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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces August/September 2026 Shows With TITANIUM TART

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled the following shows in Florida and Georgia with his TITANIUM TART project: Aug. 29 - The Barn - Sanford, FL Sep. 05 - Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sep. 11 - The Albatross - Jacksonville, FL Sep. 13 - Center Stage Loft - Atlanta, GA Sep. 19 - OCC R...

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PEPPER KEENAN On His Failed METALLICA Bassist Audition: 'I Would've Loved To Bang Heads With JAMES HETFIELD Writing S***'

On the latest episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan reflected on what it was like to be one of the musicians to have auditioned for...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Denies Former Members Were Blindsided By Band's Split And Eventual Reformation: 'That's On Them'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, FIFTH AN...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET On His Thyroid Cancer Battle: 'I'm Just Kind Of Putting Everything In God's Hands'

In a new interview with Christian Music Guys, Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER was asked to share something that God's been doing in his life recently that would help build the podcast's viewers' and listeners' faith. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, look, I tell y...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON Says He Is Finally 'Done' Drinking: 'It's Been A Real Godsend'

In a new interview with Tom Wilson of Australia's Sense Music Media, HELMET frontman Page Hamilton spoke about the band's upcoming nine-date tour of Australia, which is scheduled to kick off on April 16 in Newcastle. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's gonna be my first sober...

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CYHRA, Featuring Former IN FLAMES And AMARANTHE Members, Announces New Album 'Requiem For A Pipe Dream'

Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA — featuring AMARANTHE co-founder Jake E and current THE HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT, THE CROWN and SUBURBAN TRIBE members — has released a new single, "Bleed With Pride". As CYHRA celebrates its tenth anniversary year, the new release arrives alongside the announcemen...

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SHINEDOWN Shares New Song 'Outlaw' From Upcoming 'Ei8ht' Album

SHINEDOWN has released "Outlaw", the latest track from the band's highly anticipated eighth studio album, "Ei8ht", arriving May 29 via Atlantic Records. The release arrives on the heels of yet another major career milestone, as SHINEDOWN took home "Rock Artist Of The Year" at the iHeartRadio Music A...

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BLACK SABBATH Members BILL WARD And GEEZER BUTLER To Appear At MONSTERPALOOZA Horror Convention In Pasadena In May 2026

Legendary BLACK SABBATH members Bill Ward and Geezer Butler will make an appearance at the Monsterpalooza horror convention this May 29-31 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California to meet fans for pro-photo ops. Note: Event tickets are required to be purchased first before buying a...

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TARJA TURUNEN Opens Up About Lyrical Inspiration For Her New Single 'At Sea'

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will release her brand new metal album, "Frisson Noir", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP is described in a press release as "the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging". Speaking about the album's first single,...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Releases Music Video For 'Born To Break' Single From Upcoming 'Bad Bones' Solo Album

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has released the official music video for his new solo single, "Born To Break". The track is taken from Erik's upcoming solo album, "Bad Bones", which will arrive on May 22. Known worldwide for his powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, Erik has previou...

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POISON Frontman BRET MICHAELS To Perform At 2026 NFL Draft In Pittsburgh

POISON frontman Bret Michaels, a Western Pennsylvania native born in Butler and the son of a veteran and steelworker, will bring his signature high-energy performance to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Following sold-out performances at PNC Park and Star Lake Amphitheater, as well as a recent NBC...

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Would GREG PUCIATO Reunite With THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN For A Tour? He Responds

In a new interview with Lochlan Watt of the "Music Is My Life" podcast, Greg Puciato, who fronted THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN between 2001 and 2017, was asked if thinks about the band much these days still, Greg said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's hard [not to] because it's in your face a...

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LEE HARRISON And MONSTROSITY Continue To Bring The 'Steak And Cheese' To Death Metal

By David E. Gehlke After 36 years of being in business, MONSTROSITY has yet to achieve the same level of success as their Floridian death metal peers in CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE, MORBID ANGEL and OBITUARY. That hasn't stopped founding member, songwriter and drummer Lee Harrison from trying. Harrison...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ On 'Into Oblivion' Album: 'This My First Record Sober'

In a new interview with Loyal To The Craft, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz discussed the band's latest album, "Into Oblivion", which came out on March 13 via Epic in the U.S. and Century Media in Europe. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been a long time coming. It's the band...

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DROWNING POOL's 'Goal And Plan' Is To Release New Full-Length Album Before End Of The Year

In a new interview with Matthew Thomas of Super Cool Radio, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce once again spoke about the band's plans to release a full-length album following the arrival of three new singles over the course of the last year and a half — "The Wrong One", which was released in Febru...