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JON SCHAFFER: 'My Soul Is Telling Me I Need To Do Another SONS OF LIBERTY Record That Will Show Where My Head Is Now'

In a new interview with Mexico's Metalópolis podcast, Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind the heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS and SONS OF LIBERTY, was asked if SONS OF LIBERTY is just a "studio project" for him or of there are plans to take the ban...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On His First Concert As Member Of METAL CHURCH: 'The Band Played Great, Sounded Great'

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its live debut on May 17 at the San Luis Metal Fest at Teatro del Pueblo in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Playing alongside founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof in the band's current formation are longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson...

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TESLA's DAVE RUDE Explains Why 'It's Not Really Worth All The Time And Effort' For The Band To Release Another Full-Length Album Of New All-Original Material

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, TESLA guitarist Dave Rude was asked about the possibility of him and his bandmates releasing a full-length album of new original material as a follow-up to 2019's "Shock". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'Shock''s one of my favori...

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Watch: New GODSMACK Touring Lineup, Including Drummer MIKE MANGINI, Performs In Syracuse During 2026 Tour

Fan-filmed video of GODSMACK's June 30 concert at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lake View in Syracuse, New York can be seen below. As previously reported, GODSMACK has recruited former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for the remainder of the Sully Erna-fronted...

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Watch: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED And His THE CHOPHOUSE BAND Kick Off First-Ever North American Headlining Tour

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and his THE CHOPHOUSE BAND kicked off their first-ever North American headlining tour Wednesday night (July 1) at Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts. Video of the concert can be seen below. JASON NEWSTED & THE CHOPHOUSE BAND will play seven...

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TODD LA TORRE: Next QUEENSRŸCHE Album Will Be 'Based Around A Concept That Happens' On The Band's Debut LP

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala and Arto Lehtinen of Metal-Rules.com, QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said: "I have a ton of songs at home that the guys have wor...

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SHANNON LARKIN Apologizes To NIKKI SIXX Over 'Backing Tracks' Comment: 'I Was Not Doing That To Attack You'

Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has apologized to MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx for calling CRÜE out over the latter band's alleged reliance on pre-recorded tapes for backing vocals during live shows. Larkin brought up CRÜE's use of backing tracks while defending GODSMACK's decision to hire former...

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AIRBOURNE Shares 'Kid In A Candy Store' Track From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE have released their latest single, "Kid In A Candy Store", taken from their upcoming self-titled album, due on August 28 via Spinefarm. The new track is produced by Brian Howes (who helmed 2013's "Black Dog Barking"),engineered by Mike Fraser (who worked on 2010's...

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STICK MEN Pay Homage To KING CRIMSON's 'Thrak' On First New Studio Album In A Decade, 'Let's Thrak Again'

STICK MEN, the progressive powerhouse featuring KING CRIMSON's Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto with multi-instrumentalist and composer Markus Reuter, returns with its first new album in over a decade, "Let's Thrak Again", a Robert Fripp-sanctioned homage to KING CRIMSON's eleventh studio album, "Thrak...

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ICE NINE KILLS' SPENCER CHARNAS: 'What Percentage Of Bands Ever Get To Say They Played A Stadium, Let Alone With METALLICA, All Over The World?'

In a new interview with LA Lloyd, the nationally syndicated radio host for the "LA Lloyd Rock 30", ICE NINE KILLS frontman Spencer Charnas was asked what part of the band's journey, 20 years since the release of ICE NINE KILLS' debut album, "Last Chance To Make Amends", surprises him most or has bee...

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Despite releasing both of their albums to date in the commercially barren period of directionless limbo that occurs between Christmas and New Year, DOMINUM have made a significant impact on the world of high-concept power metal. It probably has something to do with their Olympic-standard goofiness a...

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STRYPER Announces 18th Studio Album, 'Throne Of Thorns', Shares Title Track

Christian metal pioneers STRYPER will release their 18th studio album, "Throne Of Thorns", on September 25 via Frontiers Music Srl. Decades into their journey, STRYPER continue to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring bands in classic metal, seamlessly blending their sign...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We've Managed To Get A Lot Of Really Great Demos Recorded' For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Finland's Kasarin Lapset, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In between our rigorous touring sched...

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XENTRIX Announces New Album 'Allied With The Enemy'

U.K. thrash veterans XENTRIX return with "Allied With The Enemy", a ten‑track barrage that marks their most uncompromising statement to date. Following the critical acclaim of 2022's "Seven Words", the band push harder, darker and sharper, delivering a record that refuses to pull its punches. Record...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Says His Journey With Kidney Cancer Is 'Going In The Right Direction': 'My Tumor Has Shrunk To 4 Centimeters'

GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall says immunotherapy and radiation continue shrinking his advanced kidney cancer — from a 13‑centimeter tumor down to four centimeters, with no signs of spread. His diagnosis followed persistent blood in his urine, and he is now being treated with Keytruda (immunothe...