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RAY ALDER Doesn't Rule Out Future FATES WARNING Live Shows: 'We Need To Work The Logistics Out Correctly'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, singer Ray Alder spoke about the current status of FATES WARNING, the progressive metal band he has been a member of for nearly four decades. He said (as tra...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON On 'Burning Ambition' Documentary: 'We Didn't Want To Be Involved In It In Terms Of Editorial'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the band's upcoming feature documentary, titled "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition", which will hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7, 2026. The film is said to trace the British heavy metal legends'...

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Watch: MIKE TRAMP's WHITE LION Performs At 2026 Edition Of M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of WHITE LION's entire performance at the 2026 edition of the M3 Rock Festival, which took place on May 2 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers). Joining frontman Mike Tramp in the current touring lineup of WHITE LION are...

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SOCIAL DISTORTION's MIKE NESS: 'We Plan To Shock Everybody And Put Out Another Studio Album In A Timely Manner'

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Noise11, Mike Ness of punk rock legends SOCIAL DISTORTION spoke about the band's long-awaited eighth album, "Born To Kill". Due on May 8 via Epitaph, "Born To Kill" is SOCIAL DISTORTION's eighth album, first in 15 years, and first since Ness successfully unde...

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VENOM Explains Lack Of U.S. Shows: Getting Visas Is 'Really Expensive' And 'So Difficult'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, VENOM guitarist Rage (a.k.a. Stuart Dixon) was asked if there are any plans for the pioneering British black metal band to tour the U.S. in support of its latest studio album, "Into Oblivion", which arrived on May 1 via Noise/BMG...

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Watch: DEREK SHARP Fills In for PHIL X At TRIUMPH's Shows In Halifax And Moncton

Derek Sharp filled in for Phil X at two of TRIUMPH's concerts in Canada late last month — April 28 at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia and April 29 at Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick. Fan-filmed video of both shows can be seen below. TRIUMPH's touring bassist/vocalist Todd Kerns com...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On JUDAS PRIEST's In-Progress New Studio Album: 'It's Sounding Really Cool'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Invincible Shield" album, which came out in March 2024. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We got t...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Opens Up About Throat Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Got My 'Free And Clear' About Three Weeks Ago'

During an appearance on an upcoming episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted opened up about a health scare he had last year when he was diagnosed with throat cancer. After Delray noted that Newsted was invited to take part in the final edition of...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Performs 'Power' Single From 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Live For First Time

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate played "Power", the lead single from his upcoming third chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, "Operation: Mindcrime III", live for the first time during his headlining concert Friday night (May 1) at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wiscon...

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JOEY VERA 'Would Love To' Play Shows With FATES WARNING Again: 'I Know That There's Offers Coming In From Promoters'

In a new interview with George Dionne of The Rock Is George podcast, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera was asked about the current status of FATES WARNING, the progressive metal band he has been a member of for three decades. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Man, I wish I had an ans...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Says Murder Of His Younger Brother Is His 'Deepest Scar': 'I Feel His Soul Is Here With Me'

In a new interview with France's Loud TV, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon spoke about the band's fifteenth studio album "One", which came out on May 1 via Napalm Records. SEVENDUST once again worked with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette at Studio Barbarosa in Gotha, Florida. Baskette had previou...

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SHANNON LARKIN Says SULLY ERNA 'Understood' His Reasons For Leaving GODSMACK: 'It Ended Beautifully, And There Was No Hard Feelings'

During a May 1 livestream on his official YouTube channel, former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin addressed his decision to retire a year and a half ago following the tour supporting the band's "Lighting Up The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With the GODSMACK thing, I tel...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His METALLICA 'Feud': 'I Put That To Sleep So Many Years Ago'

In a new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, Dave Mustaine once again 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, simp...

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Watch: KISS Legend PETER CRISS Shares Video Recap Of First Visit To Detroit In More Than 20 Years

Peter Criss, rock and roll icon and founding drummer of KISS, took part in an exclusive meet-and-greet event on April 24-25, 2026 at Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan. The appearance celebrated the release of Criss's latest solo album, "Peter Criss", his first solo record since 2007. Even...

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Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW Singer ZP THEART Releases Music Video For Latest Single 'Electric Beings'

Power metal vocalist ZP Theart, the founding voice of DRAGONFORCE and former frontman of SKID ROW, has released the official music video for his high-voltage new single, "Electric Beings". Following the massive success of his recent solo debut "Dark To Light" and his 20th-anniversary reimagining of...