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Lex Legion

All good things come to those who wait, but there is rarely any harm in making alternative plans. An international supergroup with monstrous pedigree, LEX LEGION may not have formed solely to plug the gap where a new KING DIAMOND album should have been, but it is hard to ignore the fact that their d...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: Final Concert Of Latest Las Vegas Residency 'Was Probably The Best Show We've Ever Done'

In a new interview with Rockin' 101's "The Johnny Rock Show", DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen reflected on the band's third Las Vegas residency, "Def Leppard Live At Caesars Palace: The Las Vegas Residency", which took place this past February. The 12-show run followed sold-out residencies in 2013...

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Watch: SAVATAGE Plays Second Show With Stand-In Drummer BLAS ELIAS At France's HEAVY WEEK-END Festival

Progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE played their second concert with drummer Blas Elias on Friday, June 5 at this year's edition of the Heavy Week-end festival in Nancy, France. Elias, who has previously played with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SLAUGHTER and RATT's Stephen Pearcy, was filling in for SA...

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'International Day Of Slayer' Founder Discusses Holiday's Hidden History

Saturday, June 6, 2026 marks the 20th International Day Of Slayer. For the first time, founder Jeff Tandy reveals the long-running tradition's unredacted history on metal podcasts "Talkin' Slayer" and "Metalenema". Both shows feature the same interview between "Talkin' Slayer" host D.X. Ferris and T...

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SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE: 'I Never F*** Up' When I Perform Live

In a new interview with Matty Roberts of the Percussion Discussion podcast, former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee was asked how he keeps his drumming chops up when he is not touring. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I do different projects… I play drums when I'...

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Watch: OVERKILL Performs At 2026 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of OVERKILL's June 5 performance at this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, which is being held in Sölvesborg, Sweden, can be seen below. As was the case with this past spring's "Thrash Of The Titans" U.S. tour with TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION, OVERKILL is currently performin...

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JESSE LEACH Says KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Will 'Probably' Work On New Music In Early 2027

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach confirmed that the extra songs he and his bandmates recorded during the sessions for their latest album, 2025's "This Consequence", will eventually see the light of day. He said (as transcribed by...

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CARMINE APPICE Doubles Down On His Claim That METALLICA Was First True Heavy Metal Band: 'Before All That, It Was Hard Rock'

In a new interview with Poland's MetalSide, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice doubled down on his claim that METALLICA was the first true heavy metal band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I consider heavy metal starting with METALLICA. Before all that, it was hard rock. The crunch...

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JACK OSBOURNE On OZZY OSBOURNE A.I. Avatar: 'For Me It's About Making Sure He's Never Forgotten'

On the latest episode of The Osbournes podcast, Sharon and Jack Osbourne addressed the controversy surrounding the recently announced Ozzy Osbourne A.I. avatar, which is coming to life through a partnership between the Osbourne family, Hyperreal, the digital human technology company behind the paten...

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Watch: SAVATAGE Plays First Show With Drummer BLAS ELIAS

Progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE played their first concert with drummer Blas Elias on Thursday, June 4 at this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Elias, who has previously played with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SLAUGHTER and RATT's Stephen Pearcy, is filling in for...

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CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN: 'I Don't Believe In Releasing' Full-Length 'Records Anymore. I Think It's A Waste Of Time'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin was asked how he and his bandmates feel about the prospect of releasing full-length albums nowadays. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think Pete [original CANDLEBOX guitarist P...

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BEAR MCCREARY Shares 'Cool Kids' Single Featuring SLASH, DUFF MCKAGAN And CHAD SMITH

"The Singularity" is the name of Emmy- and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary's symphonic metal project. In 2024, McCreary released an ambitious hard rock concept album of the same name. The album featured guest appearances by an extraordinary lineup of rock talent, including Serj Tankian (S...

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Watch: DOWN's PHILIP ANSELMO Dedicates 'Lifer' To DIMEBAG, VINNIE PAUL And OZZY OSBOURNE At 2026 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

The HojasLive channel on YouTube has uploaded video of DOWN performing the song "Lifer" — dedicated to late PANTERA members "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and Vinnie Paul Abbott, as well as iconic BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne — earlier today (Wednesday, June 3) at this year's edition of the Sweden R...

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PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD 'Would Love' To Play At The Sphere, But Expresses Concern About Production Overshadowing Band

During a June 2 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates staging a run of shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. Asked if he has seen any shows at the Sphere yet, Phil said (as transcribed by B...

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SYMPHONY X's RUSSELL ALLEN Is The Progressive Metal Powerhouse Vocalist With A Vulnerable Side

By David E. Gehlke SYMPHONY X's 2002 "The Odyssey" is anchored by its 25-minute epic title track. Based on Homer's "Odyssey", which details the trials and tribulations of the ancient Greek hero Odysseus, SYMPHONY X's "The Odyssey" was a seven-part drama spun through the lens of sublimely epic progre...