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ROB DUKES Reclaims EXODUS Vocal Throne On 'Goliath': 'It's The Best Thing I've Done'

By David E. Gehlke The surprise early-2025 firing of frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza and the reinstatement of his predecessor, Rob Dukes, have allowed EXODUS to correct a mistake that should never have occurred. Dukes was originally plucked from relative obscurity in 2005 to front the legendary thrashe...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ: 'It's Crazy To Think That We're Going On The 38th Anniversary Of The Band'

In a new interview with Jacob Ridenour of the Wildman podcast, drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz of Florida-based death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE reflected on his band's four-decade career. Asked how everything is going in his life at the moment, Paul said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's going p...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Admits 'Constant Comparisons' To YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drove Him 'Nuts'

Neo-classical guitarist Chris Impellitteri has once again dismissed suggestions that he is an Yngwie Malmsteen clone, saying that he views himself as much more of a child of players like Al Di Meola blended with Eddie Van Halen. Impellitteri first made his mark in 1987 with the release of his debut...

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MICHAEL ROMEO Hopes To Have Long-Awaited New SYMPHONY X Album Recorded Before End Of 2026

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, SYMPHONY X guitarist Michael Romeo spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In the old days, years ago, working on a record, w...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Defends His Right To Speak Out On Political Issues: 'I'm Not Some Dancing Monkey Put Here For Your Entertainment'

In a new interview with Sam Law of U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked how he responds to people who say that musicians or "entertainers" should stay out of politics. He said: "To those people, I say 'Go fuck yourself.' I'm an American citizen and a world traveler....

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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI On His New Band POWERRAGE: 'I Wanted To Move On And Try Something Different'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci spoke about his new band POWERRAGE in which he is joined by bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER),vocalist Jacques Bélanger (who previously sang on three EXCITER albums: "The Dark Comman...

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Former ARCH ENEMY Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Launches New Band BLUE MEDUSA

Former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has announced the formation of a band, BLUE MEDUSA. She is joined in the group by guitarists Alyssa Day (MINDSCAR, ABSENTIA) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann). Bassist Alicia Vigil (DRAGONFORCE, VIGIL OF WAR) and drummer Delaney Jaster...

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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO: 'People Are Gonna Hear Our New Record And They're Gonna Have Fun'

In a new interview with Rev. Tom Brice of Sportzwire Radio, NONPOINT frontman Elias Soriano was asked what his expectations are for the band's upcoming full-length album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think people are gonna have fun with it. It's different than what's on the radio...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Says His Brain Is 'Four Years Old': 'I Just Like To Have Fun And Enjoy Life'

The metal radio show Démentiellement Vôtre on CKRL 89.1FM has published the full video of the bass clinic by Frank Bello of ANTHRAX, which took place this past Thursday night, March 5, 2026, at the Long & McQuade musical instrument store in Quebec City, Canada. You can now watch it below. Speaki...

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GREAT WHITE Is 'Looking Into Studios Right Now' To Record First New Music With Singer BRETT CARLISLE

In a new interview with the Thunder Underground podcast, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall confirmed that the band is still working on new music with Brett Carlisle, who was officially named the band's new vocalist in October 2022. Brett joined the group as the replacement for Andrew Freeman (LAST...

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Watch: BATTLE BEAST Performs Live With New Singer MARINA LA TORRACA For First Time

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST played their first concert with new singer Marina La Torraca Friday night (March 6) at WWWX in Tokyo, Japan. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. In a recent interview with Australia's Metal Mal, BATTLE BEAST bassist and founding member Eero Sipilä spoke abo...

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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK To Release Debut EP From A PLACE TO KILL Project In June: 'It's The Angriest Thing I've Ever Done'

In an interview with Eric Broadbent of Rock Shop LIVE, FILTER frontman Richard Patrick discussed A PLACE TO KILL, his new industrial trap metal project in which he is collaborating with vocalist Jim Louvau. A PLACE TO KILL released its debut track, "The Killing Field", in early 2023 as the B-side of...

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SLIPKNOT's SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN Explains Why He Moved From Iowa To Palm Springs: 'The Energy Is Incredible'

In a new interview with the "Kennedy Saves The World" podcast, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) was asked if he still lives in Iowa. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, we moved to Palm Springs. There's some health things. And the sun is always...

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SYMPHONY X's RUSSELL ALLEN Explains Long Wait For New Album: 'There's So Much Good Material'

In a new interview with Uruguay's The Dark Melody, SYMPHONY X singer Russell Allen spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the gaps [between albums] have always been...

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TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Is 'Happy' MEGADETH Recorded Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'I Love How It Came Out'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari spoke about MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's decision to include Dave's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which Mustaine got a co-writing credit following hi...