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CRAIG LOCICERO On FORBIDDEN's New, Self-Titled Album: 'If You're Expecting Just Thrash Metal, You Might Be Disappointed'

In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero talked about how early San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal bands all carved out their distinct sounds by blending complex guitar work, New Wave Of British Heavy Metal melodies, and progressive structures to differe...

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JUDAS PRIEST: 'The Early Years' Interactive Scrapbook Takes You Back To The Band's First Two Studio Albums

Exciter Records has launched The Early Years, an interactive JUDAS PRIEST scrapbook taking you back to the band's formative years surrounding "Rocka Rolla" and "Sad Wings Of Destiny". Explore a collection of early photos, videos, memorabilia, and archival treasures that bring this defining chapter o...

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Watch: MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY Celebrates 55th Birthday Onstage In Clearwater

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray celebrated his 55th birthday onstage during his solo band's concert Friday night (October 16) at OCC Road House in Clearwater, Florida. Fan-filmed video of the birthday-cake presentation by Gray's wife, Shannon Gunz, a radio host for several SiriusXM channels...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Says His RIOT FEST Performance 'Proved' To Him The 'Viability' Of His Upcoming Heavy Metal Album: 'This Is Gonna Be A Major Thing'

In a new interview with Fox News, 95-year-old "Star Trek" legend William Shatner spoke about his upcoming hard rock/heavy metal album "What The F Is Heavy Metal?", which is tentatively due in 2027 via Cleopatra Records. The project, which is being driven by a heavyweight production team led by Adam...

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EVAN SEINFELD On BIOHAZARD's Classic-Lineup Reunion: 'It's Incredible That We're All Alive'

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld spoke about the reunited band's latest album, "Divided We Fall", which was recorded and released in 2025 after he and his bandmates spent two years touring around the globe.  Evan said (as transcribe...

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AL JOURGENSEN: 'I Think That MINISTRY Has Run Its Course'

In a new interview with Hit Parader, MINISTRY leader Al Jourgensen spoke about his decision to call it quits after the touring cycle in support of the band's final album, "Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)", which will arrive on October 30 via Cleopatra Records. Asked why now is the right time for h...

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ANDREW WATT Believes TONY IOMMI's Comment About Potential Final BLACK SABBATH Album Was 'Taken Out Of Context'

In a new interview with Brian Hiatt of The Rolling Stone Studio podcast, producer Andrew Watt claims that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler all wanted to make one more BLACK SABBATH album with the group's original lineup as a follow-up to 2013's "13" LP, but that the LP never materialized...

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STEEL PANTHER's New Album To Arrive In Spring 2027: 'It Is Mastered' And 'All The Songs Are Done'

In a new interview with Tommy London and Tor of The Mighty VH podcast, vocalist Michael Starr of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER confirmed that fresh music from him and his bandmates is on the way. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "STEEL PANTHER's got a brand new record co...

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SHAVO ODADJIAN On Playing Stadiums With SYSTEM OF A DOWN: 'We're Having Fun Again'

In a new interview with the Essential Watches podcast, SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian addressed the fact that his band remains one of the most commercially significant heavy acts of its era despite not having released a studio album since 2005. The quartet consistently sells out stadiums ac...

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ELOY CASAGRANDE Says SLIPKNOT Is Recording 'A Lot Of Songs' For Upcoming Album: 'We Are Making Real Music'

In a new interview with Camilo Guzmán of Colombia's Radiónica, SLIPKNOT drummer Eloy Casagrande confirmed that the band is working on new music following the release of the "Arsenal" single, which came out in September. The 35-year-old Brazilian-born musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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K.K. DOWNING On IAN HILL's Retirement From JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Wish Him Well, And All The Best For The Future'

During an October 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", original JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing was asked to comment on bassist Ian Hill's recent announcement that he was retiring from JUDAS PRIEST, effective immediately. Downing said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On MEGADETH's Touring Plans: 'ANTHRAX And KERRY KING Are Going Out With Us On The Next Run'

During an appearance on the October 15 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's touring plans for the coming months, having launched its multi-year farewell trek earlier in 2026. Mustaine said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "T...

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SILVERTOMB, Featuring Former TYPE O NEGATIVE And AGNOSTIC FRONT Members, Releases 'Brain Matter / No God' Lyric Video

SILVERTOMB, the all-star band featuring former TYPE O NEGATIVE/DANZIG members Kenny Hickey (vocals, guitar) and Johnny Kelly (drums),and their three equally renowned bandmates Joe James (guitar, ex-AGNOSTIC FRONT),Hank Hell (bass, SHEER TERROR) and Aaron Joos (guitar, keyboards, vocals),will release...

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Australia's VANISHING POINT Releases 'Sirens' Single From Upcoming 'Eremition' Album

After releasing "Bring Me The Night", their first new music in six years, last month, Australian melodic metallers VANISHING POINT have returned with another new single, "Sirens". VANISHING POINT's longtime guitarist Chris Porcianko says of the song: "Lyrically, it's about the downfall of humanity,...

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INSOMNIUM Mourns The Dead In 'The Hour Grows Late' Music Video

Coinciding with the arrival of their new album, "Netherworlds", Finland's masters of melancholy INSOMNIUM have unveiled the epic "The Hour Grows Late", featuring Tomi Joutsen, Tomi Koivusaari and Santeri Kallio. The official music video for the song was directed by Jari Heino of Coldstore Production...