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DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA Confronts His Mortality After Health Scare: 'I'm Blessed To Be Here'

By David E. Gehlke The arrival of DEVILDRIVER's eleventh studio album, "Strike And Kill", has been accompanied by news of frontman Dez Fafara's recent health scares. As he outlined in a recent appearance on the "Garza Podcast", Fafara (who turned 60 in May) has a non-cancerous tumor located near his...

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MASTODON On Personal Tragedies Which Inspired Lyrics On 'Marrow Deep': It 'Made Sense' To 'Turn These Dark Things' Into Something Bright And Beautiful'

During an August 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MASTODON singer/bassist Troy Sanders, drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor and guitarist Bill Kelliher spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP...

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Has GEDDY LEE 'Seen Any Signs' That NEIL PEART Is 'With' RUSH On 'Fifty Something' Tour? He Responds

In a new interview Joanne Wilder of the Toronto rock radio station Q107, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee was asked if  he has "seen any signs" that iconic drummer Neil Peart is with him and his bandmates as they continue their "Fifty Something" comeback tour, which launched in early June in Los Ange...

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RONNIE ROMERO Says A.I. Is 'An Incredible Tool' But 'Technology Will Never Be Able To Completely Replace The Human Element'

Singer Ronnie Romero, who forged a formidable reputation over past few years with his work with Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW and Michael Schenker, among other projects, has weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmon...

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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Sixth Single 'Lilith'

The official Greg Furman-directed music video for "Lilith", the sixth single from STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — can be seen below. "Lilith" is taken from STANLEY SIMMONS's debut album, "D...

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ANDERS FRIDÉN Says IN FLAMES' 15th Studio Album Hasn't Been Mixed Yet: But 'It Sounds Amazing Already'

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at last weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's fifteenth studio album. The Swedish/American metallers once again worked at the...

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MERCYFUL FATE Announces First Live Show In More Than Three Years

MERCYFUL FATE has announced its first live show in more than three years. The legendary heavy metal act, which last performed at Brazil's Summer Breeze festival in April 2024, will play at next year's Leyendas Del Rock festival, set to take place August 11-14, 2027 in Villena, Alicante, Spain. MERCY...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Is Hoping To Release His Long-In-The-Works Autobiography In 2027: 'I'm About Halfway Finished'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography, which has the working title of "Tales From The Square Mile". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I first started writing, I asked [IRO...

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ANTHRAX Shares Music Video For 'Everybody's Got A Plan' From Upcoming 'Cursum Perficio' Album

ANTHRAX has released the official music video for "Everybody's Got A Plan", the third single from the band's upcoming " Cursum Perficio" album. The clip, which premiered via Revolver, includes footage of ANTHRAX's recent performance at Lisbon, Portugal's Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica as the supp...

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PHIL RIND On Upcoming SACRED REICH Album 'Into The Abyss': 'It Is Much Faster And Heavier'

In a new interview with Dionysis Metallourgos of Metalourgio, bassist/vocalist Phil Rind of Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Into The Abyss", which will be released via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2019's "Awakening" was recorded at The Focu...

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An unassailable genius and certified icon, John Carpenter has been combining adventurous music with the thrills and spills of cinematic horror for longer than most of us have been alive (or undead). The creative driving force behind many of the greatest horror films ever made — "Halloween", "Escape...

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Chilean Progressive Death Metal Band DECESSUS, Featuring 'Miss World Chile 2025' IGNACIA FERNÁNDEZ, Signs With BLKIIBLK

Chilean progressive death metal band DECESSUS, which is fronted by Ignacia Fernández, the 28-year-old model who was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during last year's finals of the talent competition, has signed with BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Grou...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: GOJIRA 'Brought Something New To Guitar Riffing And Guitar Playing' In Metal

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this past weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked what, in his opinion, constitutes a great riff. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a hard one. Definitel...

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JERRY CANTRELL, KIM THAYIL And DAVE KRUSEN Set For 'Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2' Rock Camp In December 2026

Rock fans and musicians of all skill levels will have the opportunity to step into the heart of Seattle's legendary music legacy at the "Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2" rock camp, an immersive four-day experience where participants rehearse, learn, and perform alongside the artists who helped define one...

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GLENN HUGHES Announces Retirement From Touring And Live Performances

Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes has announced his retirement from touring and live performances. Upon his doctor's advice, Glenn, who will turn 75 later this month, will have to undergo heart surgery and has made the difficult decision to s...