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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'He's Been The Missing Link That We've Been Looking For For Many, Many Years'

In a new interview with Finland's Radio City conducted at this weekend's Tuska festival in Helsinki, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's latest addition, Finnish-born guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, who officially joined the group in September 2023 following the departure of Kiko Lourei...

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LZZY HALE On Why Using Backing Tracks Is Not Right For HALESTORM: 'I Feel Like I'd Be A Terrible Lip Syncer'

In a new interview with the Mark And Me podcast, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked if there are still moments when she goes, "How do I find the strength today to go on stage and just turn it on if I'm not feeling it?" She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, of course. Now, we...

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MEGADETH Shares Official 'Puppet Parade' Performance Video From Istanbul Concert

MEGADETH played the song "Puppet Parade" live for the first time during the band's concert Tuesday night (June 24) at Küçükçiftlik Park in Istanbul, Turkey. The official Cameron Nunez-created video of the performance — featuring the studio audio of the track from MEGADETH's latest, self-titled album...

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Canadian Death/Thrash/Crossover Pioneers SLAUGHTER Have Been 'Reborn'; 'Incinerator' Rehearsal Video Now Available

Forty years have passed since the last time the three original members of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada's death/thrash/crossover pioneers SLAUGHTER stood beside each other and made a hell of a noise. On June 3, 2026, drummer/chainsaw/percussionist Ron Sumners traveled back to Toronto and met with bas...

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SANCTUARY's JOSEPH MICHAEL Says Latest Single 'Not Of The Living' Is 'The Most Straightforward Of The New Songs That We're Working On'

In a new interview with Jaqueline Souza of Brazil's Heavy Metal On Line, SANCTUARY vocalist Joseph Michael spoke about the band's recently released single "Not Of The Living". The track marked SANCTUARY's first release through BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. Joseph said (...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL: MATT CAMERON Was The 'Perfect' Drummer For PEARL JAM

In a new interview with Anita Stelmasiuk of 90 The Original, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil was asked whom he would pick to be the new PEARL JAM drummer following the recent departure of Matt Cameron. Kim responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "If I had to pick… Well, I guess Josh Freese...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Contemplates Bringing His All-Star Heavy Metal Project To The Stage For A Groundbreaking Live Spectacle

Having assembled one of the most ambitious gatherings of heavy metal royalty ever gathered for a single recording project, William Shatner is now exploring the possibility of taking his heavy metal album to the stage for a live event unlike anything audiences have seen before. Part concert, part the...

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RUSSIAN CIRCLES Announce New Album 'Nine', Share Music Video For 'Empath' Single

Chicago-bred post metal trio RUSSIAN CIRCLES will release a new album, "Nine", on August 28 via Sargent House. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Empath", can be seen below. "Nine" continues RUSSIAN CIRCLES' unhurried evolution and disciplined refinement, leaning into their strengt...

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LZZY HALE, ALEX SKOLNICK And DAVE KRUSEN Cover SOUNDGARDEN's 'Loud Love' With KING ULTRAMEGA

In tribute to Chris Cornell, alternative rock collective KING ULTRAMEGA presents a high-octane interpretation of SOUNDGARDEN's "Loud Love" joined by Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM) leading on vocals, Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT, METAL ALLEGIANCE) on guitars and drum performance by Dave Krusen (PEARL JAM). KING U...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'Puppet Parade' Live For First Time

MEGADETH played the song "Puppet Parade" live for the first time during the band's concert Tuesday night (June 24) at Küçükçiftlik Park in Istanbul, Turkey. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Puppet Parade" was the fourth single from MEGADETH's latest, self-titled album, which c...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'There's A Reason IRON MAIDEN Plays In Front Of 20,000 People While JUDAS PRIEST Plays In Front Of 5,000'

In a new interview with Gustavo Maiato of Brazil's Whiplash.net, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens once again addressed the fact that the two studio albums singer he recorded with the band — 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demolition" — are not available on the major streaming services. O...

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KURDT VANDERHOOF Says METAL CHURCH's First Show With New Lineup 'Went Amazing': 'It Really Did'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof offered an update on the back issues which forced the cancelation of the band's 2024 tour dates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's getting sorted out now. It's a process. I actually finally...

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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Announces First-Ever U.S. Tour

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has announced its first-ever tour. Presale for the shows will begin on Wednesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. local time, with the general sale starting on Friday, Ju...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary Director WES ORSHOSKI: IRON MAIDEN Was 'Super Cool' During Making Of Film

On the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show", hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and David's co-host Joshua Toomey, director Wes Orshoski spoke about his new documentary film "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer" which chronicles how two IRON MAIDEN fans encounter the band's forme...

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TRIUMPH's Upcoming Second Documentary Will Focus On Band's 2026 Comeback Tour: 'It's Gonna Be Totally Different Than The First Documentary'

In a recent interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, TRIUMPH drummer/vocalist Gil Moore confirmed that the band is working on a new documentary about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently completed first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Moore and si...