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ANDREW WATT Believes TONY IOMMI's Comment About Potential Final BLACK SABBATH Album Was 'Taken Out Of Context'

In a new interview with Brian Hiatt of The Rolling Stone Studio podcast, producer Andrew Watt claims that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler all wanted to make one more BLACK SABBATH album with the group's original lineup as a follow-up to 2013's "13" LP, but that the LP never materialized...

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ZEBRA Releases New Single 'Walk With You', Co-Written With PAUL STANLEY Of KISS

After a 23-year wait, legendary rock band ZEBRA returns with its highly anticipated fifth studio album, "Zebra V". The longtime trio of Randy Jackson (guitar, vocals),Felix Hanemann (bass, keyboards, vocals) and Guy Gelso (drums, vocals) will release 11 new tracks on November 13, marking the band's...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Says He Deleted His Social Media

In a new interview with Australia's The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked how he feels about the fact that fans are able to leave negative comments about him and his band through social media and other digital platforms. He responded (as transcribed by BL...

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JACKSON Unveils 'Legend' Series Signature Guitars For RANDY RHOADS, SCOTT IAN, DAVID ELLEFSON And MARTY FRIEDMAN

Jackson pays tribute to the players who helped define heavy metal with four new signature models inspired by iconic instruments originally built for the artists: Limited Edition Legend Series Signature David Ellefson CB V Concert Bass, Limited Edition Legend Series Signature Marty Friedman Kelly KE-...

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RANDY BLYTHE: 'With LAMB OF GOD, I Would Love To Do More Clean Vocals, But I Only Really Put Clean Vocals Where They Fit'

In a new interview with Jai Setright of Australia's Metal On Tap, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about how he manages to remain one of metal's most physically dynamic performers more than three decades into the band's career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm only good at o...

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Should Heavy Metal Bands Be More Political In Their Messaging? TOM MORELLO Weighs In

In a recent interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM 87.9 radio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke about his active role as a champion for heavy metal icons JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN, both in his work as a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominating committee member and as a...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'I Didn't Know We Were Gonna Have A New Band Logo Until I Saw The 'Into Oblivion' Album Artwork'

In a new interview with Brooksy & JD of the weekday breakfast show on Australia's Rebel FM, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked if he has a specific regimen that he has to follow in order to make sure he can sing at his peak ability night after night. He responded (as transcribed by BLAB...

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TESTAMENT Singer CHUCK BILLY Announces Book Appearances For Upcoming Memoir 'Holding My Breath'

TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy's memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Co-written with Dave Erickson, "Holding My Breath" features a foreword by Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) and an afterword by Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD) — two of...

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ZEBRA To Release Long-Awaited New Studio Album, 'V', In November; First Single, 'Walk With You', Was Co-Written By PAUL STANLEY

ZEBRA, the legendary power trio consisting of lead guitarist/vocalist Randy Jackson, bassist/keyboardist Felix Hanemann and drummer Guy Gelso, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with the release of its long-awaited new studio album. Due on November 13, 2026 via Flatiron Recordings, "V" wi...

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MARK MORTON Clarifies His Comment That It's 'Weird' No Newer Bands Have 'Flat-Out Ripped' LAMB OF GOD Off: 'I Find That Curious'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton was asked to elaborate on his recent comment that he finds it "weird" that no newer bands have just "flat-out ripped" LAMB OF GOD off in terms of the his group's overall sound and songwriting approach. Mark said (as transcr...

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P.O.D. Enters Zombie Apocalypse On New Single 'Outbreak'

Platinum-selling superstars P.O.D. drop one of their heaviest tracks to date as they enter the zombie apocalypse on new single "Outbreak", featuring NORMA JEAN vocalist Cory Brandan. Watch the song's accompanying frantic music video below. "Outbreak" was helmed by Grammy-winning producer Will Yip (T...

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CHUCK BILLY On TESTAMENT's Musical Evolution Over Last Four Decades: 'It's Totally A Different Universe, That's For Sure'

In a new interview with the She Shreds With Rasan podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's musical evolution, from TESTAMENT's debut album, 1987's "The Legacy" to the group's latest effort, "Para Bellum", which came out in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'Anybody Living In The United States That Thinks That It's Not The Best In The World, You Need Your Head Examined'

During an appearance on the September 13, 2026 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless was asked if he has been in contact with former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who recently began chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer, just...

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SPONGE To Release Final Studio Album 'Recuerda Tu Muerte' In October; New Single 'Self Inflicted Loss' Out Now

Detroit-based rousers SPONGE today release their brand new single "Self Inflicted Loss", the first track off the band's forthcoming studio album titled "Recuerda Tu Muerte", due out on October 2. "Self Inflicted Loss" is a characteristically unflinching confessional with a tripped-out, dark groove....

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STEVEN WILSON Announces 'Requiem For A Village' Album, Shares Title Track

Six-times-Grammy Award-nominated musician, songwriter and producer Steven Wilson has announced details of his forthcoming ninth studio album. "Requiem For A Village" arrives via Fiction Records on Friday, November 6. A wide array of formats will be available, including digitally, CD, Blu-ray, 140g t...