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MIKE PORTNOY On RUSH's Upcoming 'Fifty Something' Tour: 'I'm So Happy That They're Gonna Do It Again'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he is planning on attending any of the shows on RUSH's upcoming "Fifty Something" comeback tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I cannot wait to see it. I'm so cu...

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Watch: TRIXTER Leader STEVE BROWN's BON JOVI Tribute Band Performs Live For First Time

ALWAYS JOVI, the new BON JOVI tribute band led by TRIXTER guitarist/singer, producer and songwriter Steve Brown, made its live debut this past Saturday, April 18 at BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of the YznzRZN channel on YouTube). I...

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Into Oblivion

VENOM is inarguably one of the most important bands in heavy metal history, having influenced the likes of SLAYER, METALLICA and NAPALM DEATH, to name but a few. A lot has happened since their seminal early days. Now, with mainman Cronos's long-running lineup, VENOM returns with their 16th album, "I...

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The Cloud Of Unknowing

A remarkable 42 years after forming in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, SEPULTURA are hurtling rapidly towards their final curtain call. Currently in the midst of a farewell tour that may or may not conclude at the end of 2026, these legendary standard bearers for southern hemisphere heaviness are marking th...

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House of Cards

THE AMITY AFFLICTION have always been emotionally honest with their music, and that's not changing. Over the years, the Australian melodic metalcore outfit has built a global following on raw authenticity, massive riffs and melodies that soar while carrying a weight you can feel in your heart. The b...

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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE's FRANCESCO PAOLI Emerges From Near-Death Experience With A New Lease On Life: 'You Realize How Lucky You Are'

By David E. Gehlke Francesco Paoli freely admits he's lucky to be alive. The founder and frontman of Italian symphonic death metal horde FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE suffered near-fatal injuries stemming from a 2021 rock climbing accident near his Spoleto home. He broke multiple bones (he estimates 25),suff...

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ACID REIGN Shares 'Fantastic Passion' Single From Upcoming 'Daze Of The Week' Album

U.K. thrash metal veterans ACID REIGN will release a new album, "Daze Of The Week", on May 15 via Back On Black. The LP will mark the band's first release since 2019's "The Age Of Entitlement". The lead single from "Daze Of The Week", a song called "Fantastic Passion", can be streamed below. ACID RE...

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ANDREAS KISSER Doesn't Rule Out Future SEPULTURA Shows After Completion Of 'Farewell' Tour: 'Possibilities Are Always Open'

In a new interview with Jaimunji of Metal On Tap, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked if he would rule out a reunion show for him and his bandmates a few years after the completion of their ongoing "farewell" tour. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Dude, I don't ru...

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DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ On Upcoming 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album: We've Come Up With 'A Collection Of Great Songs Without Compromising'

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, guitarist Sven "Silenoz" Kopperud of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which will arrive on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. Regarding his expectations for the effort...

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VOIVOD Announces New Live Album 'Symphonique' Featuring Quebec Symphony Orchestra

Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will release "Symphonique", a special live collaboration with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre Symphonique De Québec),on June 5, 2026 worldwide via Century Media Records. "Symphonique", which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcas...

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Drummer EMLEE JOHANSSON Exits THE GEMS: 'This Is One Of The Hardest Decisions I've Ever Made In My Life'

Drummer Emlee Johansson has announced her departure from THE GEMS. THE GEMS came together in February 2023 when it was announced that Johansson, Guernica Mancini (vocals) and Mona Lindgren (guitar) were exiting THUNDERMOTHER after a six-year run. THE GEMS have since released two studio albums via Na...

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VENOM Shares 'Kicked Outta Hell' Single From Upcoming 'Into Oblivion' Album

VENOM will release a new studio album, "Into Oblivion", on May 1 via Noise/BMG. The official Andy Pilkington-created music video for the LP's second single, "Kicked Outta Hell", can be seen below. Destined to be another crowd pleaser in the live arena, "Kicked Outta Hell" is without a doubt one of t...

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JON SCHAFFER Explains How His 'Relationship With Jesus Christ' Helped Him Navigate Through Aftermath Of His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot

During a three-hour appearance on the latest episode of the Iblis Manifestations podcast, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. In October 2024, Schaffer was sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of comm...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Believes He Can Help JON BON JOVI Get In Vocal Shape For 2026 Tour: 'I Don't Think The Right People Are Working With Him'

Jon Bon Jovi's vocals three months out from BON JOVI's return have been described as having "a long way to go" by a friend who has issued a public appeal for the superstar to accept his help. Steve Brown tells Hot Metal he first offered the now-64-year-old his assistance at the 50th-birthday party o...

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ANDREAS KISSER On His Post-SEPULTURA Plans: 'I'm Not Gonna Stop, Of Course, Doing Music'

In a new interview with France's Metal OBS, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked about his plans for after the completion of the band's ongoing farewell tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm not gonna stop, of course, doing music. I have so many ideas, but I didn't decide...