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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Opens Up About Fatherhood: 'Coming Home To' My Daughter 'After A Tour Is A Big Relief'

In a new interview with Tim Caple of the Rock 'N' Blues Experience, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner touched upon the health issues and physical challenges he has faced in the four and a half years since experiencing an aortic aneurysm and complete aortic dissection while performing at the 202...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Plays Another Snippet Of Brand New Song, Including Lead Vocals, In Adelaide, Australia

ANTHRAX played a snippet of a new song during the band's March 25 concert at Hindley St Music Hall in Adelaide, Australia. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. ANTHRAX launched its four-date Australian tour on March 23 at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane. They also performed in Mel...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Says New ANTHRAX Album Features 'A More Grown-Up Kind Of Sound': 'We're More Mature Now, And I Think The Writing Shows It'

Drummer Charlie Benante has revealed the precise reason for ANTHRAX's latest album being delayed until September — and it's not creative. ANTHRAX is currently on tour in Australia and in a round of interviews to promote the tour, Benante indicated the thrash titans' first album since 2016's "For All...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Says Upcoming ANTHRAX Single Is 'A F***ing Banger Of A Song': It's 'Definitely A Love Letter To Our Fans'

In an interview with Australia's Hear 2 Zen podcast, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, which is due later this year in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions,...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Recruits JOE LYNN TURNER, PAT TRAVERS, ALAN DAVEY And SHAWN DROVER For NUCLEAR MESSIAH Single 'For Mad Men Only'

NUCLEAR MESSIAH — the project built around the visionary mastery of ex-MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland — has released a new single, "For Mad Men Only". Joining Poland for this roaring metal cover of the '70s MAY BLITZ tune "For Mad Men Only" is the inimitable Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) o...

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TYKETTO Shares Music Video For Title Track Of 'Closer To The Sun' Album

Hard-rocking quintet TYKETTO will release its sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", on March 20. The band, consisting of Danny Vaughn (vocals),Harry Scott Elliott (guitar),Ged Rylands (keyboards),Chris Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee (drums),will make the LP available via British rock specialist lab...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On ELEGANT WEAPONS: 'If People Wanna Call It A Supergroup, Then So Be It'

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about his ELEGANT WEAPONS side project, which will release its sophomore album "Evolution", on April 24, 2026 via Exciter Records. Regarding the fact that he previously described ELEGANT WEAPONS as "a m...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Announces Second Album 'Evolution', Shares 'Bridges Burn' Single

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, has released a new single, "Bridges Burn", the first track from the band's forthcoming sophomore album "Evolution", due April 24, 2026 on Exciter Records. The album will be released digitally and...

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Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer MARC LOPES Releases New LET US PREY Single 'In Nameless Blood'

In the volatile landscape of modern heavy metal, few artists possess the resilience and creative velocity of Marc Lopes (ex-METAL CHURCH, ROSS THE BOSS). Following a high-profile 2025 departure from West Coast legends METAL CHURCH — a tenure highlighted by the worldwide, critically acclaimed chart-t...

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Watch: MICK BOX Rejoins URIAH HEEP On Stage During 'Rock Legends Cruise XIII'

After missing the Scandinavian leg of URIAH HEEP's "The Magician's Farewell Tour" due to illness, founding guitarist Mick Box rejoined his bandmates on stage during this year's Rock Legends Cruise XIII, which is sailing February 22-27, 2026 on Royal Caribbean's Liberty Of The Seas. Fan-filmed video...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Says Touring Life Has 'Changed A Lot' In Last 15 Years: It 'Was Much Wilder'

In a new interview with GRIMM Gent, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked how his relationship with touring has changed compared to 10 or 15 years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it has changed a lot. 15 years ago was much wilder than now....

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Meet The K.K. DOWNING-Approved TAILGUNNER

By David E. Gehlke Described as the "bastard child of IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST," the U.K.'s TAILGUNNER are among the latest looking to improve upon their home country's spotty track record of producing new metal bands worthy of their esteemed predecessors. TAILGUNNER's development has been accel...

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URIAH HEEP's MICK BOX To Sit Out Remaining Shows On January/February 2026 Scandinavian Tour

British progressive rock legends URIAH HEEP will complete the remaining shows of their ongoing Scandinavian tour without founding guitarist Mick Box, who is unable to make the dates after falling ill. Continuing to fill in for Mick on the tour is Sam Wood, who is the guitarist of the THIN LIZZY spin...

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Watch: URIAH HEEP Plays First Concert Without Founding Guitarist MICK BOX

British progressive rock legends URIAH HEEP kicked off the January/February 2026 Scandinavian leg of their farewell tour Thursday night (January 22) at Tempere-Talo in Tampere, Finland. Joining singer Bernie Shaw, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, drummer Russell Gilbrook and bassist Dave Rimmer on stage at...

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TYKETTO Shares Music Video For 'We Rise' Single From Upcoming 'Closer To The Sun' Album

Hard-rocking quintet TYKETTO will release its sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", on March 20, 2026. The band, consisting of Danny Vaughn (vocals),Harry Scott Elliott (guitar),Ged Rylands (keyboards),Chris Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee (drums),will make the LP available via British rock spec...