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DIMMU BORGIR Announces New Album 'Grand Serpent Rising', Shares 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel' Single

Eight years after the release of their critically acclaimed album "Eonian", Norwegian symphonic black metal titans DIMMU BORGIR return with a towering new opus: "Grand Serpent Rising". Set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records, the album delivers thirteen punishing yet remarkably diverse t...

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Masked Mystery Band PRESIDENT Releases New Single 'Mercy'

Mysterious masked British rock band PRESIDENT, which is rumored to be fronted by Charlie Simpson of the pop-punk act BUSTED and the post-hardcore outfit FIGHTSTAR, continues to exist at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. Launching in 2025 and opera...

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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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RICHIE FAULKNER Says JUDAS PRIEST Has Started Recording Follow-Up To 'Invincible Shield' Album: 'We Were In The Studio For A Month In February'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked about "The Ballad Of Judas Priest", the much-anticipated documentary about PRIEST and the legendary heavy metal band's epic journey to the top of rock and roll. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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NICKELBACK And MEGAN THEE STALLION Reimagine 'You Remind Me' For CHEETOS Campaign

Canadian rockers NICKELBACK have teamed up with three-time Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion for a brand-new campaign surrounding the return of the popular Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle flavor from Cheetos, a crunchy corn-cheese puff snack brand made by Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo. The resu...

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An Undying Love For A Burning World

On Friday, March 20, 2026, NEUROSIS offered an unexpected, surprise treat for seasoned heavy music aficionados: their first album in a decade. Without notice, the Oakland-based post-metal progenitors streamed "An Undying Love For A Burning World". (The album will be available on physical formats in...

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SISTER SIN Releases Cover Of CINDERELLA's 'Somebody Save Me'

Swedish heavy rock band SISTER SIN has released a cover of the CINDERELLA classic "Somebody Save Me". You can now listen to the track below. SISTER SIN comments: "40 years since [CINDERELLA's] 'Night Songs' was released. This is our take on the fantastic 'Somebody Save Me' track and a tribute to tha...

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GOJIRA's CHRISTIAN ANDREU Partners With JACKSON For Pro Plus Series Signature Rhoads RR24 EVTN6 Guitar

Jackson has partnered with Christian Andreu, the guitarist of the metal act GOJIRA, to release a new iteration of his signature series available in black with white bevels: The Pro Plus Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6. Building upon his previous signature, the Pro Series Signatur...

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JUDAS PRIEST: 50th-Anniversary Editions Of 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' Coming Soon

March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of JUDAS PRIEST's "Sad Wings of Destiny" in the U.S. (March 23 in the U.K.) — the landmark 1976 album that helped define the sound and ambition of heavy metal. Widely regarded as one of the most influential records in the genre's history, it continues to in...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Recruits ROB HALFORD For Reimagined Version Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'You've Got Another Thing Comin''

Legendary actor, cultural icon, and recording artist William Shatner is proving once again that age is no barrier to creativity. At 95 years of age, Shatner is continuing work on his highly anticipated heavy metal project — and has just announced a major collaboration that is sure to electrify fans...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Embraces Changes In Music Industry: 'There's Great Opportunities Now'

In a new interview with The Raw Vibe, legendary rock bassist Billy Sheehan spoke about how the music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation with the advent of digital technology and social media platforms. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's no record companies a...

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ANGEL Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Album; More 'Farewell' Tour Dates Announced

Legendary '70s rock band ANGEL is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, tentatively due later in the year via Cleopatra Records. The 12-song effort will mark ANGEL's third album on Cleopatra. ANGEL's 2026-2027 farewell tour will kick off on March 27 at Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville,...

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ROB ZOMBIE/Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist ROB 'BLASKO' NICHOLSON: 'Knowing Everything That I Know Now, I Don't Know That I Would Start A Band Now'

In a new interview with Music Industry Insights Worldwide - Equality & Diversity In The Music & Entertainment Industries, former Ozzy Osbourne and current Rob Zombie bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, who is also a successful artist manager, was asked how artists are able to make money these da...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces July 2026 North American Tour Dates With WHORES And CROBOT

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will head West this July for a two-week headlining tour with support provided by WHORES and CROBOT. The trek, which begins on July 6 in Houston, Texas and runs through July 22 in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves as the second leg of their North American tour set to commence next mon...

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Inferno

Adored by metalheads of a certain age, LION'S SHARE's self-titled 1994 debut was one of the strongest melodic metal records of that decade. Tours with some big metal names followed, including MOTÖRHEAD, DIO and MANOWAR, but the Swedes never truly capitalized on their initial rush of acclaim, and spe...