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CANNIBAL CORPSE's PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ: 'Am I Gonna Be Able To Do What I Do Right Now In 10 Years? I Don't Know.'

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz of long-running Florida-based death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE was asked how he has held up physically after playing extreme metal drums for nearly four decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel...

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MICHAEL POULSEN's Pre-VOLBEAT Albums From Death Metal Band DOMINUS To Be Made Available On Vinyl

For 25 years, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been spearheading Danish rock and roll machine VOLBEAT, releasing nine full-lengths, selling millions of albums, and filling stadiums worldwide. Before fronting VOLBEAT, however, Poulsen formed death metal band DOMINUS, which recorded four fast, b...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Spent A Year Writing A NETFLIX Anime Theme Song

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently went on "Side Jams With Bryan Reesman" for an anime round table with singer/harpist Lindsay Schoolcraft and CROWN LANDS drummer/singer Cody Bowles. During the conversation, which can be viewed in its entirety at this location, Friedman talked about t...

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MERCYFUL FATE Announces First Live Show In More Than Three Years

MERCYFUL FATE has announced its first live show in more than three years. The legendary heavy metal act, which last performed at Brazil's Summer Breeze festival in April 2024, will play at next year's Leyendas Del Rock festival, set to take place August 11-14, 2027 in Villena, Alicante, Spain. MERCY...

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PHIL RIND On Upcoming SACRED REICH Album 'Into The Abyss': 'It Is Much Faster And Heavier'

In a new interview with Dionysis Metallourgos of Metalourgio, bassist/vocalist Phil Rind of Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Into The Abyss", which will be released via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2019's "Awakening" was recorded at The Focu...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Announces 'Hell Or High Water' Album, Shares 'Now Or Never' Single

One of the world's most captivating guitarists, Yngwie Malmsteen has announced his new studio album, "Hell Or High Water", which will be released on November 13 via Music Theories Recordings/Artone Label Group. To whet your appetite, the Swedish-born musician has also revealed the first single from...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Cancels August 2026 U.S. Tour: 'A Bacterial Infection Invaded My Body'

Acclaimed Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg has canceled his previously announced "My Whitesnake Years" August 2026 U.S. tour. The trek, which was scheduled to launch on August 3 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, was supposed to feature an all-star lineup including acclaimed guitarist Vinnie Moore and...

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GEEZER BUTLER Says He And Other Members Of BLACK SABBATH Were 'Surprised' By Success Of 'Heaven And Hell' Album

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler, who took on the role of the band's primary lyricist from its inception, once again said that he had no qualms about lett...

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VOIVOD's AWAY On Teaming Up With Orchestra For 'Symphonique' Album: 'It's Like A Soundtrack For A Dystopian Sci-Fi Movie'

By David E. Gehlke Canadian cosmic metal visionaries VOIVOD have an increasingly shorter list of things left to accomplish. With their legacy secure as perhaps one of the most forward-thinking and daring metal bands to emerge from the Great White North, VOIVOD, in the last decade, has performed at t...

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ENTHEOS's CHANEY CRABB Offers Advice To New Metal Bands: 'Don't Quit' And 'Stay True To Your Vision'

In a new interview with Kevin Powell, ENTHEOS vocalist Chaney Crabb was asked what piece of advice she would give to up-and-coming metal bands looking to break into the music business. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The only advice that I can really give is just don't quit. Stay tru...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'What I'm Manifesting Through My Body Language Is Love And Acceptance'

In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach touched upon how politicians use polarization as a strategic tool to secure power and mobilize loyal voters by framing elections as existential conflicts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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Japan's BROKEN BY THE SCREAM Releases New Single 'Hanakabura'

Exploding out of Japan's heavy music underground with a sound that seamlessly collides idol-style vocals, blistering metalcore precision and unrelenting extreme metal intensity, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM continues its rapid ascent with the release of a new single, "Hanakabura". The track marks BROKEN BY...

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AMON AMARTH Announces New Album 'The Allfather Awakens', Shares 'Gjallarhorn' Single

Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH will release their new album, "The Allfather Awakens", on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. The 10-song masterwork further cements the legacy of the Swedish metal titans' spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching melodic aural power. For AMON AMARTH, a new al...

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Los Angeles Metal Veterans HERETIC To Release New Album 'Shape Of Things To Come' Via CANDLEPOWER RECORDS

Long-running Southern California metallers HERETIC will release a new album, "Shape Of Things To Come", on July 24 via Candlepower Records. The 12-song LP was produced by Steve Watson at Watson House Studios in Pasadena, California and sees HERETIC taking the band's songs to new levels, always in th...

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Watch: FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And JIM MATHEOS Perform Acoustic Version Of 'Under The Sun'

A new video of singer Ray Alder and guitarist Jim Matheos of progressive metal pioneers FATES WARNING performing an acoustic version of the song "Under The Sun" from the band's "Long Day Good Night" album can be seen below. Alder commented:  "Hey, everybody. So I'm here with Jim, and we're doing som...