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DRACONIAN Shares 'Cold Heavens' Single From Upcoming 'In Somnolent Ruin' Album

Swedish gothic doom metallers DRACONIAN will release their new studio album, "In Somnolent Ruin", on May 8 via Napalm Records. This promises to be one of the most personal records in the band's discography, revealed through a dream-like journey across nine tracks and the poetic lyricism of vocalist...

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JOE SATRIANI Reflects On Being Asked To Play With ALEX VAN HALEN And DAVID LEE ROTH: 'I Kept Saying, 'I'm Not The Guy. Call NUNO BETTENCOURT''

In a new interview with The Weekly Show With David J. Maloney, Joe Satriani once again reflected on being approached to reproduce Eddie Van Halen's guitar parts as part of an all-star VAN HALEN tribute project with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth. Recalling how the proposed pairing came about, Joe...

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JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS Announce Second Leg of 'YES Epics, Classics & More' 2026 U.S Tour

JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS have announced the second leg of their 2026 "YES Epics, Classics & More" tour. The 12-show tour begins June 23 at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, Arizona, and ends July 22 at the Palladium Times Square in New York City. These shows follow the already announced 1...

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Former ARCH ENEMY Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Launches New Band BLUE MEDUSA

Former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has announced the formation of a band, BLUE MEDUSA. She is joined in the group by guitarists Alyssa Day (MINDSCAR, ABSENTIA) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann). Bassist Alicia Vigil (DRAGONFORCE, VIGIL OF WAR) and drummer Delaney Jaster...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Vocalist BLAZE BAYLEY: 'My Singing Has Always Been The Most Important Thing'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN three decades ago, spoke about singers who blow out their voices when they sing too hard. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): 'If you're not careful, it's really...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY: 'We're Not Waiting Four Or Five Years' To Make Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Graham and Kato of "The Pit", which airs on the Minneapolis radio station 93X, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke about the band's creative process, particularly the songwriting chemistry between TESTAMENT's founding guitarist Eric Peterson and TESTAMENT's latest addition,...

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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE On His Battle With Arthritis: 'I've Tried Every Treatment I Can Find'

In a new interview with American Musical Supply, acclaimed DEEP PURPLE and THE DIXIE DREGS guitarist Steve Morse spoke about the extent to which his battle with arthritis is affecting his guitar playing. The 71-year-old musician, who revealed in 2024 that there was no cartilage in his right-hand wri...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Says DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Still Writing Riffs Today That Are F***ing Good': He's The Riff Master'

In a new interview with the Heavy Metal Mayhem radio show, former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland discussed the evolution of his relationship with the band's leader Dave Mustaine. Poland said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and Dave lived together in a rehearsal studio [in the early days o...

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THE TROOPS OF DOOM Recruits SODOM/Ex-KREATOR Guitarist FRANK 'BLACKFIRE' GOSDZIK For European Tour

THE TROOPS OF DOOM, the Brazilian death/thrash metal band featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz, has announced an important lineup change for its upcoming 2026 European tour. Guitarist Marcelo Vasco is no longer a member of THE TROOPS OF DOOM. The decision was made amicably, i...

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Leather Temple

Mainstream hijacking may have hastened the popping of the synthwave bubble, but the harder, more metal-friendly end of that subgenre continues to flourish. CARPENTER BRUT has been leading the pack since this sound first became ubiquitous in underground circles, and while fellow frontrunners PERTURBA...

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Ex-ACCEPT Singer UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: 'I Don't Have A Relationship With WOLF HOFFMANN Anymore'

In a new interview with Maurizio Lyon Leone of Italy's LyonRock, former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider was asked about his current relationship with ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. Udo responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't have a relationship with Wolf Hoffmann anymore. No. He's...

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Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA: 'I've Always Tried To Push Forward As An Artist And Musician'

In a new interview with Polyend, former SEPULTURA and current CAVALERA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera was asked how it feels to be widely regarded as one of the most influential metal drummers of all time. He said: "It feels great to receive that kind of acknowledgment, especially because I've always...

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ACCEPT Guitarist PHILIP SHOUSE On Debut EP 'Side 1': 'I Really Didn't Know What It Was Gonna Sound Like'

Acclaimed guitarist Philip Shouse has just released his debut EP, "Side 1", via Wild Kingdom/Sound Pollution. To celebrate the release, Philip has also shared his new single "It Gets Better". Written and composed by Shouse and Alex Rahal, "It Gets Better" highlights Shouse's unmistakable melodic sen...

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Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer MARC LOPES Releases New LET US PREY Single 'In Nameless Blood'

In the volatile landscape of modern heavy metal, few artists possess the resilience and creative velocity of Marc Lopes (ex-METAL CHURCH, ROSS THE BOSS). Following a high-profile 2025 departure from West Coast legends METAL CHURCH — a tenure highlighted by the worldwide, critically acclaimed chart-t...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY Names His Favorite METALLICA Album

In a new interview with Letty Sharp of The Smashing Skull Sessions, former IRON MAIDEN and current WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley was asked to name his favorite METALLICA album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's such a difficult question. I really wish you hadn't asked that...