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Watch: Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MATS LEVÉN Performs Entire 'Facing The Animal' Album In Japan

Earlier this month, Mats Levén played two shows at Otsuka Hearts Plus in Tokyo, Japan that focused heavily on the material from the sole Yngwie Malmsteen album the Swedish singer appeared on, 1997's "Facing The Animal". Backing Mats at the gigs were Jien Takahashi (guitar),Ollie Bernstein (bass),K...

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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Tells His Story In 'To Hell & Back' Mini-Documentary

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, now opens the door to his most personal chapter yet. A seven-minute mini-documentary, "To Hell & Back" is following the journey leading up to the release of Erik's new solo album "Bad Bones"...

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OCEAN SLEEPER Signs New Global Recording Deal With RISE RECORDS/BMG

Australian metalcore band OCEAN SLEEPER has signed a new global recording deal with Rise Records/BMG, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's already impressive trajectory. With their new single "Break The Cycle" out now, OCEAN SLEEPER is poised to take its sound to new heights, building on it...

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BILLY IDOL To Receive 'Lifetime Achievement Award' At 52nd AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP),the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that rock legend and 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Billy Idol will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music Awards (AM...

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GEOFF TATE's Everett, Washington Concert To Be Livestreamed Globally

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate returns to the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime global livestream event — "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" — broadcast live on May 23, 2026 from the historic Everett Theater in Everett, Washington. For fans who can't attend the concert in person, Lounges.tv i...

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DEEP PURPLE Releases Music Video For 'Arrogant Boy', First Single From Upcoming 'Splat!' Album

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have released the official music video for the song "Arrogant Boy". The track is the first single from the band's upcoming studio album, "Splat!", which will arrive on July 3 via earMUSIC. DEEP PURPLE is currently featured on the cover of Classic Rock Germany, where the...

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ALL SHALL PERISH Announces North American Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'The Price Of Existence'

Northern California extreme metallers ALL SHALL PERISH will embark on "The Price Of Existence 20 Year Anniversary" tour in late summer. The trek, which will launch on September 4 in Fresno, California and conclude on October 3 in San Jose, California, will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of ALL...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER To Guest On New EMINENCE Single 'Silent March'

Brazilian metallers EMINENCE reached a definitive career milestone in 2025 by traveling to Denmark's legendary AntFarm Studios to fulfill a long-held dream: recording on European soil. This journey was the culmination of a powerhouse partnership with world-renowned producer Tue Madsen, resulting in...

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GEOFF TATE Says 'It's A Shame' Some Fans Watch Concerts Entirely Through Their Phones: 'Come To A Show And Immerse Yourself In It'

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate offered his opinion on concertgoers using cell phones to take photos and videos of performances and sometimes filming entire shows instead of enjoying the moment. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The live expe...

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DEF LEPPARD's Next Album Will 'Surprise A Lot Of People': 'We've Written The Fastest Song That We've Ever Recorded'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott spoke about the band's latest single, "Rejoice". The track was released in late January ahead of DEF LEPPARD's return to Las Vegas for their "Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency" that kicked off on Fe...

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BIFF BYFORD Reveals Release Date For New SAXON Album; First Single To Arrive In September 2026

In a new interview with France's Last Ride podcast, vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON spoke about the status of the band's recently completed 25th studio album. He said: "I can't tell you anything about that. What we can tell you, though, is — [and this is an] exclusive — we...

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ANDREW FREEMAN On His Exit From LAST IN LINE: 'I Was Not Really Given Any Reason At All About What Happened'

In a new interview with MetalTalk editor Steve Ritchie, singer Andrew Freeman addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked about his current status with the group which was originally formed by original DIO members Appice, Vivian...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT On EXTREME's Upcoming Seventh LP: 'It's A True Rock And Roll Album, And It's Nonstop'

In an interview with Eddie Trunk at the Monsters Of Rock 2026 festival on April 4 at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's seventh studio album. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to "Six", whi...

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STEEL PANTHER Returns With New Anthem Dedicated To Loving Mothers Around The World

After what has felt like an eternity for fans, California's most outrageous metal maestros STEEL PANTHER return with an anthem for the ages. The quartet — comprised of singer Michael Starr, guitarist Satchel, bassist Spyder and drummer Stix Zadinia — has crafted a tribute to moms everywhere in honor...

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CARNIFEX Signs To SUMERIAN RECORDS, Releases New Single 'Roses And Rotting Corpses'

Southern California deathcore titans CARNIFEX have officially signed to Sumerian Records, marking the beginning of a powerful new chapter for one of extreme music's most enduring forces. To celebrate the announcement, the band has released a brand new single, "Roses And Rotting Corpses". Watch the a...