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Second ELEGANT WEAPONS Album Is 'Pretty Much Done'

In a new interview with Tim Caple of Rock 'N' Blues Experience, singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) spoke about the status of the sophomore album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the band led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually, the album is record...

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FRANK BELLO On Long-Awaited New ANTHRAX Album: 'We All Are Very, Very Hungry, 'Cause We're In Mixing Right Now'

In a new interview with Thomann's Guitars & Basses, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello offered an update on the the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2016 album "For All Kings", tentatively due in early 2026. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it's been almost 10 years since the...

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JUDAS PRIEST Presented With Key To City By Albuquerque's Metalhead Mayor

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST were presented with keys to the city by Albuquerque, New Mexico's mayor Tim Keller prior to their October 23 concert at Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque. A video of the presentation can be seen below. PRIEST commented: "Thank you to the mayor, his team, and...

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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Pay Tribute To ACE FREHLEY With 'Cold Gin' Cover In Flint

Fan-filmed video of KINGS OF THRASH performing a cover of the KISS classic "Cold Gin" in honor of Ace Frehley this past Friday, October 24 at the Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan can be seen below (courtesy of the Joe E Bravo channel on YouTube). For the "Cold Gin" rendition, KINGS OF THRASH members...

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Watch: LYNCH MOB Performs In Westland, Michigan

Legendary guitarist George Lynch and his band — once again billed as LYNCH MOB — performed on October 24 at Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Joining Lynch on stage at the show were vocalist Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE),drummer Brian Tichy (WHIT...

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GARY HOLT Is 'Beyond Thrilled' With Upcoming EXODUS Album: 'It's Killer As F***'

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt says that he is "beyond thrilled" with the band's upcoming follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. The 61-year-old musician, who is also a member of SLAYER, took to his Instagram on Thursday (October 23) to thank the EXODUS fans in Latin America for an "incredible"...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces 2026 North American Tour With MEGADETH And ANTHRAX

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have announced the highly anticipated North American dates of their critically acclaimed "Run For Your Lives" world tour. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, the band will be performing at stadiums and major amphitheaters across the United States and Can...

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Ex-DIO Guitarist TRACY G: Heavy Metal Fans 'Tend To Be A Little Closed-Minded' When It Comes To Other Kinds Of Music

In a new interview with the Rock Fantasy Concert Shop, former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva spoke about his latest project EL MARIACHI SEXORCISMO as well as the CD release of his instrumental record "Hand Of Time". Regarding the fact that his latest music is far removed from the heavy metal of hi...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'MEGADETH Music, Out Of Everybody In The Thrash Genre, Is Probably The Most Timeless'

On October 21, two former members of thrash pioneers MEGADETH, bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young, were guests in the studio of Fox Rochester's "ARC Rochester" to promote a show in Rochester, New York from their new band KINGS OF THRASH. Speaking about MEGADETH's enduring musical influe...

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Hear TESTAMENT's Cover Of METALLICA's 'Seek & Destroy' From Upcoming 'Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All'

Silver Lining Music will release "No Life 'Til Leather - A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All" on November 14. The third single from the all-star compilation is TESTAMENT's cover of METALLICA's "Seek & Destroy". "We had fun covering METALLICA's song 'Seek & Destroy'," comments TESTAMENT voc...

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BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI: 'We're Like ROCKY BALBOA. We Shine Best When People Count Us Out'

By David E. Gehlke Seminal Brooklyn, NY metallic hardcore veterans BIOHAZARD announced the reformation of their classic lineup of Evan Seinfeld (vocals/bass),Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar),Bobby Hambel (guitar) and Danny Schuler (drums) in 2022, which was subsequently followed by a run of dates i...

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Psychedelic Enigma

An international force for heavy metal excellence, THEM have made it their business to honor both storytelling and musical tradition. "Psychedelic Enigma" is the band's fifth studio album since abandoning their original status as a KING DIAMOND cover band, and it may be their most impressive yet. It...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'It Would Be Nice If Things Between Me And DAVE MUSTAINE Didn't End On A Sour Note'

On the "Remembering Ace Frehley" special episode of "The David Ellefson Show",  former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked by co-host Joshua Toomey if the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley make him want to pick up the phone and call Dave Mustaine after not being in touch with the...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Shares Official Drum Playthrough Video For 'Tipping Point'

MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren has released the official drum playthrough video for the band's latest single, "Tipping Point". Check it out below. In a short interview with the Instagram account of MEGADETH's mascot Vic Rattlehead, the band's leader Dave Mustaine spoke about MEGADETH's decision to...

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CHAD GRAY On MUDVAYNE's New Music: 'We Kind Of Did Exactly What People Are Expecting'

In an interview with Popdust, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray spoke about the band's first two new singles in 16 years, "Hurt People Hurt People" and "Sticks And Stones", which were made available via Alchemy Recordings. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm gonna be straight with you, man....