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'Heavy Metal's Big Four: How Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, And Megadeth Reshaped Metal' Book Due In November

It seems strange now, but thrash metal was the least likely genre to break big — the speed, aggression, and DIY ethos ran counter to every prevailing rock trend. Yet four bands — METALLICA, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX and SLAYER — rewrote the rules of heavy music and reshaped the sound of metal. In "Heavy Met...

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CHUCK BILLY On TESTAMENT's Musical Evolution Over Last Four Decades: 'It's Totally A Different Universe, That's For Sure'

In a new interview with the She Shreds With Rasan podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's musical evolution, from TESTAMENT's debut album, 1987's "The Legacy" to the group's latest effort, "Para Bellum", which came out in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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ANTHRAX Members Dismiss Retirement Talk: 'If That Was The Plan, We Would Play That Card, Like So Many Other Bands Have'

During a September 28 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", the members of ANTHRAX confirmed that while they have no plans to retire, their recently released first album in a decade, "Cursum Perficio", could conceivably be their last-ever full-length effort. Asked by "Trunk Natio...

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DISFEAR, Featuring AT THE GATES Frontman TOMAS LINDBERG, To Release 'The Last Nail' Album In November

Sweden's D-Beat titans DISFEAR will release their long-awaited, ferocious new album, "The Last Nail", on November 20, 2026 via Relapse. Recorded before the untimely passings of DISFEAR's highly influential vocalist Tomas Lindberg and powerhouse drummer Marcus Andersson, "The Last Nail" serves as the...

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DAUGHTRY Announces Second Leg Of '20 Years Unplugged' Tour

Multi-Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock band DAUGHTRY have announced the second leg of their "20 Years Unplugged" tour, extending the intimate acoustic celebration into 2027 with 26 newly announced dates. The new run opens January 23 at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and closes Ma...

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PARADISE LOST's GREGOR MACKINTOSH: 'I'm A Complete Hermit. I Love Solitude.'

In a new interview with Headbangers Australia, PARADISE LOST guitarist Gregor Mackintosh was asked how he unwinds from the road when he is not busy touring with his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's kind of boring. But I live kind of very rurally, so kind of m...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Releases New Single 'To Whom It May Concern', Announces Spring 2027 North American Tour

A PERFECT CIRCLE have released "To Whom It May Concern", their second new single this year and the follow-up to "Starless", which just reached No. 1 at Active Rock radio. A PERFECT CIRCLE's Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan have also announced an extensive North American tour launching April 1...

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Ex-FREHLEY'S COMET Member TOD HOWARTH Is Putting Finishing Touches On His Autobiography

In a new interview with Travis Marc of the Musicians Mentor podcast, former FREHLEY'S COMET vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist Tod Howarth confirmed that he is putting the finishing touches on his autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That was a tough thing, 'cause my retent...

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POWERRAGE, Featuring Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI, Seeks New Vocalist Following Split With JACQUES BÉLANGER

POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, is seeking a new vocalist following the apparent recent departure of Jacques Bélanger. On Saturday, September 26, the POWERRAGE, social media shared a photo of Ricci, alongside bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER) and dru...

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UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS Reignite Retro Metal On 'Shapes Of Midnight'

By David E. Gehlke The alternative universe created by UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS guitarist / vocalist Kevin Starrs for the band's new (and seventh) studio album, "Shapes Of Midnight", doesn't feel all that far-fetched when considering the current state of the world's affairs. Reminiscent of Edgar...

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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST Still Loves Performing 'The Final Countdown': 'It Is 'A Great Song' To Play Live. It Is Fantastic.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, vocalist Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE was asked if he ever gets tired of performing "The Final Countdown", which has proven to be a far more enduring song than any of the band's other tracks. He responded (as transc...

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AUGUST BURNS RED's JAKE LUHRS: 'If You Want The World To Change Or If You Wanna Change The World, You Have To Start With Yourself'

In a new interview with Brenton Harris of Australia's A Peek Behind The Lines, AUGUST BURNS RED vocalist Jake Luhrs spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the song "The Nameless", which appears on the band's latest album, "Season Of Surrender". Asked if he is still trying to find places to improve...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Explains Why He Decided To Call His 2027 U.K. Spoken-Word Tour 'Talking Gib'rish'

In a new interview with The Strange Brew podcast, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan spoke about his upcoming "Talking Gib'rish" tour. Set to take place in the spring 2027 in the United Kingdom, this very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian's rema...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On 'Darker' Sound Of 'Cursum Perficio' Album: 'It's Just Where We're At' Right Now

In a new interview with Gino Alache of Rockum TV, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke about the band's recently released twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio". It marks the band's first record in ten years since 2016's "For All Kings", which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. As...

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GWAR Pays Tribute To Founding Member CHUCK VARGA: He 'Brought An Unforgettable Presence To The Stage'

GWAR has paid tribute to Chuck Varga, the band's founding member, who died last week following a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. On Sunday, September 27, GWAR shared the following message via social media: "There are some losses that hit harder than others. "The world lost Chuck Varga a few...