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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Her Collaboration With DRAGONFORCE: 'I'm Able To Express A Side Of My Voice That I've Been Wanting To Express For A While'

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at last weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, former ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz spoke about the three music projects which are currently keeping her very busy: her upcoming solo album, "Alissa"; her brand new, all-w...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: GOJIRA 'Brought Something New To Guitar Riffing And Guitar Playing' In Metal

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this past weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked what, in his opinion, constitutes a great riff. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a hard one. Definitel...

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BELPHEGOR Completes Work On 13th Studio Album, Set For Release In 2027

Black death metal force BELPHEGOR has finished work on its 13th studio album, scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The forthcoming record will mark the next chapter in BELPHEGOR's uncompromising legacy, continuing the band's relentless exploration of black d...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'We Really Sing' Live. 'A Lot Of Bands Don't Really Do That.'

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this past weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, DEF LEPPARD guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell were asked how they manage to keep such an "insane level of craftsmanship" in their live performance after so many yea...

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JOHN BUSH To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX In Europe In Summer 2027: 'Now It's Time To Bring That Material Over The Pond'

Last December, legendary vocalist John Bush played three live concerts in the U.S. showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX, and followed it up with a June 2026 appearance at the Milwaukee Metalfest. At all four gigs, Bush performed songs spanning all...

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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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JOHN 5 And WEDNESDAY 13 Announce Collaboration For Summer/Fall 2027 Touring Season

Legendary guitarist John 5 has announced his solo band, THE CREATURES, will feature Wednesday 13 on vocals for the summer/fall 2027 touring season. This is the first time John's band will include a singer and to mark the occasion he will take a journey through his musical past — playing songs from R...

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Finland's NORTHER Reunites, Announces First Concert In 15 Years

Finnish melodic death/black metallers NORTHER have reunited and will perform at next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 28-31, 2027 in Wacken, Germany. NORTHER's lineup for the Wacken Open Air concert will reportedly consist of the following musicians: Petri Lindr...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Completes Recording Vocals For His New Solo Album; Mixing Sessions To Take Place In Florida

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has completed recording the vocals for his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in early 2027 via BMG. Most of Dickinson's eighth solo album was recorded this past January and February at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California with producer Brendan Duffe...

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SHARON DEN ADEL On WITHIN TEMPTATION's Next Album: 'The Sound Is Gonna Completely Change, Like 100% Difference'

In a recent interview with with Metal Hammer Germany, WITHIN TEMPTATION vocalist Sharon Den Adel spoke about the band's musical evolution in the three decades since the Dutch symphonic metallers' inception. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think, of course, things have changed...

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Watch: SAVATAGE Performs With Orchestra In Pompeii

On July 27, acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE played at the Amphitheater of Pompeii, one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters in Pompei, Italy. The band played a spectacular show, accompanied live by an orchestra, an arrangement that made the show unique and unforgettable. Accordi...

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BRUCE DICKINSON's Upcoming Solo Album Will Include Collaboration With His Son AUSTIN: 'It's Gonna Be One Of The Key Tracks On The Record'

At this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson revealed to Steve Harkins of TalkShopLive that his upcoming solo album will include a collaboration with his son Austin. Bruce's oldest son, the 35-year-old Austin is a musician best known as the former frontman for the metal...

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Japan's BROKEN BY THE SCREAM Releases New Single 'Hanakabura'

Exploding out of Japan's heavy music underground with a sound that seamlessly collides idol-style vocals, blistering metalcore precision and unrelenting extreme metal intensity, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM continues its rapid ascent with the release of a new single, "Hanakabura". The track marks BROKEN BY...

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KING DIAMOND Parts Ways With Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE, Welcomes GUS G. To The Band

KING DIAMOND has announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band's lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with KING DIAMOND going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's storied history. The band extends their dee...

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KIM DRACULA Announces Signing With RISE RECORDS, Shares New Single 'Molecular Conversion'

Kim Dracula, the Australian-born musician who now lives in the U.S., has signed to Rise Records and released a new single, "Molecular Conversion". The track volleys between hushed, melodic moments and unrelenting intensity, underscored by Kim Dracula's theatrical flair and singular vocal versatility...