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New FIREHOUSE Singer NATE PECK Does The Songs 'Great Justice', Says BILL LEVERTY

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, FIREHOUSE guitarist Bill Leverty spoke about the band's latest single, "Midnight Gasoline", which was made available in early March. "Midnight Gasoline" marks FIREHOUSE's second release with the band's new lead vocalist Nate Peck, 2023 "...

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BUTCHER BABIES Share Music Video For New Song 'Black Dove'

BUTCHER BABIES have shared the official music video for a new song called "Black Dove". The track was written by BUTCHER BABIES singer Heidi Shepherd and guitarist Henry Flury, and the video was directed by Shepherd. BUTCHER BABIES said: "You wanted a banger, you've got a banger! Get through your we...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ On 'Into Oblivion' Album: 'This My First Record Sober'

In a new interview with Loyal To The Craft, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz discussed the band's latest album, "Into Oblivion", which came out on March 13 via Epic in the U.S. and Century Media in Europe. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been a long time coming. It's the band...

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VOIVOD's MICHEL 'AWAY' LANGEVIN Explains Why 'Thrash Metal Is More Popular Than Ever'

In a new interview with The Pipeman, drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD spoke about the multi-generational appeal of the band's music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's funny because thrash metal is more popular than ever, and the...

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MARC LOPES Has No Regrets About His Time In METAL CHURCH, But Still Harbors 'Animosity' Over The Way His Exit Was Handled

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, singer Marc Lopes once again opened up about his departure from METAL CHURCH after recording just one album with the veteran metal band, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation". Lopes joined METAL CHURCH in the summer of 2022 as the repl...

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EVERGREY's TOM S. ENGLUND Says 'The World Is In Turmoil': 'It's Hard To Grasp And It's Hard To Predict What's Gonna Happen Next'

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the Swedish metal band's upcoming fifteenth album, "Architects Of A New Weave", which will be released on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH Rehearsals For Upcoming Tour: 'It's Just Jelled Really, Really Well'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's upcoming first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, and feature support from APRIL WINE. The 20...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Has No Plans To Slow Down After 45 Years: 'As Long As We're Still Here, We'll Be Touring'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist and founding member Woody Weatherman was asked if there are plans for the band to slow down after the 2026 tour, especially considering the fact that C.O.C. has been in existence for nearly 45 years. Woody responded...

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BOBBY BLOTZER 'Absolutely' Wants One More Tour With RATT's Classic Lineup: 'I Need It. It's Closure.'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, former RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer was asked if there is any truth to rumors that the band's classic lineup was approached to support MÖTLEY CRÜE on the latter act's upcoming summer 2026 "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour. He responded...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN Dies At 72

Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, whose influence in heavy metal and punk is noticeable to this day, has died at the age of 72. His passing comes a little over a month after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou...

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NEVERMORE Pulls Out Of PROGPOWER USA XXV Festival Due To Work Permit Delays

The new lineup of NEVERMORE has canceled its previously announced appearance at this year's ProgPower USA XXV festival, set to take place September 9-12, 2026 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Earlier today (Friday, March 27),NEVERMORE released the following statement via social media: "...

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Watch: ARCH ENEMY Performs Live With New Singer LAUREN HART For First Time

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY kicked off their seven-date Chinese tour earlier tonight (Friday, March 27) at Dongsan Live in Beijing. The concert marked the band's first live performance with new singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN),who replaced Alissa White-Gluz, late last year. Fan-...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Dates In Support Of 'Released' Solo Album

Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic original voice of FOREIGNER will hit the road throughout 2026 in support of his third solo album, "Released", with a run of solo headline dates across North America. Highlights include stops at the Ho...

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HYPOCRISY And PAIN's PETER TÄGTGREN Is 'Not Interested' In Using A.I. For Songwriting: 'I Don't Need To; I Have Ideas'

In a new interview with Poland's Noise Magazine, Swedish producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN) 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...

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The Unyielding Season

The black metal spectrum is a curious thing. It stretches from the lobotomized shrieking of the primitive nihilist to the cerebral proselyting of the mercurial intellectual, covering all points of intrigue and ignominy in between. Both extremes have their value, of course, but when it comes to makin...