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In a new interview with Australia's Rebel FM, DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren reflected on how he proposed to his then-girlfriend, Tina, onstage during the band's August 2005 concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, right before DISTURBED launched into its set closer, "Stupify". Mike said (as transcribed by...

Longtime JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo has stepped away from the band's current tour to focus on personal health matters. He is being temporarily replaced by Steve Murphy, a drummer, singer, producer and engineer who is also part of THE HIT MEN, a supergroup consisting of super-talented sidemen an...

METALLICA is among the cultural and political figures who will be inducted into the 2026 California Hall Of Fame. California governor Gavin Newsom revealed today the final and historic 20th class that will be inducted into the California Hall Of Fame. Remarkable in both its size and achievements, th...

In a new interview with "Talk Is Jericho", the podcast hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain once again opened up about his decision to retire from touring with the band. The now-74-year-old British musician, whose real name is Mic...

TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett and Mojotone have announced Rock & Roll Machine — a powerful tone-shaping guitar preamp pedal inspired by Rik's classic TRIUMPH tones. Rock and roll demands a sound of its own. From gritty rhythm tones to soaring leads, the right combination of gain, EQ and volu...

One of the world's most captivating guitarists, Yngwie Malmsteen has just released his new studio album, "Hell Or High Water", via Music Theories Recordings/Artone Label Group. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "(On The) Battlefield", can be seen below. When we think of the great...

Kreepsville, the long-established fashion brand synonymous with horror, goth, punk and psychobilly style, has unleashed its first official merchandise collection for legendary punk band THE CRAMPS. This crucial first drop marks the dawn of a new era for fright-fueled fans, bringing authentic, licens...

Kenny Aronoff's hand-painted Tama Starclassic "LA studio kit" drew a $200,000 winning bid at the 2026 Genius Network annual event. The kit, sticks and drumheads were auctioned as one lot, with all proceeds designated for the Genius Recovery foundation. At $200,000, the bid places Aronoff's kit among...

The inimitable MURDERDOLLS return. To mark 25 years since their debut album "Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls", the band has reunited and confirmed its first appearances will include U.K.'s Download festival and Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting in June 2027. Three of the original members, Wednesd...

Finnish gothic metal veterans TO/DIE/FOR have signed a multi-album deal with Scarlet Records and are currently putting the final touches on their new album, to be released in spring 2027. Since releasing its all-time classic debut "All Eternity" in 1999, TO/DIE/FOR did not stop touring and releasin...