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MOONSPELL's FERNANDO RIBEIRO: 'We Never Expected To Have Any Kind Of Success'

In a recent interview with Finland's Rockin Häkissä, vocalist Fernando Ribeiro of Portuguese dark metal pioneers MOONSPELL spoke about the band's latest album, "Far From God", which was released on July 3 via Napalm Records. Asked if there were any "challenges" during the making of the record, Ferna...

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PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES: 'We Still Have No Problem Calling Ourselves' A 'Gothic Metal' Band

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, Nick Holmes of PARADISE LOST was asked how he feels about being considered one of the pioneers of the so-called "gothic" metal movement. The singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know. We kind of came up with th...

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Radio Promotion Powerhouse SKATEBOARD MARKETING Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Founded 35 years ago on August 12, 1991 by Munsey Ricci (pictured below),Skateboard Marketing has operated at the heart of hard rock, heavy metal, and heavy music culture, working across commercial, satellite, syndicated, and college radio to break new artists and support legacy acts for three and...

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Watch: RITCHIE BLACKMORE Performs With DEEP PURPLE For First Time In 33 Years

Ritchie Blackmore joined DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert Wednesday night (August 12) at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, came up for...

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KAMELOT's THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD: 'We Don't Tour As Much As A Lot Of Different Bands, And There's A Reason For That'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The CMS Metal Show, KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood was asked if he and his bandmates still enjoy touring as much as they did two or three decades ago in the earlier years of KAMELOT. Thomas responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The thing is we do...

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BRING ME THE HORIZON's OLI SYKES And SPIRITBOX's COURTNEY LAPLANTE Join GRABBITZ For Valorant Champions Anthem 2026

Riot Games has announced that Oli Sykes (BRING ME THE HORIZON),Courtney LaPlante (SPIRITBOX) and longtime Valorant collaborator Grabbitz have teamed up as performers for the 2026 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) anthem. Written and produced by Grabbitz, "If The Sun Burns Out Tonight" marks his fourth...

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CHRIS JERICHO: FOZZY Is 'Very Proud' Of Having A Song Like 'Judas' That All Rock Fans Know

In an interview with Tyler D of the Delaware radio station 93.5 The Beach, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho reflected on the extraordinary success of the band's 2017 breakout hit "Judas". "Judas", which reached the Top 5 on the U.S. rock chart and boasts 75 million views on YouTube for the music video,...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY Says His Upcoming Solo Tour Will Be 'The Big Test': 'Do People Really Wanna See This?'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, vocalist Chad Gray of MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH spoke about his upcoming U.S. tour celebrating his 30-year career. Dubbed "30 Years Of Madnesss" (sic),these unique events will feature Gray performing hits of MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH with a backing band consisting of...

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ASIA Releases Music Video For 'Echo Of You' Single From Upcoming 'Indigo' Album

Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA will release its new studio album, "Indigo", on November 6, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP features ASIA's current lineup consisting of Geoff Downes (keyboards),Virgil Donati (drums),John Mitchell (guitar) and Harry Whitley (bass, vocals). The official mu...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says He Will Perform With DEEP PURPLE For First Time In More Than Three Decades

Ritchie Blackmore will join DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert Wednesday night (August 12) at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, revealed...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Crazy Train' Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY

Ozzy Osbourne's classic 1980 song "Crazy Train" has landed in in Spotify's Billions Club after surpassing one billion streams on the platform. Billions Club is a playlist first launched in 2020 which includes all of the songs on Spotify that have surpassed one billion streams on the platform. A...

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NORTHLANE Spent More Than Two Years Working On Songs For Upcoming 'Anemoia' Album: 'It's Been A Long Process'

In a new interview with Steve O'G, vocalist Marcus Bridge of Australian heavy music trailblazers NORTHLANE spoke about the band's upcoming seventh studio album, "Anemoia", which is due out everywhere October 30 via independent release. Regarding NORTHLANE's collaboration with Jordan Fish, a former m...

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RIVAL SONS Singer JAY BUCHANAN Announces September/October 2026 'Storyteller' U.S. Tour

Jay Buchanan, frontman of Grammy-nominated rock band RIVAL SONS, has announced his "Storyteller" U.S. tour, kicking off September 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. This special run of intimate solo acoustic shows builds on his sold-out European "Weapons Of Beauty" tour dates earlier this summer, where Buc...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Looks Back On Split With CHRIS HOLMES: 'He Wasn't Able To Do Musically The Things That I Wanted To Do Later On'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless was asked if he wishes things would have turned out differently when it comes to his relationship with former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Chris is a great perfor...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM On Getting Praise From METALLICA: 'It's A Total Bizarre Childhood Dream Version Of Success'

In an interview with Andrew Slaidins of The Rockpit's "50 Shades Of Slaids", AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström was asked for his reaction to METALLICA's recent comment that the Swedish metallers "raised the bar" when they opened for the heavy metal giants on the spring/summer 2026 European leg of...