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The modern era's relentless lust for instant gratification does not always treat new bands with the patience that they deserve. In 2024, when BRAT emerged from New Orleans shadows, they were far from fully formed. Announcing the arrival of their self-styled "bimboviolence" as a fresh, subversive and...

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DRAGONFORCE Announces New, Self-Titled Album, Shares 'Hunger Of The Beast' Single

Today, with the announcement of their tenth studio album and first self-titled record, DRAGONFORCE mark the start of their next chapter, soaring headfirst into a new echelon of music making that proves one thing above all: the world's fastest band will not slow down. Arriving March 19, 2027 on Napal...

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DANGEROUS TOYS: Definitive Deluxe Reissue Of 1989 Classic Debut Album Due In November

Kenyon Records has announced "Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition", a landmark reissue of the self-titled 1989 debut from Austin, Texas sleaze-metal legends DANGEROUS TOYS. Arriving Friday, November 13, 2026, this fully authorized, band-approved release reunites the group with the man who produce...

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MARK KENDALL Says GREAT WHITE Has 'A Lot' Of New Material 'On Tape': 'We Wanna Put Something Out'

In a new interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT's Cameron Buchholtz, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to release fresh music with their singer Brett Carlisle, who was officially named GREAT WHITE's new vocalist in October 2022. Mark responded...

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BRENT HINDS's Estate Sets Record Straight On MASTODON Lawsuit, Calls For 'Compassion And Respect'

The estate of the late former MASTODON member Brent Hinds has issued a statement clarifying its claim that the guitarist is still owed money for his share in the group. On September 3, the estate filed in Fulton County Court claiming that Brent had never been bought out of his share of MASTODON and...

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AMON AMARTH Members Talk Recording Process For Upcoming Album 'The Allfather Awakens': 'It Was Very Smooth Sailing'

In a new interview with Steve Harkins of TalkShopLive, AMON AMARTH members Johan Hegg (vocals) and Ted Lundström (bass) spoke about the band's upcoming album "The Allfather Awakens", which will arrive on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. As with previous records, Oden, the Norse "all father" who is...

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BLACK BLOOD STHLM, Featuring Former Members Of SKINTRADE And THERION, Releases Debut EP

Swedish hard rock band BLACK BLOOD STHLM has released its self-titled EP, marking the group's first structured release after the BLACK BLOOD STHLM debut single, "Avalon". The EP is available digitally now. Featuring four tracks — "In The Wind", "I Know You Believe", "Fallen Angel" and "Holy Man" — t...

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FORBIDDEN Bassist MATT CAMACHO And Drummer CHRIS KONTOS To Sit Out Fall 2026 U.S. Tour; Temporary Replacements Announced

FORBIDDEN bassist Matt Camacho and drummer Chris Kontos will sit out the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' fall 2026 U.S. tour with HEATHEN and VOID due to "personal reasons". They will be temporarily replaced by Avery Thurman and Eli Lucas, respectively. On Friday (September 18),FORBIDDEN released...

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MINISTRY Warns Of Robotic Takeover On New Single 'Singularity' From Final Album 'Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)'

"Your time on this planet has passed … we are in control," warns a cyborg in MINISTRY's dystopian new single "Singularity". As new fears of A.I. dooming humanity have come to the surface in recent days, Al Jourgensen and co. have created a timely new song for the apocalypse. See the robotic takeover...

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SAMMY HAGAR: ALEX VAN HALEN Is 'Doing A Lot Of Stuff Wrong For The Legacy Of VAN HALEN'

Sammy Hagar says that he wants Alex Van Halen to "come clean" about what his problem is with the former VAN HALEN singer after the legendary VAN HALEN drummer called Hagar a "complete idiot". The 73-year-old Alex made the comment earlier this year while speaking to Brazilian music journalist Marcelo...

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THE RED CHORD Members Launch New Band JUSTIFICATIONS, Share First Single 'Urge To Kill'

Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, JUSTIFICATIONS is a new band featuring vocalist Guy Kozowyk and guitarist Kevin Rampelberg, both founding members of THE RED CHORD, alongside guitarist Mark MacDonald (AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE),bassist Jason Edney and drummer Tony Hersey. As JUSTIFICATIONS, these f...

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U.D.O. Announces 20th Studio Album 'Voodoo Ranger', Releases 'I'll Die Trying' Music Video

2027 marks a unique triple anniversary for Udo Dirkschneider and U.D.O.: Udo turns 75, U.D.O. celebrates 40 years as a band, and "Voodoo Ranger" marks the release of the German heavy metal institution's 20th studio album. This very special record release will be celebrated on January 8, 2027 via pow...

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GENE SIMMONS To Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award At IEBA 2026

IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association) will honor legendary musician, entrepreneur and KISS co-founder Gene Simmons with its Lifetime Achievement Award during the IEBA 2026 Honors & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, October 6 at The Pinnacle Nashville. The ceremony will serve as the cul...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY And DOWN's PEPPER KEENAN Is Working On His First-Ever Solo Album: 'I'm Pulling Out All The Stops On This Sucker'

On the latest episode of "We Wreck Records", the music podcast hosted by Christina Rowatt of New Noise magazine, Pepper Keenan (DOWN, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY) confirmed that he is working on his first-ever solo album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man, I'm pulling out all the st...

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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Rules Out Reunion With TARJA TURUNEN: 'That's Not Gonna Happen'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, NIGHTWISH keyboardist/leader Tuomas Holopainen reflected on the band's 2005 split with original lead singer Tarja Turunen. Turunen was fired from NIGHTWISH at the end of the band's 2005 tour by being presented with an open letter which was publis...