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1. MAX CAVALERA: 'I Love The Fact That I Introduced Brazilian Culture To Americans And Europeans' Through My Music

   
   In a new interview with Ed Hackimer of This Day In Metal, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked what is has been like for him to infuse Brazilian culture into his music and have that not only be accepted but celebrated on such a global scale. He responded (as transcrib...

2. Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO: Being A Band Is 'Not About Everybody Being The Best' Musician

   
   In a recent interview with music producer Nasir AlBashir of the XP AIR podcast, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who is best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, was asked if he thinks it's "easier or more difficult to be in a band" in the age of social media. He responded in part (as trans...

3. Mirror Touch

   
   From their 2011 debut album, "Via" through to today, VOLUMES have creatively mixed a variety of hard-hitting sounds, from metalcore to djent to nu-metal. Part of their appeal is that variety, and throughout the years, they haven't lost any of that uniqueness or mystery. From "Via" to 2025's "Mirror...

4. ROD MORGENSTEIN Says WINGER's Retirement From Touring Was 'Years In The Making'

   
   In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, WINGER drummer Rod Morgenstein spoke about the band's decision to retire from touring after the completion of the group's final gig of 2025, which took place on August 31 at the Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash 2025 in West Hollywoo...

5. Director Of Upcoming Unauthorized WAYNE STATIC Documentary Responds To Estate's 'Strenuous Objection'

   
   Following a joint statement from the families of Wayne Static (STATIC-X) and Tera Wray expressing "strenuous objection" to filmmaker Matt Zane's recently announced documentary, Zane has issued a detailed response addressing the concerns and clarifying the intent of his project. The families' stateme...

6. ADEMA Is Mixing Long-Awaited Fifth Album For Early 2026 Release

   
   ADEMA has recruited David Gnozzi, mix engineer, producer and host of the YouTube channel MixbusTV, to mix the band's long-awaited fifth studio album, "Cruel Machine", tentatively due in early 2026 via Cleopatra Records. A couple of short previews of the music that is set to appear on the effort are...

7. Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW singer ZP THEART Releases 'Dark To Light' Solo Single

   
   Former DRAGONFORCE and SKID ROW singer ZP Theart has released a new single, "Dark To Light", which marks his first new music in 13 years. Theart comments: "This single marks my first solo release, and stepping into this new chapter has been incredibly energizing. "I've been collaborating with the ri...

8. CARNIVORE A.D. Signs With APOSTASY RECORDS

   
   CARNIVORE A.D., featuring bassist/vocalist Baron Misuraca (SHEER TERROR, DARKSIDE NYC), guitarist Chuck Lenihan (CRUMBSUCKERS, CHRISTIAN DEATH) and drummer Joe Cangelosi (KREATOR, MASSACRE, WHIPLASH), has inked a deal with Apostasy Records. When Brooklyn, New York thrash metal crossover band CARNIVO...

9. STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Opens Up About His Latest Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Just Wanna Get It Out Of There'

   
   During an appearance on the December 11 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet opened up about his recent revelation that he has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type of thyroid cancer. The diagnosis came less than a month a...

10. GEORGE LYNCH To 'Honor' DOKKEN's Legacy On 'Rise Of The Decades Tour' With Members Of GREAT WHITE, LYNCH MOB

    
    George Lynch will "honor" DOKKEN's legacy on the "Rise Of The Decades Tour" in late December and early January. Joining the former DOKKEN and current LYNCH MOB guitarist on stage during the trek will be an all-star lineup consisting of Brett Carlisle (GREAT WHITE), Terry Ilous (XYZ, GREAT WHITE) and...

11. Former EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Announces Solo Concert In Anaheim During NAMM

    
    Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will perform with his solo band on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at The Ballroom at The Grand Theater in Anaheim, California. Zetro says: "Looks like I will be at NAMM this year. I will be there with my solo project, playing old-school LEGACY/TESTAMENT songs and...

12. BRIAN WHEAT, TOMMY SKEOCH And CHRIS HOLMES Talk About Their 'Rocking' New Collaborative Project TERMINAL

    
    TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat recently teamed up with original TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch in a new band called TERMINAL. Joining the duo in the new group are former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and original SALIVA singer Josey Scott. Regarding how TERMINAL came together, Holmes...

13. DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Guests On UROCK's New Single 'The Line'

    
    Italian rockers UROCK, led by singer Umberto Urock, have released "The Line", an electrifying new single featuring legendary DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan. "The Line" is the title track of the Rome-based band's second album, which was produced in part by prog wizard Alan Parsons and former NIRVANA...

14. Watch: EVANESCENCE Performs 'Afterlife' At 2025 GAME AWARDS

    
    EVANESCENCE performed the song "Afterlife" during last night's (Thursday, December 11) Game Awards at Los Angeles's Peacock Theatre. Professionally filmed video of the band's appearance can be seen below. The original version of "Afterlife" was released in March 2025. The track appeared in Netflix's...

15. GENE SIMMONS On Being Recognized At 2025 'Kennedy Center Honors' Without ACE FREHLEY: It Was 'Heartbreaking'

    
    This past Monday (December 8), KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked by CNN's "The Lead With Jake Tapper" if he ever thought he and his bandmates would one day be recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors, the annual celebration of luminaries in American performing arts. He responded (as transc...