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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Release Title Track Of Second Collaborative Album, 'Unbreakable'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and are set to release their second album, "Unbreakable", on August 15 via Rat Pak Records. The official music video for the LP's title track — produced, directed and edited by Jamie Bro...

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JOEY DEMAIO Confirms MANOWAR Is Working On New Music: 'It Is Heavy' And 'Brutal'

In a new interview with Metal Talk, MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio confirmed that there are still plans for the band to release a new studio album in the not-too-distant future. "Yes, we've been working on new music, and once we unleash it, you'll be reminded that good things are worth waiting for," he...

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MATT BARLOW Is Ready To Carry The Flag For ICED EARTH With ASHES OF ARES: 'We're Going To Honor The Music And Fans'

By David E. Gehlke Not to discredit the excellent Stu Block, but Matt Barlow has earned the distinction of being the voice of ICED EARTH. Casting aside founder and leader Jon Schaffer's legal travails, the long-running American melodic metal band remains popular on both sides of the pond, particular...

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INTO ETERNITY's Long-Awaited New Album Is 'Almost Done'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, INTO ETERNITY guitarist/backing vocalist Tim Roth and singer Stu Block spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's new studio album. Tim said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, all of our albums recently, we've...

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GLENN HUGHES Shares New Single 'Voice In My Head' From Upcoming 'Chosen' Album

Rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes has unveiled his new single and accompanying video, "Voice In My Head", taken from his upcoming studio album "Chosen", set for release on September 5 via Frontiers Music Srl. About the new single, Glenn commented: "'Voice In My Head' t...

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HALESTORM Shares New Song 'Rain Your Blood On Me' From Upcoming 'Everest' Album

Hot on the heels of their show-stopping performance of Ozzy Osbourne's "Perry Mason" at BLACK SABBATH's final show over the weekend, HALESTORM today dropped new song "Rain Your Blood On Me", debuted live in that short set. The track is a heavy siren call starting with a thumping dirge beat and befor...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Announce Second Collaborative Album, 'Unbreakable'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and are set to release their second album, "Unbreakable", on August 15 via Rat Pak Records. The duo ELLEFSON-SOTO is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drum...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW 'Wasn't Happy' To See Infamous JON SCHAFFER Photo From U.S. Capitol

In a new interview with Tom Wilson of Australia's Sense Music Media, former ICED EARTH frontman Matt Barlow was asked what his reaction was when he first saw the infamous photo of ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer among the protesters who breached the U.S. Capitol in January 2021. The 55-year-old singe...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Members MATT BARLOW And FREDDIE VIDALES Share New ASHES OF ARES Single 'Keep On Walkin''

ASHES OF ARES, the U.S. heavy metal duo featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, will release its new studio album, titled "New Messiahs", in Europe on July 18 and in North America on August 8, 2025 via ROAR! The official music video for the LP's third single, "Keep On Wa...

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THE SWORD Extends 'Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour' Across U.S.

Reactivated Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have extended their "Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour", adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S. "This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don't miss out!" says THE SWORD frontman John D. Cronise...

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FEUERSCHWANZ Recruits DORO PESCH For 'Valhalla' Single And Music Video

German folk metallers FEUERSCHWANZ have teamed up with German metal queen Doro Pesch to deliver the glorious Viking anthem of the year with their galvanizing new collaborative single "Valhalla". With thunderous riffs, boisterous energy and united vocal power, the song is a triumphant march through N...

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RICK WAKEMAN Postpones Tour To Undergo Surgery

Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman CBE has announced the postponement of his "Strictly Wakeman" U.S. tour so that he can undergo surgery "to correct an ongoing health issue". The nine-date trek was scheduled to kick off later this month and was slated to feature Hayley Sanderson, who is one of the vocalis...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Performing At 'Back To The Beginning': It Was 'A Simply Unbelievable Day'

The day after LAMB OF GOD took the stage at Ozzy Osbourne's "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert — where the Richmond, Virginia metallers covered BLACK SABBATH's "Children Of The Grave" — LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe took to his social media to write: "I do not have the words to explain wha...

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HATEBREED's MATT BYRNE 'Can't Talk Too Much About' Split With Bassist CHRIS BEATTIE: 'There's Lawyers Involved'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, HATEBREED drummer Matt Byrne was asked about the recent departure of the band's founding bassist Chris Beattie. Chris, who had been pursuing a career in real estate, confirmed his exit from HATEBREED in February, just days after the group announced SHADOWS FAL...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW: 'I Wish More Musicians Would Not Try To Alienate Their Fans' By Preaching Politics

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, former ICED EARTH and current ASHES OF ARES frontman Matt Barlow was asked about his views on the current state of the world. The singer, who has a full-time career as a police lieutenant in Georgetown, Delaware, responded (...