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NIGEL GLOCKLER On Upcoming SAXON Album: 'It's A Lot More Groove Orientated, But It's Very Heavy'

In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, drummer Nigel Glockler of British heavy metal legends SAXON spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to their 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. Asked what fans can expect...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MICHAEL 'PADGE' PAGET: 'Our Next Album Is Very, Very Important To Us'

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM, guitarist Michael "Padge" Paget of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming eighth album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been writing and demoing for a pro...

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GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour: 'We're Hoping MIKE LEVINE Will Be There' But 'RIK EMMETT And I Will Be At Every Show'

In a new interview with "The Afternoon Rock Ride With Bilal", which airs weekdays on Canada's legendary rock station CHOM 97.7 FM in Montreal, 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. T...

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MAX CAVALERA: 'I Love The Fact That I Introduced Brazilian Culture To Americans And Europeans' Through My Music

In a new interview with Ed Hackimer of This Day In Metal, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked what is has been like for him to infuse Brazilian culture into his music and have that not only be accepted but celebrated on such a global scale. He responded (as transcrib...

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CARNIVORE A.D. Signs With APOSTASY RECORDS

CARNIVORE A.D., featuring bassist/vocalist Baron Misuraca (SHEER TERROR, DARKSIDE NYC),guitarist Chuck Lenihan (CRUMBSUCKERS, CHRISTIAN DEATH) and drummer Joe Cangelosi (KREATOR, MASSACRE, WHIPLASH),has inked a deal with Apostasy Records. When Brooklyn, New York thrash metal crossover band CARNIVO...

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HAMMERFALL Announces Summer/Fall 2026 North American Tour With EVERGREY And ELVENKING

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have announced the "Freedom World Crusade North America 2026" tour. Support on the trek, which will launch on September 12, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina and conclude on October 8, 2026 in Seattle, Washington, will come from EVERGREY and ELVENKING. All three bands will...

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KIX Singer STEVE WHITEMAN On Retirement: 'I'm Loving It To Death'

On the latest episode of "Steve And Rik's POTcast", the podcast hosted by Steve Whiteman of KIX and his friend Rik Parks, Whiteman opened up about KIX's decision to call it quits in 2023 after more than 45 years. Asked how he is enjoying retirement, Steve said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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GUNS N' ROSES Announce Support Acts For 2026 North American Tour

Powerhouse rock icons GUNS N' ROSES have announced the special guests joining them on their worldwide 2026 tour: THE BLACK CROWES, Ice Cube, PIERCE THE VEIL, PUBLIC ENEMY and BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA. Each act will join GUNS N' ROSES on select dates across the North American leg. Detailed support li...

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VOIVOD Announces March 2026 U.S. Tour With BAT

Canada's cosmic metal visionaries VOIVOD will embark on an eight-city U.S tour next spring. Support on the trek, which will kick off on March 20 in Houston, will come from BAT, the Richmond, Virginia metal-punk trio consisting of Ryan Waste, Nick Poulos and Chris Marshall. VOIVOD commented: "We're h...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE To Begin Recording Eighth Album In February 2026

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Matt Tuck, frontman of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming eighth album. He said: "The album is still in the writing and the pre-production phase. I think J...

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CREED To Be Joined By LIMP BIZKIT, BUSH, PUDDLE OF MUDD, CANDLEBOX, Others At 2026 'Summer Of '99 And Beyond Festival'

Rock fans, brace yourselves: multi-platinum acts CREED and LIMP BIZKIT will headline the third annual Summer Of '99 And Beyond Festival on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois. The pair, who famously clashed during the summer of 2000 — are...

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SAXON Is Recording New Studio Album For Late 2026 Release

British heavy metal legends SAXON have entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to their 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. Over the course of the last few days, SAXON has shared several photos from the studio of drummer...

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DAVID COVERDALE Says He Will 'Withdraw From Social Media' In Order To Enjoy His Recently Announced Retirement

Legendary British rock vocalist David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE, DEEP PURPLE) has revealed that he is planning to "withdraw from social media" in order to enjoy his recently announced retirement. Earlier today (Thursday, December 11),Coverdale shared the following statement via social media: "Ladies &a...

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MIKKEY DEE Reflects On His Battle With Sepsis: 'From The Beginning It Was A Struggle For My Life'

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Metal Sticks", the new podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. You can now watch t...

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Families Of Late STATIC-X Frontman WAYNE STATIC And His Wife TERA WRAY 'Strenuously Object' To Production Of Unauthorized Documentary

The families of Wayne Static (STATIC-X) and his wife Tera Wray have released a joint statement in which they expressed their "strenuous objection" to filmmaker Matt Zane's recent announcement that he would launch a crowdfunding campaign in January 2026 for a new documentary exploring what he called...