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NIKKI SIXX Rips 'Hater' SHANNON LARKIN Over 'Backing Tracks' Claim: 'Maybe He Needs To Take A Nap Before He Does More Press'

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx has blasted former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin for calling CRÜE out over the latter band's alleged reliance on pre-recorded tapes for backing vocals during live shows. Larkin brought up CRÜE's use of backing tracks while defending GODSMACK's decision to hire former DREAM...

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LZZY HALE On Why Using Backing Tracks Is Not Right For HALESTORM: 'I Feel Like I'd Be A Terrible Lip Syncer'

In a new interview with the Mark And Me podcast, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked if there are still moments when she goes, "How do I find the strength today to go on stage and just turn it on if I'm not feeling it?" She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, of course. Now, we...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Offers Update On His Thyroid Cancer Battle: 'Nothing Has Spread To My Lymph Nodes'

Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER has offered an update on his battle with papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type of thyroid cancer. Michael's diagnosis came last fall, less than a month after he underwent a biopsy of a nodule in the right lobe of his thyroid. On Friday, June 26, Sw...

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Avant-Grind Extremists SQUID PISSER, Featuring GWAR's GRODIUS MAXIMUS, Announce New 'Full-Length EP' 'Throat Slave'

SQUID PISSER — the brainchild of Tommy Meehan (Grodius Maximus of GWAR) — will release a new full-length EP, "Throat Slave", on August 28 via Skin Graft Records / Sweatband Records. To celebrate the announcement, the band has unveiled the new single "Mucus" and its accompanying official music video,...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN Shares Stories Behind 'Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams' 50th-Anniversary Book

Nicko McBrain recently returned for a special bonus episode of Modern Drummer's "Metal Sticks" podcast with host David Frangioni to celebrate the release of "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams" — the definitive 50th-anniversary book chronicling one of heavy metal's greatest bands. Rather than simply flipp...

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VOIVOD Recruits ERIC FORREST For Summer 2026 European Tour After 'Family Matter' Forces SNAKE To Sit Out Shows

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger will sit out the band's European tour this summer in order to "attend to a family matter". He will be temporarily replaced by former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest. Earlier today, VOIVOD released the following statement via social med...

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I PREVAIL Releases New Single 'Paradise' Featuring AMIRA ELFEKY

Platinum-certified melodic metalcore heavyweights I PREVAIL have released a new single, "Paradise", a collaboration with the Los Angeles-based nu-metal/alt-rock songstress Amira Elfeky. Reflecting on how the partnership came together, I PREVAIL said in a statement: "We've been fans of Amira for a wh...

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Italian Power Metallers FROZEN CROWN Delve Into TOLKIEN's World With New Single 'The One'

FROZEN CROWN heads out on its darkest journey yet with the first single from the band's upcoming album, "The Legend Of The Six Kings", coming October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records. "The One" starts the band's more narrative approach, wrapping them in mysterious darkness with sweeping melodies shining b...

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I PREVAIL's ERIC VANLERBERGHE Explains How Collaboration With Singer AMIRA ELFEKY On 'Paradise' Single Came Together

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, I PREVAIL vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe spoke about the band's upcoming single, "Paradise", which will be released this coming Friday, June 26. Eric stated about the track (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As of now, it's a standalone song that...

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NAPALM DEATH's SHANE EMBURY Opens Up About His Battle With Pancreatitis: 'I've Been Hospitalized Three Times'

In a new interview with Paul McNamee of The False Face show, bassist Shane Embury of British/American grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH addressed the health issues which forced his absence from some of the band's recent tours. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been on and off...

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PHIL SOUSSAN Is 'Excited' About LAST IN LINE's 'New Chapter' Following Exit Of Longtime Singer ANDREW FREEMAN

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan offered an update on the band's search for a new singer following the recent departure of LAST IN LINE's original vocalist Andrew Freeman. Soussan, who joined LAST IN LINE in 2016 following the passing of...

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CULT OF LUNA Announces 'In The Shadow Of Your Shadow' Album

Swedish post-metal visionaries CULT OF LUNA will release their tenth studio album, "In The Shadow Of Your Shadow", on November 6 via RED CRK. Ahead of the news, the band shared the album's towering title track and accompanying video, and have also confirmed upcoming live appearances at ArcTanGent an...

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FROZEN SOUL Channels BOLT THROWER And Returns Death Metal To Its Primitive Ways

By David E. Gehlke Death metal's extraordinary longevity and continued relevance are exemplified by the consistency of its legacy acts (CANNIBAL CORPSE, OBITUARY),brilliant left-field artists (BLOOD INCANTATION) and its next wave of bands who are likely to hold down the fort for decades to come, na...

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RUSSIAN CIRCLES Announce New Album 'Nine', Share Music Video For 'Empath' Single

Chicago-bred post metal trio RUSSIAN CIRCLES will release a new album, "Nine", on August 28 via Sargent House. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Empath", can be seen below. "Nine" continues RUSSIAN CIRCLES' unhurried evolution and disciplined refinement, leaning into their strengt...

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IRON MAIDEN Releases Official Statement Regarding Power Outage At Paris Concert

Last night (Monday, June 22),IRON MAIDEN returned to La Défense Arena in Paris. Having played two sold-out nights there last year in the 37,000-capacity indoor stadium, home of Racing 92 rugby club, this return a year later was specifically to film the show for posterity and future release, and an...