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1. RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY Teases New Solo Music With Snippet Of Song 'Drive' From Upcoming Album

   
   Stephen Pearcy — the voice of RATT — has teased his upcoming sixth solo album by rolling out a snippet of the song "Drive". The track, which can be previewed on Stephen's Instagram, was written by Pearcy and features one of the album's many special guests on lead guitar — someone whose name will soo...

2. MARK KENDALL Says GREAT WHITE Was 'Fully Supportive' Of BRETT CARLISLE's Decision To Audition For 'American Idol'

   
   In a new interview with the Thunder Underground podcast, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall spoke about GREAT WHITE singer Brett Carlisle's audition for "American Idol" on the episode broadcast February 9. Carlisle, who joined GREAT WHITE in late 2022, sang GREAT WHITE's classic ballad "House Of Bro...

3. KID ROCK Makes Billboard History With First-Ever No. 1 On 'Hot Christian Songs' Chart With ''Til You Can't'

   
   Kid Rock has made Billboard history as his reimagined cover of Cody Johnson's "'Til You Can't" — now featuring a newly written, faith-forward third verse — debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart (chart dated February 21, 2026). The milestone marks Kid Rock's first-ever appearance o...

4. IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH Blasts Use Of A.I. To Create Music: 'People Seem To Be Craving More Reward With Less Effort'

   
   In a new interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked for his opinion on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) as a compositional tool. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, I don't like it. I don't like it. I mean,...

5. MICHAEL ANTHONY: EDDIE And ALEX VAN HALEN 'Had This Bond That Was Unlike Any Bond I Had Ever Seen Brothers Have'

   
   In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony was asked if he felt, during the Sammy Hagar era of the band, that it was the Van Halen brothers Eddie and Alex versus him and Sammy at one point in terms of the dynamics of their personal rela...

6. CRASHDÏET Shares 'Sick Enough For Me' Single From Upcoming 'Art Of Chaos' Album

   
   Swedish sleaze rock veterans CRASHDÏET have released "Sick Enough For Me", the second single from the band's upcoming studio album, "Art Of Chaos". "Art Of Chaos", set for release on May 8 via Ninetone Records, is described by CRASHDÏET as "the ten sleaziest tracks we've written in a very long time"...

7. ALEX VAN HALEN On VAN HALEN: 'We Did Our Best Work With DAVID LEE ROTH'

   
   In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was once again asked why he made the decision to end his "Brothers" book in 1984 and not cover any of the band's later years, including those with Sammy Hagar. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

8. AUGUST BURNS RED Returns To FEARLESS RECORDS, Shares Video For New Single 'Behemoth'

   
   AUGUST BURNS RED — Jake Luhrs (vocals), JB Brubaker (guitar), Brent Rambler (guitar), Dustin Davidson (bass) and Matt Grenier (drums) — need no introduction. For over two decades, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based act has been crafting its own unique brand of metalcore that has established AUGUST BU...

9. New RUSH Touring Drummer ANIKA NILLES Shares 'Fou Fou' Music Video

   
   Award-winning fusion drummer Anika Nilles has released the official music video for her song "Fou Fou". The track is taken from Nilles's fourth album "False Truth", which came out in September 2025. Nilles was chosen to fill in for the late Neil Peart this year as Canadian rock legends RUSH embark o...

10. RUSH Shares 'Distant Early Warning (2025 Terry Brown Mix)' From Upcoming 'Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition'

    
    The official visualizer for "Distant Early Warning (2025 Terry Brown Mix)" from RUSH's "Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition" can be seen below. The new audio mix was completed by Terry Brown with illustration by Hugh Syme. UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive...

11. ACCEPT Announces 50th-Anniversary Fall 2026 European Tour

    
    German/American heavy metal pioneers ACCEPT will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an extensive European tour in late 2026, marking a major milestone in the band's extraordinary five-decade career at the forefront of heavy metal. The newly announced dates form part of ACCEPT's 50th-anniversary t...

12. NONPOINT Announces Spring 2026 'The Outta Control Tour' With SOIL And SUMO CYCO

    
    NONPOINT will headline "The Outta Control Tour" this spring, with support from SOIL and SUMO CYCO. The U.S. trek will kick off on April 25 in Tampa, Florida and wrap up on May 14 in Chicago, Illinois. NONPOINT will be performing new material from its forthcoming album, giving fans an early taste of...

13. DAVE GROHL Explains FOO FIGHTERS' Decision To Fire JOSH FREESE: It 'Didn't Happen Overnight'

    
    Dave Grohl has spoken out about FOO FIGHTERS' decision last year to part ways with Josh Freese. The legendary rock drummer was fired from FOO FIGHTERS in May 2025, two years after he was recruited to fill the vacancy left by the late Taylor Hawkins. When Freese announced he was let go from FOO FIGHT...

14. Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Shares 'Long Hard Look', Second Single From Upcoming 'Released' Solo Album

    
    Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic voice of FOREIGNER, has released "Long Hard Look", the powerful second single from his highly anticipated solo album "Released". A brooding, mid-tempo rock anthem driven by muscular guitars and Gramm'...

15. CLAWFINGER Shares Music Video For 'Before We All Die' Title Track

    
    Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal pioneers CLAWFINGER have released the official music video for "Before We All Die", the title track of their new album, which came out today (Friday, February 20) via Perception, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music. "Before We All Die" marks CLAWFINGER's first studio alb...