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THE HAUNTED's MARCO ARO: 'We've Never, Ever Had An Argument In The Band Where We Shouted At Each Other'

In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, vocalist Marco Aro of Swedish thrash metal pioneers THE HAUNTED spoke about his decision to rejoin the band in 2013 after a decade-long absence from the group. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When [THE HAUNTED guitarist Patrik]...

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VENOM Is 'A Team Effort. It's Not Just The CRONOS Band'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, VENOM guitarist Rage (a.k.a. Stuart Dixon) and drummer Danté (a.k.a. Danny Needham) spoke about the band's latest studio album, "Into Oblivion", which came out in May via Noise/BMG. Asked about the perception from some fans that VENOM is larg...

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See VOIVOD Perform With ERIC FORREST In Budapest During Summer 2026 European Tour

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger is sitting out the band's European tour this summer in order to "attend to a family matter". He is being temporarily replaced by former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest. Forrest played his fourth show of VOIVOD's summer 2026 tour on July...

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ANTHRAX Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'The Edge Of Perfection' Music Video

ANTHRAX has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for "The Edge Of Perfection", the second single from the band's long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", which will arrive on September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in...

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GAVIN ROSSDALE On BUSH's Early Success: 'We Were Annoying Because We Appeared Out Of Nowhere And Got A Lot Of Attention'

In a new interview with Ross Golan of the And The Writer Is… podcast, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked about the relationship between his band and other groups from the 1990s, particularly as he and his BUSH bandmates were often viewed with suspicion by the media for cashing in on the grunge w...

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ANTHRAX And Z2 Reunite For 'NOT: The Illustrated Oral History Of Anthrax', An Original Graphic Album

Thrash metal pioneers ANTHRAX have reunited with Z2 for "NOT: The Illustrated Oral History Of Anthrax", an original graphic album that transforms the band's legendary four-decade journey into a fully illustrated rollercoaster ride. Featuring candid, firsthand stories from guitarist Scott Ian, drumme...

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SLIPKNOT Recruits Producer MATT WALLACE For New Music: 'We Have So Much Material, Probably At Least 50 Arrangements'

In a new interview with Ben Giese, host of the Ride Bynd podcast, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root spoke about the resurgence of nu metal, the subgenre of metal which blends a heavy sound with elements of hip-hop, funk and alternative rock. Once popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it has now found...

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WILLIAM SHATNER To Bring His Heavy Metal Vision To Stage With All-Star Band At RIOT FEST 2026

Entertainment icon William Shatner is bringing his newly conceived rock spectacle to Riot Fest 2026, joining one of the festival's most celebrated lineups alongside Iggy Pop, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD., Morrissey, BLINK-182, WEEZER, SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter, THE POGUES, THE DAMNED, JAWBREAKER and m...

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THE OBSESSED Signs With HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS RECORDS; New Album Due In 2027

American doom metal icons THE OBSESSED have inked a worldwide deal with Heavy Psych Sounds Records for the release of their new studio album in 2027. THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich declares: "We are very happy to announce THE OBSESSED signing with the premier hard rock label Heavy Psych...

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TWISTED SISTER Alter Ego BENT BROTHER Announces One-Off Concert In New Jersey In August

BENT BROTHER — affectionately known as "TWISTED SISTER's evil twin" (essentially a less theatrical version of the real thing) — has announced a one-off concert for Friday, August 28 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. TWISTED SISTER shared the BENT BROTHER gig announcement on social...

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JASON NEWSTED On Being Diagnosed With Throat Cancer: 'The Level Of Depression Was So Severe'

On the latest episode of "Nashville Now", Rolling Stone 's podcast where senior editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music, country, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about how his recent battle with throat cancer inspired him to hit the road with his long-running THE...

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ADAM LAMBERT Says Years Of Touring With QUEEN 'Really Did Put Some Coins In The Bank'

In a new interview with "The Person Who Believed in Me", the podcast hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist David Begnaud, Adam Lambert was asked what it has been like to tour with members of QUEEN since 2012 under the stage name QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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CANDLEBOX Announces Fall 2026 'Can't Quit You' Tour

Multi-platinum rock band CANDLEBOX has announced the "Can't Quit You" tour, a 32-date North American run set to kick off Thursday, September 17 at The Pageant in St. Louis, Missouri and wrap Friday, October 30 in Sayreville, New Jersey. The trek marks the band's most extensive headline tour in years...

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IRON MAIDEN's Publishing And Master Music Rights, Name, Image And Likeness Rights Acquired By POPHOUSE

Pophouse Entertainment, the pioneering global entertainment and music investment firm, has formally announced its partnership with British heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN, acquiring a stake in the publishing and master music rights, and the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Rooted in a shared cre...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Gets A Little Help From Friends On Punk-Oriented First Solo Album, 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State'

By David E. Gehlke It's probably not a bad time for bassist Rachel Bolan to release a solo album while SKID ROW is still sorting through applicants for their open singer position. The revolving door of SKID ROW lead singers (note: Lzzy Hale would have been perfect for the spot) and recurrent calls f...