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ADRIAN SMITH On IRON MAIDEN's Change From Physical Backdrops To Digital Screens On 'Run For Your Lives' Tour: 'It Was A Conscious Thing'

In a new interview with Spain's El Jevilongo, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked about the fact that the band's production for the ongoing "Run For Your Lives" 50th-anniversary tour includes digital screens instead of physical backdrops and props which characterized MAIDEN's previous shows...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why MEGADETH's Upcoming Album And Tour Will Be The Band's Last

During a December 5 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's recently announced "farewell" tour, which will officially launch in 2026. The trek, dubbed the "This Was Our Life" tour, will be in support of MEGADETH's upcoming "final...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Takes Over White House Briefing Room To Discuss American Music Fairness Act

On Friday, December 5, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was spotted in the White House briefing room, where he took over the podium and answered reporters' questions about a variety of topics, including KISS receiving a Kennedy Center Honors Award on Sunday (December 7),and Simmons's appearance i...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Recording His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'When You Do A Song From Somebody, You've Gotta Do It As Good Or Better'

During an appearance on the December 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the ba...

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GENE SIMMONS To Testify Before Senate To Support Artist Radio Play Compensation

Gene Simmons, legendary bassist, co-founder, and co-lead singer of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band KISS, will testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property Subcommittee next Tuesday, December 9, during a hearing on the American Music Fairness Act (S.326/H.R.861),leg...

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HELIX To Release 'Scrap Metal' Album In January

Perris Records will release HELIX's new full-length album, "Scrap Metal", on January 23, 2026. This will be the 14th HELIX release on the label. "Scrap Metal" features five previously unreleased tracks that retain the "classic" 1980s HELIX sound. The remaining five songs were previously made availab...

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SABATON Releases Music Video For 'Crossing The Rubicon' From 'Legends' Album

Swedish metallers SABATON have released the official music video for the song "Crossing The Rubicon". The track is taken from the band's eleventh studio album, "Legends", which came out October 17 via Better Noise Music. SABATON released a special version of "Crossing The Rubicon" to radio on Septem...

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FROM ASHES TO NEW Releases New Song 'Drag Me'

FROM ASHES TO NEW — Danny Case (vocals),Matt Brandyberry (vocals),Lance Dowdle (guitar),Maty Madiro (drums),Jimmy Bennett (guitar) — is wrapping up 2025 with the release of a visceral new song, "Drag Me", via Better Noise Music. Watch the visualizer for the track below. "We wanted to create a so...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Says ANTHRAX 'Pushed The Envelope' On Upcoming Album: 'I Think People Will Really Be Surprised'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the status of the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. The mixing sessions, as well as...

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DEATH ANGEL's MARK OSEGUEDA Reflects On 1980s San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Scene: 'We Were Fortunate Enough To Be A Part Of It'

In a new interview with Doc Rock of the Metal Shop 101 podcast, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about the rise — and eventual near-demise — of the 1980s thrash metal scene in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mark said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were fortunate enough to be a part of...

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GRATEFUL DEAD Sets Guinness World Records Title For Most Top 40 Albums Charted On Billboard 200

GRATEFUL DEAD has officially claimed the Guinness World Records title for the most Top 40 albums charted on the U.S. Billboard 200. After previously making history with their 59th Top 40 entry in February 2024, severing a shortly held tie with Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, the group has since ext...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS, Who Is About To Turn 70, Is Still 'Not Thinking About Retirement'

In a new interview with Sam Law of Kerrang! magazine, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — who will turn 70 in March 2026 — said that he is not planning on stopping anytime soon. "I'm not thinking about retirement," he said. "But we all know that it's coming at some point when you'll be forced into it...

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TRULY, Featuring Former Members Of SOUNDGARDEN And SCREAMING TREES, Announces New Album And Tour

Seattle rock band TRULY has signed with Worldwide Entertainment Group, LLC (WEG). The firm will handle all day-to-day management of the group utilizing all assets, including talent management, licensed merchandise and live events. WEG will produce new branding to celebrate the band's 30th anniversar...

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ALTER BRIDGE Releases Video For 'Playing Aces' Single From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

With less than six weeks until the arrival of their eighth studio album on January 9, 2026, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE return with their brand-new single "Playing Aces". The track bursts open with the band's trademark dual-guitar firepower as Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars),Mark Tremonti (guitar...

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GOD FORBID Releases Mini-Documentary As 20-Year Retrospective Of 'IV: Constitution Of Treason' Album

A new documentary on the influential New Jersey metal band GOD FORBID, "20 Years Of Treason", has been made available on YouTube and can be seen below. During its 2025 tour, GOD FORBID celebrated the band's seminal album "IV: Constitution Of Treason" by performing it in its entirety. Through new int...