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DANIEL 'CHEWY' MONGRAIN: VOIVOD Has Eight Songs Already In The Works For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Geoff of the Gas Masks & Hand Grenades podcast, Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain of Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's next studio album. The 50-year-old guitarist, who also teaches...

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FORBIDDEN's CRAIG LOCICERO Explains Lineup Changes For Fall 2026 Tour: MATT CAMACHO And CHRIS KONTOS 'Have Real-Life S*** To Deal With'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero discussed the band's recent announcement that FORBIDDEN bassist Matt Camacho and drummer Chris Kontos would sit out the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' fall 2026 U.S. tour with HEATHEN and VOID due to "pe...

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AMON AMARTH's JOHAN HEGG: 'We Never Really Write Music That We Don't Feel Is Gonna End Up On The Album'

In a new interview with Thomas Moser of Germany's Rock Antenne, AMON AMARTH vocalist Johan Hegg spoke about the band's upcoming album "The Allfather Awakens", which will arrive on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. Asked if he still gets nervous when it's time to release new music to the record-buyi...

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SHANE EMBURY Says Next NAPALM DEATH Album 'Probably' Won't Arrive Before Late 2027

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's seventeenth studio album. The British grindcore pioneers are once again working with longtime producer Russ Russell (DIMMU BORGIR, AT THE G...

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FEARLESS V, Featuring Former PRIMAL FEAR Members, Announces Debut Album, Shares 'Fearless V' Single

Following their departure from PRIMAL FEAR in 2024, Tom Naumann (guitar),Alex Beyrodt (guitar),Alex Jansen (bass) and Michael Ehré (drums) return with their new band FEARLESS V, joined by Italian vocalist Gianbattista "Jan" Manenti (THE UNITY). FEARLESS V's debut album, "Circus Life", is set for r...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says His Onstage Reunion With DEEP PURPLE Went Down Like He 'Just Invented The Cure For Cancer': 'The People Went Nuts'

In the first part of an exclusive 13-part interview series with Now Spinning magazine editor-in-chief Phil Aston, Ritchie Blackmore reflected on his reunion with DEEP PURPLE for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert on August 12 at the Northwell at Jones Beac...

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See Trailer For SHUDDER's Horror Anthology 'V/H/S/MIXTAPE' Featuring Contribution From GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE

The official trailer for Shudder's ninth installment of the "V/H/S" franchise, "V/H/S/MIXTAPE", which cranks the signature found-footage horror up to eleven with an electrifying new anthology where music and sound become the source of terror, can be seen below. United by a theme that explores the po...

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SATANIC PLANET, Featuring DAVE LOMBARDO, Shares 'Church Burning' Single From Upcoming 'Dead Deities' Album

SATANIC PLANET, which is composed of Lucien Greaves (The Satanic Temple co-founder and spokesperson),Luke Henshaw (PLANET B, SONIDO DE LA FRONTERA, FIRST POWER CREW, VARIATIONS IN THE KEY OF THE AFTERLIFE),Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, MISFITS, MR. BUNGLE, DEAD CROSS) and Justin Pearson (THE LOCUST, SWING...

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See Official Trailer For 'Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning' Concert Film

Trafalgar Releasing has released the official trailer for the global cinematic release of "Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning", produced by Mercury Studios, the world's leading music-focused content studio. Check it out below. The film definitively captures the triumphant final live per...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'You Will Not Be Able To Hold The A.I. Wall Back. To Avoid It, You're Gonna Be Left Behind'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Lisa Guerrero Unleashed, the podcast hosted by award-winning investigative journalist, keynote speaker, actor and producer Lisa Guerrero, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked for his take on artificial intelligence (A.I.) in music. He responded (...

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BAD BRAINS To Release 'Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear - March 1979)' In November

Washington, D.C.'s BAD BRAINS — one of the most important and influential bands to emerge from the American underground music scene — today announce the November 6 release of "Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear - March 1979)" via Trust Records. For decades, the recordings circulate...

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WHIPLASH Shares 'Bullet Train' Single From Upcoming 'Roar' Album

New Jersey thrash metal institution WHIPLASH have released "Bullet Train", the first single taken from their forthcoming album "Roar", due out worldwide on November 27, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. Driven by Tony Portaro's unmistakable guitar work and vocals, the track offers a first taste of a re...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Says Some Of His Band's Christian Critics 'Believe That The Music Is Inherently Full Of The Power Of Satan'

During an appearance on The White House Pod - Dare To Dream, the podcast hosted by film and television actor, director and producer David A.R. White, Christian rock musician John Cooper, frontman of the band SKILLET, was asked if his group has faced any criticism about its hard rock music being demo...

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'Decline Of Western Civilization' Director Says W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS 'Was Too Cool To Participate' In The Film

In a new interview with Michael Moynihan of The Moynihan Report, documentary filmmaker Penelope Spheeris once again spoke about the infamous scene in her "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" movie in which then-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes can be seen guzzling vodka in h...

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IAN GILLAN On Secret To Making 'Timeless' Music With DEEP PURPLE: 'If You Are True To Yourself, I Think You Stand A Chance'

In a new interview with Bulgaria's Z-Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked to name "the secret to creating music that remains timeless and continues to inspire new fans across generations". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the only answer I can give you, and I can't...