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EXODUS Announces New Album 'Goliath', Shares First Single '3111'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS will release their twelfth studio album, "Goliath", on March 20, 2026 via Napalm Records. Today, the band reveals the massive opening track "3111" — the sinister single strikes dissonant chords before careening into breakneck thrash intensity. This...

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JOHN SYKES's Family Rips GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS Over 'Disrespectful' Plans For Posthumous EP

The family of legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES) has blasted Golden Robot Records over the Australian record label's recent announcement that it was planning to release a posthumous EP from Sykes. According to the label, this "deep...

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ALTER BRIDGE's MYLES KENNEDY On Future Of A.I.: 'There's So Many Things That Could Go Wrong If We Leave That Unchecked'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", ALTER BRIDGE's Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy once again weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create music. Regarding whether he thinks this new technology is useful or if it's dangerous, Myles said (as transcribed...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces 2026 North American Headlining Tour With Support From WHORES And CROBOT

American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to stages this spring on a North American headlining tour with support provided by WHORES and CROBOT. The journey commences with a pair of headlining shows on April 7 and April 8 in Atlanta and Greensboro, respectively, with WHORES. From...

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LES CLAYPOOL Announces 2026 Tour Bringing Together PRIMUS, CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM and FROG BRIGADE

Les Claypool will hit the road in summer 2026 with "Claypool Gold", a wildly ambitious, full-evening tour that brings together three of his most beloved and sonically adventurous bands — PRIMUS, THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM and LES CLAYPOOL'S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE — for one mind-melting music...

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SEVENDUST Announces New Album 'One'; U.S. Tour With ATREYU And FIRE FROM THE GODS To Launch In April

SEVENDUST had announced its fifteenth studio album, "One". The highly anticipated release from the quintet — Lajon Witherspoon (vocals),Clint Lowery (guitar),John Connolly (guitar),Vince Hornsby (bass) and Morgan Rose (drums) — will arrive on May 1 via Napalm Records. Building on SEVENDUST's unmi...

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SEPULTURA Announces Final North American Tour; EXODUS And BIOHAZARD To Support

Brazilian/American thrash metal veterans SEPULTURA have announced their final "Celebrating Life Through Death" North American tour, marking the end of an era. After more than four decades, 14 gold records, and tours across 80 countries and diverse cultures, SEPULTURA has become one of the most influ...

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RUSH Announces 'Grace Under Pressure' 40th-Anniversary Expanded Reissues

UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive RUSH albums expanded reissue series with the arrival of new Super Deluxe Editions of the band's 1984 release "Grace Under Pressure", an album that saw the trio shifting gears to construct eight technology-driven tracks that were...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Wants People At His Shows To Smile, Laugh And Have Fun

By David E. Gehlke Sebastian Bach recently announced a North American tour that will find the former SKID ROW frontman on the road from February through April with STITCHED UP HEART in support. Dubbed "The Party Never Ends", it's an apropos title considering the 57-year-old Bach's trademark bottomle...

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JEFF PILSON On FOREIGNER's Current Tour: LOU GRAMM 'Has Been So Wonderful And Supportive To This Whole Thing'

In a new interview with the Creativity Talkin podcast, longtime FOREIGNER bassist and musical director Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's recent singer change, from Kelly Hansen to Luis Maldonado. Luis joined FOREIGNER as a guitarist and backing vocalist in 2021, but did not take over on lead vocals...

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ADRIAN SMITH On NICKO MCBRAIN's Departure From IRON MAIDEN: 'We Had To Make The Change For The Band To Continue'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer España, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith shared his views on the December 2024 departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup change in 25 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I think the MAIDEN drumming gig is one of the toughest,...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He 'Loves' JAMES HETFIELD And LARS ULRICH: 'We're Constantly Working On Improving Our Relationship'

In a new interview with SPIN.com, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth". D...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Announces Details Of His New Solo Album 'The Master Plan', Shares Title Track

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and frontman of Christian rock icons STRYPER, Michael Sweet has announced his new album, "The Master Plan", his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet. Set for release on April 3, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl, this deeply worship‑inspired record marks a bo...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER On Touring With METALLICA More Than 40 Years Ago: 'They Were Kindred Spirits'

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher once again talked about METALLICA opening for his band back in 1983 and 1984. The trek marked METALLICA's first-ever tour. Asked if he had any recollections of sharing the stage with METALLICA...

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ANDY BIERSACK ON BLACK VEIL BRIDES' Upcoming LP: 'Overall The Record Is Much More Aggressive Than Previous Albums'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack spoke about the band's latest single, "Certainty". The track will appear on the band's upcoming album, due later this year via Spinefarm. Asked if the heavier sound of "Certainty" is representative of...