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GEOFF TATE's 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album To Arrive In May: The Production Is 'Miles Above' The Original 1988 LP

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, which is due in May. The LP's first single, "Power", is expected to be released next week. Asked why he wante...

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ADRIAN SMITH Says Upcoming Official IRON MAIDEN Documentary Includes 'A Few Things That Have Never Come To Light Before'

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he has seen the band's upcoming feature documentary, titled "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition", which will hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7, 2026. He said (as transcribed b...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO On Splitting Lead Vocals With CRISTINA SCABBIA: 'It Gives Us A Certain Flexibility'

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, Andrea Ferro spoke about LACUNA COIL's most distinct and dominant feature — the dual vocals of Ferro and Cristina Scabbia. Asked how he and Cristina decide who is going to sing which part when they are working on new music, Andrea said...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Says He Completed Canadian Tour With A Severely Injured Back: 'At My Best, I Was Maybe 40%'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, ANTHRAX's 62-year-old guitarist Scott Ian was asked how his body is holding up these during the group's live performances, especially as he and his bandmates are preparing to embark on a four-date Australian tour at the end of the month. He responded (as tr...

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SPREAD EAGLE Announces New Studio Album 'The Brutal Divine', Shares First Single 'Street Noise'

Hard rock veterans SPREAD EAGLE will release a new album, "The Brutal Divine", on June 12, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To coincide with the announcement, the band has shared the first single and accompanying video, "Street Noise", available below. SPREAD EAGLE is set to embark on "The Brutal Divin...

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Angus Mc Six And The All-Seeing Astral Eye

You have to be pretty smart to be this ludicrous. ANGUS MCSIX were born shortly after Thomas Winkler was sacked from the (recently disgraced) GLORYHAMMER. Joining forces with ORDEN OGAN's Sebastian Levermann, Winkler swiftly embarked on a new project, with a head full of preposterous tales, and a mu...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces Ambitious Orchestral Metal Opus 'The Moth'

Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend has built a career on distinct creative worlds — heavy records, atmospheric detours, character-driven releases — each with its own logic and weather system. His latest release, "The Moth", is different. It arrives without a pre-existing template, not as a pivot...

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The Anatomy of Surviving

Swiss metalcore outfit VICIOUS RAIN are known for their soaring melodies, brutal breakdowns and cinematic textures, all woven into songs that hit hard and linger for a while. The group got its start in the early 2020s by releasing singles and EPs, and after some time, developed a strong following wi...

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EXTREME Completes Work On Seventh Studio LP: 'It's The Greatest Album We've Ever Done'

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt confirmed that the band has completed work on its seventh studio album. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to "Six", which was released in June 2023 via earMUSIC. Bettencourt told  podcast host "Mistress C...

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DRACONIAN Shares 'Cold Heavens' Single From Upcoming 'In Somnolent Ruin' Album

Swedish gothic doom metallers DRACONIAN will release their new studio album, "In Somnolent Ruin", on May 8 via Napalm Records. This promises to be one of the most personal records in the band's discography, revealed through a dream-like journey across nine tracks and the poetic lyricism of vocalist...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Rips DAVE MUSTAINE Over 'Past Behavior' Comments: 'You Know What? F*** Off. Just F*** Off.'

During a new appearance on "Quemar Un Patrullero", the podcast hosted by Gustavo Olmedo, a prominent Argentine journalist, radio host, and author specializing in rock and heavy metal music, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson discussed his relationship with the band's leader Dave Mustaine. He sai...

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TRIUMPH's GIL MOORE: MIKE LEVINE Is 'Extremely Optimistic' About His Chances Of Taking Part In Reunion Tour

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate TRIUMPH's 50th anniversary...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of AFTER FOREVER Performing 'Monolith Of Doubt' At Second Reunion Concert

Professionally filmed video of Mark Jansen's pre-EPICA band AFTER FOREVER performing the song "Monolith Of Doubt" on October 5, 2025 at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands can be seen below. AFTER FOREVER states: "Both our shows in Tilburg on October 4th and 5th, 2025 were truly special nights for...

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Official JUDAS PRIEST Documentary 'The Ballad Of Judas Priest' To Receive North American Premiere At Canada's HOT DOCS Festival

"The Ballad Of Judas Priest", a new documentary about legendary Grammy-winning English heavy metal band JUDAS PRIEST and their epic journey to the top of rock and roll, will receive its North American premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian international documentary film festival, which will present docum...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Shares 'You Or Me' Single From Upcoming 'Good God / Baad Man' Double Album

The official music video for "You Or Me", the latest single from American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, can be seen below. The crushing new track comes off the band's mammoth new double album, "Good God / Baad Man", set for release on April 3 via Nuclear Blast. The clip was created by a...