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QUICKSAND: 30th-Anniversary Deluxe Edition Of 'Manic Compression' To Be Released In January 2026

As part of its ongoing series of definitive reissues, Iodine Recordings will release the 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of QUICKSAND's "Manic Compression" — a landmark of post-hardcore innovation and one of the defining albums of the 1990s — on January 30, 2026. More than just a reissue, this editi...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's New Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Shares Music Video For 'Sex And Cigarettes'

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the new band fronted by former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey, has released the official music video for the song "Sex And Cigarettes". "Sex And Cigarettes" is the third video from THE VIOLENT HOUR's self-titled debut EP, following clips for the tracks "Sick Ones" and "Hell O...

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ERIC PETERSON Says TESTAMENT Has No Plans To Retire: 'I Could Keep Going Forever'

In a new interview with The Metal Meltdown, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson was asked if he can ever see him and his bandmates retiring from playing music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're gonna take it to the end. I mean, that's what Chuck [Billy, TESTAMENT singer] says....

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ANDREW FREEMAN Doesn't Have Any New Information About Possible Fourth LAST IN LINE Album: 'It's All About What VIVIAN CAMPBELL Wants To Do'

In a new interview with the Talkin' Bout Rock With Rob Edwards podcast, LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman commented on the status of the songwriting sessions for the band's fourth studio album. Freeman is joined in the group by DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOU...

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HIRSH GARDNER Reunites Three-Quarters Of NEW ENGLAND, Taps RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL For 'Nothing To Fear' Video

In the late 1970s/early 1980s, legendary drummer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Hirsh Gardner and his band NEW ENGLAND dazzled record buyers and audiences alike with their own innovative mix of supreme AOR (adult-oriented rock)/melodic rock. Supporting KISS on the 1979 "Dynasty" tour,...

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WILL CARROLL On NEFARIOUS's Split With KATON W. DE PENA: 'He Just Broke Off Communication With Us'

NEFARIOUS has parted ways with singer Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) and has replaced him with Sean Rivera (COFFIN HUNTERS). The band's new lineup, which also includes Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and...

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KISS Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of 'Alive!' With Massive Box Set Featuring Previously Unreleased Recordings

KISS's "Alive!" turns 50 in 2025 — a golden jubilee for the iconic live album that catapulted the band and revolutionized live albums for the music industry from end-of-career obscurity into career-defining mainstream success. Often revered as one of the greatest live albums ever by countless music...

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JON BON JOVI Says He Is Taking Inspiration From METALLICA's 'M72' For Setlist For BON JOVI's 2026 Tour

In a new interview with Ian Danter of U.K.'s Planet Rock, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about BON JOVI's 2026 tour, which will see Jon and his bandmates perform several nights in some cities, including at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, where they will play six sold-out shows at the iconic venue. Asked...

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SKINDRED Announces Brand New Album 'You Got This', Shares Title Track

Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED have released their brand-new single, "You Got This", accompanied by a brilliantly entertaining video. The title track of their forthcoming ninth album, which has just been announced with a release date of April 17 via Earache Records, "You Got This" is an instant...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM: 'We Have Watched And Learned From METALLICA For A Long Time'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR, who will open for METALLICA at four stadium shows in Europe next May/June, was asked what he is, from an artist's perspective, looking forward...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On Her Singing Style: 'It Sounds Like I'm Gargling Razor Blades, But I'm Not'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked how she keeps her voice in such good shape on the road. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A lot of it is just… I've been doing it for such a long time. You end up really being in tune and liste...

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Definitive Version Of VAN HALEN's 1982 Album 'Diver Down' Reissued By MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LAB

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi),the renowned leader in high-fidelity audio reissues, has released definitive audiophile treatments of VAN HALEN's 1982 album "Diver Down". The four-times platinum record is now available for order as a strictly limited UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP set and a num...

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CRO-MAGS' HARLEY FLANAGAN: 'I'm Making Some Of My Best Music' Right Now

In a new interview with George Miller of United Kingdom's Devolution Magazine, CRO-MAGS founder Harley Flanagan discussed the feature documentary "Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos", which charts his tumultuous life and survival. Asked if Flanagan's early life — which consisted of childhood neglect a...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Decision To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' For Upcoming MEGADETH Album

Dave Mustaine has confirmed to Rolling Stone magazine that the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth", will include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band. "It wasn't reall...

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MASTERPLAN's ROLAND GRAPOW On Upcoming Album 'Metalmorphosis': 'We Have A Bit More Metalish Influences Again'

In a new interview with Argentina's El Cuartel Del Metal, former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow spoke about the upcoming MASTERPLAN album, "Metalmorphosis", which is tentatively due in early 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. He said in part: "It's quite exciting. Like many people know, we have our al...