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MATT BARLOW Is Ready To Carry The Flag For ICED EARTH With ASHES OF ARES: 'We're Going To Honor The Music And Fans'

By David E. Gehlke Not to discredit the excellent Stu Block, but Matt Barlow has earned the distinction of being the voice of ICED EARTH. Casting aside founder and leader Jon Schaffer's legal travails, the long-running American melodic metal band remains popular on both sides of the pond, particular...

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MY DYING BRIDE's ANDREW CRAIGHAN Says AARON STAINTHORPE Has 'Distanced Himself From The Band'

In a new interview with Metalirium, MY DYING BRIDE guitarist Andrew Craighan spoke about the band's decision to recruit vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN) to front MY DYING BRIDE for its live appearances in 2025 after an apparent dispute with MY DYING BRIDE's founding singer Aaron Stainthorpe...

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GENE HOGLAN Is 'Really Confident' Fans Will Think New DARK ANGEL Album 'Extinction Level Event' Is 'Killer'

In a new interview with Altars Of Metal, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke about the reunited California thrash metal pioneers' upcoming first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", which is due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. Asked what his and his bandmates' expectations are for t...

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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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NIKKI SIXX Explains How MÖTLEY CRÜE's Collaboration With DOLLY PARTON Came About

In a new interview with Steve Baltin of Forbes, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx confirmed that the band's collaboration with globally beloved superstar Dolly Parton on a fresh version of CRÜE's 1985 power ballad "Home Sweet Home" came about as a result of his involvement with Parton's "Rockstar" albu...

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FIREHOUSE's First Single With New Vocalist NATE PECK, 'Mighty Fine Lady', Is Now Available On SPOTIFY

FIREHOUSE's latest single, "Mighty Fine Lady", is now available on Spotify and can be streamed below. In a July 8 post on social media, FIREHOUSE wrote: "We want to thank everyone who supported us by getting our new song, 'Mighty Fine Lady', directly from our website. It's still available there. We...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces July 2025 Florida Shows With TITANIUM TART

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled the following shows in Florida with his TITANIUM TART project: July 17 - Capt Hirams - Sebastian, FL July 19 - Piper's Pub - Pompano Beach, FL July 25 - The Barn - Sanford, FL July 26 - OCC Road House - Clearwater, FL Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are...

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LIVING COLOUR Hopes To Complete New Album 'By The End Of The Fall'

LIVING COLOUR drummer Will Calhoun has confirmed to Music City San Francisco that he and his bandmates are working on the long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "Shade" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Presently LIVING COLOUR's working on a new recording. [It's in the] very early sta...

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Here Is The First Taste Of DOWN's Upcoming Album

On Wednesday, July 9, DOWN guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein entered OCD Recording in Metairie, Louisiana to begin laying down the guitar tracks for the band's long-awaited new album. A short video of Keenan and Windstein recording one of the songs that will appear on the LP can be seen be...

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See SPINESHANK's Entire Performance In Austin As Part Of First Tour In Nearly 13 Years

SPINESHANK played its second show in nearly 13 years this past Thursday night (July 10) at Come And Take It Live in Austin, Texas. Joining vocalist Jonny Santos, drummer Tommy Decker and bassist/vocalist Robert Garcia in SPINESHANK's 2025 lineup are new recruits Tommy Decker, Jr. (Tommy Decker's son...

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HATEBREED's WAYNE LOZINAK To Undergo Craniotomy Following Brain Tumor Diagnosis

HATEBREED guitarist Wayne Lozinak has offered another update on his health, a month after he left the band's European tour following a brain tumor diagnosis. On Friday (July 11),Wayne took to his Instagram to write: "Hello! Just wanted to give another update for those that are interested. First off...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Is Planning To Live Until Age 100

Earlier today (Friday, July 11),MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx took to his social media to write: "As some of you know I take my health extremely serious. I work HARD and I'm not interested in dying from work and BS STRESS. I work up my blood twice a year and WE'RE focused on always evolving health...

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BEARTOOTH Releases Recording Of Hometown Concert As 'I Was A... Live'

Platinum-selling, billion-streaming rock band BEARTOOTH — Caleb Shomo, vocals; Zach Huston, guitars; Will Deely, guitars; Oshie Bichar, bass; and Connor Denis, drums — made its hometown arena debut with an absolutely monumental show at The Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio on January 18, 2025....

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PARADISE LOST Shares Music Video For New Single 'Serpent On The Cross' From Upcoming 'Ascension' Album

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have released the official music video for "Serpent On The Cross", the second single from their long-awaited 17th album, "Ascension", due on September 19 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band's first album in five years, following 2020's critically acclaimed...

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Watch: SPINESHANK Returns To Live Stage For First Time In Nearly 13 Years

SPINESHANK played its first show in nearly 13 years last night (Wednesday, July 9) at Jake's Sports Cafe & Backroom in Lubbock, Texas. Joining vocalist Jonny Santos, drummer Tommy Decker and bassist/vocalist Robert Garcia in SPINESHANK's 2025 lineup are new recruits Tommy Decker, Jr. (Tommy Deck...