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Ukrainian Modern Metal Upstarts IGNEA Share Video For 'Dream Of Lands Unseen' Single From Upcoming 'Monumental' Album

Ukrainian modern metal band IGNEA has released the first single from its upcoming album "Monumental". "Dreams Of Lands Unseen" shares a name with the four-piece's 2023 album but is a step towards something new. The single explores the race to space during the Cold War and therefore a time when war-r...

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RUSSIAN CIRCLES Announce New Album 'Nine', Share Music Video For 'Empath' Single

Chicago-bred post metal trio RUSSIAN CIRCLES will release a new album, "Nine", on August 28 via Sargent House. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Empath", can be seen below. "Nine" continues RUSSIAN CIRCLES' unhurried evolution and disciplined refinement, leaning into their strengt...

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MIKKEY DEE Returns To His Legendary KING DIAMOND Roots With LEX LEGION: 'We Were Dangerous In Those Days'

By David E. Gehlke LEX LEGION is yet another KING DIAMOND / MERCYFUL FATE offshoot — and it may be the best one yet. Featuring long-time KING DIAMOND co-conspirator and lead guitarist Andy LaRocque, along with classic-era members Pete Blakk (guitar),Hal Patino (bass) and Mikkey Dee (drums),LEX LEG...

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STITCHED UP HEART have been rocking it in Los Angeles since 2010, and even though they've been together more than a decade, the band is still considered in many circles a fresh talent. Vocalist Alecia "Mixi" Demner heads up the outfit, and even though they can be played alongside bands such as IN TH...

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DEATH ANGEL Guitarist TED AGUILAR Reveals His 'Gripe About Today's Metal' Bands

In a new interview with Pipeman, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar talked about how early San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal bands all carved out their distinct sounds by blending complex guitar work, New Wave Of British Heavy Metal melodies, and progressive structures to differentiate themselves f...

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'International Day Of Slayer' Founder Discusses Holiday's Hidden History

Saturday, June 6, 2026 marks the 20th International Day Of Slayer. For the first time, founder Jeff Tandy reveals the long-running tradition's unredacted history on metal podcasts "Talkin' Slayer" and "Metalenema". Both shows feature the same interview between "Talkin' Slayer" host D.X. Ferris and T...

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PUSSY RIOT Releases 'Candy Dopamine' Single Featuring AVENGED SEVENFOLD

Protest and performance art collective PUSSY RIOT does not announce its debut album, "Cyka", with a cute Instagram carousel — instead the band launched it with an explosive protest at the Venice Biennale, the so-called "Olympics of the art world", timed deliberately to coincide with Russia's controv...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON 'Would Love' To Attend ROCK HALL Induction Ceremony, But Says 'It's The Band's Decision'

In a new interview with the Paulieflix channel on YouTube, former IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton spoke about the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Dennis, who played with the emerging NWOBHM act from December 1979 until October 1980, and appeared on MAIDEN's No. 4...

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JASON NEWSTED On His Throat Cancer Battle: 'It's The Closest I've Ever Come To Not Breathing'

On the latest episode of Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted opened about up about his revelation that he has been undergoing medical treatment for throat cancer. The 63-year-old musician, who played with the heavy metal giants from 1986 to 2001, said (as trans...

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JASON NEWSTED: How I Was Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

On the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted opened up about his revelation that he has been undergoing medical treatment for throat cancer. Asked by Delray what symptoms he had that led to him being diagnosed with the type of cancer that...

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DISTURBED's JOHN MOYER Celebrates One Year Of Sobriety

DISTURBED bassist John Moyer is celebrating one year of sobriety. Earlier today (Saturday, May 2),the 52-year-old musician took to his social media to shared a video message in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Happy Saturday, May 2nd. "So today is actually a really special day...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Opens Up About Throat Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Got My 'Free And Clear' About Three Weeks Ago'

During an appearance on an upcoming episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted opened up about a health scare he had last year when he was diagnosed with throat cancer. After Delray noted that Newsted was invited to take part in the final edition of...

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SALIVA Singer BOBBY AMARU On Recent Tour Of Russia: It Was An 'Amazing' And 'Eye-Opening' Experience

In a new interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock, SALIVA singer Bobby Amaru spoke about the band's recent experience of performing in Russia for the first time. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was eye-opening. It was amazing. Honestly, I can't even explain it, because g...

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GUS G Shares Music Video For 'Dancing With Death' Featuring Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G, well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has just released his fifth solo album, "Steel Burner". Marking his first solo offering in five years, the record delivers a blistering fusion of modern...

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ENSIFERUM Announces September 2026 North American Tour With FIREWIND

Finnish folk metal goliaths ENSIFERUM will embark on the "Winter Storm Over North America 2026" tour in September. Support on the trek will come from FIREWIND, the band led by Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G, well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist. Tickets go on s...