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BRENT SMITH Says 'No A.I. Was Used In Making Of' SHINEDOWN's 'Ei8ht': 'We Want Music To Be Made By People With Souls And With A Consciousness'

In a new interview with Allison Hagendorf, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith confirmed that "no A.I. [artificial intelligence] was used in the making of" the band's upcoming eighth studio album, "Ei8ht". Brent explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For us, we're not into it. We want music to be...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: Everyone Thinks 'Smoke On The Water' Is 'A Heavy Metal Song. It's Not.'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Planet Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan spoke about the band's reputation for incorporating extensive, high-energy improvisation into its live concerts, with members often describing every show as unique. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you're do...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's WOODY WEATHERMAN On MIKE DEAN's September 2024 Departure: 'It Was A Shock To Us'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of the Classic Metal Show, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist Woody Weatherman reflected on the 2020 passing of the band's co-founding drummer Reed Mullin. Mullin, who formed CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in 1982 as a hardcore punk act alongside bassist Mike Dean and Weat...

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GENE SIMMONS Confirms KISS Has Recorded A New PAUL STANLEY-Written Song: We Are 'In The Studio Now'

In an interview with KISSbySienna, hosted by KISS superfan Sienna Hernandez, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons confirmed that new music from the legendary rock band is in the works. He revealed (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "KISS is in the studio now. So we just recorded a new song, as a ma...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Announces New Album, 'Rats In The Temple'

American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will release their new album, "Rats In The Temple", on August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. The legends from Arizona have been a fixture of the metal scene for the better part of the last four decades. With modern renaissance records like "The End Of...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On Keeping IRON MAIDEN Concert Tickets Affordable: 'We Don't Want A Bunch Of Very Rich People Standing In Front Of The Stage'

On the red carpet of the world premiere of the "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition" documentary, which was held Tuesday night (May 5) at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson discussed the changes in the music industry, especially on the touring front, ove...

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CLUTCH Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Tour With SLOMOSA And BLOOD VULTURE

Maryland rockers CLUTCH will embark on a fall 2026 tour with support from SLOMOSA and BLOOD VULTURE. The three-week U.S. trek will commence in mid-October and wrap up in early November, with dates listed below. CLUTCH will also make a stop at the inaugural Fort Worth, Texas edition of the Sick New W...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Shares First Taste Of New Single 'Eye Of The Storm'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will release a new single, "Eye Of The Storm", on Friday, May 15. The track will serve as the first single from the band's upcoming tenth studio album, which is expected to arrive before the end of the year. A short preview of "Eye Of The Storm" is available below. In a Janua...

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JAMES LABRIE: DREAM THEATER Will 'Probably' Begin Writing New Album In Late 2026 Or Early 2027  

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie was asked if he and his bandmates have already started talking about working on the follow-up to the "Parasomnia" album, which came out in February 2025. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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Former BLACK FLAG Bassist KIRA ROESSLER Announces Second Solo Album 'Enigma'

Pioneering musician Kira Roessler (BLACK FLAG, DOS) will release her second solo album, "Enigma", on July 10 via Org Music. The LP marks a continuation of the minimalist, bass-driven approach introduced on her 2021 debut, expanding her distinctive voice with greater depth and nuance. The lead single...

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RAVEN Has 'A Lot Of Songs' Written For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC correspondents Southern Cal and Bill The Rager, bassist/vocalist John Gallagher of the British/American metal trio RAVEN spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next album, following the arrival of last year's "Can't Take Away The...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's Official Documentary 'Burning Ambition' Receives World Premiere In London

The "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition" world premiere was held Tuesday night (May 5) at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England. A video recap of the event, including red-carpet interviews with fans and members of IRON MAIDEN conducted by former MTV's "Headbangers Ball" presenter Vanessa Warwick,...

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DRAGONFORCE Announces New Vocalist And Frontwoman ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ

Today the world's fastest band speeds up and into its biggest, boldest and most electrifying era to date: DRAGONFORCE has announced Alissa White-Gluz as the group's newest member and first frontwoman. In a momentous union of two storied and unstoppable forces, the preeminent pioneers of extreme powe...

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P.O.D. Completes Work On New Album With TURNSTILE Producer WILL YIP

In a new interview with SWOMP, P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval, guitarist Marcos Curiel and bassist Mark "Traa" Daniels confirmed that they have completed work on a new studio album. The recording sessions for the follow-up to 2024's "Veritas" took place in the Whitman section of South Philadelphia,...

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MEGADETH's TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Believes GHOST-Style 'Phone Ban' At Concerts Is A 'Great Idea'

In a new interview with Fernanda Hein of Chile's Sonar FM, MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari was asked for his opinion on phone-free concerts, such as was the case with Swedish metallers GHOST, who instituted a no-phone policy on their recent tour by utilizing Yondr pouches. He said (as transcribe...