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Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer MARC LOPES Releases New LET US PREY Single 'In Nameless Blood'
In the volatile landscape of modern heavy metal, few artists possess the resilience and creative velocity of Marc Lopes (ex-METAL CHURCH, ROSS THE BOSS). Following a high-profile 2025 departure from West Coast legends METAL CHURCH — a tenure highlighted by the worldwide, critically acclaimed chart-t...February 28, 2026
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CROSSBONE SKULLY, Featuring ALICE COOPER Guitarist TOMMY HENRIKSEN, Releases New Single 'We're L.O.S.T.'
CROSSBONE SKULLY is back with the final blow to its "Evil World Machine" era, releasing their eagerly awaited new single "We're L.O.S.T." It's a raw reflection of Hollywood, otherwise known as the City Of Angels, where dreams are broken by the abuse of power. CROSSBONE SKULLY is a hard rock band led...February 28, 2026
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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Like To Think That We're A Progressive Band'
In a new interview with American Musical Supply, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about his band's ties to the "progressive rock" genre. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I like to think that we're a progressive band, maybe even belong to that genre. But I make a di...February 27, 2026
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JON SCHAFFER: 'I Am Not Here To Please Everyone; Not With My Music, Nor With My Ideals And Principles'
Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, returns with a powerful reimagining of his most unflinching work. Jon Schaffer's "Sons Of Liberty...February 27, 2026
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NINE INCH NAILS Release 'Tron Ares: Divergence', A Companion To 'Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'
Out today, "Tron Ares: Divergence" reimagines the original "Tron: Ares" soundtrack with 20 songs — a mix of previously unreleased "Tron: Ares" score material from NINE INCH NAILS alongside remixes from ARCA, Mark Pritchard, Boys Noize, Lanark Artefax, Chilly Gonzales, Danny L Harle, Jack Dangers, Pi...February 27, 2026
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FROZEN SOUL Announces New Album 'No Place Of Warmth', Recruits MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's GERARD WAY For Title Track
Dallas, Texas's beloved death metal/hardcore unit FROZEN SOUL has announced "No Place Of Warmth", a monolithic, majestic and exigent collection of anthems built on the perfect blend of ferocity and subtle melody, allowing soaring guitar leads to guide a lantern through the dark chasm of merciless ri...February 27, 2026
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Former SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Announces 'Bad Bones' Solo Album, Shares Title Track
Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall will release his new solo album, "Bad Bones", on May 22. After years of fronting some of rock's most iconic acts, Erik returns with his first fully original solo LP. Known worldwide for his powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, Erik has previously fron...February 27, 2026
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BEARTOOTH Releases First New Single In Three Years, 'Free'
BEARTOOTH has returned with a new single, "Free". The track was co-written and co-produced by Jordan Fish and marks both the band's first new music since 2023 and the start of a bold new era after signing to Fearless Records. The song arrives as BEARTOOTH is on the road for a North American arena to...February 27, 2026
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE Releases 'Lighthouse' Single From Upcoming 'Dark Horse' Solo Album
Zacky Vengeance, founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD, has released his second solo single, "Lighthouse", under his real name, Zachary Baker. A full-length album, "Dark Horse", will follow on April 3 via his label his Vngnz Records. Vengeance's debut solo s...February 27, 2026
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SONATA ARCTICA Releases Standalone New Single 'Freedom Concept'
Finnish power metal pioneers SONATA ARCTICA have unleashed a brand-new single titled "Freedom Concept". The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band's 30th-anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers the melodic intensity and energy fans have come to expect. "F...February 27, 2026
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HASTE THE DAY Shares 'Liminal' Single From Upcoming 'Dissenter' Album
HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song "Burn". They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop there. Earlier this month, the beloved band announced its n...February 27, 2026
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ATREYU Announces New Album 'The End Is Not The End'
Following the success of its recent singles "Dead" and "Ego Death", California's ATREYU has announced its long-awaited new studio album "The End Is Not The End", set for release on April 24 via Spinefarm. To coincide with the announcement, ATREYU has shared the new track "All For You", alongside an...February 27, 2026
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award At 2026 BRIT Awards This Weekend
The BRIT Awards 2026 announced that global rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, the celebrated founding member and frontman of BLACK SABBATH and pioneering "godfather" of British heavy metal, will be honored at this year's ceremony on Saturday, February 28 with a BRITs Lifetime Achievement award, in recognition...February 26, 2026
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On Growing Number Of Female Rock Musicians: 'My Only Responsibility Is To Try To Make It A Little Easier For Whoever Comes After Me'
In a new interview with Carl Craft of the New Jersey radio station 95.9 The Rat, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked what changes she, as one of the leaders of the female rock movement, hoped to see in the next few years. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had conversatio...February 26, 2026
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NEVERMORE Shares 'Sentient 6' Audition Video From New Singer BERZAN ÖNEN
NEVERMORE has shared a second audition video submitted by vocalist Berzan Önen prior to his addition to the band in early 2025. Also joining longtime NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams in the reformed version of the group are Jack Cattoi on guitar and Semir Özerkan on bass. Say...February 26, 2026














