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SAXON Guitarist DOUG SCARRATT Announces Debut Album From Side Project VENGER, 'Times Of Legend'

British heavy metal band VENGER, founded by SAXON guitarist Doug Scarratt and by James Fogarty (of OLD FOREST, formerly of IN THE WOODS),will release its debut studio album, "Times Of Legend", on January 9, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. The Sven Rothe-produced music video for VENGER's first single,...

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GLENN HUGHES Explains Why He Thinks He Won't Make Another Rock Album

In a new interview with Marko Syrjälä of Chaoszine, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, TRAPEZE) confirmed that he currently has no plans to make another studio LP to follow up this year's "Chosen". "I don't think I'll make another rock album," he said. "Yo...

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DECAPITATED's VOGG On Material For Upcoming Album: 'Each Song Is Completely Different'

In a recent interview with Portugal's Underground's Voice, guitarist Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka of Polish extreme metal veterans DECAPITATED was asked if he has commenced work on material for the follow-up to the band's 2022 album "Cancer Culture". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Can 'Definitely' See Himself Launching Heavy Side Project In The Future

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he would consider launching a "heavy" side project in the future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Maybe. If it was something like that, I w...

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IRON MAIDEN: Official Coloring Book 'Volume III' Coming In November

Following the unprecedented success of the previous two books in the series comes Volume III of "The Official Iron Maiden Colouring Book", specifically designed to celebrate the band's 50th anniversary and the record-breaking "Run For Your Lives" tour. As with the previous entries, the new book cele...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Shares Performance Video For 'Kill Me Fast' From 'Alienation' Album

Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE have released the Sanjay Parikh-directed performance video for "Kill Me Fast", the fourth single from their latest album "Alienation" When it was first made available in July, the emotionally charged song served as a follow-up to No. 1 hits "Apologies" and "Mayday",...

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Watch: LACUNA COIL Performs In Toulouse, France During Fall 2025 European Tour

Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL performed at Le Bikini in Toulouse, France on October 14 as part of a fall 2025 European tour with special guests NONPOINT. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, LACUNA COIL's setlist was as follows: 01. Layers Of Time 02...

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HEAVY MUSIC COLLECTIVE Launches To Help Songwriters Collect And Recover Streaming Publishing Royalties

The Heavy Music Collective (HMC) has officially launched, co-founded by Ben Koller (CONVERGE, KILLER BE KILLED, MUTOID MAN) and Jeff Price (founder and former CEO of TuneCore Audiam and founder and current CEO of Word Collections). The new initiative's mission is to ensure heavy music songwriters fi...

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EDGE OF PARADISE Unveils Cinematic Cover Of 'Requiem For A Dream'

International cinematic rock band EDGE OF PARADISE has released its powerful reimagining of the iconic "Requiem For A Dream" theme. Known for fusing soaring vocals, heavy riffs, and immersive soundscapes, the band takes the haunting score into new depths, transforming it into a massive, larger-than-...

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Dissonance Theory

Radical revolutionaries from thrash metal's early evolution, CORONER are back to reclaim the throne. Originally formed in 1983, when its members were roadies for CELTIC FROST, the Swiss trio were one of the few bands to exhibit a genuinely progressive mindset. Albums like "No More Colors" (1989) and...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS On Mixed Response To 'Life Is But A Dream…' Album: 'I Don't Think Any Of That Stuff Weighs On Me At All'

In a recent interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows once again discussed the experimental nature of the band's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…" Written and recorded over the span of four years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and AVENGED SEVENFOLD...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM: Metal Fans Keep The Scene Alive 'No Matter How Much Mainstream Attention We Get'

In a new interview with Spain's Rock FM, In particular, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked if he agrees with the widespread perception that heavy metal has declined in popularity over the last few years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. I would say t...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE Announces January 2026 Concert Featuring Members Of ALICE IN CHAINS, EXODUS, SEPULTURA And MASTODON

Illustrious metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of core members David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),has announced its 2026 return to Anaheim, California. Beginning as a celebration of the metal genre, METAL ALL...

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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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IRON MAIDEN Announces 'Live After Death' 40th-Anniversary Collectors' Vinyl Edition

Exactly 40 years to the day since it was first released, Parlophone Records has announced a brand new, beautifully packaged, limited collectors 2LP color vinyl edition of IRON MAIDEN's classic album "Live After Death". Featuring the original revered gatefold sleeve artwork, the album comes with two...