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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN's TITANIUM TART Kicks Off Florida Tour In Sebastian

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's TITANIUM TART project kicked off a four-date tour of Florida on Thursday (July 17) at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are Rob Stokes on bass, Eldad Kira on keyboards, Mike Rivera an...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: 'I Feel Very At Home' In Russia

In a new interview with Pavel Bazdyrev of the podcast Musical Craft, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE vocalist Joe Lynn Turner was asked what it feels like to be in Russia these days. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've been here … back [when I played] with Yngwie [Malmsteen...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Says IRON MAIDEN's New Drummer SIMON DAWSON Is 'Doing A Fantastic Job'

During an appearance on the July 16 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain once again opened up about his decision to retire from touring with the band. The now-73-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announ...

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BIFF BYFORD Has 'Quite A Lot Of Ideas' For SAXON's Next Album; September/October 2026 Release Expected

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, we've started writin...

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AVATAR Releases Music Video For New Single 'In The Airwaves'

Swedish metallers AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin and drummer John Alfredsson — have released the official music video for their new single, "In The Airwaves". It follows AVATAR's previous single, "Captain Goat", which came ou...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA In 'Critical Condition' With 'A Severe Case Of Bacterial Pneumonia'

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION has been admitted to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at a hospital in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. As a result of Phil's hospitalization, the other members of the band — Ron...

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GUNS N' ROSES Collaborates With British Brand REPRESENT On Capsule Collection

British brand Represent has announced the global launch of a limited seven-piece capsule collection in collaboration with legendary rock icons GUNS N' ROSES. The collection, available at representclo.com, celebrates GUNS N' ROSES' 2025 European tour, which continues through July 31. GUNS N' ROSES is...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of JUDAS PRIEST's Entire Performance At 2025 HELLFEST

ARTE Concert has shared professionally filmed video of JUDAS PRIEST's entire June 21 performance at the 2025 edition of Hellfest in Clisson, France. Check it out below. As part of JUDAS PRIEST's "Shield Of Pain", the band's setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which i...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Guitarist GEOFF THORPE Breaks Shoulder; U.S. Tour Postponed

VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist and leader Geoff Thorpe suffered a serious accident in Cham, Germany after the band's recent European tour. Walking back to the band apartment in total darkness, Geoff fell and severely broke his right shoulder. Geoff said: " I couldn't see a thing, it was so dark. There was...

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JAKE E. LEE On His Recovery After Getting Shot: 'The World's Getting Back To Where I Can Enjoy It'

In a new interview with Jim Florentine and Jim Norton of SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard, former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Jake E. Lee was asked if his guitar playing was affected by the incident last fall when he was shot near his home in Las Vegas. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I h...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG On His Upcoming Solo Album: It's 'A Huge Undertaking That I'm Really Excited About'

In a new interview with the Podioslave Podcast, former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg once again spoke about his upcoming solo project which he has been working on for more than a decade. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I've been working on, for lack of...

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Watch: SOULFLY Performs New Song 'Favela Dystopia' From Upcoming Album

SOULFLY played a new song called "Favela Dystopia" live for the first time on July 8 at Maimunarnika in Sofia, Bulgaria and again on July 10 at Dorćol Platz in Belgrade, Serbia. Fan-filmed video of the Belgrade performance of the track can be seen below. "Favela Dystopia" is expected to appear on SO...

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Watch: STRYPER Kicks Off Latin American Tour In Monterrey With Fill-In Guitarist HOWIE SIMON

Christian metallers STRYPER kicked off their 2025 Latin American tour this past Friday (July 11) at Escenario GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. As previously reported, STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox is sitting out the trek on advice of his doctor. The 64-...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Recalls Meeting His Boxing Hero FLOYD MAYWEATHER

Josh Todd from BUCKCHERRY appeared on Side Jams With Bryan Reesman to talk about becoming a phlebotomist during the pandemic, taking up tennis and boxing, his love for true crime, and taking online college courses to pursue his degree in self, society and the humanities. The singer recalled the time...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album In Poland

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST performed at Atlas Arena in Łódź, Poland on Monday, July 7. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. As part of JUDAS PRIEST's "Shield Of Pain", the band's setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which is celebrating its...