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LITA FORD Is 'Hoping' To Release Her Long-Awaited New Album In Fall 2026

During an April 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes...

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SAOSIN Releases First Single And Music Video In Over A Decade

Rock band SAOSIN has signed to Sumerian Records, joining the label's already illustrious roster including BAD OMENS, Poppy, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, and more. They have also shared their first new music in over a decade, as well as their first since the band — guitarists Beau Burchell and Phil Sgrosso, bas...

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ELOY CASAGRANDE Reflects On His SLIPKNOT Audition: 'I Didn't Know What The Guys Were Looking For'

In a new interview with Thomann's Drum Bash, former SEPULTURA drummer Eloy Casagrande explained how he came to join SLIPKNOT in early 2024 prior to the launch of the heavy metal giants' 25th-anniversary North American tour. Reflecting on how he approached his first jam with the other SLIPKNOT musici...

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NATE GARRETT Fights Off Personal Demons To Release SPIRIT ADRIFT's Crushing Final Studio Album, 'Infinite Illumination'

By David E. Gehlke The April 10 surprise release of SPIRIT ADRIFT's "Infinite Illumination" studio album was accompanied by an announcement that the band was calling it a day. Guided since its 2015 inception by vocalist / guitarist / songwriter Nate Garrett, SPIRIT ADRIFT emerged as one of the bette...

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Drummer EMLEE JOHANSSON Exits THE GEMS: 'This Is One Of The Hardest Decisions I've Ever Made In My Life'

Drummer Emlee Johansson has announced her departure from THE GEMS. THE GEMS came together in February 2023 when it was announced that Johansson, Guernica Mancini (vocals) and Mona Lindgren (guitar) were exiting THUNDERMOTHER after a six-year run. THE GEMS have since released two studio albums via Na...

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It's Official: IRON MAIDEN To Be Inducted Into 2026 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. Also set to be honored in the class of 2026 Performer category are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, OASIS, Sade, Luther Vandross and WU-TANG CLAN. Celia...

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SKINDRED's ARYA GOGGINS On Split With Founding Bassist DAN PUGSLEY: 'He Wasn't Very Happy For A Long Time'

In a new interview with The Itch rock podcast, drummer Arya Goggins of Welsh ragga metallers SKINDRED spoke about last year's departure of the band's founding bassist Dan Pugsley. Confirming that Pugsley wrote "90 percent" of SKINDRED's upcoming ninth album, "You Got This", with the rest of the band...

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GUS G: 'It Was A Conscious Decision For Me After The OZZY OSBOURNE Gig To Not Join Other Bands'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G spoke about his reluctance to be a hired gun in another band after exiting Ozzy Osbourne's group nearly a decade ago following an eight-year run with the legendary heavy metal singer. "It was a conscious decis...

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New NEVERMORE Music To Arrive In Early 2027: 'That's What We're Working On Right Now', Says JEFF LOOMIS

In an interview with Brazil's Headbangers News, guitarist Jeff Loomis spoke about the new lineup of NEVERMORE, which made its live debut on April 1 at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. Joining Loomis and drummer Van Williams in NEVERMORE's current incarnation are the band's latest ad...

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KENNY HICKEY Shares First Taste Of Upcoming TYPE O NEGATIVE Live Album

Former TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey has shared a first taste of the upcoming full-length concert recording from the long-defunct band. You can check it out below. Earlier this week, Hickey told Cassius Morris about the upcoming TYPE O NEGATIVE live LP: "It's in the works right now, so it m...

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See SULLY ERNA And NUNO BETTENCOURT In Music Video For BILLY MORRISON's 'Becoming' Single

British guitarist, singer, and songwriter Billy Morrison has released the official Ivo Raza-directed music video for "Becoming", the first single from his upcoming album, "Hollow", due out sometime in August via TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group. The powerhouse track was written by Morrison, Sully Erna...

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ATREYU Shares New Single 'Children Of Light' Featuring MAX CAVALERA

ATREYU has released a new single, "Children Of Light", featuring a guest appearance by former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera. The track is taken from ATREYU's upcoming album, "The End Is Not The End", which will arrive on April 24 via Spinefarm. ATREYU comments: "'Children Of Li...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Have A Band, You've Gotta Look At The Performers In The Band'

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked what piece of advice he would give to young, up-and-coming bands looking to make their mark on the music industry. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, you've gotta circle yourself with the r...

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EVERGREY Announces New Guitarist STEPHEN PLATT

Swedish progressive metallers EVERGREY have announced the addition of guitarist Stephen Platt (SCAR SYMMETRY) to the group's ranks. Platt, who had already been touring with EVERGREY as a live guitarist since late 2025, now officially joins the band as a full-time member. EVERGREY comments: "We playe...

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DWARVES Announce New Album 'Jenkem'

Legendary and notoriously volatile DWARVES return with a new full-length, "Jenkem", arriving June 5 via Greedy Records (distributed by MVD). Decades into a career that has cut across punk, hardcore, and heavy music, the band remains a fixture of underground culture — as influential as they are unpre...