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Vinny Appice Feels Heaven and Hell Would've Continued Had Ronnie James Dio Lived

2+ hour ago  (1968+ words) The Heaven and Hell reunion of the Dio-era Black Sabbath lineup likely would have continued if not for Ronnie James Dio's death. Drummer Vinny Appice shared as much during a chat with Full Metal Jackie about the new Heaven and…...

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loudwire. com > upheaval-festival-2026

JOIN THE UPRISING: Win a VIP Trip to Upheaval Festival

10+ hour, 53+ min ago  (203+ words) The biggest festival in Rock music returns to Grand Rapids this summer, and we want YOU to experience Upheaval Festival like a VIP. What is the 'Join the Uprising: Win a VIP Trip to Upheaval Festival'. .. Join the Uprising: Win…...

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loudwire. com > godsmack-sully-erna-live-album-new-music-tour-interview

'There Will Definitely Be New Music' - Sully Erna Celebrates Godsmack's New Live Album, Discusses Band's Future

10+ hour, 6+ min ago  (635+ words) On Friday (May 1), Godsmack released their latest live album, Live at Mohegan Sun, which captures the final show of the band's original members onstage together. Sully Erna joined Loudwire Nights on the night of the album's release to celebrate it…...

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loudwire. com > no-hard-feelings-shannon-larkin-sully-erna-understood-why-he-left-godsmack

'There Was No Hard Feelings' - Shannon Larkin Says Sully Erna 'Understood' Why He Left Godsmack

22+ hour, 52+ min ago  (686+ words) Back in 2025 " and following some ambiguity " Loudwire reported on drummer'Shannon Larkin'(and guitarist'Tony Rombola) officially quitting Godsmack because they "didn't want to tour anymore." The pair actually left the group in 2024, and during his recent You Tube livestream, Larkin reassured…...

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loudwire. com > jason-newsted-free-and-clear-cancer-clear-headed-lifestyle

Jason Newsted Celebrates 'Free and Clear' Cancer Update, Reveals New 'Clear-Headed' Lifestyle

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (374+ words) Last year, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted"underwent a procedure for throat cancer," and in a forthcoming episode of Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk podcast [via Blabbermouth], Newsted celebrated his "free and clear" cancer update while revealing what constitutes…...

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loudwire. com > brady-ebert-ex-turnstile-attempted-murder

Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Could Face Life in Jail After Upgraded Attempted Murder Charge

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (527+ words) Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert could potentially be facing a life sentence after the Montgomery County grand jury upgraded the charges on Ebert to include attempted first-degree murder. According to the Montgomery County Police Department report, "A suspect intentionally struck…...

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loudwire. com > rock-metal-albums-released-may-history

Every Big Rock + Metal Album Released Each Day in May History

3+ day, 24+ min ago  (144+ words) One thing becomes rather obvious when looking at the biggest rock and metal albums of all time released in May: Some bands just like sticking to their routines. Several acts have targeted May as their month to release multiple albums....

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loudwire. com > dave-grohl-doesnt-think-people-guess-pat-smear-favorite-musician

'You're Just Not Gonna Get It' - Dave Grohl Bets You Can't Guess Pat Smear's Favorite Musical Artist

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (300+ words) Dave Grohl doesn't think people can guess his bandmate Pat Smear's favorite musical artist. Given the origins of his career as co-founder of the Los Angeles-based punk band The Germs, his time in Nirvana and his many years in Foo…...

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loudwire. com > 311-nick-hexum-new-music-tour-dirty-heads-interview

'The Fact That We're the Same Five Dudes Is Remarkable' " Nick Hexum Reflects on 311's Longevity

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (456+ words) "I think the best thing an artist can do is just follow curiosity," Hexum shared with Loudwire Nights host Chuck Armstrong about one of the reasons 311 have been able to continue making new music nearly four decades into their career....

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loudwire. com > best-rock-disney-cover-songs

10 Times Rock Bands Covered Classic Disney Songs (And They Were Actually Good)

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1230+ words) There is a glut of Disney cover songs in just about every music genre. Want punk covers of Disney songs? You can get them right here. Is metal more your thing? There are plenty of those covers right here. But…...