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  • Bassist Mike Dean On The Possibility Of Returning To Corrosion Of Conformity: “I’m Not Opposed To It”

    During a recent interview with Drew Stone on The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, Mike Dean further discussed his departure from Corrosion Of Conformity. The bassist also revealed that he would be open to the possibility of returning.

    Dean said the following about a hypothetical reunion:

    “Never say never. Never say never. Yeah, it’s possible. I’m not opposed to it. It just seemed too cumbersome to make new music. They managed to make some new music [since my exit], so I’m glad for them. And I think their record’s gonna sound good.

    They got Bobby [Landgraf], who played in guitar in DOWN, who, [it] turns out, he’s actually a real bass player — he plays a P-bass with his fingers. He used to play bass in a band called SNAKES OF CENTRAL TEXAS, and he’s a hard-working dude. He techs for PANTERA and stuff like that. So he really shows up every day, and they’re sounding good. So I’m glad for them. But never say never.

    In the immediate, I’ve got this band called ARCHAOS, and we’re just getting started recording now. So that’s kind of [what I’m] focused on, creating some stuff with them. And these are local guys so we can just, ‘Hey, you wanna rehearse?’ And we rehearse, and we don’t have to fly in from far corners of the country.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • Ace Frehley Cancels Remaining 2025 Dates

    Ace Frehley (ex-KISS) has cancelled his remaining 2025 dates due to “medical issues.” This news comes shortly after the guitarist cancelled his Lancaster, CA show due to a “minor fall.” The following statement was issued:

    “Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates.”

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  • Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante Shares Video For New “2XKO” Theme “Ties That Bind”

    Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante has teamed up with Riot Games to create a new theme for the video game “2XKO.” The song is titled “Ties That Bind” and an official video for it can be found below. The singer worked on the track with electronic music producer Joe Ford.

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  • The Offspring Announce North American Tour With Bad Religion

    The Offspring have announced an early 2026 North American tour. Bad Religion will open.

    Tour Dates:

    01/16 Bakersfield, CA – Dignity Health Arena
    01/17 Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
    01/19 Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Arena
    01/20 Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
    01/22 Victoria, BC – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
    01/24 Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
    01/25 Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
    01/27 Prince George, BC – CN Centre
    01/28 Grande Prairie, AB – Bonnetts Energy Centre
    01/30 Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
    02/01 Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
    02/05 Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
    02/06 Fargo, ND – FARGODOME
    02/07 Sioux City, IA – Tyson Events Center
    02/10 Evansville, IN – Ford Center
    02/11 Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
    02/13 Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
    02/14 London, ON – Canada Life Place
    02/17 Peterborough, ON – Peterborough Memorial Centre
    02/19 Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
    02/21 Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
    02/23 Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre
    02/24 Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre

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  • Bring Me The Horizon Announce Second Leg Of North American Tour With Motionless In White, The Plot In You, And Amira Elfeky

    Bring Me The Horizon have announced the second leg of their North American tour with Motionless In White, The Plot In You, and Amira Elfeky. Here’s the dates:

    04/28 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
    04/29 Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
    05/01 Worcester, MA – DCU Center
    05/02 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
    05/04 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
    05/05 Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
    05/07 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
    05/09 Daytona, FL – Welcome To Rockville Festival
    05/11 St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
    05/12 Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
    05/13 Saint Paul, MN – Grand Casino Arena
    05/15 Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
    05/16 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival

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  • Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, Etc. Added To 2026 Sonic Temple Festival

    Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, The Plot In You, and Amira Elfeky have been added to the 2026 Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. That event will take place at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on May 14-17. Previously announced acts include: My Chemical Romance, Coheed And Cambria, Dance Gavin Dance, Chiodos, Atreyu, Senses Fail, Hawthorne Heights, Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss, Attila, Chelsea Grin, Brand Of Sacrifice, Disembodied Tyrant, Electric Callboy, We Came As Romans, The Plot In You, Make Them Suffer, Bloodywood, Conquer Divide, Behemoth, Dethklok, Cradle of Filth, Dying Fetus, Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Nekrogoblikon, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Label Society, Sevendust, P.O.D., Saliva, and SOiL. Further acts are still pending.

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  • I Prevail Announce European/UK Tour With Polaris And Amira Elfeky

    I Prevail have announced a 2026 European/UK tour with Polaris and Amira Elfeky. Here’s the dates:

    09/19 Leeds, UK – O2 Academy
    09/20 Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
    09/22 Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse
    09/25 London, UK – Alexandra Palace
    09/26 Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy
    09/30 Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
    10/01 Tilburg, Netherlands – 013
    10/03 Düsseldorf, Germany – PSD Bank Dome
    10/05 Stuttgart, Germany – Porsche-Arena
    10/06 Paris, France – Zenith
    10/08 Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622
    10/09 Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
    10/10 Vienna, Austria – Wiener Stadthalle
    10/12 Warsaw, Poland – Stodola
    10/13 Berlin, Germany – Velodrom

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  • Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, Etc. Added To 2026 Welcome To Rockville Festival

    Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, The Plot In You, and Amira Elfeky have been added to next year’s Welcome To Rockville festival. That event will take place at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL on May 7-10 and it will also feature: My Chemical Romance, Sevendust, All That Remains, Saliva, Nonpoint, Spineshank, Ill Niño, and Primer 55. Further acts are still pending.

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  • Rush To Reunite For 2026 Tour, Announce New Drummer

    Rush have announced a 2026 reunion tour. The shows will find bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson performing two career-spanning sets with new drummer Anika Nilles. Tickets will be available on October 17. Details regarding pre-sales can be found HERE.

    Tour Dates:

    06/07 Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
    06/09 Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
    06/18 Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
    06/24 Forth Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
    06/26 Forth Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
    07/16 Chicago, IL – United Center
    07/18 Chicago, IL – United Center
    07/28 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
    07/30 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
    08/07 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
    08/09 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
    09/17 Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena

    Lee commented:

    “It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil [Peart]. A lifetime’s worth of songs that we had put our cumulative hearts and souls into writing, recording and playing together onstage. And so, after all that has gone down since that last show, Alex and I have done some serious soul searching and come to the decision that we fucking miss it and that it’s time for a celebration of 50-something years of Rush music. So in 2026 my BFF Lerxst (aka Alex Lifeson) and I are going to hit the road once again to pay tribute to our past and to Neil by performing a vast selection of Rush songs in a handful of cities. No small task, because as we all know Neil was irreplaceable.

    Yet life is full of surprises, and we’ve have been introduced to another remarkable person; an incredible drummer and musician who is adding another chapter to our story while continuing her own fascinating musical journey. Her name is Anika Nilles and we could not be more excited to introduce her to our loyal and dedicated Rush fanbase, whom, we know, will give her every chance to live up to that near impossible role. Before we hit the stage, we also hope to add another musician or two to expand our sound a wee bit and free up Alex and I, in order to show off some of our new fancy dance steps.

    Lerxst, Anika and myself, along with many of our longstanding crew members have been hard at work rehearsing and designing the kind of Rush show you’ve grown accustomed to expect from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate our history together.”

    Neil Peart’s widow and daughter, Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, also added:

    “We are thrilled to support the Fifty Something tour, celebrating a band whose music has resonated and inspired fans for generations, and to honor Neil’s extraordinary legacy as both a drummer and lyricist.

    Neil’s musicianship was singular. Compositions of intricacy and power that expanded what rhythm itself could express. As both drummer and lyricist, he was irreplaceable. Inimitable in his artistry, and unmatched in the depth and imagination he brought to the lyrics that inspired and moved so many, he profoundly shaped how fans connected with him and the band, giving voice and meaning to their own lives.

    As the band enters this new chapter, it promises to be truly unforgettable. We are excited to see how their new vision unfolds, and to hear this legendary music played live once again.”

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  • Former Saliva Singer Josey Scott Blasts The Band’s Current Vocalist Bobby Amaru On New Diss Tracks

    Former Saliva singer Josey Scott is continuing to take aim at the band’s current frontman Bobby Amaru. His latest attack comes in the form of two new songs, “Who?” and “Famous.” You can check out both of those diss tracks below. Producer ScatteredBrains commented on “Who?”:

    “Long time coming, about 15 yrs to be exact. The first single ‘Who?’ from @therealjoseyscott has arrived !!! I am beyond proud of this song and Josey for finding the strength to push back and push forward during a time where he’s being bullied out of his own god damn legacy, his creation, his band Saliva. Please listen, like, share and spread the message that there is only one real Saliva and that is with Josey at the driver seat. If the fans are ready, Josey’s ready to give yall that real shit like he never left !!! I know yall tired of watching a cover band play his music, we are too.”

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