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ADRIAN SMITH Says 'Maybe' It's Time For IRON MAIDEN To Drop UFO's 'Doctor Doctor' As Band's Entrance Music At Every Concert

In a new interview with Sweden's Bandit Rock radio station, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked "how tired" he is of "Doctor Doctor", the classic UFO song which MAIDEN has played over the P.A. system as the band's opening intro to nearly all of its concerts since at least 2000. Adrian repl...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA Reflects On Almost Joining CELTIC FROST: 'I Decided To Not Become TOM WARRIOR's Sidekick'

In a new interview with Matt Mills of the Heavy Stories podcast, guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR reflected on almost joining the Swiss metal band CELTIC FROST around 1986. Asked what his reaction was to being asked to be part of CELTIC FROST at that point in...

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KITTIE Announces First Full North American Headline Tour In 10 Years: 'Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie'

KITTIE will celebrate three decades of uncompromising metal with the announcement of the "Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie", a massive 16-date North American headline run launching this June, the band's first full headline tour in over ten years. The tour marks a milestone moment for the band...

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JOHN 5 Is 'Super Excited' About Setlist For MÖTLEY CRÜE's Summer 2026 Tour

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 has revealed that he's a big fan of playing deep cuts while in rehearsal with the band, even going as far as namechecking tracks from the much maligned "Generation Swine". The shredder also doubled down on why he doesn't deviate from original guitar player Mick Mars's pa...

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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI Release New SATCHVAI Band Single 'Dancing'

Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai return with the SATCHVAI band release of their brand-new single, "Dancing", out now via earMUSIC, alongside a wildly entertaining new video directed by Satriani's son, ZZ Satriani. The single is released Monday, March 2. Musically, "Dancing" — a reim...

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GREAT WHITE's BRETT CARLISLE On Possibility Of New Music From The Band: 'We All Wanna Make It Happen'

In a new interview with Seb Di Gatto of The Metal Gods Meltdown, GREAT WHITE singer Brett Carlisle spoke about his songwriting chemistry with GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall and rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Michael Lardie. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and Mark, we write reall...

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THE HU Announces September/October 2026 European Tour

Innovative Mongolian rock group THE HU has announced a full headline tour across Europe in September and October 2026, with SKÁLD as special guest. In addition, THE HU will join IRON MAIDEN at Knebworth Park in the U.K. on July 11, along with THE DARKNESS, AIRBOURNE and THE ALMIGHTY as part of the B...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Announces Third AMERIKAN KAOS Album 'The Sheeple Swing'

On March 31, 2026, Metal Department will release the third album from AMERIKAN KAOS, "The Sheeple Swing". The album release is preceded by a digital single release for first single "(I Won) The Hottie Lottery", available from all major streaming platforms on March 2, 2026. AMERIKAN KAOS is the no-lo...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On His Connection To VAN HALEN: 'I Think It's Always Gonna Be A Thing That Gets Brought Up'

In a new interview with Stephanie R. Myers of Songfacts, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen and former VAN HALEN bassist — spoke about his decision to carve out his own path as the frontman of his MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH) project, which released its third...

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DON DOKKEN On Touring With METALLICA In 1988: 'They Kicked Our Butts. They Crushed Us.'

In a new three-part video interview with former Geffen A&R executive Tom Zutaut, Don Dokken once again reflected on DOKKEN's participation in the 1988 "Monsters Of Rock" U.S. stadium tour, also featuring VAN HALEN, SCORPIONS, METALLICA and KINGDOM COME. The trek kicked off in East Troy, Wisconsi...

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Metal Band LAVINA To Represent Serbia At 2026 'Eurovision Song Contest'

Serbian "modern" metal band LAVINA will represent the Balkan nation at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria in May. The final of Serbia's national selection process, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 26" ("PZE 26"),was held Saturday night (February 28). The 14 acts who advanced from the semi-fina...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of BEHEMOTH's Entire Bangkok Concert During 2026 'Chant Of The Eastern Lands' Tour

Professionally filmed video of BEHEMOTH's February 15 concert at Mr.FOX Live House in Bangkok, Thailand has been uploaded to the venue's official YouTube channel and can be seen below. The show was part of the Polish extreme metallers' "Chant Of The Eastern Lands" 2026 tour. The setlist for the Bang...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Rules Out Reunion With Any Former Members: 'That Chapter Is Permanently Closed'

FEAR FACTORY's founding guitarist Dino Cazares has ruled out working again with any of the band's former members, explaining that he has "moved forward". On Saturday (February 28),Dino took to his Facebook page to write: "I don't hold any hatred toward any former members, but to be clear, I will no...

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MR. BIG's PAUL GILBERT Shares Music Video For 'Keep Your Feet Firm And Even' From 'WROC' Album

Six-string-wizard Paul Gilbert has released the music video for "Keep Your Feet Firm And Even", a song from his brand-new album "WROC", out now on Music Theories Recordings/Artone. "WROC" is his highly ambitious new conceptual album. "WROC", which stands for "Washington's Rules Of Civility," could v...

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CHLOE TRUJILLO, Wife Of METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO, Releases Video For 'Lies' Single From Upcoming 'Rebirth' EP

With her sights set on a March 5 release for her independent new solo EP "Rebirth", singer and songwriter Chloe Trujillo, who is the wife of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo, has unveiled the final video for "Lies" from the collection. Watch the clip below. Chloe says the haunting and sonically hea...