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IRON MAIDEN's 'Eddie's Dive Bar' Pre-Show Events Are Coming To The U.S.

The U.S. leg of IRON MAIDEN's "Run For Your Lives" world tour kicks off on September 5 in New Jersey, and with it comes the first Eddie's Dive Bar experiences to happen Stateside. Overseas, these meetups offer passionate IRON MAIDEN fans a chance to "Up The Irons" and raise a pint before IRON MAIDEN...

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JOHN BUSH: 'I Champion' The Fact That ARMORED SAINT Has Kept Same Lineup For More Than Three And A Half Decades

In a new interview with Stevie J of TotalRock, ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush was asked how he and his bandmates have managed to keep their lineup almost entirely intact for most of their four-decade-plus existence. John responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm not gonna say that...

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KITTIE: 'We Enjoyed' Live Concerts 'More Before' Advent Of Smartphones

Drummer Mercedes Lander and bassist Ivana "Ivy" Jenkins of KITTIE joined Oran O'Beirne at this year's edition of the U.K.'s Bloodstock Open Air festival to talk about the band's return, new music and what comes next. Following the release of the "Fire" album in 2024, Mercedes and Ivy discussed the p...

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GWAR Is Coming To 'Mutant Football League 2'

You prayed. GWAR heard. And they're coming. Digital Dreams Entertainment Inc. is thrilled to announce Mutant Football League 2: Antarctica Scumdogs, a brand-new DLC pack starring the boundary-breaking metal band, launching for PlayStation 5, Steam, and XBOX Series X|S in October 2026. GWAR tore a ne...

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ANGRA's RAFAEL BITTENCOURT On New Singer ALÍRIO NETTO: 'He's A Virtuoso, But He's Also A Friend'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, guitarist Rafael Bittencourt of long-running Brazilian metallers ANGRA spoke about the band's latest addition, singer Alírio Netto, who officially replaced longtime ANGRA vocalist Fabio Lione last November. Regarding how Alírio has been recei...

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BEHEMOTH probably didn't elicit the reaction they were hoping for when they titled their 2025 studio album "The Shit ov God". A better choice or sequence of words would have likely saved the Polish extreme metal titans some internet ridicule. The poor title may also have distracted listeners from th...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Has Learned How To 'Tour Smarter, Not Harder': 'We Know Where The Sweet Spot And The Joy And The Fun Of It Is'

In a recent interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his involvement with METAL CHURCH's new lineup, in which he is joined by founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JE...

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HELLOWEEN's KAI HANSEN Shares 'Wait And See' Single From Upcoming 'Born With A Hammer' Solo Album

With "Wait And See", Kai Hansen releases the third single from his upcoming solo album "Born With A Hammer". After the speed, freedom and rock 'n' roll spirit of "Welcome To Life", the new track turns towards the heavier side of the album and immediately feels darker, tighter and more intense. At it...

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SAXON Announces 25th Studio Album 'Gods Of Thunder', Shares Title Track

British heavy metal legends SAXON return with "Gods Of Thunder", their new studio album that draws on history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites and the enduring spirit of rock 'n' roll. "Gods Of Thunder" is set for release via Silver Lining Music on January 22, 2027. The brand new sin...

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BLIND ILLUSION To Release 'Stage Flight: Live At The UC Theatre' Live Album Featuring Original Vocalist DAVID WHITE

Progressive thrash metal pioneers BLIND ILLUSION will unleash a new live album, "Stage Flight: Live At The UC Theatre", on October 16, 2026 through Hectic Records/Bleeding Priest Records. The release captures a historic 2025 performance featuring original BLIND ILLUSION vocalist David White, recorde...

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EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS On A.I.-Generated Content In Arts: 'I Don't Have A Strong Desire To Use It'

In a new interview with Capital Chaos TV, EXHORDER frontman Kyle Thomas was asked to weigh in on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.)-generated content in the arts, particularly as some of his peers have admitted to using A.I. for their cover art, posters and even in making music. Thomas said (...

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MICHAEL SWEET Wouldn't Join KING DIAMOND's Band But STRYPER Would 'Absolutely' Tour With MERCYFUL FATE

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked if he would ever consider playing guitar for King Diamond's band, if the opportunity arose and the "numbers were right". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You mean, like be in [King's] band?...

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BABYMETAL Steps Back Into World Of MARVEL Zombies On Exclusive Variant Cover Celebrating 'Marvel Zombies: War Zone'

hustl. announced today that Japanese pop-metal band BABYMETAL will join Marvel Zombies on a limited-edition variant cover to celebrate the release of Marvel Zombies: War Zone (2026) #1. This collaboration was inspired by BABYMETAL's connection to Marvel Animation's "Marvel Zombies" on Disney+, after...

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KAMELOT's TOMMY KAREVIK Explains 'Dark Asylum' Album Concept

In a new interview with Poland's MetalSide.pl, KAMELOT frontman Tommy Karevik was asked if it was difficult for him and his bandmates to work on material for their latest album, "Dark Asylum", while spending so much time on the road in the last couple of years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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DARKEST HOUR Announces New Album 'Suffer Divine', Shares Title Track

Metal juggernauts DARKEST HOUR will release their eleventh studio album, "Suffer Divine", on October 30, 2026. Produced by Mark Lewis (WHITECHAPEL, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, CANNIBAL CORPSE),the 11-track effort distills everything DARKEST HOUR loves about heavy music from force to spirit. Today, the...