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SOULFLY's MAX CAVALERA: 'For A Young Band Starting Out Right Now, It's Very Difficult'

In a new interview with Chaoszine, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about how diminishing music sales in the streaming age have affected new bands' chances of surviving and thriving. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's tough, man. It's tough. The recor...

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Watch: Supergroup CATEGORY 7, Feat. ARMORED SAINT, EXODUS, Ex-MACHINE HEAD Members, Performs in Pompano Beach, Florida

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, played its second-ever concert last...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH On Seeing MOTÖRHEAD Live For First Time: LEMMY 'Was One Of The Last Real Rock Stars'

In a new interview with Setlist.fm, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frotnman Jesse Leach reflected on seeing MOTÖRHEAD for the first time nearly a decade and a half ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We were on tour with TIMES OF GRACE, which is a project I have with Adam [Dutkiewicz, KILLSWITCH...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Finds Joy In Grind Of Touring: 'We Keep Bumping Into Way More Successful Bands Than Ours That Seem Miserable'

By David E. Gehlke Among the Scandinavian bands to break through and establish a strong Stateside following, Gothenburg, Sweden's AVATAR ranks among the most unlikely. Initially formed in 2004 as a melodic death metal band, AVATAR evolved—quickly—with their 2009 self-titled album, which introduced g...

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ALICE COOPER: 'We Put The HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Together To Be A Bar Band'

In a new interview with Emo of the KLOS radio station, Alice Cooper spoke about his HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES supergroup, which also features AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry and Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We put the HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES together to be a bar...

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FRANK BELLO On Long-Awaited New ANTHRAX Album: 'We All Are Very, Very Hungry, 'Cause We're In Mixing Right Now'

In a new interview with Thomann's Guitars & Basses, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello offered an update on the the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2016 album "For All Kings", tentatively due in early 2026. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it's been almost 10 years since the...

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SOULFLY Shares Music Video For 'No Pain = No Power' Featuring FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES

SOULFLY has released a music video for the song "No Pain = No Power", taken from the band's thirteenth album, "Chama", which came out on October 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. This punishing track captures the band in full battle mode — raw and driving — with guest firepower from Gabriel Franco (UNTO...

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FEAR FACTORY Is In The Process Of Choosing Mixer For Long-Awaited New Album

In a new interview with Music On 11 With Jimmy Black, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due in 2026 via Nuclear Blast. The LP will mark FEAR FACTORY's first release with the band's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drumme...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'MEGADETH Music, Out Of Everybody In The Thrash Genre, Is Probably The Most Timeless'

On October 21, two former members of thrash pioneers MEGADETH, bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young, were guests in the studio of Fox Rochester's "ARC Rochester" to promote a show in Rochester, New York from their new band KINGS OF THRASH. Speaking about MEGADETH's enduring musical influe...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Praises New Guitarist NICK JOHNSTON: 'We Are The Strongest Band We've Ever Been Right Now'

On August 15, 2025, just five days before the tragic death of ex-MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was interviewed by Niels Guns of the Sixty Scales And The Truth podcast at the Dynamo Metalfest in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. During the chat, which has just been upload...

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PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR On GLENN DANZIG: 'He's Very Misunderstood'

In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, PRONG leader Tommy Victor, who has played guitar for DANZIG, on and off, for nearly three decades, stated about his work with the Glenn Danzig-fronted outfit (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I did three...

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EDGE OF PARADISE Unveils Cinematic Cover Of 'Requiem For A Dream'

International cinematic rock band EDGE OF PARADISE has released its powerful reimagining of the iconic "Requiem For A Dream" theme. Known for fusing soaring vocals, heavy riffs, and immersive soundscapes, the band takes the haunting score into new depths, transforming it into a massive, larger-than-...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS On Mixed Response To 'Life Is But A Dream…' Album: 'I Don't Think Any Of That Stuff Weighs On Me At All'

In a recent interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows once again discussed the experimental nature of the band's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…" Written and recorded over the span of four years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and AVENGED SEVENFOLD...

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Drummer JIMMY D'ANDA Rejoins BULLETBOYS; Guitarist MICK SWEDA Has 'No Desire' To Return

Drummer Jimmy D'Anda has rejoined BULLETBOYS. Playing alongside him in the band's current lineup are fellow original members Marq Torien (lead vocals, guitar) and Lonnie Vencent (bass),plus the group's latest addition, guitarist Frankie Lindia (David Lee Roth, RATT). The original BULLETBOYS lineup...

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Ex-LOSTPROPHETS Singer IAN WATKINS's Alleged Killers Identified; Former Girlfriend Speaks Out On His Death

Two men appeared in court on Monday (October 13) after being charged with the murder of former LOSTPROPHETS frontman Ian Watkins. The disgraced singer was stabbed to death on Saturday (October 11) at a prison in northern England, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses. Rashid...