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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Wants To Use His Platform To Express His Political Opinions: 'I Feel As If I Don't Really Have A Choice'

In a new interview with Mexico's Excélsior newspaper, LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe once again defended his right to express his political opinions, saying that it is important that those with a platform to speak out against injustice. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There are [ot...

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CHEVELLE's SAM LOEFFLER: A.I. Is 'In Every Single Thing You Do'

In a new interview with 107.7 The Bone's Chasta and Huey, CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler spoke about the effects of A.I. (artificial intelligence),both positive and negative, on our everyday lives. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I find that if I said to you, 'Here's a switch and you...

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ALICE COOPER Launches New Golf Apparel Line 'The Cooper Club'

Global Merchandising Services has announced the launch of the all-new Golf Rocks ecommerce shop with its first collection: Alice Cooper's "The Cooper Club" golf line, a direct-to-consumer collection that brings the bold, rebellious energy of rock 'n' roll to the golf course. The line features fashio...

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New ANTHRAX Album Pushed Back To September 2026; First Single To Arrive In May

In an interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, which is due later this year in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions, f...

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EXODUS Releases Music Video For 'Promise You This' From Upcoming 'Goliath' Album

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS will release their twelfth studio album, "Goliath", on March 20, 2026 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's third single, "Promise You This", can be seen below. Fueled by cyclonic riffs, ferocious energy and turbocharged soloing...

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CACTUS Recruits DEE SNIDER And TRACII GUNS For 'The Little Red Rooster' From Upcoming 'Temple Of Blues II' Album

It's been two years since drum legend Carmine Appice and his reformed CACTUS — singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon and bassist James Caputo — first unbarred the doors to the "Temple Of Blues - Influences And Friends", a 15-track slab of headbanging, hip-swinging heavy blues rock whose subtitle r...

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Peace In Place

Major contributors to metalcore's early 21st century surge, POISON THE WELL were always a little too adventurous and non-conventional to truly capitalize on their lofty status. Across five albums and countless shows, the Floridians were giving the genre a much-needed injection of originality, just a...

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PETER FRAMPTON Announces First Original Album In 16 Years, 'Carry The Light'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will release "Carry The Light", his first album of all-new rock material in 16 years, on May 15 via UMe. Co-written and produced with his son Julian Frampton, the collection features guest appearances from Sheryl C...

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SCOTT IAN 'Can't Wait For People To Hear' New ANTHRAX Album: 'I'm So F***ing Excited'

In an interview with Andrew Slaidins of The Rockpit's "50 Shades Of Slaids", ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, which is tentatively due in May in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of t...

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MASTERPLAN Shares Music Video For 'Through The Storm' From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal veterans MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Through The Storm", can be seen below. The band commented:...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT On MIKE LEVINE's Ability To Make Reunion Tour: 'There's An Open Spot For Him If He Can Claim It'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, and feature support...

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TESTAMENT Announces Remastered Reissue Of 'Practice What You Preach'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT have announced the upcoming remastered reissue of their coveted 1989 album "Practice What You Preach", due on May 8 via Nuclear Blast Records. The "Practice What You Preach (2026 Remaster)" reissue was remastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling So...

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SABATON Releases Battle-Ready New Music Video 'Yamato' In Partnership With 'World Of Warships'

Swedish masters of heavy metal SABATON have joined forces with leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game World Of Warships and released a brand new single and music video titled "Yamato" — available in-game and on all DSPs now. It is being released by Better Noise Music on the heels of 20...

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TRIUMPH's GIL MOORE: MIKE LEVINE Is 'Extremely Optimistic' About His Chances Of Taking Part In Reunion Tour

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate TRIUMPH's 50th anniversary...

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MASTERPLAN's ROLAND GRAPOW On A.I.-Created Music: 'There's Nothing Fresh, There's Nothing New'

In a new interview with Brazil's Rock Mania, former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I.) algorith...