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Setting Fire To The Sky

New bands that survive and succeed without recourse to gimmicks or cynicism are a rarity in these superficial times, but URNE have done everything with honor and intelligence. On their first two albums, the UK trio laid down a monstrous blueprint: crushing riffs, emotive melodies, and a perfect blen...

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Meet The K.K. DOWNING-Approved TAILGUNNER

By David E. Gehlke Described as the "bastard child of IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST," the U.K.'s TAILGUNNER are among the latest looking to improve upon their home country's spotty track record of producing new metal bands worthy of their esteemed predecessors. TAILGUNNER's development has been accel...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'I Think Reinvention Is Important At Any Stage Of Your Career'

In a new interview with Soundsphere's Dom Smith, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked how he and his bandmates plan on "reinventing" themselves in 2026. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think reinvention is important at any stage of your career, 'cause...

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Watch: STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Performs EXODUS And TESTAMENT Classics In Anaheim

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza performed with his solo band on Saturday, January 24 at The Ballroom at The Grand Theater in Anaheim, California. Video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Walter Morgan). As previously reported, Souza will also play a gig with his solo band on Mond...

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TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI On New MEGADETH Album: 'It's Super Exciting To Have My Name Printed In The Booklet'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari was asked when the band's leader Dave Mustaine told him MEGADETH's new, self-titled album was going to be the group's final effort. The 39-year-old Finnish-born musician said: "Pretty late in the process. We were in t...

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WENDY DIO Says Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID Will Finally Arrive 'Next Year'

On the red carpet of this year's Metal Hall Of Fame on January 21, 2026 in West Hollywood, California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio confirmed to Reality Check TV that the reissue of "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner, w...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO Says Writing New Music Has Become Both Easier And More Challenging After Ten Studio Albums

In a new interview with Sandy Syn of the Sandstorm podcast, Andrea Ferro, singer of the Italian metal veterans LACUNA COIL, was asked if it gets "easier" or "more challenging" for him and his bandmates to make new albums more than 30 years after the group's formation. He responded (as transcribed by...

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Mongolian Rockers THE HU Release New Song 'The Real You'

Innovative Mongolian rock group and global phenomenon THE HU continue to push the limits of rock and bring the world along with them on their latest single "The Real You", out today (Friday, January 23) via Better Noise Music. With this new song, they're bringing Western music components to the fore...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Announces June/July 2026 European Tour

Progressive metal legends QUEENSRŸCHE will head back to Europe this summer, starting on June 6 in Köln, Germany and ending on July 5 in Cartagena, Spain. Dates include a mix of headlining shows with RIVERS OF NIHIL opening, as well as festival appearances. Tour dates: With special guest RIVERS OF NI...

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IRON MAIDEN's 'Killers' Celebrated With JIM DUNLOP 'Cry Baby' Wah

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have been honored with a signature Jim Dunlop Cry Baby wah, a special "Killers" edition of the iconic pedal paying homage to the band's early years. Emerging from the rough-and-gritty streets of late-'70s London, IRON MAIDEN met the world with galloping rhythm...

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SEVENDUST Announces New Album 'One'; U.S. Tour With ATREYU And FIRE FROM THE GODS To Launch In April

SEVENDUST had announced its fifteenth studio album, "One". The highly anticipated release from the quintet — Lajon Witherspoon (vocals),Clint Lowery (guitar),John Connolly (guitar),Vince Hornsby (bass) and Morgan Rose (drums) — will arrive on May 1 via Napalm Records. Building on SEVENDUST's unmi...

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ADRIAN SMITH On NICKO MCBRAIN's Departure From IRON MAIDEN: 'We Had To Make The Change For The Band To Continue'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer España, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith shared his views on the December 2024 departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup change in 25 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I think the MAIDEN drumming gig is one of the toughest,...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER On Touring With METALLICA More Than 40 Years Ago: 'They Were Kindred Spirits'

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher once again talked about METALLICA opening for his band back in 1983 and 1984. The trek marked METALLICA's first-ever tour. Asked if he had any recollections of sharing the stage with METALLICA...

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SIRENIA Releases Music Video For 'Callous Eyes' From Upcoming 'Amanita Messis' Album

Symphonic metallers SIRENIA have released the official music video for "Callous Eyes", the second single from the band's upcoming album, "Amanita Messis". The follow-up 2023's "1977" picks up the trail where the previous LP left off, with SIRENIA continuing to deliver melodic and catchy metal with a...

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Official BILLY IDOL Documentary 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead' Set For Theatrical Run In Early 2026

The global theatrical rights to the forthcoming feature-length documentary film "Billy Idol Should Be Dead", directed by three-time Grammy winner Jonas Åkerlund and produced by Live Nation Studios, have been acquired by Evan Saxon Productions (ESP). The film traces the life and career of punk pionee...