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JESSE LEACH: 'The Timing Is Perfect' For New KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Album 'This Consequence'
In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the band's latest album, "This Consequence", which came out on February 21 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth LP overall, and sixth with Leach, who rejoined the...April 8, 2025
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Acclaimed Rock Cover Artist IOANNIS Dies; Has Worked With URIAH HEEP, FATES WARNING, BIOHAZARD, Others
Ioannis Vasilopoulos, known as just Ioannis, an internationally renowned artist and designer, has passed away. Born in Athens, Greece, Ioannis arrived in the U.S. in 1967 and grew up influenced by comic books, animation, fantasy art and music. Music inspired his admiration of album cover art, specif...April 8, 2025
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Aspiral
The connoisseur's choice of symphonic metal figureheads, EPICA, have earned every bit of their current, lofty status. They were always well-equipped for the long haul, with a forward-thinking musical vision that was never bound by the genre's traditional predilections, and a sense of occasion that o...April 8, 2025
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GENE HOGLAN On Upcoming DARK ANGEL Album 'Extinction Level Event': 'It's A Pretty Ferocious Record'
DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to the "Everblack" podcast about the band's upcoming album, "Extinction Level Event". DARK ANGEL's first new LP in 34 years is due to be released later in 2025 via Reversed Records. Gene said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a pretty ferocious record....April 7, 2025
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BRENDON SMALL Talks Inspiration For 'Metalocalypse': 'These Characters Were A Representation Of Celebrityism'
In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Brendon Small spoke about his inspiration for "Metalocalypse", the hit animated series he created on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It started out where these characters really were a...April 7, 2025
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EPICA's MARK JANSEN Is Open To More AFTER FOREVER Reunion Shows
EPICA guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen spoke to FaceCulture about last fall's announcement that his pre-EPICA band AFTER FOREVER would reunite for two special 25th-anniversary concerts on October 4, 2025 and October 5, 2025 at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands. Regarding how the AFTER FOREVER reun...April 7, 2025
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See 4K Video Of Y&T's April 2025 Concert In Napa, California
4K fan-filmed video of Y&T's April 4 performance at Uptown Theatre in Napa, California can be seen below (courtesy of Walter Morgan). In a March 2024 interview with SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti was asked if he would like to make a follow-up to 2010'...April 5, 2025
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RIKKI ROCKETT Is Ready To Go Back On The Road With POISON: 'I Could Tour Nine Months Outta The Year Every Year'
In a new interview with The Music Universe, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know what? We're in...April 4, 2025
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LZZY HALE On Upcoming HALESTORM Record: 'This Is Our Favorite Album We've Ever Done'
In a new interview with Cutter's Rockcast, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about the band's songwriting and recording sessions with acclaimed Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, known for his previous collaborations with the likes of Sammy Hagar, Slash, GRETA VAN FLEET and RIVAL SONS. Asked if t...April 4, 2025
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IAN ANDERSON: 'If You're Coming To A JETHRO TULL Concert, You Should Probably Leave Your Phone At Home'
In a new interview with Laura Steele Media, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson spoke about the fact that fans have become increasingly unhinged, annoying and disrespectful while attending concerts in recent years. Asked about the "wide range" of behavior he has encountered at JETHRO TULL live shows, de...April 4, 2025
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VOIVOD Teams Up With JG THIRLWELL For 'Zero Zero UFO' Cover From 'Best Of Ramones Redux'
For the first single from "Marc Urselli's Best Of Ramones Redux" that will be released parallel to the forthcoming Magnetic Eye Records Redux Series installment "Marc Urselli's Ramones Redux", Canadian space metal legends VOIVOD have teamed up with no less legendary Australian post-punk vocalist JG...April 3, 2025
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Watch: MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Holds Drum Clinic In Tychy, Poland
MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren took part in a drum clinic on April 1 at Art Music Club in Tychy, Poland as part of his Tama-sponsored European drum clinic tour. Video of his appearance can be seen below. In an August 2024 interview with Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, Dirk was asked if he has an...April 3, 2025
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JON SCHAFFER Opens Up About His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot And His 'Faith Journey': 'It's Just Amazing The Way God Works'
ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer has given his first interview since being sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service in connection with his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution and a $...April 2, 2025
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The Ossuary Lens
There are few bands in extreme metal that command as much respect and admiration as ALLEGAEON. Formed by guitarist Greg Burgess in 2008, the Colorado technical/melodic death metal stalwarts have released so many great albums over the years that it almost seems unfair. Fervently progressive but alway...April 2, 2025
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DARK ANGEL Reveals Cover Artwork Of New Album, 'Extinction Level Event'
Reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will release the title track of their upcoming album, "Extinction Level Event", on Friday, April 11. The cover artwork for the LP can be seen below. Also available is a short teaser for the effort. DARK ANGEL's first new album in 34 years, "Extinc...April 1, 2025
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