxx.
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What Tony Iommi Would Change About Black Sabbath's Last Show
There's only one thing about Back to the Beginning that bothered him. Continue reading…
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Reece Scruggs Exits Machine Head: “A Badge of Honor I Will Carry With Me Forever”
"I had Robb's support and understanding before I could get the words out."
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Lita Ford signs with record label Frontiers Music Srl and to release new single “Dracula” on October 27th
Lita . The post Lita Ford signs with record label Frontiers Music Srl and to release new single “Dracula” on October 27th first appeared on Sleaze Roxx.
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Judas Priest Announce First 2027 U.S. Appearance
The British heavy metal legends will be back in action in the new year. See all of the currently confirmed dates so far. Continue reading…
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Nirvana Album Moves Ahead of AC/DC in Top 10 Best-Sellers List
AC/DC's 'Back in Black' has been passed by a '90s rock record inside the Top 10 biggest-selling albums in history. Continue reading…
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Rehearsal Photos Reveal Aerosmith Drummer for Los Angeles Shows
Rehearsal photos that were shared online reveal that founding Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer will play with the band during their upcoming Los Angeles shows. Continue reading…
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The Most + Least Played Song Off All 17 Megadeth Albums
See the most popular live tracks and the biggest rarities when it comes to what Megadeth have played off each of their studio albums. Continue reading…
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Boardwalk Rock Fest 2027 Features Iron Maiden, Korn + Bad Omens
It's an amazing lineup featuring Korn, Bad Omens and a final day that includes headliners Iron Maiden and Judas Priest on the same bill. Continue reading…
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Kiss Vegas Tribute Will Honor ‘Huge Impact’ of Ace Frehley
"He was such an important part of creating what they did in the first place," Tommy Thayer tells UCR. Continue reading…
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Motley Crue Announces Eight-Night Las Vegas Residency
The set lists will reportedly include "songs returning to the stage for the first time in decades." Continue reading…
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Motley Crue Book 'Carnival of Sins' Las Vegas Residency for 2027
Motley Crue will be taking on a Las Vegas residency in 2027. Continue reading…
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