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ENSLAVED Reveals Collaborative Track 'Spirit Helper' Featuring KEVIN KICKING WOMAN Of The Blackfeet Nation

Norwegian progressive trailblazers ENSLAVED have revealed "Spirit Helper", a unique and deeply powerful collaboration with Kevin Kicking Woman, a tribal member of the Blackfeet/Cree Nation in Montana. "Spirit Helper" has arisen partly from a relationship with Fire In The Mountains, which takes place...

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VINNY APPICE Confirms LAST IN LINE Is Working With Potential New Singer, Refuses To Talk About ANDREW FREEMAN's Departure

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice offered an update on the band's search for a new singer following the recent departure of LAST IN LINE's original vocalist Andrew Freeman. Appice said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're...

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EXODUS's 'Blacklist' Featured In Season Two Of Spy Drama 'The Agency'

EXODUS's song "Blacklist", from the band's sixth studio album, 2004's "Tempo Of The Damned", is featured in a bar scene in episode two of season two of the spy drama "The Agency". Commented EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt: "About a year ago I got an email about a show wanting some EXODUS music for an epi...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Peform At Finland's TUSKA And PROVINSSI Festivals In 2027

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will co-headline the 2027 edition the Tuska festival, set to take place July 2-4, 2027 in Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland. They will also perform at Provinssi, which will be held July 1-3, 2027 in Seinajoki, Finland. Tuska 2027 limited early crow three-day tickets wi...

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STEVE HACKETT And STEVE ROTHERY Release 'The Black Sea', First Track From Collaborative Album 'The Roaring Waves'

Two titans of progressive music, Steve Hackett (GENESIS) and Steve Rothery (MARILLION),come together on "The Roaring Waves" — a striking and deeply atmospheric instrumental album shaped by memory, imagination, and the elemental power of the sea. The record has been much talked about over the years,...

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NAPALM DEATH's SHANE EMBURY Opens Up About His Battle With Pancreatitis: 'I've Been Hospitalized Three Times'

In a new interview with Paul McNamee of The False Face show, bassist Shane Embury of British/American grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH addressed the health issues which forced his absence from some of the band's recent tours. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been on and off...

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PHIL SOUSSAN Is 'Excited' About LAST IN LINE's 'New Chapter' Following Exit Of Longtime Singer ANDREW FREEMAN

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan offered an update on the band's search for a new singer following the recent departure of LAST IN LINE's original vocalist Andrew Freeman. Soussan, who joined LAST IN LINE in 2016 following the passing of...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Contemplates Bringing His All-Star Heavy Metal Project To The Stage For A Groundbreaking Live Spectacle

Having assembled one of the most ambitious gatherings of heavy metal royalty ever gathered for a single recording project, William Shatner is now exploring the possibility of taking his heavy metal album to the stage for a live event unlike anything audiences have seen before. Part concert, part the...

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DEEP PURPLE Shares New Single 'Guilt Trippin'' From Upcoming 'Splat!' Album

British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have shared a new single, "Guilt Trippin'" — just days ahead of the worldwide release of their highly anticipated new studio album "Splat!" on July 3 via earMUSIC. What begins with a deceptively gentle piano intro soon bursts into one of "Splat!"'s most unpredic...

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IRON MAIDEN Releases Official Statement Regarding Power Outage At Paris Concert

Last night (Monday, June 22),IRON MAIDEN returned to La Défense Arena in Paris. Having played two sold-out nights there last year in the 37,000-capacity indoor stadium, home of Racing 92 rugby club, this return a year later was specifically to film the show for posterity and future release, and an...

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IRON MAIDEN's Concert In Paris Cut Short Due To City-Wide Power Outage

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN were forced to cut their concert in Paris earlier tonight (Monday, June 22) short after a city-wide power outage plunged Europe's largest indoor venue into total darkness. Fans waited an hour before the concert at the La Défense Arena — which boasts an indoor...

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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Announces First-Ever U.S. Tour

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has announced its first-ever tour. Presale for the shows will begin on Wednesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. local time, with the general sale starting on Friday, Ju...

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K.K. DOWNING On Possible Reunion With JUDAS PRIEST: 'Unfortunately, It's Absolutely Not What They Want'

In a new interview with Jonathan of Are You Ready, founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing once again spoke about what it was like to be honored, along with other members of his former band, at the 2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Asked if the accolade meant somethi...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Performs 'Infinite Dreams' At Czech Republic's ROCK FOR PEOPLE 2026 Festival

Fan-filmed video of IRON MAIDEN performing the song "Infinite Dreams" on June 14 at the Rock For People festival in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic can be seen below. Rock For People was part of the 2026 leg of IRON MAIDEN's "Run For Your Lives" world tour, which kicked off on May 23 at the Olympic A...

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THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY Accepts 'ASCAP Founders Award' At ASCAP's London Celebration

Earlier tonight (Tuesday, June 16),THE WHO frontman Roger Daltrey was honored with the ASCAP Founders Award at the 2026 ASCAP London Celebrates Songwriters And Composers invite-only event in London, United Kingdom. ASCAP celebrated the achievements of its U.K. songwriters and composers, recognizing...