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MASTODON On Personal Tragedies Which Inspired Lyrics On 'Marrow Deep': It 'Made Sense' To 'Turn These Dark Things' Into Something Bright And Beautiful'

During an August 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MASTODON singer/bassist Troy Sanders, drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor and guitarist Bill Kelliher spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP...

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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Sixth Single 'Lilith'

The official Greg Furman-directed music video for "Lilith", the sixth single from STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — can be seen below. "Lilith" is taken from STANLEY SIMMONS's debut album, "D...

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BLAZE BAYLEY: 'The Legend Of IRON MAIDEN Belongs To PAUL DI'ANNO'

In a new interview with Metal OBS, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about the passing of another ex-MAIDEN vocalist, Paul Di'Anno, who died in October 2024 at the age of 66. Blaze said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were colleagues. Paul was a very funny guy. I think people do...

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ANDERS FRIDÉN Says IN FLAMES' 15th Studio Album Hasn't Been Mixed Yet: But 'It Sounds Amazing Already'

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at last weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's fifteenth studio album. The Swedish/American metallers once again worked at the...

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Watch: CHEAP TRICK Plays Intimate Concert At Historic Troubadour In West Hollywood

Fan-filmed video of CHEAP TRICK's August 5 concert at at the historic Troubadour in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. CHEAP TRICK's performance at the Troubadour was a last-minute replacement for the band's show at the Hollywood Bowl as the support act for ZZ TOP. The Rock And Roll Hall...

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HELLOWEEN's KAI HANSEN Shares 'Welcome To Life' Single From Upcoming 'Born With A Hammer' Solo Album

With "Welcome To Life", Kai Hansen releases the second single from his upcoming solo album "Born With A Hammer". Following the powerful "Feeding The Beast", "Welcome To Life" reveals another side of the musician who, as co-founder of HELLOWEEN and founder of GAMMA RAY, has played a defining role in...

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GINGER Says He Has Already Written Songs For THE WILDHEARTS' Follow-Up To Upcoming 'Northern Spirit' Album

Ginger has revealed that he has already written a new album for THE WILDHEARTS — despite the fact that the band's next record, "Northern Spirit", has not yet been released. Speaking exclusively to Eamon O'Neill of Eonmusic, Ginger also revealed the titles and themes of several songs from "Northern S...

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See ARMORED SAINT's Entire Performance In Lund, Sweden During Summer 2026 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of ARMORED SAINT's entire August 2 concert at Mejeriet in Lund, Sweden as the support act for TESTAMENT can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Close To The Bone 02. March Of The Saint 03. End Of The Attention Span 04. Creepy Feelings...

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RICK ROZZ Has 'No Regrets' About Not Appearing On DEATH's Debut Album 'Scream Bloody Gore'

In a new interview with Łukasz Dunaj of Poland's link textNoise Magazine, former DEATH/MASSACRE guitarist Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo spoke about LEFT TO DIE, his new band alongside fellow classic DEATH member Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY),plus GRUESOME founde...

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MAX CAVALERA: 'In This Business, It's Very Easy To Think That What You Do Is The Most Important Thing In The World, And It's Not'

In a new interview with Irina Marinescu of Rock FM România, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked what, in his opinion, is "the biggest difference between an artist who becomes a legend and an artist who just plays around." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR On 'Marrow Deep': 'It's The Right Record For Us At This Point In Time'

In a new interview with Brooksy and JD of Australia's Rebel FM, MASTODON drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP marks MASTODON's first full-length to feature guitarist Nick Johnston...

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GEOFF DOWNES And CHRIS BRAIDE Announce Sixth DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION Album 'Trauma'

DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION (DBA),the studio collaboration of Geoff Downes (keyboards) and multi award-winning songwriter Chris Braide (vocals),is set to release its sixth studio album, "Trauma", on September 25 via Cherry Red Records. "Trauma" is a return to the expansive DNA of classic DBA, with l...

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DROWNING POOL And SALIVA To Unite For 25th-Anniversary Tour Celebrating 'Sinner' And 'Every Six Seconds'

Twenty-five years after releasing two of the most recognizable albums in modern hard rock, DROWNING POOL and SALIVA are joining forces for a special co-headlining U.S. tour celebrating the legacies of "Sinner" and "Every Six Seconds". Launching October 8 and running through October 25, the tour brin...

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PEARL JAM's JEFF AMENT Announces 'Since Forever' Photo Book

For decades, PEARL JAM founding member and bassist Jeff Ament has photographed the people, places, and moments that inspire him. A few years ago, he began working through his archive of decomposing negatives with his brother, acclaimed designer Barry Ament. Their efforts led to "Since Forever", a de...

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Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Performs In Reading

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH performed last night (Saturday, July 25) at Reverb in Reading, Pennsylvania. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Setlist: * Ton Of Bricks * Start The Fire * Fake Healer * Gods Of Wrath * F.A.F.O. * Badlands * Date With Poverty * Watch The Children Pray *...