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Trollywood

Mainstays of the folk metal scene for the last 20 years, TROLLFEST are best known for being inordinately silly bastards. This, it hardly needs saying, is their chief selling point, and their appeal lies entirely on entertaining people with a similarly ridiculous sense of humor, which is not somethin...

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Prong

It is to PRONG's eternal credit that after 40 years of active service, any and all attempts to shove the New Yorkers into an easily defined pigeonhole continue to fall flat. PRONG sound like PRONG and no one else, and the number of bands that have been heavily influenced by their taut, tight and tur...

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ENSLAVED Remains One Of Progressive Metal's Most Restless Bands: 'We're Still Looking For New Paths'

By David E. Gehlke ENSLAVED co-founding member, guitarist and primary songwriter Ivar Bjørnson decided to throw caution to the proverbial wind after deciding his demos for what would become "Mið" weren't up to snuff. Instead of relying on standardized, if not predictable, ways of working, Bjørnson s...

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Fatal Paradox

If you currently find yourself lacking the necessary motivation to do anything beyond staring at the wall, it is almost certainly because HATEBREED haven't released a new album in nearly six years. Quite what we all did before Jamey Jasta's crew began to spread their unwavering gospel of positivity...

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PRONG Shares New Single 'New Commission' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

New York's alternative metal legends PRONG have released "New Commission", the latest single from their upcoming self-titled album, due on November 6 via Napalm Records. Built upon machine-gun kicks, discordant riffage, and frontman Tommy Victor's venomous barks, the cataclysmic thrash rager is boun...

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BRUCE DICKINSON To Release First Single From His Upcoming Solo Album Within Next Two Weeks

Earlier today (Sunday, November 1),IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke to Chile's Radio Futuro about his upcoming solo album, which is due in early 2027 via BMG. Most of Bruce's eighth solo LP was recorded this past January and February at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California with...

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JUSTIN SARGENT On Becoming SKID ROW's New Singer: It's 'Surreal' And 'A Dream Come True'

During an appearance on the October 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo and the band's new singer, Broadway veteran Justin Sargent, spoke about Justin's addition to the group, more than two and a half years after the departure of Erik Grönwa...

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BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD On His New Project SHED MY SKIN: 'There Are Elements In It That I Would Call Trap Metal'

In a new interview with Heartdea13r Podcast With Christopher Gonda, BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld confirmed that he is working on a new solo project. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm getting ready to release the first single, hopefully this year. I'm looking into, like,...

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NICKELBACK's MIKE KROEGER On His Three-Decade Working Relationship With Brother CHAD: 'We're Just Incredibly Stubborn'

During an appearance on the October 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger, brother of singer Chad Kroeger, was asked how he and Chad have managed to work together so well for over 30 years. Mike responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I ki...

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MESHUGGAH Announces 'The Forty-Year Anomaly' 2027 North American Tour With TESTAMENT And BLOOD INCANTATION

MESHUGGAH returns to North America in 2027, celebrating the groundbreaking band's fortieth anniversary with an extensive tour that sees the genre-defying Swedes make their debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and includes outings at Oakland's Fox Theater and the Brooklyn Paramount. A special BLABBERMOUTH...

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DAYSEEKER Announces Expanded Edition Of 'Creature In The Black Night' Album

Southern California's DAYSEEKER — Rory Rodriguez (vocals),Ramone Valerio (bass) and Zac Mayfield (drums) — has announced the expanded edition of its watershed, 2025-released magnum opus "Creature In The Black Night". Titled "Creature In The Black Night Redux", it arrives February 26, 2027 via Spine...

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Monumental

Never underestimate the effort it takes to convert musical ideas to actual, tangible recordings. Although plenty of bands have it relatively easy when it comes to the pursuit of success, a much larger number have to dive through multiple rings of fire on the way to achieving any kind of recognition...

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KIP WINGER Explains Why WINGER Played Nearly A Dozen Shows In 2026 Following Last Year's 'Retirement Gig'

During an appearance on the October 21 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", WINGER frontman Kip Winger addressed the fact that he and his bandmates have already played several shows in 2026 despite having previously announced that they were retiring from touring after the completio...

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IRON MAIDEN, BLINK-182, FALLING IN REVERSE And KORN Among Nearly 150 Artists Confirmed For 2027 SONIC TEMPLE ART + MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival is back to lay its stake as the pinnacle of rock festivals in America with its biggest event yet, set to take place May 13-16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Sonic Temple 2027 lineup will have nearly 150 artists on 5 stages, led by: Thursday, M...

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From The Dark

Any argument about exactly who invented heavy metal was settled long ago. There is always room for debate about the various records and technological developments that led up to it, but the first riff on the first song from the first BLACK SABBATH album is such an obvious and indisputable starting p...