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DINO CAZARES On Upcoming FEAR FACTORY Album: 'It's New, It's Brutal, It's Heavy, It's Melodic'

In a new interview with Duane James of Australia's Wall Of Sound, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due in late 2026 or early 2027 via Nuclear Blast. The LP will mark FEAR FACTORY's first release with the band's latest additions, s...

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EVANESCENCE Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Who Will You Follow' Music Video

EVANESCENCE has released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for its powerful new song "Who Will You Follow". Check it out below. Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic visual pairs thought-provoking imagery with an emotionally charged performance to explore the ove...

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JOHN 5 Shoots Down Rumor MÖTLEY CRÜE Members Play Along To Backing Tracks Live: 'Everybody Plays Everything' And 'We Work Hard At It'

In a new interview with the Thinking About Guitar podcast, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5, who has been in the band for more than three years, addressed one of the most debated topics in MÖTLEY CRÜE's live shows, namely the group's use of backing tracks. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce Fall 2026 'The Rats In A Cage Tour'

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced "The Rats In A Cage Tour", one of their most ambitious live shows yet. Kicking off in September and running through November 2026, "The Rats In A Cage Tour" will feature the band playing two distinct sets: one celebrating the seminal 1995 RIAA-diamond-certified "...

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CHRIS HOLMES Once Again Rules Out Return To W.A.S.P.: 'I'd Be An Idiot To Go Back'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes was asked if he would ever consider rejoining the band if W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless asked him to. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. No. Do you know what happe...

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Watch: SKILLET Performs Upcoming Single 'Scream' Live For First Time In Bulgaria

Christian hard rockers SKILLET performed a new song called "Scream" during their headlining concert on Thursday (May 14) at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Prior to launching into the track, SKILLET vocalist/bassist John Cooper told the crowd (as...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Hopes To Complete Pre-Production For New Album In Late 2026, Begin Recording In Early 2027

BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch has released a new video message in which he offered an update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for the German power metal band's follow-up to 2022's "The God Machine" album. Kürsch said in the video, which can be seen below (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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OCEAN SLEEPER Signs New Global Recording Deal With RISE RECORDS/BMG

Australian metalcore band OCEAN SLEEPER has signed a new global recording deal with Rise Records/BMG, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's already impressive trajectory. With their new single "Break The Cycle" out now, OCEAN SLEEPER is poised to take its sound to new heights, building on it...

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EVANESCENCE Releases Music Video For Latest Single 'Who Will You Follow'

EVANESCENCE has released the official music video for its powerful new song "Who Will You Follow". Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic visual pairs thought-provoking imagery with an emotionally charged performance to explore the overwhelming impact of technology, misinformation and digital cultur...

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APOCALYPTICA's EICCA TOPPINEN Defends METALLICA's 'St. Anger': 'I Think It's A Great Album'

In a new interview with Pipeman Radio, Eicca Toppinen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA — who are still touring behind "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2", the sequel to their legendary debut record, "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos" — was asked for his opinion of METALLICA's controversial "St...

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EARTHSIDE Releases New Single 'A Dying Star'

Cinematic rock visionaries EARTHSIDE have released a new single, "A Dying Star". The official visualizer for the track can be seen below. Many of EARTHSIDE's most powerful songs come from an overwhelming feeling brought to life in music — with only the words of a thought-provoking title setting the...

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GEOFF TATE's Everett, Washington Concert To Be Livestreamed Globally

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate returns to the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime global livestream event — "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" — broadcast live on May 23, 2026 from the historic Everett Theater in Everett, Washington. For fans who can't attend the concert in person, Lounges.tv i...

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Former SHOTGUN MESSIAH Members ZINNY ZAN And HARRY CODY Return With ZAN/CODY Album 'Beautiful 'N Damned'

ZAN/CODY — the project of SHOTGUN MESSIAH's original singer Zinny Zan and guitarist Harry Cody — returns with a new studio album, "Beautiful 'N Damned", out on July 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band has unveiled the first single and accompanying video, "Damn",...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'The Hardest Part About Being A Singer Is That You Can't Hide'

In a new interview with Greece's Home Studio podcast, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend — who has been promoting his upcoming rock opera "The Moth" — was asked how his voice has survived for more than three decades despite the fact that he has "no formal vocal techni...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'Grunge Was Very Influenced By Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan was asked if he felt, back in the early days of thrash four decades ago, like he was part of a movement changing music forever. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not at all. We had...