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AUGUST BURNS RED's JAKE LUHRS: 'We're A Technical, Progressive American Metalcore Band' Which 'Tries To Shine Some Hope'

In a new interview with Tony Evans of Australia's Metal Roos, AUGUST BURNS RED frontman Jake Luhrs was asked if he would agree that the band's recently released eleventh studio album, "Season Of Surrender", is a "heavier" record that its predecessor, 2023's "Death Below". Jake responded (as transcri...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Looks Back On Split With CHRIS HOLMES: 'He Wasn't Able To Do Musically The Things That I Wanted To Do Later On'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless was asked if he wishes things would have turned out differently when it comes to his relationship with former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Chris is a great perfor...

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ANTHRAX Fill-In Drummer DARBY TODD Shares 'Caught In A Mosh' Drum-Cam Video From 2026 ROCK IMPERIUM Festival

Acclaimed U.K.-based session drummer Darby Todd has shared drum-cam video of him performing "Caught In A Mosh" with ANTHRAX live at this year's Rock Imperium festival on July 4, 2026 in Cartagena, Spain. Todd was filling in for longtime ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, who sat out nearly a dozen of...

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MERCYFUL FATE, ELECTRIC CALLBOY And MOTIONLESS IN WHITE To Headline 2027 Edition Of U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK

With Bloodstock 2026 underway and on target for another record-breaking year, festival HQ have just revealed the first bands for 2027, unveiling them at the Ronnie James Dio stage right after MUNICIPAL WASTE's face-melting set. Mark your calendar now and start planning for August 5-8, 2027 at Catton...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Releases Music Video For 'Hell & Back' From 'Bad Bones' Solo Album

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has released the official René U Valdes-directed music video for "Hell & Back", a track from his latest solo album, "Bad Bones", which came out on May 22. Check it out below. After years of fronting some of rock's most iconic acts, Erik returns with his first...

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CANCER BATS Share Music Video For 'Give Me Dirt' Title Track

Six-time-Juno-nominated Canadian hardcore punk heavyweights CANCER BATS have shared the official music video for "Give Me Dirt", the title track of their eighth studio album, which is being released on August 7 via Bat Skull Records in partnership with New Damage Records in Canada and via Marshall R...

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CRO-MAGS Pay Tribute To Their Landmark Debut Album With 'The Age Of Quarrel: 40 Years Of Quarrel'

CRO-MAGS, the iconic New York hardcore outfit fronted by Harley Flanagan, has announced a new album, "The Age Of Quarrel: 40 Years Of Quarrel", a tribute to the band's 1986 seminal debut. Following the release of the original single "Wired For Chaos", the band now shares the 2026 version of "World P...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE On Using A.I. To Write Music: 'I'm Definitely Against All That Stuff'

In a new interview with "The Seth Williams Show", DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I.) algorithms and machine learning...

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Give Me Dirt

When they first emerged with their 2006 "Birthing The Giant" debut album, CANCER BATS were a formidable breath of fresh air. Eschewing the increasingly plastic machinations of the flourishing metalcore scene in favor of balls-out hardcore punk with a side order of BLACK SABBATH, the Canadians were l...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'We Feel Privileged And Lucky To Still Be Here Writing Music'

In a new interview with Poland's Mystic Festival, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked how he manages to still be passionate about music nearly 50 years into his career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we love what we do, for starters. We love what we do, and we love writi...

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PRONG Shares New Single 'The Banner' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

Following the announcement of their forthcoming self-titled Napalm Records debut, out November 6, New York alternative metal veterans PRONG return to give fans their first taste of blood off the new record with "The Banner". The incendiary album opener takes off at full throttle, with machine tight...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's PEPPER KEENAN Says DAVE GROHL Offered To Pay For REED MULLIN's Rehab Before Drummer's 2020 Death

In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan reflected on the 2020 passing of the band's co-founding drummer Reed Mullin. Mullin, who formed CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in 1982 as a hardcore punk act...

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LITA FORD Is Finalizing 'Paperwork' For Her Long-Awaited New Album: 'We're Hoping For A September' Release

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar...

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DERRICK GREEN Would Love His Post-SEPULTURA Band To Be 'As Heavy, But At The Same Time A Lot More Melodic'

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Overdrive.ie, SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green once again spoke about his plans for after the completion of the band's ongoing farewell tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I still wanna be involved in music. I would definitely love to c...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Alter Ego Project STATICA Releases Music Video For 'Statica'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD's alter ego project STATICA has released the official music video for the song "Statica". The clip, which was directed by Lance Drake, was shot on location in Northridge, California. The track is taken from the band's STATICA's four-song EP, which was surprise released a week ago....