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GEOFF TATE Explains Why He Didn't Approach Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist CHRIS DEGARMO About Contributing To 'Operation: Mindcrime III'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he had thought about approaching original QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Chris DeGarmo to contribute to the upcoming third chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series,...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD Releases Music Video For 'Free' From 'Kiss The Machine' Album

PUDDLE OF MUDD has released the official music video for the song "Free". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Kiss The Machine", which came out in May 2025 via Pavement Entertainment. The music video was directed by Vicente Cordero and filmed in Los Angeles. "Free" takes on a deeply pe...

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HASTE THE DAY Shares Music Video For 'Oblivion' From Upcoming 'Dissenter' Album

HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song "Burn". They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop there. HASTE THE DAY will release its new album "Dissenter"...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman GEOFF TATE Praises His Replacement TODD LA TORRE: 'He's A Really Wonderful Singer'

During an appearance on the March 17 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he is still in touch with any of his former bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, I haven't had any contact, no. I went and saw QUEEN...

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GUS G. Shares Music Video For 'Nothing Can Break Me' Single Featuring DORO PESCH

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will release his fifth solo album, "Steel Burner", on April 24, 2026 through Metal Department Records. The album marks his first solo release in five y...

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PAUL STANLEY Rejects 'Nepotism' Label For Son EVAN's STANLEY SIMMONS Project

In a new interview with The Drew Lane Show, KISS frontman Paul Stanley spoke about STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — which released its debut single, "Body Down", in December. A full-length album wil...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Recruits JOE LYNN TURNER, PAT TRAVERS, ALAN DAVEY And SHAWN DROVER For NUCLEAR MESSIAH Single 'For Mad Men Only'

NUCLEAR MESSIAH — the project built around the visionary mastery of ex-MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland — has released a new single, "For Mad Men Only". Joining Poland for this roaring metal cover of the '70s MAY BLITZ tune "For Mad Men Only" is the inimitable Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) o...

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Listen: GEOFF TATE Releases 'Power', First Single From His Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will release the third chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, "Operation: Mindcrime III", on May 3. The LP's first single, "Power", can now be streamed below. "Power" was written by Geoff and his guitarist/producer Kieran Robertson. It fea...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE On Setlist For His Solo Concerts: 'I Wish I Could Play Everything I Ever Wrote'

In a new interview with V and Metalhead Fred of Creativity Talkin, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the possibility of performing all three chapters in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, including the upcoming "Operation: Mindcrime III", which he recorded with his so...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER 1971 Flying V Collector's Edition Guitar Unveiled By GIBSON

Gibson Custom has announced the release of the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector's Edition, a meticulously crafted recreation of one of the most influential guitars in hard rock and heavy metal history. Known for his work with UFO, SCORPIONS and the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, Schenker helped def...

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HEART's ANN WILSON Announces North American Screening And Q&A Tour For Feature-Length Documentary 'In My Voice'

Rock icon Ann Wilson, singer-songwriter and founder of HEART, has announced a special 10-city North American screening tour accompanying her forthcoming authorized feature documentary "In My Voice". Each evening will feature a high-definition screening of the documentary followed by a live question-...

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TYKETTO Shares Music Video For Title Track Of 'Closer To The Sun' Album

Hard-rocking quintet TYKETTO will release its sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", on March 20. The band, consisting of Danny Vaughn (vocals),Harry Scott Elliott (guitar),Ged Rylands (keyboards),Chris Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee (drums),will make the LP available via British rock specialist lab...

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Swiss Extreme Metal Icons SAMAEL Release New Single 'Hidden Empire'

Following last October's comeback statement "Black Matter Manifesto", which marked SAMAEL's first new song in eight years, the Swiss metal titans unveil "Hidden Empire", the second track featured on their upcoming limited 12-inch maxi single vinyl, arriving April 24, 2026 via Napalm Records mailorde...

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MASTERPLAN Shares Music Video For 'Through The Storm' From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal veterans MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Through The Storm", can be seen below. The band commented:...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'I'm A Very Blessed Guy That I Can Do What I Love To Do'

In a new interview with Frontiers Music Srl 's "Backstage Unplugged" podcast, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet spoke about his drive to keep putting out new music, whether it's with his long-running Christian metal band or with the various other projects he has pursued over the years. He said (as tran...