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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: Under 'A Fascist Government Or A Dictatorship, The First One To Suffer Are Arts: Movie Theaters, Music, Paintings, Poems, Newspapers'

In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about how authoritarian governments have learned that controlling art is a shortcut to controlling perception. Addressing the fact that authoritarians have always tried to control the creative community and r...

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Veteran U.K. Metal Journalist DOM LAWSON Suffers Heart Attack At BLOODSTOCK Festival; GoFundMe Launched

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for veteran U.K. metal journalist Dom Lawson, who suffered a heart attack at the Bloodstock Open Air festival this past weekend. Lawson, who writes for BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Metal Hammer, Prog, The Guardian and other media outlets, was taken to hospital where he is...

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SCORPIONS' 'Rock You Like A Hurricane' Music Video Comes To Life In New Official Graphic Novel

SCORPIONS are heading somewhere they've never been before: outer space. Inspired by the iconic imagery of the "Rock You Like a Hurricane" music video, "Scorpions: Hurricane" is an officially licensed 96-page graphic novel that takes the legendary rock band on an outrageous sci-fi adventure. Centurie...

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ASIA Releases Music Video For 'Echo Of You' Single From Upcoming 'Indigo' Album

Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA will release its new studio album, "Indigo", on November 6, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP features ASIA's current lineup consisting of Geoff Downes (keyboards),Virgil Donati (drums),John Mitchell (guitar) and Harry Whitley (bass, vocals). The official mu...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says He Will Perform With DEEP PURPLE For First Time In More Than Three Decades

Ritchie Blackmore will join DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert Wednesday night (August 12) at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, revealed...

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ROSE TATTOO Cancels Remaining Summer 2026 European Tour Dates Due To ANGRY ANDERSON's 'Medical Issue'

Australian hard rock legends ROSE TATTOO have canceled all remaining shows of their summer 2026 European tour due to a "medical issue" affecting the band's iconic frontman Gary "Angry" Anderson. Earlier today (Monday, August 10),ROSE TATTOO released the following statement via social media: "We are...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Is 'Very, Very Proud' Of POISON's 'Native Tongue' Album: 'I Think It's A Great Record'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett reflected on the band's fourth album, "Native Tongue", which was originally released in 1993. Besides the core personnel of Rockett, singer Bret Michaels and bassist Bobby Dall, it is the only POISON LP to...

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STEELHEART's MILJENKO MATIJEVIC Teases 'Really Heavy' New Project With Ex-IN FLAMES Guitarist NICLAS ENGELIN: 'This Is Intense'

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, STEELHEART vocalist Miljenko Matijevic spoke about his collaborative project with Niclas Engelin, the Swedish guitarist best known for his work with IN FLAMES and THE HALO EFFECT. Miljenko said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I had t...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: GOJIRA 'Brought Something New To Guitar Riffing And Guitar Playing' In Metal

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this past weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked what, in his opinion, constitutes a great riff. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a hard one. Definitel...

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MAX CAVALERA: 'In This Business, It's Very Easy To Think That What You Do Is The Most Important Thing In The World, And It's Not'

In a new interview with Irina Marinescu of Rock FM România, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked what, in his opinion, is "the biggest difference between an artist who becomes a legend and an artist who just plays around." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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LITA FORD Is Finalizing 'Paperwork' For Her Long-Awaited New Album: 'We're Hoping For A September' Release

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, '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 some guitar...

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DERRICK GREEN Would Love His Post-SEPULTURA Band To Be 'As Heavy, But At The Same Time A Lot More Melodic'

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Overdrive.ie, SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green once again spoke about his plans for after the completion of the band's ongoing farewell tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I still wanna be involved in music. I would definitely love to c...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Completes Recording Vocals For His New Solo Album; Mixing Sessions To Take Place In Florida

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has completed recording the vocals for his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in early 2027 via BMG. Most of Dickinson's eighth solo album was recorded this past January and February at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California with producer Brendan Duffe...

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LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE To Release New Album 'Lay Me Down O Silent Fear' In September

German metal band LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE will release a new album, "Lay Me Down O Silent Fear", on September 25, 2026 through Steamhammer. Four years have passed since LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE's last full-length album. During this time, they have played well over 100 concerts, including the biggest festival...

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BECKY BALDWIN, Bassist On TONY IOMMI's 'From The Dark' Solo Album: 'I Am So Proud To Be A Part Of This'

U.K.-based bassist Becky Baldwin has commented on her appearance on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The 35-year-old Baldwin, who is best known as a recent addition to Danish metal veterans MERCYFUL FATE is joined on "From The Dark" by Iommi, drummer Karl Br...