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New FIREHOUSE Singer NATE PECK Does The Songs 'Great Justice', Says BILL LEVERTY

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, FIREHOUSE guitarist Bill Leverty spoke about the band's latest single, "Midnight Gasoline", which was made available in early March. "Midnight Gasoline" marks FIREHOUSE's second release with the band's new lead vocalist Nate Peck, 2023 "...

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SAGA To Return To Stage In 2026 With Limited Engagements

Canadian progressive music icons SAGA have announced a return to live performances in 2026 with a series of carefully selected engagements across Canada. Dates will be announced shortly. Frontman Michael Sadler is warmly welcomed back to the stage following his extended recovery. He rejoins guitaris...

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CONVERGE Announces Second New Album Of 2026, 'Hum Of Hurt'

CONVERGE will release a new album, "Hum Of Hurt", on June 5, 2026 via Deathwish/Epitaph. "Hum Of Hurt" follows "Love Is Not Enough" as CONVERGE's second full-length release of 2026. Like its predecessor, the album offers a bleak-yet-empathetic assessment of the human condition and its ongoing deteri...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'The Most Important Thing For Me Is To Really Have That Authenticity'

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Noise11, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about the personal nature of the lyrics on the band's latest album, "I Beat Loneliness", and having to perform some of those songs live night after night. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The most impo...

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Classic KING DIAMOND Members Have Been Working On Debut LEX LEGION Album For A 'Few Years'

Hal Patino has commented on the launch of LEX LEGION, the new band featuring four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late '80s lineup. The group, in which Hal (bass) is joined by fellow members of KING DIAMOND's classic lineup Mikkey Dee (drums),Andy La Rocque (guitar),Pete Blakk (guitar),alongside...

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NECROT Signs To METAL BLADE RECORDS

Oakland death metal trio NECROT has signed with Metal Blade Records, marking a powerful new chapter for one of the underground's most distinguished death metal bands. The signing coincides with the band's upcoming appearance on the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour. NECROT comments: "It is extremely exciti...

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BUTCHER BABIES Share Music Video For New Song 'Black Dove'

BUTCHER BABIES have shared the official music video for a new song called "Black Dove". The track was written by BUTCHER BABIES singer Heidi Shepherd and guitarist Henry Flury, and the video was directed by Shepherd. BUTCHER BABIES said: "You wanted a banger, you've got a banger! Get through your we...

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GEOFF TATE: 'What I Find Really Interesting Is How Many People Don't Recognize Me, And How Many People Do'

In a new interview with Terry Hudson, speaker, author and host of rBeatz, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he is flattered or annoyed by the number of other vocalists who have tried to copy his sound and style over the years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thi...

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TONY DOLAN On New Music From VENOM INC.'s Current Lineup: 'We're Ready To Record The Three Of Us As A Band'

In a new interview with Talking The Talk With Don, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan spoke about plans for the band to release a follow-up to its second album, "There's Only Black", which came out in 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm trying to put o...

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From the outside, it may appear that CORROSION OF CONFORMITY have a turbulent and complicated history. But just as they originally formed in Raleigh, North Carolina, with the stated aim of making heavy music and playing it to as many people as possible, so the band's eleventh studio album points to...

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CROWBAR's KIRK WINDSTEIN: 'We're Anxious To Get To Work On Some New Music'

In a new interview with Hollie Nicole of Teaser Talk, Kirk Windstein, founder, vocalist and guitarist of Louisiana metal legends CROWBAR, spoke a possible follow-up to the band's most recent studio offering, the critically lauded "Zero And Below", which came out in April 2022 via MNRK Heavy. He said...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN: The 'Young Generation' Of Music Fans 'Is Really Looking For Authenticity'

In a new interview with Brian Haddad and Kenzie Roman of Chicago's Q101 radio station, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked why he thinks so many younger rock music fans are connecting with the band's classic songs today. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's...

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METALLICA Donates $125,000 To Support Flood Relief Efforts In Hawaii

METALLICA's All Within My Hands foundation has donated $125,000 to flood relief efforts in Hawaii through three local organizations: the Hawaiian Council, the Lāhui Foundation and Hui O He'e Nalu. Says METALLICA: "Hawaii is facing the worst flooding it's seen in more than two decades, leaving the is...

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TESLA's R&B Covers Album 'Homage' To Arrive In July: 'It's A Very Interesting Record'

California hard rock veterans TESLA will release a new album called "Homage" in July via Frontiers Music Srl. The effort, which will showcase TESLA frontman Jeff Keith singing covers of soul and R&B classics, will include a new TESLA song, "Never Alone". TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon discussed th...

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LAMB OF GOD Rules Out Retirement: 'This Band Never Has To Break Up'

LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe and guitarist Mark Morton recently sat down with Revolver magazine to address the fans' burning questions — about everything from sobriety and long-term band goals to side projects, death metal and BLACK SABBATH. Asked about the possibility of LAMB OF GOD retiring a...