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Divided We Fall

It was a reunion that few expected. By the time BIOHAZARD released what would turn out to be their last album for 13 years, they came across as a spent force. 2012's "Reborn In Defiance" was not a bad record by any means, but the gritty charisma that had seen the Brooklyn band through the previous 1...

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MATT BYRNE Says New HATEBREED Material Will Be 'Way Thrashier' And More 'SLAYER-esque'

At this year's Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, HATEBREED drummer Matt Byrne spoke to The Kevin Powell Podcast about the Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans' next studio album, which is tentatively due in early 2026. Matt said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think this new...

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SLAYER Marks 35th Anniversary Of 'Seasons In The Abyss' Album With New Track-By-Track Video Feature

Slaytanic Verses, SLAYER's free online museum, presents a special track-by-track video feature that sees Tom Araya and Kerry King digging deep into the backstories behind all ten of the tracks on SLAYER's "Seasons In The Abyss" album. Produced by Rick Rubin, Andy Wallace and SLAYER, "Seasons In The...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS And EREWHON Team Up For A New Smoothie: 'OG Goth'

Fittingly timed for October, the unofficial season of the goths — two-time Grammy Award-winning band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have launched the "OG Goth" smoothie with Erewhon. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of their RIAA diamond-certified double album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness",...

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HATEBREED's MATT BYRNE: Next Album Is 'About 90 Percent, 85 Percent Done'

At this past weekend's Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California, HATEBREED drummer Matt Byrne spoke to Baby Huey of the San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans' next studio album. Matt said (as t...

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DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI Collaborates With PRS Guitars On PRS SE Chleo Signature Electric

The PRS SE Chleo is the result of an intimate collaboration between PRS Guitars and award-winning guitar player Herman Li. Li, best known for his work as one of the lead guitar players in the power metal band DRAGONFORCE, is a demanding guitarist known for his fast and precise playing style. Based o...

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SPIRITBOX's COURTNEY LAPLANTE Partners With RIOT GAMES For 2XKO's 'Ties That Bind'

Riot Games has released "Ties That Bind", the official cinematic theme for 2XKO, performed by Courtney LaPlante, acclaimed vocalist for two-times-Grammy-nominated progressive metal band SPIRITBOX. Blending LaPlante's invigorating vocals with Riot Games' cinematic vision, "Ties That Bind" delivers a...

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RUSH Announces 2026 Tour; GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON To Be Joined By ANIKA NILLES

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons, and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, "Fifty Something", in celebration of RUSH's music, legacy, and the...

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ACE FREHLEY Cancels Remainder Of 2025 Tour Dates 'Due To Ongoing Medical Issues'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has scrapped the remainder of his previously announced 2025 tour dates due to unspecified "medical issues". The 74-year-old musician announced the cancelation two weeks after he pulled out of the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California after sustaining minor...

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MIKE DEAN Doesn't Rule Out Return To CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: 'I'm Not Opposed To It'

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's founding bassist Mike Dean, who announced his departure from the band in 2024, was asked if fans will ever see him back in C.O.C. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Never say neve...

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Original SALIVA Singer JOSEY SCOTT Accuses Band's Current Frontman BOBBY AMARU Of 'Talking Out Of Both Sides Of His Neck'

Original SALIVA singer Josey Scott, who left the band in 2011 and was replaced the following year by Bobby Amaru, has once again blasted his successor, accusing Amaru of "talking out of both sides of his neck" and saying that Bobby has treated Josey like a "former disgruntled employee". Asked in a n...

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Lachrymose Monuments Of Obscuration

When they first appeared from the deviant swamps of Finland's metal scene, HOODED MENACE seemed a wholly underground proposition. Heavily committed to the deathly pace of traditional death/doom but equally devoted to the melodies and dynamics of the old school, guitarist Lasse Pyykkö's musical ident...

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METAL CHURCH, Ex-W.A.S.P. And WARLOCK Members Join Forces In N.Y.C.; 'Built To Destroy' Title Track Now Available

Following the stomping debut single "Heavy As Hell" from their upcoming album "Built To Destroy", due out on November 14, New York steamrollers N.Y.C. kick down the doors of the virtual Heaven 'N' Hell Bar once again, this time with the album's crushing title track. Louder, faster, and meaner, "Buil...

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METALLICA's Former Producer On Lack Of Bass In '...And Justice For All' Mix: 'I've Asked Them A Thousand Times. I Do Not Know.'

In a new interview with Chile's Futuro, METALLICA's former producer Flemming Rasmussen once again discussed the sound of the band's "...And Justice For All" album. While "...And Justice For All" is considered one of METALLICA's classics, it has been criticized almost since the day it was released in...

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BAD COMPANY's SIMON KIRKE Doesn't Know If He And PAUL RODGERS Will Perform At ROCK HALL Induction: 'I Sincerely Hope We Can'

In a new interview with Audacy's Remy Maxwell, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, which was announced in April 2025 after decades of eligibility. Asked if fans can expect to see him and BAD COMPANY singer Paul Rodgers p...