Anthrax releases a music video for 'Everybody’s Got A Plan,' while Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx acknowledges the use of backing tracks in live performances. Meanwhile, EA Sports announces a rock-heavy soundtrack for Madden NFL 27 featuring Ozzy Osbourne, and Alissa White-Gluz shares her excitement about collaborating with DragonForce on a new vocal project.

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