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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Refuses To 'Talk Smack' About Ex-Bandmates MARC LOPES And STET HOWLAND: 'If They Have An Issue, That's Fine'

In a new interview with Pete Pardo and Lynne Versaci of Sea Of Tranquility, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JET...

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CLAWFINGER's ZAK TELL Doesn't Feel His Band's Anti-Racist Song 'N*****' Was That Misunderstood: 'It's More Of A Problem Now Than It Was Then'

In a new interview with Made In Metal, vocalist Zak Tell of the long-running Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER spoke about the band's controversial single "N*****", an anti-racism statement that caused quite a stir and was a massive success. The track was included on CLAWFINGER's debut album, 1993'...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Says His Upcoming 'In My Darkest Hour' Memoir Will Cover 'The Medical Process' And 'Life' During His Cancer Battle

In a new interview with WAPL Mornings With Laura Lee & Cutter, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his next memoir, "In My Darkest Hour", which will tentatively arrive in September 2027 via Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo imprint. The book will detail Mustaine's "gnarl...

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METAL CHURCH Shares 'Brainwash Game' Single From Upcoming 'Dead To Rights' Album

West Coast thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH will release their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Believes He Should Be Part Of MEGADETH's Farewell Tour: 'Any Reason That I'm Not There Now Is Unfounded', 'Untruthful' And 'Unfair'

In a new interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock, ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he would be open to taking part — along with other former members of the band, such as guitarist Marty Friedman — in taking part in MEGADETH's farewell tour. He responded (as trans...

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MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Frontman CHAD GRAY Announces More Spring 2026 Solo Shows

After selling out his debut solo concert in Las Vegas last month, MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray has added three more "30 Years Of Madness" dates to his itinerary. The gigs will mark Chad's first-ever solo performances and will take place during a year when MUDVAYNE is not scheduled to do...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Claims He's An 'Independent': 'I Vote For Whoever's The Least Of Two Evils, Sometimes Three'

In a new interview with "Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations", the podcast hosted by The Independent's music editor Roisin O'Connor, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine once again clarified his political stance, explaining (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm a very keen observer, and I probably see t...

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ANTHRAX's Long-Awaited New Studio Album Is Tentatively Due In May 2026, Says FRANK BELLO

ANTHRAX's long-awaited new studio album is tentatively due in May in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions, for the LP took place at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. ANTHRAX once again worked...

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W.A.S.P. Announces '1984 To Headless' 2026 North American Tour With KK'S PRIEST

W.A.S.P. has announced the "1984 To Headless" 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK'S PRIEST as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in California and runs through October 31. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from the band's first four albums. Selected hits from W.A.S.P.'s first four...

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See Highlights Of 2026 'Metal Hall Of Fame' Bash In West Hollywood

Rock stars, major music industry executives, corporate CEOs and fans throughout the world attended the 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame blowout bash on January 21, 2026 to honor the legacy of the Sunset Strip. The bash included all-star reunions and tributes across the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Roxy Theater a...

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TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI On Making Of MEGADETH's Final Album: 'It Was A Surprise That DAVE MUSTAINE Wanted To Include Us Bandmembers So Much'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari spoke about the making of the band's final, self-titled album, which arrived late last month via MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group's new BLKIIBLK label. Teemu said (as transcrib...

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Legendary COMBAT RECORDS Is Back Under New Ownership

Legendary U.S. metal label Combat Records will be relaunched this year under the new ownership of former Eternal Sound Records owner Robert Dujmusic and Alex Stojak. Most will remember Combat as one of the seminal thrash labels of the 1980s, their most prominent artist being, of course, MEGADETH. Co...

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JAMES LOMENZO On MEGADETH's No. 1 Album Achievement: 'For Me It's A Career High'

In a new interview with Terry Palamara of Loud And Proud Italy, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo was asked how it feels to have a No. 1 album in the U.S. with the band's final effort, "Megadeth". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're walking on clouds. We are so elated by the respo...

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METAL CHURCH Announces 13th Studio Album, 'Dead To Rights'

West Coast thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH return with their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Doesn't Rule Out Performing METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' On MEGADETH's Upcoming Tour

During a February 4 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Dave Mustaine once again spoke about his decision to 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, o...