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ROBERT MASON Is Not Opposed To Making New Music With WARRANT: 'I Love Doing New Material'

In a new interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, WARRANT singer Robert Mason was asked if there are any plans to release new music as a follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "'Louder Harder Faster' came out at the back...

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Texas's THE SWORD Announces First European Shows In Ten Years

Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have announced their first European tour dates since 2015, with the recently reunited band slating a trio of intimate club performances alongside festival appearances, including Copenhell, Freak Valley and Tons Of Rock. THE SWORD European tour dates: June 19 - Copenhage...

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DANI FILTH Still Has CRADLE OF FILTH Playing By Its Own Rules: 'We're A Black Metal Band. We Do What We Want'

By David E. Gehlke It's not beyond the realm of possibility that U.K. extreme metal veterans CRADLE OF FILTH will release another studio album (or two) before their long-awaited collaboration with pop star Ed Sheeran finally sees the light of day. Their now-delayed mash-up with Sheeran symbolizes th...

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ROBERT MASON: 'There's No Urgency' For WARRANT To Release New Music

In a new interview with Joe Scibilia of The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show, WARRANT singer Robert Mason was asked if there are any plans to release new music as a follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have something that might happen...

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Wrath And Ruin

Revival thrash really got out of hand in the late 2000s. A new band inspired by EXCITER and RAZOR emerged from the woodwork daily, with most having little more to offer than pure homage and riff and aesthetic thievery. (And an endless supply of jean jackets and bullet belts.) Hidden somewhere in the...

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FINGER ELEVEN's Long-Awaited New Album Will 'Surprise A Lot Of People'

In a recent interview with Skratch N Sniff, FINGER ELEVEN lead vocalist Scott Anderson shared insights about the band's journey, including FINGER ELEVEN's latest single, "Adrenaline", and the group's upcoming album. Scott opened up about touring with CREED on their "Summer Of '99" tour in 2024, his...

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Birth Of Malice

Germany's legendary thrash metal unit DESTRUCTION needs no introduction. Alongside SODOM and KREATOR, DESTRUCTION are among the forerunners who were fundamental in establishing extreme metal's foundation, and they've stood the test of time, having recently marked their 40th anniversary. Far from bei...

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Existentialismus

After six years of nefarious, underground activity, ABDUCTION punctured the broader metal consciousness with their (or, rather, his) fourth album, 2022's "Black Blood". A startling introduction to founder and sole member A|V's singular take on black metal, it was part ruinous blitzkrieg, part psyche...

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JERRY DIXON Says WARRANT Box Set Is Being Planned Featuring Previously Unreleased Material And New Music

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, WARRANT bassist Jerry Dixon spoke about the band's plan to release new music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're kind of thinking and probably implementing kind of like a box set of things we have with [late WARRANT frontman] Jani [Lane], unrel...

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Texas's THE SWORD Announces More Comeback Shows

Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD, who called it quits more than two years ago, are back. Following their appearance at the 2024 edition of the Levitation festival, which took place last fall at several Austin venues, they have announced two additional dates, with more shows on the horizon: April 10 at...

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Here's A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Making Of METALLICA 'Remastered' Pinball Machines

Stern Pinball, Inc. has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the recently announced Remastered Limited Edition and Premium Edition METALLICA pinball machines. Stern's Metallica Remastered pinball games feature over 1,000 new speech calls that include callouts by the band and eight new ME...

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WARBRINGER Announces March/April 2025 North American Tour With ALLEGAEON

Modern thrash titans WARBRINGER recently announced their highly anticipated new album, "Wrath And Ruin", out March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records, with the release of cataclysmic single "A Better World". Today, the band returns to sound the beacon, announcing their upcoming North American co-headline t...

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RUDY SARZO Reveals More Details About His Recent Collaboration With BRAD GILLIS And TOMMY ALDRIDGE

In a recent interview with Rock Your Faith Out, legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo spoke about his collaboration with his former OZZY OSBOURNE bandmates Brad Gillis (guitar) and Tommy Aldridge (drums) on a recording of a "classic cover song", to be released later this year. He said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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WARBRINGER Announces 'Wrath And Ruin' Album

Modern thrash titans WARBRINGER will release their new album, "Wrath And Ruin", on March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records. With 20 years of history and millions of cross platform streams in their wake, "best of the year" nods from the likes of Loudwire and Consequence on 2020's "Weapons Of Tomorrow", and...

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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN On Artificial Intelligence: 'It's Definitely A Double-Edged Sword'

NIGHTWISH mastermind Tuomas Holopainen has weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create music. Asked by Sysimedia if he thinks this new technology is useful or if it's dangerous, Tuomas said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We will follow closely, and mayb...