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LARS CHRISS Shares Why LION'S SHARE Continues To Defy Trends After Nearly 40 Years: 'We're A Heavy Metal Band. Period.'

By David E. Gehlke Sweden's LION's SHARE has remained one of the top practitioners of straight-ahead, hook-laden, mildly prog-tinged melodic metal since their 1987 inception. Although primarily a cult curiosity in the States, the Swedes made their hay in Europe and Scandinavia with their 1994 self-t...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On ELEGANT WEAPONS: 'If People Wanna Call It A Supergroup, Then So Be It'

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about his ELEGANT WEAPONS side project, which will release its sophomore album "Evolution", on April 24, 2026 via Exciter Records. Regarding the fact that he previously described ELEGANT WEAPONS as "a m...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Announces Second Album 'Evolution', Shares 'Bridges Burn' Single

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, has released a new single, "Bridges Burn", the first track from the band's forthcoming sophomore album "Evolution", due April 24, 2026 on Exciter Records. The album will be released digitally and...

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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL's JESSE HUGHES Denies That He Is A DONALD TRUMP Supporter: 'That Is Just Not True'

In a new interview with Scott Michael Nathan of The Bad Decisions Podcast, EAGLES OF DEATH METAL's Jesse Hughes addressed some of the controversial comments he made in the months after Islamic State group extremists stormed his band's concert in France in November 2015, claiming 90 lives. Asked by S...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Front TWISTED SISTER For 'A Handful Of Select Dates This Fall'; 'He Has My Blessing', Says DEE SNIDER

TWISTED SISTER members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda have announced that former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will front the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian's current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intac...

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U.K. Thrashers TORANAGA UK Release Music Video For New Single 'Crash And Burn'

British thrashers TORANAGA UK have released the official music video for their new single "Crash And Burn". You can check it out below. TORANAGA UK vocalist Mark Duffy comments: "The track is about narcissists. I read an article about narcissists and realized I've come across a few and now recognize...

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Ex-ACCEPT Singer UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: 'I Don't Have A Relationship With WOLF HOFFMANN Anymore'

In a new interview with Maurizio Lyon Leone of Italy's LyonRock, former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider was asked about his current relationship with ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. Udo responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't have a relationship with Wolf Hoffmann anymore. No. He's...

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Members Of ACE FREHLEY's Solo Band Announce September 2026 Australian Tour Celebrating Late KISS Legend

The four musicians Ace Frehley handpicked for his Australian tour in 2018 — Philip Shouse on bass, Ryan Spencer Cook on guitar/vocals, Jeremy Asbrock on guitar/vocals, and Christopher Williams on drums. — are returning to the country where it all began, this time to honor the legendary original KISS...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award And All-Star Tribute Performance At 2026 BRIT Awards

Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award and an all-star tribute performance at the 2026 BRIT Awards on Saturday night, February 28 in Manchester, England. After a video tribute, country music icon Dolly Parton appeared via video from Nashville to honor Ozzy, saying: "O...

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ACCEPT Guitarist PHILIP SHOUSE On Debut EP 'Side 1': 'I Really Didn't Know What It Was Gonna Sound Like'

Acclaimed guitarist Philip Shouse has just released his debut EP, "Side 1", via Wild Kingdom/Sound Pollution. To celebrate the release, Philip has also shared his new single "It Gets Better". Written and composed by Shouse and Alex Rahal, "It Gets Better" highlights Shouse's unmistakable melodic sen...

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JOAN JETT Explains Why She Will Never Just 'Shut Up And Sing': 'I Don't Feel That I Can Do That'

In a new interview with Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's podcast "Music Makes Us", hosted by Kathleen Hanna (BIKINI KILL, LE TIGRE),rock legend Joan Jett was asked if she thinks, when she looks at what's happening in the U.S. right now, that music can still play a role in shaping how people respond to...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Presented With 'Lifetime Achievement' Award From The National GUITAR Museum

The National GUITAR Museum announced that Ritchie Blackmore, the esteemed guitar legend whose vast career spans more than 60 years, has received its annual "Lifetime Achievement" Award. Blackmore is the sixteenth recipient of the award. Ritchie Blackmore joins previous award winners including Honeyb...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA: 'If You're Getting Into Music To Make Money, You Have A Hole In Your Head'

In a new interview with Guitar World, acclaimed guitarist Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT RANGER) was asked what piece of advice he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were poor, quite frank...

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ACCEPT Announces 50th-Anniversary Fall 2026 European Tour

German/American heavy metal pioneers ACCEPT will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an extensive European tour in late 2026, marking a major milestone in the band's extraordinary five-decade career at the forefront of heavy metal. The newly announced dates form part of ACCEPT's 50th-anniversary t...

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VOLBEAT Officially Welcomes FLEMMING C. LUND As 'Permanent' Lead Guitar Player

Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT have recruited their longtime touring guitarist Flemming C. Lund as a "permanent" replacement for Rob Caggiano. Earlier today (Thursday, February 19),VOLBEAT released the following statement via social media: "We're very happy to announce that after this past year of...