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GEOFF TATE Is Putting The 'Finishing Touches' On 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, Scottish guitarist Kieran Robertson, who plays in ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate's solo band, spoke about the status of the recording sessions for Geoff's upcoming third and final chapter in QUEENSRŸCHE's classic "Operation:...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'I'm Not In Any Hurry To Depart This Planet'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was interviewed on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast. You can now listen to the show in the YouTube clip below. Addressing the fact that many people nowadays worry about their future, job prospects and the state of the world, leading to...

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METALLICA To Be Honored At 2026 'Red Cross Gala'

METALLICA will be honored at the 2026 Red Cross Gala, an annual volunteer-led, black-tie benefit that raises support for Red Cross preparedness, response and recovery programs in our community. Now celebrating its 31st year, the 2026 event — set to take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 — promises t...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On 'Goliath' Songwriting Process: 'We Write For An Audience Of Five. We Write To Make Ourselves Happy.'

In a new interview with Brando of the Appetite For Distortion podcast, guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS spoke about the band's upcoming twelfth studio album, "Goliath", which will arrive on March 20 via Napalm Records. Asked if he still feels excitement at th...

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BRENT SMITH On SHINEDOWN's Decision To Pull Out Of KID ROCK's 'Rock The Country' Festival: 'We Saw Infighting That We Had Never Seen Before'

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about the band's decision to pull out of this year's edition of Rock The Country, the country music festival launched in 2024 by headliner Kid Rock. He said: "We saw infighting that we had never seen before, and for us, it was our job to d...

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GREG PUCIATO And STEVEN RYAN ALEXANDER Announce THE BLACK QUEEN 'Fever Daydream 10th Anniversary Tour'

THE BLACK QUEEN, featuring former THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN vocalist Greg Puciato and Steven Ryan Alexander, will return after a seven-year absence with a North American tour celebrating the tenth anniversary of "Fever Daydream", the band's sleek 2016 debut that mixed industrial tension, R&B und...

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DETHKLOK Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Headlining Shows

DETHKLOK has announced a series of spring headline dates, bringing the band's full live show to select cities across the West Coast and Midwest. In addition to DETHKLOK's upcoming co-headline tour with AMON AMARTH, these newly announced performances give fans the opportunity to experience DETHKLOK i...

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Forest Of Forgetting

There is no point in denying it: EYE OF MELIAN make beautiful music. "Forest of Forgetting" is the long-awaited follow-up to this Dutch project's first album, 2022's lavish and sparkling "Legends of Light", and it will have fans of symphonic metal and fantasy film scores weeping into their popcorn....

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TWILIGHT FORCE Signs With NAPALM RECORDS, Shares New Single 'Magic Of A New Dawn'

Symphonic power metal masters TWILIGHT FORCE have signed a worldwide record deal with Austrian rock and metal powerhouse Napalm Records. This alliance, forged in mutual admiration, marks a thrilling new chapter in the band's history. To celebrate this collaboration, the Swedish outfit unveils their...

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SANTANA And THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Announce 'Oneness' 2026 Tour

Grammy Award-winning and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame artists SANTANA and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS have announced the "Oneness" tour, bringing together two of classic rock's most beloved and celebrated acts for a special run of dates across North America. Tickets for the "Oneness" tour, promoted by Live Na...

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NEKROGOBLIKON Announces 'The Boiling Sea' EP, Shares Music Video For 'The Secret Elephant'

Goblin metal's least likely legends are back. After nearly two decades of chaos, cult stardom, and the viral mayhem of "No One Survives", NEKROGOBLIKON returns with "The Boiling Sea" — the feral new EP that ushers in a historic era for the band. It arrives on April 17. Today, the goblin metallers dr...

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SHINEDOWN Announces New Album 'Ei8ht', Shares 'Safe And Sound' Single And Unveils 2026 World Tour

SHINEDOWN will release its eighth studio album, "Ei8ht", on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The official lyric video for the LP's latest single, "Safe And Sound", can be seen below. In addition, SHINEDOWN has announced a massive "Dance, Kid, Dance Act II" world tour, taking the band to 11 countries acr...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Battles Dislike Of Touring As OPETH Remains At Height Of Band's Popularity

By David E. Gehlke OPETH has routinely played to packed houses since 2001's "Blackwater Park". They've headlined the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater. They've headlined the legendary Royal Albert Hall. And, more recently, they headlined two sold-out dates at the legendary Sydney Opera House. OPETH c...

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IRON MAIDEN Reveals Full Details Of 'Eddfest' Weekend At Knebworth For Band's 50th Anniversary

Last September when British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN announced their only U.K. show of 2026, on July 11 at Knebworth Park, they said they would be "turning it into as much of a 'MAIDEN world' as we can for all our fans to enjoy!" And true to form, they are now able to announce the full detail...

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SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN Is 'Happy' His Band Is Finally Starting To Crack U.S. Market

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, singer Joakim Brodén of Swedish metallers SABATON was asked how it feels for him and his bandmates to finally start to crack the American market. The 45-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm happy about it mostly, actua...