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THE KOVENANT's NAGASH: Half Of New Album Is 'Finished'

In a recent interview with Jerry Kurunen of Rauta, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen of THE KOVENANT spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's first studio album in more than 20 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we started THE KOVENANT again...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA Names His 'Top Five Favorite Heavy Tracks'

In a new interview with Tori Kravitz of Knotfest, KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza was asked to name his "top five favorite heavy tracks". He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would go for something by JUDAS PRIEST, for example 'Electric Eye'. IRON MAIDEN, I would choose the song 'Kill...

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RISE RECORDS Founder CRAIG ERICSON Launches VAUX RECORDS

Craig Ericson, the founder of Rise Records, is back. After selling Rise Records to BMG in 2015 and stepping away from the music industry, Ericson has launched Vaux Records, a new independent label named after Portland's famous Vaux's swifts. Ericson founded Rise Records in 1991 at age 18 and built i...

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Official PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary 'Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer' To Be Released In June In North America

Cleopatra Entertainment has announced the theatrical release of the documentary film "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer" into U.K. cinemas from May 1, 2026 at Birmingham's Mockingbird Cinema, followed by screenings through June 2 in the U.K.'s Light Cinema chain. Full listings and ticket purchase l...

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THE WHO's PETE TOWNSHEND Partners With PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced a partnership with the award-winning, co-founder of the legendary rock band THE WHO, Pete Townshend. Over the course of his incomparable 65 years in music, as a solo artist and as co-found...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE And EPOCH Announce Trading Card Partnership

Global Merchandising Services, the worldwide licensing agent for legendary rock band MÖTLEY CRÜE, and Epoch Company, Ltd. today announced a new licensing partnership to produce an all-new premium MÖTLEY CRÜE trading card collection scheduled for release in December 2026 across North America. The col...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN: 'To Me, DAVE MUSTAINE Is The Guy Who Invented Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Brazil's TV Braba, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked what his reaction was when he was first asked to play with the Dave Mustaine-fronted band a decade ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Laughs]  I didn't believe it. [Laughs] My first reaction,...

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JASON NEWSTED Says METALLICA's Residency At Las Vegas's Sphere Is 'An Incredible Opportunity': 'I'm Very Happy For Them'

During a May 12 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about the band's upcoming residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Asked if he has any shows at the venue yet and whether he would be interested in seeing his former band play at the Spher...

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DEEP PURPLE Releases Music Video For 'Arrogant Boy', First Single From Upcoming 'Splat!' Album

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have released the official music video for the song "Arrogant Boy". The track is the first single from the band's upcoming studio album, "Splat!", which will arrive on July 3 via earMUSIC. DEEP PURPLE is currently featured on the cover of Classic Rock Germany, where the...

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JOURNEY Adds 40 2026 Dates To 'Final Frontier' Farewell Tour

After more than five decades of arena-shaking performances, era-defining hits and one of the most enduring catalogs in rock history, JOURNEY is extending their massive "Final Frontier Tour" with 40 additional North American dates this fall. Presented by AEG Presents, the newly announced leg begins S...

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GENE SIMMONS's 'Legends Of Rock Expo' To Feature GEEZER BUTLER, STEWART COPELAND And DAVE DAVIES

Get ready to experience Gene Simmons's Legends Of Rock Expo — presented by the KISS legend himself — taking place September 25, 26, and 27 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Tickets and VIP experiences are now available here. This will be an unforgettable weekend with once-in-a-lifetime mome...

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IRON MAIDEN's Longtime Drummer NICKO MCBRAIN Announces Autobiography 'Hello Boys And Girls!'

Harper Nonfiction is set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain. "Hello Boys And Girls!" will be published into hardback, ebook and audio on October 22, 2026. Nicko is the legendary drummer for IRON MAIDEN, joining the ba...

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ADAM JONES On Possible TOOL Residency At Sphere In Las Vegas: 'I Think We Will Do It At Some Point'

In a new interview with Ronni Hunter of the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, TOOL guitarist Adam Jones confirmed plans for him and his bandmates to stage a run of shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. "We were supposed to open that place," Adam said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "We were as...

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Watch: KREATOR Plays Intimate Kerrang! Pit Set At 2026 WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

This past Friday (May 8),German/Finnish/French thrashers KREATOR took part in an intimate Kerrang! Pit performance at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida as part of the magazine's flagship live series at The Pit Stop. You can watch video of KREATOR's set below, courtesy of t...

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Watch: FOZZY Performs At 2026 WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

The IFM RAW channel on YouTube has uploaded video of FOZZY's May 7 performance at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. Check out the clips below. FOZZY is the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward. Late last month, FOZ...