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MUNICIPAL WASTE's RYAN WASTE: 'We Pretty Much Have A' New 'Record Written'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Gear4music, guitarist Ryan Waste of Richmond, Virginia metallers MUNICIPAL WASTE spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We're working on a [new] record, yeah. We pretty much have a record written. So we'll ti...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: Under 'A Fascist Government Or A Dictatorship, The First One To Suffer Are Arts: Movie Theaters, Music, Paintings, Poems, Newspapers'

In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about how authoritarian governments have learned that controlling art is a shortcut to controlling perception. Addressing the fact that authoritarians have always tried to control the creative community and r...

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Watch: DOWN Kicks Off 'Strap It Down' Summer 2026 North American Tour In Atlanta

DOWN, the long-running heavy metal supergroup featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, kicked off its two-week North American tour with HELMET and SPIRIT IN THE ROOM Saturday night (August 15) at The Eastern in At...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On Onstage Reunion With DEEP PURPLE: It Was A 'Very Moving' And 'Emotional Moment'

Ritchie Blackmore joined DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert on August 12 at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, came up for a rendition of...

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DORO PESCH Says Heavy Metal Keeps Her Young: 'I'm More Healthy Now Than I Was In The '80s'

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, German metal queen Doro Pesch was asked if there is a moment, when she looks back at her four-and-a-half-decade career, that she would like to travel back in time to in order to see herself perform but from the eyes of a fan. She respond...

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WEDNESDAY 13 On Upcoming Collaboration With JOHN 5: 'It Couldn't Be A Better Thing For Me To Do'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, Wednesday 13 spoke about the recent announcement that he will team up with John 5 and the legendary guitarist's solo band, THE CREATURES, for the summer/fall 2027 touring season. This is the first time John's band will include a singer and to mark the...

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SAXON's BRIAN TATLER Talks About His Contributions To Upcoming 'Gods Of Thunder' Album, BIFF BYFORD's Health

In a new interview with Chas Byrne of Express FM, SAXON guitarist Brian Tatler spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, "Gods Of Thunder", which is tentatively due in early 2027 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's all done. It's been mixed by [longtime...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL Sets Record Straight: Seattle Rock Scene Of 1990s 'Didn't Have A Drug Culture'

On June 11, 2026, Kim Thayil, co-founding member and lead guitarist of SOUNDGARDEN, launched his new memoir, "A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond", with a conversation with Krist Novoselic, co-founding member and bassist of NIRVANA, at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seat...

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PLUSH Shares New Single 'Animalistic' From Upcoming 'Mass Hysteria' Album

PLUSH has released a new single, "Animalistic", via Pavement Entertainment on all major streaming platforms. The track was written by singer/guitarist Moriah Formica, Blair Daly and Zac Maloy. Produced by Kile O'Dell and Formica, "Animalistic" serves as the first introduction to PLUSH's second full-...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Reflects On His Cancer Battle: 'God Wanted Me To Be Healed'

On Friday, August 14, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine went live on TalkShopLive for a special question-and-answer session about his new memoir, "In My Darkest Hour", which will arrive on September 8, 2026 via Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo imprint. The book, which Mustaine co-wro...

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FUEL Shares New Single 'Pull Me In' From Upcoming 'Pendulum' Album

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rock band FUEL continues the rollout of its highly anticipated seventh studio album, "Pendulum", with the release of "Pull Me In". Arriving as the album's second single ahead of its October 30 release, the emotionally charged track reveals a deeper, more vulnerable s...

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Former MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist WAYLON REAVIS's A KILLER'S CONFESSION Reimagines THE WEEKND's 'Blinding Lights'

A KILLER'S CONFESSION, the alt-metal outfit led by former MUSHROOMHEAD vocalist Waylon Reavis, has released a new single, "Blinding Lights", a stripped-down reimagining of The Weeknd's massive global hit. Stepping away from the crushing weight and aggression that typically define the band's sound, A...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Shares New Single 'Screenager', Sets 2026 Festival Dates

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the heavy rock group formed by Carla Harvey (BUTCHER BABIES) and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX, PANTERA),has released a new single, "Screenager". The track combines heavy riffs and commanding vocals with melodic hooks, and lyrically addresses the erosion of genuine human connection in...

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ANDI DERIS Says HELLOWEEN Is 'Capable Of Playing' All The Classic Songs In Their Original Tunings

In a recent interview with Mr. Music's "Meet My Guest" podcast, Andi Deris spoke about how he had to adapt his voice when he first joined HELLOWEEN as the replacement for Michael Kiske more than three decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the majority of the songs we deci...

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SALIVA Shares Music Video For Title Track Of 'Breaking Through' Album

Hard rock band SALIVA has released its new album, "Breaking Through", today via Judge & Jury Records. At the heart of the LP is the title track, "Breaking Through", a deeply personal anthem inspired by frontman Bobby Amaru's journey to sobriety. Both the song and the album chronicle the difficul...