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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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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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See Official Trailer For NEIL PEART Documentary 'No One's Disciple'

A new documentary about late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — who previously directed the 2010 RUSH documentary "Beyond The Lighted Stage" — the 96-minute fil...

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ANIKA NILLES On Nailing 'Tom Sawyer' Fill At Her First Show With RUSH: 'Five Seconds Before, I Was, Like, 'Don't F*** It Up.''

In an interview with Modern Drummer's David Frangioni, filmed in July 2026, Anika Nilles, the German fusion drummer who was selected to sit behind the drum kit for RUSH's 2026 and 2027 tours, spoke about the task of stepping in for the band's late drummer Neil Peart. Nilles, who toured with legendar...

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Legendary VAN HALEN Drummer ALEX VAN HALEN Receives Royal Decoration: Knight Of The Order Of The Netherlands Lion

Legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alexander Arthur "Alex" Van Halen has been awarded the royal decoration "Ridder in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw" (Knight in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands). Alex received the highest civilian knighthood of the Netherlands in Nijmegen, where he and his brothe...

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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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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...

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TRIUMPH's GIL MOORE On Second Leg Of 'Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded' Tour: 'It Was Hard To Say 'No' To LIVE NATION When They Wanted To Extend It'

In a new interview with WNST and Baltimore Positive founder Nestor Aparicio, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the upcoming leg two of the "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" tour, continuing the band's 50th anniversary in music. Following a resonant return...

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EUROPE Shares Music Video For New Single 'Scandinavian Eyes' From Upcoming 'Come This Madness' Album

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE have released the new single "Scandinavian Eyes", the third track unveiled from their highly anticipated studio album, "Come This Madness", due on September 25 via Silver Lining Music. Built around a driving riff, an unmistakable chorus, soaring vocal lines and arra...

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AIRBOURNE Goes To The School Of MUTT LANGE On New Self-Titled Album: 'He's A Sonic Magician'

By David E. Gehlke In their 25 years as a band, AIRBOURNE had yet to do something as daunting as submitting two songs to elusive South African megaproducer Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Canadian singer/songwriter Bryan Adams. Adams's track record notwithstanding (lest we forget he penned KISS's "War...

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RUSH's ANIKA NILLES Partners With TAMA For Signature Snare Drum

TAMA has unveiled the new Anika Nilles signature snare drum. Over the course of more than two years of meticulous development and refinement, Anika focused on three things: deep low end, clear snare wire definition and a look inspired by her love of vintage snares. The result was a 14x6.5" 1.2mm Sea...

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ENSIFERUM's Founding Vocalist And Guitarist JARI MÄENPÄÄ To Return To The Band For Live Shows

For the first time since 2004, ENSIFERUM's founding vocalist and guitarist Jari Mäenpää will team up with the band's current lineup — Markus Toivonen (guitars, vocals),Petri Lindroos (vocals, guitars),Sami Hinkka (bass, vocals),Janne Parviainen (drums) and Pekka Montin (keyboards, vocals) — for...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD And IAN HILL Support New Fundraiser For Ukraine

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford and bassist Ian Hill have joined forces with Metal Pilgrim's Steel Wings Foundation for a new fundraising campaign supporting the nonprofit's work on the ground in Ukraine. For the campaign, Halford has provided a collection of personal items that fans will have a cha...

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Watch: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, TRAVIS BARKER, TIM ARMSTRONG And CJ RAMONE Perform At Official RAMONES 50th-Anniversary Tribute

CRETIN FAMILY — a supergroup featuring Tim Armstrong (RANCID),Billie Joe Armstrong (GREEN DAY),Travis Barker (BLINK-182),CJ Ramone (RAMONES) and special surprise guests, including Billy Idol, comedian Fred Armisen and THE LINDA LINDAS, playing a set of RAMONES songs — performed live for the first t...