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KLAUS EICHSTADT Says Upcoming UGLY KID JOE Album Will Include Guest Appearance By K.K. DOWNING

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, UGLY KID JOE guitarist Klaus Eichstadt spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the follow-up to the "Rad Wings Of Destiny" album, which came out in October 2022. Klaus said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's actually really, re...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases New Single 'Broken And Blind'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has released a new single, "Broken And Blind", via MNRK Heavy / Spinefarm. This is the band's third single release, preceded by "Lord Humungus" (February 2025) and "The Gallows" (September 2024),leading up to the much-anticipated new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album scheduled for early...

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Legendary Extreme Metal Drummer NICK BARKER: 'I'm Dealing With Stage Five Chronic Kidney Failure Right Now'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, legendary extreme metal drummer Nick Barker (LOCK UP, BRUJERIA, DIMMU BORGIR, CRADLE OF FILTH) opened up about some of his recent health challenges. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, at this point in my career...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK Doesn't Have Problem With 'Metalcore' Tag: 'I Don't Think It's A Dirty Word At All'

In a new interview with Duane James of Australia's Wall Of Sound, Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE was asked if looks back on the early 2000s "metalcore" scene "like a proud dad" or he views "metalcore" as a "dirty word" now. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No...

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HATEBREED's MATT BYRNE: Next Album Is 'About 90 Percent, 85 Percent Done'

At this past weekend's Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California, HATEBREED drummer Matt Byrne spoke to Baby Huey of the San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans' next studio album. Matt said (as t...

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DRY KILL LOGIC Commences Writing New Album 'Your Sins Will Find You', Announces Spring 2026 Tour Dates

After an explosive 2025 that saw the band's first live performances in nearly two decades, DRY KILL LOGIC — the hard-hitting, genre-defying act known for its unique fusion of nu-metal, hardcore, and metalcore — has officially begun work on a new full-length album. The record will mark the group's fi...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Announces First-Ever 'Six String Sanctuary'

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has announced the first-ever "Nuno Bettencourt's Six String Sanctuary", a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style, set to take place January 16-20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether you're a seasoned pro, just star...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Is 'Getting Better' Following Brain Surgery: 'We'll See You Very Soon To Kick Your A** In 2026'

RAVEN frontman John Gallagher has shared a new video update on his health, less than two months after it was announced that the British/American metal trio was postponing its previously announced summer/fall 2025 European tour so that the bassist/vocalist could undergo emergency brain surgery. In th...

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HULU 'Into The Void' Documentary Creators Shed New Light On Metal Music: 'It Has Been Exploited In So Many Ways On Television'

By David E. Gehlke The new eight-episode "Into The Void" series on Hulu takes the route less traveled when documenting our beloved genre that is heavy metal. While some notable metal documentaries have done the job (namely, Banger Films's excellent "Metal Evolution" series),the rest have often been...

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Heretics & Lullabies

It's thrilling when an artist creates something totally new, refreshing and real. What's even better is when that artist or band starts to get recognized and noticed on a national and international scale. Such is the case with FRAYLE. Hailing from Cleveland, FRAYLE make a raw, wild form of heavy, sl...

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SPIRITBOX's COURTNEY LAPLANTE Partners With RIOT GAMES For 2XKO's 'Ties That Bind'

Riot Games has released "Ties That Bind", the official cinematic theme for 2XKO, performed by Courtney LaPlante, acclaimed vocalist for two-times-Grammy-nominated progressive metal band SPIRITBOX. Blending LaPlante's invigorating vocals with Riot Games' cinematic vision, "Ties That Bind" delivers a...

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ALIEN ANT FARM Signs With JUDGE & JURY RECORDS

Southern California alt-rock band ALIEN ANT FARM, known for fusing heavy riffs, catchy hooks, and an unmistakable sense of personality, has signed with Judge & Jury Records, a powerhouse record label and production company founded by multi-platinum producer Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, SE...

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KITTIE To 'Start Thinking About New Music' In 2026

At this past weekend's Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California, KITTIE drummer Mercedes Lander guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander spoke to Baby Huey and Chasta of the San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone about the band's decision to reunite in 2022, initially just for a couple of festival...

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EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT Collaborates With NEVEN EYEWEAR

EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt has collaborated with Neven Eyewear, a high-quality eyewear company that has roots in the hardcore scene, on two collections of glasses: Blacklist and Collateral Damage. The Blacklist collection doesn't play nice. Created with, these rectangular frames are made...

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BRUCE DICKINSON To Sign Copies Of 'Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History' At London Event

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will sign copies of "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" at Waterstones' flagship shop in Piccadilly, central London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. Book your ticket here. All tickets sold will include a copy of the book...