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GOJIRA Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of 'From Mars To Sirius' With Deluxe Edition Double Gatefold Zoetrope Picture Disc

Released more than two decades ago, "From Mars To Sirius" became a defining album that launched French progressive metallers GOJIRA to worldwide recognition. After celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, this metal masterpiece remains as powerful as ever, blending themes of environmental awareness...

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BEARTOOTH Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Leg Of 'Pure Ecstasy' Tour

Fresh off announcing the band's new album "Pure Ecstasy", BEARTOOTH now return with details of a major North American headline tour. The band has announced the 2026 U.S. leg of its "Pure Ecstasy" world tour with special guests DON BROCO, MAGNOLIA PARK and WINDWAKER joining on all dates. Promoted by...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'Many Drummers Reached Out To Me In The Aftermath' Of NEIL PEART's Passing. 'That Was Most Distasteful To Me'

In a recent interview with Guitar World magazine, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee confirmed that several drummers reached out to him and RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson in the days after legendary RUSH drummer Neil Peart's passing about the possibility of stepping in for Neil. "People who are close to u...

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HIPGNOSIS, The Company Behind Iconic PINK FLOYD, LED ZEPPELIN And BLACK SABBATH Album Covers, Acquired by PRIMARY WAVE

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced today their acquisition of the iconic catalog of Hipgnosis artwork. Terms of the deal will see the publishing giant acquire Aubrey "Po" Powell's interests in the entire collection of legen...

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AARON LEWIS To Release 'Patriotic' New Single, 'Give My Country Back', This Friday

Multi-platinum-selling country artist and STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis will release a new solo single, "Give My Country Back", on Friday, May 22 via Big Machine Label Group. The track marks the first single from Lewis's upcoming sixth studio country album. "Give My Country Back" carries on the patrio...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON Says 'Burning Ambition' Documentary 'Rushed Through' The Band's Early Days: It's 'A Little Bit Sad'

In a new interview with the Paulieflix channel on YouTube, former IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton spoke about the band's recently released feature documentary, titled "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition", which hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7, 2026. Directed by Malcolm Venville...

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DETHKLOK's Concert In Milwaukee Cut Short After Heavy Smoke And Fog Effects Trip Fire Alarms

DETHKLOK's concert on Saturday, May 16 at Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was cut short after heavy smoke and fog effects tripped fire alarms. After co-headliners AMON AMARTH and openers CASTLE RAT performed earlier in the night with no issues, DETHKLOK took the stage and was abou...

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THE KOVENANT's NAGASH: Half Of New Album Is 'Finished'

In a recent interview with Jerry Kurunen of Rauta, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen of THE KOVENANT spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's first studio album in more than 20 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we started THE KOVENANT again...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA Names His 'Top Five Favorite Heavy Tracks'

In a new interview with Tori Kravitz of Knotfest, KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza was asked to name his "top five favorite heavy tracks". He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would go for something by JUDAS PRIEST, for example 'Electric Eye'. IRON MAIDEN, I would choose the song 'Kill...

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RISE RECORDS Founder CRAIG ERICSON Launches VAUX RECORDS

Craig Ericson, the founder of Rise Records, is back. After selling Rise Records to BMG in 2015 and stepping away from the music industry, Ericson has launched Vaux Records, a new independent label named after Portland's famous Vaux's swifts. Ericson founded Rise Records in 1991 at age 18 and built i...

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Official PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary 'Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer' To Be Released In June In North America

Cleopatra Entertainment has announced the theatrical release of the documentary film "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer" into U.K. cinemas from May 1, 2026 at Birmingham's Mockingbird Cinema, followed by screenings through June 2 in the U.K.'s Light Cinema chain. Full listings and ticket purchase l...

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THE WHO's PETE TOWNSHEND Partners With PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced a partnership with the award-winning, co-founder of the legendary rock band THE WHO, Pete Townshend. Over the course of his incomparable 65 years in music, as a solo artist and as co-found...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE And EPOCH Announce Trading Card Partnership

Global Merchandising Services, the worldwide licensing agent for legendary rock band MÖTLEY CRÜE, and Epoch Company, Ltd. today announced a new licensing partnership to produce an all-new premium MÖTLEY CRÜE trading card collection scheduled for release in December 2026 across North America. The col...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN: 'To Me, DAVE MUSTAINE Is The Guy Who Invented Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Brazil's TV Braba, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked what his reaction was when he was first asked to play with the Dave Mustaine-fronted band a decade ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Laughs]  I didn't believe it. [Laughs] My first reaction,...

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JASON NEWSTED Says METALLICA's Residency At Las Vegas's Sphere Is 'An Incredible Opportunity': 'I'm Very Happy For Them'

During a May 12 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about the band's upcoming residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Asked if he has any shows at the venue yet and whether he would be interested in seeing his former band play at the Spher...