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1. DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Got To Be Part Of A Lot Of Early Ideas, Early Things That Stuck And Caught The Attention Of Other People'

   
   In a new interview with Rock Kommander, David Ellefson reflected on his early years with MEGADETH as well as how he has kept himself busy with multiple bands and other projects in the years away from the Dave Mustaine-led outfit. The bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For me,...

2. JOHNNY VAN ZANT On LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Future: 'As Long As I Have Good Health, We'll See Where It Leads Us'

   
   During an April 28 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", LYNYRD SKYNYRD vocalist Johnny Van Zant — brother of late great SKYNYRD frontman/songwriter Ronnie Van Zant — was asked about the group's future and how long he thinks he and his bandmates can keep performing live. Johnny r...

3. WENDY DIO Says There Is 'An Offer' From METAL BLADE To Release Long-Awaited Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID

   
   During an appearance on the April 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio confirmed that there are still plans to reissue "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. She said (as t...

4. POWERMAN 5000: Hear DIE KRUPPS Remix Of 'When Worlds Collide' From Upcoming 'The Noble Rot' Reissue

   
   When POWERMAN 5000 broke through in 1999, with their third album "Tonight The Stars Revolt!" and the single "When World's Collide", the band was already close to celebrating its tenth anniversary. Now they're bearing down on the fortieth, but POWERMAN 5000 continue living up to their name, with a fu...

5. Watch: FOO FIGHTERS Perform In Front Of LEMMY Mural In 'Spit Shine' Music Video

   
   FOO FIGHTERS have released a music video for "Spit Shine", a track from the band's new album, "Your Favorite Toy". The clip sees the members of FOO FIGHTERS performing in front of a mural of late MOTÖRHEAD icon Lemmy Kilmister when the show is invaded by zombies. Written and directed by FOO FIGHTERS...

6. BUSH Releases Reinterpretation Of 'Swallowed' In Celebration Of Song's 30th Birthday

   
   Marking three decades as one of rock's most enduring and beloved bands, BUSH has released a more intimate version of "Swallowed". First made available on the landmark 1996 album "Razorblade Suitcase", the song became a soundtrack to many people's lives. Years of playing it live has, of course, resha...

7. DEF LEPPARD To Release 2026 Tour Edition Of 'Greatest Hits' On Vinyl

   
   To celebrate DEF LEPPARD's sold-out European arena tour this year, the band presents a newly mastered, limited-edition "Greatest Hits" set. The set is being made available on one LP and across two formats: standard black vinyl and special edition blood red marbled vinyl featuring exclusive 2026 tour...

8. SHARON And JACK OSBOURNE To Discuss OZZY OSBOURNE's Legacy And Future Of OSBOURNE Brand At LICENSING EXPO 2026

   
   Informa Markets' Licensing Expo, the world's most influential event for licensing, brand extension, and IP collaboration, today announced that Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne will appear for an exclusive fireside chat at Licensing Expo 2026, taking place May 19 through 21 at the Mandalay Bay...

9. OZZY OSBOURNE's Limited-Edition No.88 Cologne Sells Out Almost Immediately

   
   London fragrance house Czech & Speake has announced a limited-edition batch of its No.88 cologne, which was Ozzy Osbourne's fragrance of choice for 30 years. The batch, which sold out almost immediately after it was announced on Wednesday (April 29), comes in a black sleeve and purple foil...

10. BRUCE DICKINSON On His Next Solo Album: 'We Did 16 Tracks In 21 Days, All 100 Percent Live'

    
    IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson has revealed that he recorded 16 songs for his new solo album over a three-week period earlier this year. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG. Dickinson's eighth...

11. An Unreleased TYPE O NEGATIVE Song From 'October Rust' Sessions Has Been Unearthed: 'It's Worth' Putting It Out As 'A Bonus Track'

    
    In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly revealed that he recently unearthed a cassette containing an unreleased song from the songwriting sessions for TYPE O NEGATIVE's fourth studio album, 1996's "October Rust". "I dug up a whole bunch of cassette...

12. DAVID ALLAN COE, Country Music Outlaw And PANTERA Collaborator, Dies At 86

    
    Country/western outlaw musician David Allan Coe, who collaborated with PANTERA members Vinnie Paul Abbott, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and Rex Brown on a project called REBEL MEETS REBEL more than two decades ago, has died. He was 86. Coe's wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, confirmed his death to Rolling St...

13. Sons Of MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL To Honor Their Father With Summer 2026 European Tour

    
    PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS have announced a dozen of European shows for this summer, including two as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST. MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell and his band PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS were originally scheduled to tour this year before his passing in March....

14. THE KNACK Is Back, With ACE FREHLEY/MR. BIG Drummer MATT STARR On Vocals

    
    Prescott Niles, founding member and bassist of THE KNACK, will return to the stage in Los Angeles next month, celebrating the music and legacy of the iconic power-pop group. THE KNACK now features Prescott Niles on bass, Gabe Niles (MISSING PERSONS, GATEWAY DRUGS) on drums, Rocky Kramer on guitar, a...

15. BEAR MCCREARY Recruits GUNS N' ROSES, GOJIRA, MESHUGGAH Members, Others For 'The Singularity: Ekleipsis' Album

    
    "The Singularity" is the name of Emmy- and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary's symphonic metal project. In 2024, McCreary released an ambitious hard rock concept album of the same name. The album featured guest appearances by an extraordinary lineup of rock talent, including Serj Tankian (S...