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SYMPHONY X's RUSSELL ALLEN Is The Progressive Metal Powerhouse Vocalist With A Vulnerable Side

By David E. Gehlke SYMPHONY X's 2002 "The Odyssey" is anchored by its 25-minute epic title track. Based on Homer's "Odyssey", which details the trials and tribulations of the ancient Greek hero Odysseus, SYMPHONY X's "The Odyssey" was a seven-part drama spun through the lens of sublimely epic progre...

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MASTODON Returns With New Single, 'Your Ghost Again', A Tribute To Band's Late Guitarist BRENT HINDS

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have released a new song, "Your Ghost Again". The track, which was produced by Patrik Berger (Taylor Swift, Robyn) and CONVERGE guitarist Kurt Ballou, is the first single from the band's upcoming ninth studio album, due later in the year. "Your Ghost Again" is...

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RIK EMMETT On TRIUMPH's Recently Launched Reunion Tour: 'Every Night It Gets Better. It Just Keeps Resonating And Growing'

In a new interview with Tuning In With Thom Jennings, TRIUMPH singer and guitarist Rik Emmett spoke about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently launched first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and Gil Moore (drums, vocals) are being joined by guitari...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Nominated In Three Categories At 2026's 'The Speaker Awards'

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson has been nominated in three categories at this year's The Speaker Awards, set to take place on July 3 in London, United Kingdom. Bruce is up for the "Best Live Speaker", "Best Motivational Speaker" and "Best Storyteller" gongs at the 2026 The Speaker Awards, whic...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH On 'Ei8ht' LP: 'I'm The Most Proud Of This Album, Of Any Of Them'

In a new interview with Donny Fandango of the St. Louis radio station 105.7 The Point, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers addressed the fact that the band's upcoming album, "Ei8ht", contains 18 songs, which is almost enough for a double LP. Brent said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Releases New Single 'Starless'

A PERFECT CIRCLE has returned with "Starless", a new single from Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan that signals a new dawn for the band, arriving days before they launch their first European tour in eight years. "Absolutely chuffed to debut this new track on stage in the U.K.," Keenan shares....

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Doesn't Rule Out Making Another 'Straight-Ahead Metal' Album

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined Mark Strigl on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38) yesterday, May 26, for an in-depth conversation covering everything from his upcoming tour plans to his legendary years with METALLICA and beyond. The interview featured discussion about Newsted and...

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WARRANT's ROBERT MASON Reflects On His Mid-1990s Secret Stint As OZZY OSBOURNE's Background Singer: 'That Was Such A Fun Gig'

In a recent interview with Jamie Guida of The Mixdown podcast, WARRANT frontman Robert Mason reflected on his secret role as a background singer for Ozzy Osbourne during the 1995-1996 "Ozzmosis" tour. Ozzy had just released his latest album, "Ozzmosis", in October 1995 and was touring in support of...

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TARJA TURUNEN Shares Music Video For 'The Trace Outlives' Single From Upcoming 'Frisson Noir' Album

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has released the official music video for the song "The Trace Outlives". The track, which features a guest appearance by Sayo Komada, a shamisen player fluent in both the Tsugaru and Nagauta styles, is the third single from Tarja's upcoming metal album "Frisson...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Performs New Single 'It's For The Kids' Live For First Time

ANTHRAX played its new single, "It's For The Kids", live for the first time during the band's concert on Tuesday, May 26 at Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria as the support act for IRON MAIDEN. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for ANTH...

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LEX LEGION, Featuring Classic KING DIAMOND Members MIKKEY DEE, ANDY LA ROCQUE, PETE BLAKK And HAL PATINO, Announces First-Ever Live Show

LEX LEGION, the new band featuring four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late '80s lineup, will play its first-ever concert on November 28 at Filmstudion in Gothenburg, Sweden. Earlier this month, LEX LEGION released the official music video for its second single, "Gypsy Tears". The clip was directe...

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JACK OSBOURNE On OZZY And SHARON Biopic: 'We Have Someone In Mind, A Really Brilliant Actor' To Play OZZY

In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack offered an update on the status of the long-awaited Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne biopic. Jack said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We are full steam ahead. We've been in development at Sony for a number of...

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MASTERPLAN Shares Music Video For 'The Call' From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal veterans MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's fourth single, "The Call", can be seen below. Grapow commented: "'The Call'...

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TARJA TURUNEN Explains Why Now Was Right Time For Her To Make 'Heavier' Album With 'Frisson Noir'

In a new interview with Andrew Slaidins of The Rockpit 's "50 Shades Of Slaids", former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen spoke about her upcoming metal album, "Frisson Noir", which will arrive on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP was previously described in a press release as "the heaviest record of her ca...

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See Behind-The-Scenes Video From MÖTLEY CRÜE's Appearance On Season Finale Of 'American Idol'

Behind-the-scenes footage from MÖTLEY CRÜE's appearance on the season finale of "American Idol" can be seen below. A week and a half ago, MÖTLEY CRÜE was joined by country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood for a two-song performance featuring the band's hit songs "Home Sweet Home" and "Kickstart My Hea...