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WILLIAM SHATNER Says His Heavy Metal Album Will Be Called 'What The F Is Heavy Metal?'

In a new interview with Michael Moynihan of The Moynihan Report, "Star Trek" legend William Shatner confirmed that he is working on a heavy metal album. The project, which is being driven by a heavyweight production team led by Adam Hamilton (L.A. GUNS, BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE) and Brian Perera, pr...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Recruits QUEEN's BRIAN MAY For Upcoming All-Star Heavy Metal Album

Brian May, one of the most highly regarded and admired guitarists of the past five decades, is the latest icon to join the army of rock legends accompanying William Shatner on his forthcoming heavy metal album. May is, of course, the perfect fit for the project. Although he is most renowned for his...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN On A.I.-Generated Music And Artwork: 'The Quality Is Just Overwhelming'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about artificial intelligence and its growing use in the music creation process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's scary, man. I think it's a necessary development, because we all k...

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Teutonic Titans 1976-2026

"Teutonic Titans 1976-2026" is a fairly novel idea from ACCEPT. They've rounded up 19 songs from their storied career (no "Midnight Mover"?) re-recorded them and brought along over a dozen guest performers. A long glance at the list of musicians and it's easy to reckon that this may be the most star...

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WOLF HOFFMANN On Plans For ACCEPT's Next Studio Album: 'It's Gonna Happen Sooner Than Later'

In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann revealed that there are tentative plans for him and his bandmates to return to "the studio to make a new studio album next year or whenever possible. We will be," he said. "I don't wanna promise anything on...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD And IAN HILL Support New Fundraiser For Ukraine

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford and bassist Ian Hill have joined forces with Metal Pilgrim's Steel Wings Foundation for a new fundraising campaign supporting the nonprofit's work on the ground in Ukraine. For the campaign, Halford has provided a collection of personal items that fans will have a cha...

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MARK OSEGUEDA Says KERRY KING Is 'Pretty Wonderful' To Work With: 'I Consider Him One Of My Dearest Friends'

In a new interview with Extreminal Metal TV, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about his working relationship with Kerry King in the SLAYER guitarist's solo project. Joining Mark and Kerry in King's band are guitarist Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER) and bass...

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ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO On Importance Of Warming Up Before A Show: 'If I Just Go Out There All Guns Blazing Without Doing Any Vocal Exercises,' I'm 'Not Gonna Last'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Mark Tornillo was asked if it was difficult to become an active musician again — after not touring and recording for several years — in 2009 when he was asked by ACCEPT to join the band as the replacement for Udo Dirkschneider. He responded (as transcribe...

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JACK OSBOURNE Confirms 2027 OZZFEST Will Be One-Day Event: 'We're Gonna Announce The Main Headliner' In The Next Couple Of Weeks

During an August 19 appearance on SiriusXM's Page Six Radio, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne once again discussed the long-awaited return of Ozzfest. Asked what it has been like putting together next year's Ozzfest, which will take place at Villa Park, the home ground of the Aston Villa Football C...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: Under 'A Fascist Government Or A Dictatorship, The First One To Suffer Are Arts: Movie Theaters, Music, Paintings, Poems, Newspapers'

In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about how authoritarian governments have learned that controlling art is a shortcut to controlling perception. Addressing the fact that authoritarians have always tried to control the creative community and r...

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ACCEPT Shares New Recording Of 'Save Us' Featuring TOBIAS FORGE, FRANK BELLO And RAY LUZIER

German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power by bringing together the scene's A-list musicians for a landmark release. "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026" stands as a definitive statement of the band's legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs. Arriving Septembe...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'We're Speaking To People' About Playing 2027 OZZFEST; Official Announcement Coming 'Soon'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, Ozzy Osbourne's manager and widow Sharon Osbourne once again discussed the long-awaited return of Ozzfest. Confirming that she is still planning to revive Ozzfest next year, Sharon said that the festival will launch at Villa Park, the home ground...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Asks W.A.S.P. Fans To 'Support' And 'Honor' CHRIS HOLMES In Guitarist's Battle With Prostate Cancer

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has asked the band's fans to "support" and "honor" Chris Holmes as the group's former guitarist battles prostate cancer. The 68-year-old Holmes recently began chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer, just years after undergoing treatment for throat and neck cancer,...

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See JUDAS PRIEST's Entire Concert In Warsaw During Summer 2026 'Faithkeepers' Tour

The Andre.D.Keaton channel on YouTube has uploaded video of JUDAS PRIEST's entire July 28 concert COS Torwar in Warsaw, Poland. Check out the footage below. Featured songs: 0:00:00 War Pigs 0:01:55 Faithkeepers Intro 0:02:58 You've Got Another Thing Comin' 0:08:52 Metal Gods 0:13:06 Breaking The Law...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I Think I Sing As Good Now As, If Not Better Than, I Ever Have'

In a new interview with Brazil's Heavy Talk, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked if he has to be more careful, as he gets older, to take care of his singing voice so he can still hit all the high notes during his live shows. He responded (as transcribed...