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JON SCHAFFER Explains How His 'Relationship With Jesus Christ' Helped Him Navigate Through Aftermath Of His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot
During a three-hour appearance on the latest episode of the Iblis Manifestations podcast, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. In October 2024, Schaffer was sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of comm...April 12, 2026
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER Confirms He Will Release New Music: 'But It's Gonna Happen On My Timeline'
In a new interview with the Brutally Delicious podcast, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if there are any plans for him to release new music in the not-to...April 7, 2026
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AS I LAY DYING Has 'All The Songs Ready' For Next Studio Album
AS I LAY DYING vocalist Tim Lambesis and bassist/clean vocalist Chris Clancy spoke to Egor Erushin earlier this month at the start of the 2026 leg of their Russian tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's breakthrough album "Shadows Are Security". The U.S. metalcore veterans first launche...March 5, 2026
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JON SCHAFFER: 'I Am Not Here To Please Everyone; Not With My Music, Nor With My Ideals And Principles'
Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, returns with a powerful reimagining of his most unflinching work. Jon Schaffer's "Sons Of Liberty...February 27, 2026
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MAYHEM's ATTILA CSIHAR Reflects On His Friendship With EURONYMOUS: 'I Never Had Any Problem With Him'
Øystein "Euronymous" Aarseth, the founder of Norwegian black metal legends MAYHEM and key figure within the early 1990s black metal scene, was murdered on August 10, 1993, by BURZUM's Kristian "Varg" Vikernes (a.k.a. Count Grishnackh). The BURZUM figurehead had completed bass parts on MAYHEM's influ...January 8, 2026
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AC/DC's PHIL RUDD Confirmed For March 2026 'Full Metal Orchestra' Concert In New Zealand
Following a sold-out debut at Auckland's Spark Arena in July of this year and an explosive show at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch just last month, Duco Touring, Liberty Stage and presenting partner Mānuka Phuel have unveiled the next evolution of the Full Metal Orchestra phenomenon: Mānuka Phuel Fu...December 15, 2025
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SWALLOW THE SUN: Updated English-Language Translation Of Official Biography Available For Preorder
The English-language translation and update of the best-selling original Finnish-language official biography of Finnish death doom pioneers SWALLOW THE SUN is available for preorder at www.swallowthesunbook.com. The authorized and official book, in which the members of SWALLOW THE SUN tell their own...December 4, 2025
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AS I LAY DYING Shares New Single 'If I Fall'
Following the October premiere of their furious comeback single, "Echoes", which introduced AS I LAY DYING's powerhouse new lineup, the band has now dropped a second strike: the triumphant, ferocious "If I Fall". The melodic epic tears forward with breakneck speed, fiery guitar leads and earnest, in...November 19, 2025
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See Pro-Shot Video Of AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Performing 'Thunderstruck' Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand
After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC's iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the "Full Metal Orchestra" — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the...November 7, 2025
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Watch: New Lineup Of AS I LAY DYING Performs In Budapest, Hungary
The new lineup of metalcore mainstays AS I LAY DYING performed at Barba Negra in Budapest, Hungary on November 3 as part of the band's recently launched "An Evening With" European tour. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. AS I LAY DYING's current European tour celebrates the 20th anni...November 4, 2025
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Would PHIL RUDD Play With AC/DC Again? 'I Would Do It For The Fans', He Says
In a new interview with New Zealand's Stuff, longtime AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd addressed the fact that he laid down the drum tracks on the band's latest album, 2020's "Power Up", but is not part of the accompanying tour. "There was a time when I thought it was the end of my world," he told Stuff. "I...October 18, 2025
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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Has Been Working On His Autobiography 'For Decades': 'I Have To Get It Finished Now'
In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, was asked about the possibility of writing an autobiography. The 78-year-old musician respond...October 8, 2025
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AS I LAY DYING Announces New Lineup, Shares Powerful Single 'Echoes'
Metalcore mainstays AS I LAY DYING have roared back with their latest single, "Echoes", a track that signals not only a powerful sonic statement, but the beginning of an inspired new chapter for the band. Layered in emotion, precision, and melodic depth, "Echoes" explores the internal battles we fig...October 8, 2025
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JON SCHAFFER: Fallout From Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot 'Brought Me Into A Personal Relationship With Christ'
In a new interview with the Tom Woods Show, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Asked to describe his political views, Jon said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm just a pro-freedom guy. And I have to...October 3, 2025
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See Pro-Shot Video Of AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Performing 'Back In Black' Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand
After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC's iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the "Full Metal Orchestra" — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the...October 3, 2025













