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JUDAS PRIEST: 50th-Anniversary Editions Of 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' Coming Soon

March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of JUDAS PRIEST's "Sad Wings of Destiny" in the U.S. (March 23 in the U.K.) — the landmark 1976 album that helped define the sound and ambition of heavy metal. Widely regarded as one of the most influential records in the genre's history, it continues to in...

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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX: 'I Love The Pushback From Rock Culture Against' A.I. In Music

In a new interview with LA Lloyd, the nationally syndicated radio host for the "LA Lloyd Rock 30", PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix was asked if there was ever a time when he and his bandmates thought, "We've gotta adapt" to the changes in the music industry "or we're outta here." He responded (as...

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ROB ZOMBIE/Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist ROB 'BLASKO' NICHOLSON: 'Knowing Everything That I Know Now, I Don't Know That I Would Start A Band Now'

In a new interview with Music Industry Insights Worldwide - Equality & Diversity In The Music & Entertainment Industries, former Ozzy Osbourne and current Rob Zombie bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, who is also a successful artist manager, was asked how artists are able to make money these da...

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KERRY KING To Enter Studio In April 2026 To Begin Recording Second Solo Album

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will enter the studio in April 2026 to begin recording the follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. A new tour in support of the upcoming effort will launch in early 2027, according to the talent agency...

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Adored by metalheads of a certain age, LION'S SHARE's self-titled 1994 debut was one of the strongest melodic metal records of that decade. Tours with some big metal names followed, including MOTÖRHEAD, DIO and MANOWAR, but the Swedes never truly capitalized on their initial rush of acclaim, and spe...

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MOONSPELL Announces Details Of New Album 'Far From God', Shares Title Track

Portuguese gothic metal pioneers MOONSPELL have released the first single and title track of their upcoming studio album "Far From God", offering a first glimpse into what promises to be one of the band's most defining offerings to date. "Far From God" will be released on July 3 via Napalm Records....

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Announces 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State' Debut Solo Album, Shares 'At War With Myself' Single

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP, which will be made available under the BOLAN banner, was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on SKID ROW's 2022 album "The Gang's All Here", and it will f...

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Watch MAMMOTH Perform Acoustic Version Of 'The Spell' On APPLE MUSIC's 'Zane Lowe Show'

Video of MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, performing an acoustic version of the song "The Spell" for Apple Music's "Zane Lowe Show" can be seen below. In a recent interview with Cutter'...

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AMBERIAN DAWN Introduces New Singer NICOLE WILLERTON, Shares Details Of 'Temptation's Gates' Album

Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN is headed for a new era: not only do they announce their ninth album, "Temptation's Gates", which will be released on June 26 via Napalm Records, but they also introduce a new singer with it. Swedish-English musician Nicole Willerton is taking over from pre...

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New BEARTOOTH Album Is 'Done': 'There's A Lot Of Heavy Stuff' And 'There's A Lot Of The Pop', Says CALEB SHOMO

In a new interview with "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, BEARTOOTH frontman Caleb Shomo addressed the mixed fan reaction to the band's latest single, "Free", which came out in February. The track was co-written and co-produced by Jordan Fish and marks both BEARTOOTH's fir...

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ARMORED SAINT Announces Ninth Studio Album, 'Emotion Factory Reset', Shares 'Close To The Bone' Single

American heavy metal icons ARMORED SAINT will release their new full-length album, "Emotion Factory Reset", on May 22 via Metal Blade Records. "Emotion Factory Reset", ARMORED SAINT's ninth studio album since 1984's "March Of The Saint", is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in...

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HATEBREED To Headline 2026 Edition Of 'Summer Slaughter' Tour

Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED will headline the 2026 edition of the "Summer Slaughter" tour. Support on the trek will come from DEVOURMENT, INCANTATION (for last five dates only),SNUFFED ON SIGHT, BALMORA and FACE YOURSELF. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday,...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE: 'We Learned A Ton' From Touring With METALLICA

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance offered an update on the band's current activities, four months before the launch of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's North American tour with GOOD CHARLOTTE. Zacky said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Steps Out Into Her Own With BLUE MEDUSA: 'It's Cool Not To Have To Fit Into A Box In Any Way'

By David E. Gehlke In November 2025, Alissa White-Gluz announced her departure from ARCH ENEMY after more than 11 years as the band's frontwoman to pursue a solo career. It was a decision that carried a degree of risk — ARCH ENEMY is arguably one of the biggest melodic death metal outfits and remain...

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DINO CAZARES Says New FEAR FACTORY Singer MILO SILVESTRO 'Adapted Very Quickly' To Touring Lifestyle

In a new interview with Brazil's Headbangers News, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about what it has been like working with the group's latest addition, Italian-born vocalist Milo Silvestro, who replaced FEAR FACTORY's original singer Burton C. Bell three years ago. He said (as transcribed...