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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'What I'm Manifesting Through My Body Language Is Love And Acceptance'

In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach touched upon how politicians use polarization as a strategic tool to secure power and mobilize loyal voters by framing elections as existential conflicts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Surprise Releases New Four-Song EP, 'Statica'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has surprise released a new four-song EP, "Statica". The effort, which consists of the tracks "Lights", "Statica", "Rejoice" and "Ashes", follows up the band's 2023 album "Life Is But A Dream…" and the standalone single "Magic", which dropped in December as part of Black Ops 7 Seas...

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NONPOINT Drops Two Versions Of New Single 'Red Yeti' From Upcoming 'The Last Word' Album

NONPOINT has unleashed a double release of its new single, "Red Yeti", offering fans two distinct versions of the track which will appear on NONPOINT's eleventh studio album, "The Last Word", due on September 18, 2026 via the band's independent record label 361 Degrees Records LLC. The first version...

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LEATHER LEONE: 'I'm Gonna Step Back From Music' And 'Figure Out What My Next Chapter Is'

In a new interview with Ada of Poisoned Rock, Leather Leone, the powerhouse heavy metal singer who first gained fame in the 1980s as frontwoman for guitarist David T. Chastain's band CHASTAIN, revealed that she is taking a break from playing shows and working on new music-related projects. She said...

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KINGDOM COME To Release New Single 'Payback's A Bitch'

Fan-filmed video of KINGDOM COME performing a new song, "Payback's A Bitch", on July 12 at the Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below.  KINGDOM COME's current lineup consists of original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and bassist Johnny B. Frank, along with the band's latest ad...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Denies He Ever Said He Was Close To Retirement: 'What I Said Was When I Felt I Didn't Have The Strength, Then I Would Retire'

In a new interview with The Independent's music editor Roisin O'Connor, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan clarified his November 2025 comment that retirement was "not far off", partly as a result of his growing vision problems. He told O'Connor (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't say that [w...

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Watch: FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And JIM MATHEOS Perform Acoustic Version Of 'Under The Sun'

A new video of singer Ray Alder and guitarist Jim Matheos of progressive metal pioneers FATES WARNING performing an acoustic version of the song "Under The Sun" from the band's "Long Day Good Night" album can be seen below. Alder commented:  "Hey, everybody. So I'm here with Jim, and we're doing som...

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'Miss World Chile 2025' IGNACIA FERNÁNDEZ Explains How She Became A Death Metal Singer

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Ignacia Fernández, the 28-year-old model who was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during last year's finals of the talent competition, spoke about how she became the vocalist and founder of the Chilean progressive death metal band...

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Watch: KINGDOM COME Returns To Live Stage In Ohio

Fan-filmed video of the current lineup of KINGDOM COME — featuring original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and bassist Johnny B. Frank, along with the band's latest additions, vocalist Ezekiel "Zeke" Kaplan and drummer Matt Muckle — performing on July 9 at Westside Bowl in Youngstown, Ohio c...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT: It 'Annoys Me Personally When People Call Us A 'Hair' Band In A Condescending Way'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", TESLA bassist Brian Wheat once again took issue with the label "hair metal," saying that the pejorative term was coined as a way to disparage acts thought to have been all flash and no substance. Regar...

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JAY JAY FRENCH Says 'The Public Is Gonna Ultimately Decide' Whether They Accept SEBASTIAN BACH As New Singer Of TWISTED SISTER

In a new interview with Tim Caple of Rock 'N' Blues Experience, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the band's decision to recruit Sebastian Bach to front TWISTED SISTER for the group's fall 2026 shows after Dee Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". French said (...

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Watch: JASON NEWSTED Joins BLACKBERRY SMOKE For Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Fairies Wear Boots' In Farmington, Pennsylvania

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined the iconic Atlanta country rock outfit BLACKBERRY SMOKE on stage on Friday, July 17 at Timber Rock Amphitheater in Farmington, Pennsylvania to perform a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Fairies Wear Boots". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be se...

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KIM THAYIL On Finishing SOUNDGARDEN's Final Album With CHRIS CORNELL: 'The Process Is Very Untraditional'

In a new interview with songwriter/producer Chris Sernel of Oh, Hush! Reads, guitarist Kim Thayil discussed the album he and the other surviving members of SOUNDGARDEN are working on featuring previously unreleased recordings they made with late frontman Chris Cornell before his 2017 death. Thayil,...

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WILLIAM SHATNER To Bring His Heavy Metal Vision To Stage With All-Star Band At RIOT FEST 2026

Entertainment icon William Shatner is bringing his newly conceived rock spectacle to Riot Fest 2026, joining one of the festival's most celebrated lineups alongside Iggy Pop, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD., Morrissey, BLINK-182, WEEZER, SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter, THE POGUES, THE DAMNED, JAWBREAKER and m...

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TWISTED SISTER Alter Ego BENT BROTHER Announces One-Off Concert In New Jersey In August

BENT BROTHER — affectionately known as "TWISTED SISTER's evil twin" (essentially a less theatrical version of the real thing) — has announced a one-off concert for Friday, August 28 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. TWISTED SISTER shared the BENT BROTHER gig announcement on social...