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VOIVOD's AWAY On Teaming Up With Orchestra For 'Symphonique' Album: 'It's Like A Soundtrack For A Dystopian Sci-Fi Movie'

By David E. Gehlke Canadian cosmic metal visionaries VOIVOD have an increasingly shorter list of things left to accomplish. With their legacy secure as perhaps one of the most forward-thinking and daring metal bands to emerge from the Great White North, VOIVOD, in the last decade, has performed at t...

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COAL CHAMBER And DEVILDRIVER Frontman DEZ FAFARA: 'They Found A Tumor In My Head' Almost Two Years Ago

In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, DEVILDRIVER and COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara offered an update on his health, two years after COAL CHAMBER canceled a U.S. tour when he suffered a blackout and vertigo. Dez said in part (as transcribed by...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Celebrate LOLLAPALOOZA Homecoming With 'Pumpkinpalooza'

This Friday, July 31, the iconic, Grammy Award-winning rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS will headline their hometown's famed Lollapalooza. The momentous event marks the band's long-awaited return to the festival for the first time since they appeared on its original touring iteration in 1994. To cele...

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GUS G. Is 'Excited About Creating New Music' With KING DIAMOND: 'It's A Big, Big Honor For Me'

Gus G. has commented on his addition to KING DIAMOND as the replacement for that band's longtime guitarist and songwriter Andy La Rocque. On Sunday (July 26),the 45-year-old Greek musician released a video message in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hey, all. Gus here. I just wa...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE On His Exit From KING DIAMOND: 'We Mutually Decided To Part Ways In A Respectful And Friendly Manner'

Andy La Rocque has commented on his decision to leave KING DIAMOND after more than four decades. Earlier today (Sunday, July 26),the 63-year-old Swedish-born guitarist, whose real name is Anders Allhage, took to his social media to write: "Hi everyone ! Just a short heads up: as many of you have se...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'What I'm Manifesting Through My Body Language Is Love And Acceptance'

In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach touched upon how politicians use polarization as a strategic tool to secure power and mobilize loyal voters by framing elections as existential conflicts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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KING DIAMOND Parts Ways With Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE, Welcomes GUS G. To The Band

KING DIAMOND has announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band's lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with KING DIAMOND going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's storied history. The band extends their dee...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I'm Starting To Think About Ideas And Getting Excited To Get In The Studio Again'

In a new interview with John Marshall of Savannah, Georgia's Rock 106.1 radio station, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked where he gets the motivation to constantly work on new music and create, even while he is on the road. He responded (as transcribe...

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JEFF PILSON Says 'There's Different Batches' Of New FOREIGNER Music Being Worked On For Future Release

In an interview with Darren Burgfeld of the Missouri radio station 93.9 Mike FM, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked if there are any plans for the band to release new music in the not-too-distant future. Jeff responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, to answer your question. And the...

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BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD Says His New Solo Project Will 'Release Something In 2027': 'You Can Expect A Lot Of Collaborations'

In an interview with Bulgarian journalist Elena Rosberg, Evan Seinfeld — founding member, frontman and bassist of the hardcore/metal powerhouse BIOHAZARD — revealed that he is working on a "trap metal" solo project, with plans to release new music next year. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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BRIAN TATLER Says 'DIAMOND HEAD Will Have To Go On A Bit Of A Hiatus' While He Is Busy With SAXON

Brian Tatler has confirmed that DIAMOND HEAD is on hiatus due to his commitments with heavy metal legends SAXON. Speaking to Eamon O'Neill of Eonmusic at last weekend's Maid Of Stone festival, the founding DIAMOND HEAD guitarist, who joined SAXON in 2023 following Paul Quinn's retirement from tourin...

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IRON MAIDEN Shares Official Video Recap Of 2026 EDDFEST

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have shared an official video recap of Eddfest, their two-day 50th-anniversary celebration event, which took place July 10-11 in Knebworth, United Kingdom. Eddfest, named after IRON MAIDEN's mascot Eddie, included "The Infinite Dreams Experience", a walkthroug...

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New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Legends TANK To Release Deluxe Edition Of 'Filth Hounds Of Hades' In August

Through the early 1980s, as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal exploded across the globe, there was one band guaranteed to blow you out of your boots. Well, actually there were several who could make the same claim, but none of them were TANK. They were described by the U.K. press as MOTÖRHEAD's b...

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FORBIDDEN Announces Self-Titled Album, Shares New Single 'Psyclops'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN will release their new, self-titled album on October 23 via BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. The band's long-awaited follow-up to 2010's "Omega Wave" album was tracked at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California with e...

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Texas Thrash Pioneers GAMMACIDE Return With 'Toxic Mercenaries', Their First New Album In Over 35 Years

Texas thrash metal veterans GAMMACIDE are back with a vengeance, delivering a massive double-header for fans in 2026. Following the sold-out 2022 reissue of their seminal debut, NoLifeTilMetal Records kicked off early 2026 by repressing the band's classic "Victims Of Science". Now, GAMMACIDE is set...