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SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Praises Late Drummer JOEY JORDISON: 'He Was The Best That Ever Did It. Hands Down.'

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, Sid Wilson, turntablist for the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning metal icons SLIPKNOT, reflected on the July 2021 passing of the band's founding drummer Joey Jordison. Sid said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "He wasn't in the band anymore at that time… [B...

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Chasing The Hydra

Prog metal pioneers and '80s metal icons, CRIMSON GLORY have been criminally overlooked and consigned to the dusty cupboard of history by most metal commentators over the last 25 years. The band themselves are partly responsible for this regrettable state of affairs, however, due to an inexplicable...

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DROWNING POOL's 'Sinner' To Receive 25th-Anniversary Vinyl And Expanded Digital Reissue

Craft Recordings celebrates the 25th anniversary of DROWNING POOL's platinum-selling debut, "Sinner", with a limited-edition vinyl reissue and expanded digital release. The 2001 album — the band's only record to feature their original frontman, Dave Williams — includes such favorites as "Tear Away",...

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SYMPHONY X Vocalist RUSSELL ALLEN Shares Emotional New Ballad 'Love Her Like I Do (Ava's Song)' In Honor Of Autism Awareness Month

Acclaimed vocalist Russell Allen, best known as the powerhouse frontman of progressive metal legends SYMPHONY X, has released a deeply personal new ballad titled "Love Her Like I Do (Ava's Song)" in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The heartfelt track offers an intimate glimpse into Allen's ex...

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ELOY CASAGRANDE Reflects On His SLIPKNOT Audition: 'I Didn't Know What The Guys Were Looking For'

In a new interview with Thomann's Drum Bash, former SEPULTURA drummer Eloy Casagrande explained how he came to join SLIPKNOT in early 2024 prior to the launch of the heavy metal giants' 25th-anniversary North American tour. Reflecting on how he approached his first jam with the other SLIPKNOT musici...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD's CAM PIPES: 'We're Gonna Start Trickling Out Some New Music' In 2027

At this year's Hell's Heroes festival in Houston, Texas, vocalist Cam Pipes of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD was asked by Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper if there are any plans for the reunited band to write and record new music. He responded (as transcri...

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NATE GARRETT Fights Off Personal Demons To Release SPIRIT ADRIFT's Crushing Final Studio Album, 'Infinite Illumination'

By David E. Gehlke The April 10 surprise release of SPIRIT ADRIFT's "Infinite Illumination" studio album was accompanied by an announcement that the band was calling it a day. Guided since its 2015 inception by vocalist / guitarist / songwriter Nate Garrett, SPIRIT ADRIFT emerged as one of the bette...

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VENOM Shares 'Kicked Outta Hell' Single From Upcoming 'Into Oblivion' Album

VENOM will release a new studio album, "Into Oblivion", on May 1 via Noise/BMG. The official Andy Pilkington-created music video for the LP's second single, "Kicked Outta Hell", can be seen below. Destined to be another crowd pleaser in the live arena, "Kicked Outta Hell" is without a doubt one of t...

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It's Official: IRON MAIDEN To Be Inducted Into 2026 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. Also set to be honored in the class of 2026 Performer category are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, OASIS, Sade, Luther Vandross and WU-TANG CLAN. Celia...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Wants To Take ELEGANT WEAPONS As Far As He Can: 'It's Always Been In My Mind' That JUDAS PRIEST Is 'Not Gonna Be Around Forever'

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, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, who is currently promoting the upcoming second album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS side project, was ask...

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LZZY HALE: How HALESTORM 'Lost' Its 'Taste In Religion' After Starting Out As 'Christian' Rock Band

In a new interview with music journalist Matt Mills of the Heavy Stories podcast, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale reflected on the group's early days in the late 1990s when the music she and her bandmates created was described by the Patriot-News as "classic rock" with "a wholesome message for the Am...

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STIX ZADINIA On STEEL PANTHER's Longevity: 'There's Never Been A More Important Time For Such An Unimportant Band'

In a new interview with Ronni Hunter of the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, drummer Stix Zadinia of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER was asked to name the secret to the band's longevity. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Complete and total ignorance. We are myopic in our...

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DIMMU BORGIR Announces August 2026 North American Tour With HYPOCRISY And SUFFOCATION

Norwegian symphonic black metal titans DIMMU BORGIR will embark on a North American tour this summer. Support on the 10-date trek will come from HYPOCRISY, SUFFOCATION and HULDER. The tour will kick off on August 7 at the Palladium Times Square in in New York City, and will wrap up on August 23 at T...

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MARCUS NAND Confirmed As Featured Guitarist On WILLIAM SHATNER's Upcoming Metal Album

When you're looking for a great guitar solo, you need a great guitarist to play it. That's what William Shatner thought as he was playing through the early material he has already gathered for his upcoming metal album, and that's exactly what he did. Shatner was listening back to "The Grim Reaper",...

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GUS G: 'It Was A Conscious Decision For Me After The OZZY OSBOURNE Gig To Not Join Other Bands'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G spoke about his reluctance to be a hired gun in another band after exiting Ozzy Osbourne's group nearly a decade ago following an eight-year run with the legendary heavy metal singer. "It was a conscious decis...