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• Legendary VAN HALEN Drummer ALEX VAN HALEN Receives Royal Decoration: Knight Of The Order Of The Netherlands Lion September 1, 2026
  Earlier today (Tuesday, September 1), legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alexander Arthur "Alex" Van Halen was awarded the royal decoration "Ridder in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw" (Knight in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands). Alex received the highest civilian knighthood of the Netherlands in...
• BLIND ILLUSION To Release 'Stage Flight: Live At The UC Theatre' Live Album Featuring Original Vocalist DAVID WHITE September 1, 2026
  Progressive thrash metal pioneers BLIND ILLUSION will unleash a new live album, "Stage Flight: Live At The UC Theatre", on October 16, 2026 through Hectic Records/Bleeding Priest Records. The release captures a historic 2025 performance featuring original BLIND ILLUSION vocalist David White, recorde...
• EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS On A.I.-Generated Content In Arts: 'I Don't Have A Strong Desire To Use It' September 1, 2026
  In a new interview with Capital Chaos TV, EXHORDER frontman Kyle Thomas was asked to weigh in on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.)-generated content in the arts, particularly as some of his peers have admitted to using A.I. for their cover art, posters and even in making music. Thomas said (...
• MICHAEL SWEET Wouldn't Join KING DIAMOND's Band But STRYPER Would 'Absolutely' Tour With MERCYFUL FATE September 1, 2026
  In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked if he would ever consider playing guitar for King Diamond's band, if the opportunity arose and the "numbers were right". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You mean, like be in [King's] band?...