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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Says 'It's Totally Awesome' Having ROB DUKES Back: 'We're Laughing All Day Long'

In a new interview with The Dan Chan Show, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the decision to bring Rob Dukes back. Asked how it is having Dukes in the band again, Gary said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's totally awesome. We...

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DARK ANGEL Releases Second New Single, 'Circular Firing Squad'

California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL have released "Circular Firing Squad", the second single from their first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. You can now listen to the track below. The LP's first single, the "Extinction Level Event" ti...

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ZAKK SABBATH Announces Fall 2025 U.S. Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),bassist Robert "Blasko" Nicholson (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE) and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEEN OF THE STONE AGE),will embark on a U.S. tour in the fall of 2025. Blasko,...

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DRY KILL LOGIC's CLIFF RIGANO On Possibility Of New Studio Album: 'I Think We Need A Body Of Work'

'00s metal faves DRY KILL LOGIC played their first concert in nearly 19 years on May 18 at the Welcome To Rockville festival at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Earlier last month, DRY KILL LOGIC released a new single, "Now You Belong With The Dead", produced by Greg Thomas...

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VOLBEAT's JON LARSEN Says ROB CAGGIANO's Departure Hasn't Affected Band's Musical Direction And Personal Dynamics

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, drummer Jon Larsen of Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT was asked how the 2023 departure of guitarist Rob Caggiano affected the musical direction of the band's upcoming ninth studio album, "God Of Angels Trust", and the personal dynamics within the group. H...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'As A Musician, You Have To Constantly Adapt' To Social Media And Technological Advancements

In a new interview with Carlos Guimarães of Portugal's Caminhos Metálicos, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if he it's difficult adapting to all the social media platforms and technological advancements which have changed the way artists create and promote their music. He responded (as trans...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs Songs From His Era Of JUDAS PRIEST In Lima, Peru

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens performed on May 25 at Yield Rock in Lima, Peru as part of his South American solo tour. Backing Owens at the gig were Fabio Carito (bass),Marcus Dotta (drums),Bruno Luiz (guitar) and Wander Cunha (guitar). Fan-filmed video of t...

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PAUL STANLEY On Upcoming 'KISS Army Storms Vegas' Event: 'It's A 'Kiss Kruise' Without A Boat Or Without A Ship'

In a new interview with The 500 With Josh Adam Meyers podcast, Paul Stanley spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. "KISS Army Storms Vegas" celebrates the KI...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Is Not Opposed To Playing A Few Live Shows: But 'I'm Not Jumping In A Tour Bus Again'

Earlier this month, it was revealed that former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned" on a solo tour of Latin America in September 2025. At all the shows, the details of which will be announced soon, Souza will also perfo...

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DORO PESCH To Release LEMMY Tribute Album

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, German metal queen Doro Pesch spoke about a special album she is planning to release to commemorate what would have been late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister's 80th birthday and the tenth anniversary of his passing. She said (as trans...

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MARILLION, STEVE HACKETT, QUEENSRŸCHE, SYMPHONY X, Others Set For 2026 Edition Of 'Cruise To The Edge'

The 2026 edition of Cruise To The Edge is setting up to be the best yet, as progressive rock's largest festival at sea is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event is scheduled for March 4-9, 2026, sailing out of Miami, Florida, with stops at Key West and Nassau, Bahamas. The tenth-anniversary lin...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says PANTERA Is 'The Gold Standard In Their Genre Of Extreme Metal'

Legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, PANTERA) is the latest guest on Billy Corgan's podcast, "The Magnificent Others". Corgan and Wylde discuss their shared love of classic rock influences like BLACK SABBATH, Jimi Hendrix and Elton John, and the challenges of forging a...

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VOLBEAT's JON LARSEN On Making Of Upcoming 'God Of Angels Trust' Album: 'It Was A Bit More Spontaneous'

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, VOLBEAT drummer Jon Larsen spoke about the band's upcoming ninth album, "God Of Angels Trust", which will arrive on June 6 via VOLBEAT's longtime label Vertigo/Universal. Regarding the writing and recording process for the LP, Larsen said (as transcribe...

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WHITECHAPEL To Perform Entire 'Hymns In Dissonance' Album On Fall 2025 U.S. Tour

Knoxville, Tennessee death metallers WHITECHAPEL will return to U.S. stages this fall on the "Rituals Of Hate" headlining tour. The journey makes its way through over two dozen cities from November 12 through December 14 and will see the band perform their critically adored new full-length "Hymns In...

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GENE HOGLAN On Upcoming DARK ANGEL Album: 'We Just Tried To Write A Kick-A** Metal Record'

Drummer Gene Hoglan of California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL spoke to "The David Ellefson Show" about "Extinction Level Event", the band's first new album in 34 years, due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. The LP's first single, the "Extinction Level Event" title track, was written by DARK A...