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EPICA Shares Music Video For 'Fight To Survive - The Overview Effect' From 'Aspiral' Album

Dutch symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA have finally released their brand-new studio album, "Aspiral", today. The band invites fans to immerse themselves in the full sonic journey as it is meant to be experienced: from start to finish in one go. "All of us in the band pushed each other to create th...

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RACHEL BOLAN Shoots Down TRACII GUNS' Claim SKID ROW Is Leaving 'Millions' On Table By Refusing To Reunite With SEBASTIAN BACH

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Candid Mic With Fran Strine" podcast, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked to respond to L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns' recent comment that Bolan and his SKID ROW bandmates are leaving "millions of dollars on the table" by refusing to reunite w...

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STEVE VAI Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look At His New Art Collection Crafted From Guitar Performance

Guitar legend Steve Vai, in collaboration with the Los Angeles art collective SceneFour, has unveiled an exclusive behind-the-scenes trailer showcasing innovative light-based technology inspired by his legendary multi-neck "Hydra Guitar" performances. The one-minute-26-second clip, which can be seen...

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SODOM Announces New Album 'The Arsonist', Shares 'Trigger Discipline' Single

German thrash metal veterans SODOM will release their new album, "The Arsonist", on June 27, 2025 worldwide through SPV/Steamhammer. We all know that good music is always also a question of sound. To this end, the human factor is crucial — along with the right equipment, of course. After all it's ab...

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The connoisseur's choice of symphonic metal figureheads, EPICA, have earned every bit of their current, lofty status. They were always well-equipped for the long haul, with a forward-thinking musical vision that was never bound by the genre's traditional predilections, and a sense of occasion that o...

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RAY ALDER, MATT BARLOW And STU BLOCK To Guest On new ARTIZAN Album

ARTIZAN drummer/founder Ty Tammeus has teamed up with legendary producer Jim Morris (CRIMSON GLORY, DEATH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, ICED EARTH, KAMELOT) for the band's forthcoming release "The Furthest Reaches Part 2: The Gaia Effect", the follow-up to the heavy metal opera "The Furthest Reaches", released...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: 'Jesus Is The Only Way; That Is Absolutely Clear To Me Now'

In a new interview with Riffs From The Couch, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer spoke about his newfound faith after being sentenced for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Asked what role his relationship with Jesus Christ played in helping him to get through...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL On His Relapse With Alcohol During Pandemic: 'That Was A Godsend For Me'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael, who admitted that he relapsed with alcohol five years ago during the coronavirus pandemic, discussed his journey during an appearance on a recent episode of the Blood & Breakthrough podcast. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I firs...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH On Artificial Intelligence: 'It's Like The Beginning Of The End'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke about the benefits and drawbacks of social media, saying that far too many people find themselves engulfed in their smartphones, thereby creating a surge of depression and anxiety. He...

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SHADOWS FALL Frontman BRIAN FAIR Blasts TRUMP Tariffs Over Devastating Effect They Will Have On Instrument Market

SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair has blasted the Trump administration over the sweeping tariffs that have been placed on trillions of dollars' worth of goods that are imported into the United States and the effect the tariffs will have on the instrument market. Fair, who works for St. Louis Music —...

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DOUG ALDRICH On His Recovery From Throat Cancer: 'I Feel Great. I'm Doing Really Good.'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly seven months after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Regarding how he is feeling at the...

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JON SCHAFFER Opens Up About His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot And His 'Faith Journey': 'It's Just Amazing The Way God Works'

ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer has given his first interview since being sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service in connection with his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution and a $...

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STEVE VAI Announces New Art Collection Crafted From Guitar Performance

Guitar legend Steve Vai has collaborated with Los Angeles art collective SceneFour to unveil five incredible pieces of stunning electrifying visual art utilizing light-based technology built from his iconic multi-neck "Hydra Guitar" fretboard performances. A trailer for the collection can be seen be...

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SKID ROW's SNAKE Once Again Rules Out Reunion With SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I'm Not Gonna Do It And Fake It For The Blank Check'

In a new interview with Scott Michael Nathan of "The Bad Decisions Podcast", SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo was asked about the band's future plans. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we're on the lookout right now for our next singer. [Laughs]. Erik [Grönwall], our last sin...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS To Release Second AMERIKAN KAOS Album, 'All That Jive', In April

On April 4, 2025, Metal Department will release the sophomore album from AMERIKAN KAOS, "All That Jive". AMERIKAN KAOS is the "secret love child" of guitar virtuoso Jeff Waters, best known from ANNIHILATOR, which he has been working on since 2019. AMERIKAN KAOS marks a significant shift in the music...