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RIVAL SONS Guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY Announces Solo Project HOL1D4Y

RIVAL SONS guitarist Scott Holiday has announced a solo project, HOL1D4Y, and debut album, "Topology", due out September 25, 2026 on RIVAL SONS' label Sacred Tongue Recordings, distributed worldwide via Thirty Tigers. Holiday has released the first single, "Veridream", today, blending psychedelic ro...

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GOJIRA Plays First Show With PALEFACE SWISS Drummer LUIGI PARAVENTI (Video)

PALEFACE SWISS drummer Luigi Paraventi made his live debut with French progressive metallers GOJIRA on Thursday (July 16) at the Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Always Rocking Mark). Paraventi is filling in for GOJIRA drummer Mario Dupla...

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THE HAUNTED's MARCO ARO: 'We've Never, Ever Had An Argument In The Band Where We Shouted At Each Other'

In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, vocalist Marco Aro of Swedish thrash metal pioneers THE HAUNTED spoke about his decision to rejoin the band in 2013 after a decade-long absence from the group. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When [THE HAUNTED guitarist Patrik]...

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FEAR FACTORY's First Single Featuring New Singer MILO SILVESTRO To Arrive In August

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop 95.9, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due in late 2026 or early 2027 via Nuclear Blast. The LP will mark FEAR FACTORY's first release with the band's latest additions, singer Mil...

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GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER To Miss U.S. Festival Appearances Due To 'Immigration Issue'; Temporary Replacement Announced

Drummer Mario Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA will miss the band's U.S. festival appearances in July due to an unspecified "immigration issue". He will be temporarily replaced at the gigs by Luigi Paraventi of PALEFACE SWISS. Earlier today (Thursday, July 16),GOJIRA released the f...

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VENOM Is 'A Team Effort. It's Not Just The CRONOS Band'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, VENOM guitarist Rage (a.k.a. Stuart Dixon) and drummer Danté (a.k.a. Danny Needham) spoke about the band's latest studio album, "Into Oblivion", which came out in May via Noise/BMG. Asked about the perception from some fans that VENOM is larg...

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See VOIVOD Perform With ERIC FORREST In Budapest During Summer 2026 European Tour

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger is sitting out the band's European tour this summer in order to "attend to a family matter". He is being temporarily replaced by former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest. Forrest played his fourth show of VOIVOD's summer 2026 tour on July...

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ANTHRAX Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'The Edge Of Perfection' Music Video

ANTHRAX has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for "The Edge Of Perfection", the second single from the band's long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", which will arrive on September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in...

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GAVIN ROSSDALE On BUSH's Early Success: 'We Were Annoying Because We Appeared Out Of Nowhere And Got A Lot Of Attention'

In a new interview with Ross Golan of the And The Writer Is… podcast, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked about the relationship between his band and other groups from the 1990s, particularly as he and his BUSH bandmates were often viewed with suspicion by the media for cashing in on the grunge w...

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SLIPKNOT Recruits Producer MATT WALLACE For New Music: 'We Have So Much Material, Probably At Least 50 Arrangements'

In a new interview with Ben Giese, host of the Ride Bynd podcast, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root spoke about the resurgence of nu metal, the subgenre of metal which blends a heavy sound with elements of hip-hop, funk and alternative rock. Once popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it has now found...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases Music Video For 'Harvesting The Hate' From Upcoming 'Rats In The Temple' Album

American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have released the official music video for "Harvesting The Hate", the second single from their upcoming album, "Rats In The Temple", which is due on August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. The incendiary album opener is built upon methodical machine gun...

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WILLIAM SHATNER To Bring His Heavy Metal Vision To Stage With All-Star Band At RIOT FEST 2026

Entertainment icon William Shatner is bringing his newly conceived rock spectacle to Riot Fest 2026, joining one of the festival's most celebrated lineups alongside Iggy Pop, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD., Morrissey, BLINK-182, WEEZER, SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter, THE POGUES, THE DAMNED, JAWBREAKER and m...

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JASON NEWSTED On Being Diagnosed With Throat Cancer: 'The Level Of Depression Was So Severe'

On the latest episode of "Nashville Now", Rolling Stone 's podcast where senior editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music, country, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about how his recent battle with throat cancer inspired him to hit the road with his long-running THE...

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IRON MAIDEN's Publishing And Master Music Rights, Name, Image And Likeness Rights Acquired By POPHOUSE

Pophouse Entertainment, the pioneering global entertainment and music investment firm, has formally announced its partnership with British heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN, acquiring a stake in the publishing and master music rights, and the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Rooted in a shared cre...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Gets A Little Help From Friends On Punk-Oriented First Solo Album, 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State'

By David E. Gehlke It's probably not a bad time for bassist Rachel Bolan to release a solo album while SKID ROW is still sorting through applicants for their open singer position. The revolving door of SKID ROW lead singers (note: Lzzy Hale would have been perfect for the spot) and recurrent calls f...