YES Announces 24th Studio Album 'Aurora', Shares Title Track

Progressive rock legends YES will release their 24th studio album, "Aurora", on June 12 via InsideOut Music/Sony Music. The current lineup of YES features guitarist Steve Howe, whose association with YES began in 1970, along with keyboardist Geoff Downes, a member of the 1980 "Drama"-era lineup. Jo...

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Watch: Members Of ACE FREHLEY's Solo Band Celebrate Late KISS Legend At Rome, New York Concert

Four of the musicians who played with Ace Frehley in his solo band — Ryan Spencer Cook on bass/vocals, Jeremy Asbrock on guitar/vocals, Matt Starr on drums and Derrek Hawkins on guitar — honored the legendary original KISS guitarist by performing Frehley's 1978 solo album in full, along with KISS cl...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says Setlist For Upcoming 'Faithkeepers' Tour Won't Focus On 'Anything Specific'

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if the setlist for the band's upcoming "Faithkeepers" European tour will focus on the 50th anniversary on the ba...

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New RUSH Touring Drummer ANIKA NILLES On NEIL PEART: 'Adapting To His Way Of Playing Is A Challenge'

Anika Nilles, the German fusion drummer who was selected to sit behind the drum kit for RUSH's 2026 and 2027 tours, has spoken out about the task of stepping in for the band's late drummer Neil Peart....

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FIREWIND's New Concept Album Will Be 'Very Epic': 'It's Gonna Have New Elements That We Haven't Done Before'

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. of FIREWIND spoke about the band's current status. Asked what is going on with the band at the moment, Gu...

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DOWN Is Looking For 'Right Person' To Mix New Studio Album: 'We're Hoping To Have A Release By October'

In a new interview with Metal Nation, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Kirk is joined in the long-running heavy m...

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BRET MICHAELS 'Strongly' Believes That 2027 Will Be 'A Good Reunion Year For POISON'

During an April 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON frontman Bret Michaels spoke about the possibility of a tour to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the band's debut ...

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Official OZZY OSBOURNE Tribute Watch To Arrive In May; 100% Of Proceeds To Go To MusiCares

London-based Split Watches has announced the global release of the official Ozzy Osbourne tribute watch, "The Ozzy", exclusively available Thursday, May 14 at splitwatches.com. This 50-piece limited-e...

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SAVATAGE To Release 'Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)' In June

On June 26, 2026, a long-lost chapter of SAVATAGE history finally comes to light. earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of "Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)", a previously unreleased offi...

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ROB ZOMBIE Shares Music Video For 'The Black Scorpion' From 'The Great Satan' Album

Heavy metal legend, acclaimed filmmaker and pop culture icon Rob Zombie has shared "The Black Scorpion", the fifth single from his eighth studio album, "The Great Satan", which was released on Februar...

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Watch: ARCH ENEMY Performs In Shenzhen During Spring 2026 Chinese Tour

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY performed in Shenzhen, China on April 4 as part of their seven-date Chinese tour. The concert marked the band's fourth live performance with new singer La...

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ARTILLERY Releases Music Video For 'Made In Hell' From Upcoming EP

Danish thrash metal veterans ARTILLERY will release a new EP, "Made In Hell", on May 15 via Mighty Music. The official music video for the title track, produced by Popshit Film and directed by Morten ...

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SKINLAB Releases Cover of HATEBREED's 'Last Breath'

San Francisco Bay Area groove metal veterans SKINLAB have released a cover of "Last Breath" — the iconic track from HATEBREED's landmark 1997 album "Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire". Produced, mix...

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SALIVA Shares New Single 'Cope' Featuring TREVOR MCNEVAN Of THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH

SALIVA has returned with a new single, "Cope", featuring Trevor McNevan of THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, available now via Judge & Jury Records. "Cope" is a rock song that illustrates a vision of hope to ...

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BEHEMOTH Releases Cover Of BATHORY's 'The Return Of Darkness And Evil'

Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH have released the official music video for their cover version of the BATHORY classic "The Return Of Darkness And Evil". The track is the official anthem of Poland's ...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Announces THE ROCKETT MAFIA Shows Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of POISON's 'Look What The Cat Dragged In'

Founding POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has announced nearly a dozen shows where he will pay tribute to POISON's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" album by performing the entire LP with his new band, THE R...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Announces 'The Dogg Mob' Solo Album, Shares 'I Need U' Single

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has released "I Need U", the first single from his upcoming sixth solo album "The Dogg Mob". The track features Pearcy on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Erik Ferentinos on g...

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Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist KENNY HICKEY Would 'Absolutely' Be Into Playing 'A Dozen Shows' In Tribute To PETER STEELE

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey once again spoke about the possibility of teaming up with the other surviving members of TYPE O NEGATIVE to stage a Pe...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces First North American Shows With SEBASTIAN BACH On Vocals

TWISTED SISTER has announced the first shows with Sebastian Bach on vocals. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian's current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully in...

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SILVERSTEIN And STORY OF THE YEAR Announce 'Camp Screamo' Summer 2026 U.S. Co-Headlining Tour

SILVERSTEIN and STORY OF THE YEAR have joined forces to bring fans the "Camp Screamo Tour". Kicking off on July 12, the month-long run will mark the first time the two rock juggernauts have hit the ro...

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