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IRON MAIDEN Manager ROD SMALLWOOD: 'We Keep Our Plans Strictly To Ourselves. We Let The Fans Know When It's Definite.'

In a new interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, Rod Smallwood, who has managed IRON MAIDEN for 47 years, was asked if he misses the band's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain who announced his retirement from MAIDEN in December 2024. Rod said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I met Nicko about 10 year...

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ALICE COOPER's 'Devil On My Shoulder' Memoir Is An International Best-Seller

Iconic shock-rock legend Alice Cooper shocks the book-selling world this week as his new memoir, "Devil On My Shoulder" (published by Ebury / Penguin / Random House) topped the U.K.'s prestigious Sunday Times non-fiction best-seller list this week at No. 1 after entering the list at No. 7 last week....

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Veteran Guitarist IRA BLACK Sets His Sights On World Domination With APOCÆLYPSE

By David E. Gehlke It's not uncommon for guitarist Ira Black to play MORBID ANGEL's "Maze Of Torment" one night in I AM MORBID, then throw down DOKKEN's "In My Dreams" another. In an era when utility and reliability are of paramount importance, Black ranks among the most called-upon guitarists in me...

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Forbidden

FORBIDDEN have had a scattershot, sporadic existence over the last 40 years. Best known for "Forbidden Evil" and "Twisted Into Form" — two of the greatest and most distinctive thrash metal albums of all time, lest we forget — the Bay Area diehards have navigated a couple of extensive hiatuses, some...

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JOHN LYDON Blasts His Longtime SEX PISTOLS Bandmates As 'Deceitful, Lying Hyenas': 'I Never Want Another Thing To Do With Them'

During an appearance on the October 15 episode of Good Morning Britain, the British breakfast television program that is broadcast on ITV, former SEX PISTOLS frontman John Lydon was asked about his previous criticism of his bandmates' decision to reform with Frank Carter on vocals, likening the whol...

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HEATHEN Announces New Album 'Lifetime In Hell', Shares 'Escapegoat' Single

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans HEATHEN will release their new album, "Lifetime In Hell", on February 19, 2027 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Escapegoat", can be seen below. Opening with a classic "Let's go!" rallying cry, the track storms forwa...

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Fever

Whether a reflection of the dark times we live in, or simply because their name seems to demand it, GRAVEYARD have been steadily becoming darker and heavier in recent times. The Swedish band's early albums adhered to a solid, reliable diet of occult-tinged, psychedelic heavy rock, and were plainly o...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Once Again Denies He Pulled A Knife On SCOTT ROCKENFIELD During 2012 Backstage Altercation In Brazil

During an appearance on the Beardo & Weirdo podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if there were any "misunderstandings" in terms of the way his split with the band in 2012 was perceived by the public. "Th...

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Watch: ARCH ENEMY's DANIEL ERLANDSSON 'Too Ill' To Perform In Tempe; Last-Minute Replacement Drummer Fills In

ARCH ENEMY's Daniel Erlandsson was forced to miss the band's October 6 concert at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona after falling ill. His temporary replacement for the gig was Hank Lin of the "Wrath Across North America 2026" tour support act THROWN INTO EXILE. Earlier today, ARCH ENEMY shared...

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ICE NINE KILLS Announce 'A Very Vicious Christmas' EP Featuring Twisted Takes On Christmas Classics

ICE NINE KILLS will be delivering an early holiday gift this year as they announce the release of "A Very Vicious Christmas", an eight-track collection of Christmas classics recorded for Halloween Horror Nights' "Terror Tram Starring Art The Clown" at Universal Studios Hollywood. The EP will be rele...

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ARCH ENEMY Releases Official 2026 Live Video For 'Nemesis', Featuring New Singer LAUREN HART

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have released the official live video for the song "Nemesis", shot during the band's summer 2026 European tour. The clip, which was filmed and edited by Ben Alexis, with audio mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, can be seen below. ARCH ENEMY commented: "...

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SUICIDE SILENCE Shares Music Video For 'Make Your Exit' From Upcoming 'Graceless' Album

California deathcore act SUICIDE SILENCE has shared the official Nathan Karma Cox-directed music video for the song "Make Your Exit". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Graceless", which is set for release on November 20 via Century Media. "Graceless" track listing: 01. Graceless (1...

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WHIPLASH Shares 'Bullet Train' Single From Upcoming 'Roar' Album

New Jersey thrash metal institution WHIPLASH have released "Bullet Train", the first single taken from their forthcoming album "Roar", due out worldwide on November 27, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. Driven by Tony Portaro's unmistakable guitar work and vocals, the track offers a first taste of a re...

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ALICE COOPER Announces New York City Book Tour For October 2026

Alice Cooper is coming to the Big Apple next month. Now is your chance to join Alice as he discusses his new memoir, "Devil On My Shoulder", going deep into the story of how two Alices became one. Limited tickets are available now to also secure a pre-signed copy of the book. Get yours at AliceCoope...

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ABBATH Cancels All Remaining Shows For 2026

ABBATH, the project led by former IMMORTAL frontman Abbath, has canceled all of its remaining shows for 2026. No reason was given for scrapping the dates. Earlier today (Tuesday, September 15),ABBATH released the following statement via social media: "ABBATH have made the decision to cancel all rem...