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ANDY SCOTT On Existence Of Another Version Of SWEET Band Without Any Original Members: 'It Really Isn't Right'

In a recent interview with Adam and Darren Roach of the Land Of Music Podcast, guitarist Andy Scott of the legendary rock band SWEET was asked about the existence of another touring and recording act called THE SWEET which contains no members from the original SWEET lineup. Andy said (as transcribed...

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Watch: NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Performs Cover Of METALLICA's 'Nothing Else Matters' With Marine Band Of The Royal Netherlands Navy

On July 2, 2026, NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen performed as a guest vocalist with the Marine Band Of The Royal Netherlands Navy (Marinierskapel Der Koninklijke Marine) at the opening concert of Sail Harlingen in the Vluchthaven of Harlingen, Netherlands. Among the tracks Floor sang was a symphonic c...

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'Heavy Healing' Documentary About Healing/Recuperative Powers Of Heavy, Aggressive Music To Receive Digital Release In September

MVD Entertainment Group has set a September 22, 2026 digital release date for the new documentary film "Heavy Healing", which seeks to dispel rumors and shine a much-needed bright light on the healing powers of aggressive music. Fans of heavy metal, hardcore punk and the like have been told since fo...

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PRIMAL FEAR To Release 'Shadow Riders' Album In April 2027

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, PRIMAL FEAR bassist and producer Mat Sinner was asked if he and his bandmates were happy with the response to their latest album, "Domination", which came out last September via Reigning Phoenix Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Defend Decision To Call Their Collaborative Project STANLEY SIMMONS

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — was featured on a recent episode of "Sound Advice", an ongoing content series by SoundExchange where musical artists, comedians, and creators share firsthand...

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BAD WOLVES To Join SKILLET On Fall 2026 Tour

BAD WOLVES issued their new single and music video "Paint It Red" via Better Noise Music at the top of the summer. It served as the band's first release of 2026 and the opening salvo for new singer Sara "Killboy" Skinner, who made her fiery debut as the band's new vocalist with the track. Today, BAD...

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BUTCHER BABIES Announce New Album 'Nightbloom'

BUTCHER BABIES will release their new album, "Nightbloom", on October 2 via Judge & Jury Records. The official music video for the band's latest single, "Blame It On The Wind", can be seen below. "Nightbloom" was produced by acclaimed hitmaker Howard Benson, whose extensive credits include some...

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BARRY KERCH: 'I'm Not The Best Drummer In The World', But 'I Am The Best Drummer For SHINEDOWN'

During a recent appearance on The Ty Sherrell Show, SHINEDOWN drummer Barry Kerch spoke about the musical chemistry between him and his bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's a magic between the four of us. There's a magic. Listen, I'm not the best drummer in the world. I'...

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ANBERLIN Announces New Album 'Currency', Shares 'Neverafter' Single

Alternative rock outfit ANBERLIN has announced "Currency", the band's highly anticipated ninth studio album and the first full-length release to feature Matty Mullins as lead vocalist. Marking the beginning of a bold new chapter, "Currency" builds on the momentum of 2024's "Vega", where Mullins made...

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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN Says Original Idea For Farewell Tour Came From ANDREAS KISSER: 'It Just Seemed To Really Make Sense'

Earlier this month, SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green spoke to Neil Jones of TotalRock at the Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom about the band's decision to stage a farewell tour, more than 40 years after the group's formation. After Jones noted that he sens...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT On Why Now Is Right Time For Him To Release His Memoir: 'I Didn't Wanna Embarrass My Parents When They Were Alive'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett's long-awaited memoir, "Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will finally arrive September 15, 2026 via Rare Bird Books. Asked in a new interview with Erin Greatrix of This Day In Metal why now was the righ...

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MASTODON's TROY SANDERS On GEEZER BUTLER's Guest Appearance On 'Marrow Deep' Album: 'What A Cool Moment'

In a new interview with Iain McCallum of Australia's I Was Gonna Ask About That, MASTODON bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders was asked if he felt "like a 13-year-old child again" when he and his bandmates got BLACK SABBATH co-founder Geezer Butler to record the bass intro to the song "The Vanishing" from...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN On Positive Response To THE GATHERING's 'Mandylion' 30th-Anniversary Tour: 'We Hoped It, But We Didn't Expect It'

In a recent interview with Michał Choiński of Poland's Mystic Festival, Anneke Van Giersbergen spoke about the ongoing reunion shows from her former band THE GATHERING to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dutch rockers' "Mandylion" album. Asked what she had to "unlearn" in order to pursue a solo...

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POWER TRIP's BLAKE IBANEZ On Sharing The Stage With PANTERA: 'It Was The Best Tour Ever'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, POWER TRIP guitarist Blake Ibanez spoke about the Texas thrashers' early 2025 European tour as the support act for PANTERA. He said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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KAMELOT's THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD On Upcoming Tour: 'Even Though We've Been Around A Long Time, We Really Focus On The New Songs'

In a new interview with MikeP of TotalRock's "The Autopsy" radio show, KAMELOT's founding guitarist Thomas Youngblood spoke about how he and his bandmates go about choosing a setlist for their tours. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Yeah, that's very hard. We always start with the new...