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DIAMOND HEAD, RAVEN, TANK And PRAYING MANTIS Members Join Forces As New Supergroup LORDS OF NWOBHM

With the ever-growing interest and respect around the world for the rock music genre known as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) — the monumental British metal and European metal movement from 1979 through 1982 — there has never been a better time to celebrate the music of those pioneering...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Setlist For Upcoming Las Vegas Residency: 'We Have To Feel Comfortable With What We're Doing'

In a new interview with Houston Life, DEF LEPPARD lead singer Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen spoke about the band's upcoming third Las Vegas residency. "Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency" will set the strip alight from February 3 through 28, 2026 at The Colosseum at...

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UGLY KID JOE Wrote 'A Gazillion' Songs For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, UGLY KID JOE guitarist and producer Dave Fortman spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to the "Rad Wings Of Destiny" album, which came out in October 2022. Asked if the songwriting process has gotten easier over the years, Da...

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How Did MEGADETH Get Its Name? Former Guitarist GREG HANDEVIDT Sets Record Straight

On the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey sit down with original MEGADETH guitarist Greg Handevidt for a deep dive into the band's earliest days. Greg shares pivotal stories from moving to Los Angeles with Ellefson, meeting MEGADETH...

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GEOFF TATE Has 'No Regrets' About His Time With QUEENSRŸCHE: 'It Was A Wonderful Experience'

In a new interview with WDR Rockpalast, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's classic third album, 1988's "Operation: Mindcrime". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, 'Operation: Mindcrime' was born in the middle '80s, really. It was...

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IRON MAIDEN Drummer NICKO MCBRAIN: 'There's No One That Can Replace Me'

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain played the last of four July 2025 shows in Florida with his TITANIUM TART project on Saturday (July 26) at OCC Road House & Museum in Clearwater, Florida. Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are Rob Stokes on bass, Eldad Kira on keyboards, Mike Rivera and Mitch Tanne...

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ANTHRAX To Release New Song Before The End Of 2025

During an appearance on a new episode of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the status of the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're gonna release a song at the end of this year, to g...

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GRETA VAN FLEET's JAKE KISZKA Announces Debut Album From His New Band MIRADOR

MIRADOR, the new band co-founded by Grammy Award-winning GRETA VAN FLEET co-founder Jake Kiszka and IDA MAE's Chris Turpin, will release its self-titled debut album on September 19 via Republic Records. "MIRADOR comes from a deep passion for rock 'n' roll, early folk, and country blues as well as f...

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OTHERWISE Announces New EP, 'Some Kind Of Alchemy'

Las Vegas-based hard rock band OTHERWISE triumphantly returns with a brand new EP and label home. The infectious new single/video for the track "Stop, Drop And Roll (Doesn't Work In Hell)" is a hard-driving banger with a massive catchy chorus, which will quickly demand your undivided attention. This...

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Watch: THE OFFSPRING Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE With 'Crazy Train' Cover

California punk rockers THE OFFSPRING paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by performing a cover of the legendary heavy metal singer's classic song "Crazy Train" at their last two concerts: on July 22 at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse, New York and again on July 23 at Bud...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Honors DICKEY BETTS With 'Reflections' Instrumental Album

TESLA guitarist and songwriter Frank Hannon has announced the upcoming release of "Reflections", a new solo instrumental album arriving September 12. Written and recorded in the wake of personal loss and life upheaval, "Reflections" is Hannon's most intimate and revealing work to date — a 13-song co...

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SEVENDUST Announces Fall 2025 U.S. Acoustic Tour

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of its beloved acoustic album "Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live", SEVENDUST will hit the road for an exclusive, intimate tour this fall. Fans can expect stripped-down versions of the band's hardest-hitting tracks, deep cuts and emotional favorites, including "Bl...

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SHINEDOWN's Eighth Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In 'Late February' Or 'Early March Of 2026'

In a new interview with Metalshop TV, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith and drummer Barry Kerch spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's upcoming eighth studio album.  Barry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Listen, it's not quite done yet. When it's done, i...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says DAVE MUSTAINE Wanted MEGADETH To Re-Record Songs From METALLICA's 'No Life 'Til Leather' Demo

On the latest episode of The David Ellefson Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on the making of the band's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" Ellefson laid down his bass tracks on MEGADETH's sixteenth LP in May 2020 at a studio in Nashville, Tennessee. In July 202...

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FOREIGNER Announces 'The Hits Unplugged' Benefit Concert

Legendary rock band FOREIGNER will appear in a one-night-only benefit concert on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on the Long Island University Post campus in Brookville, New York. The concert will feature special acoustic renditions of FOREIGNER's biggest hits such...