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PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD 'Would Love' To Play At The Sphere, But Expresses Concern About Production Overshadowing Band

During a June 2 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates staging a run of shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. Asked if he has seen any shows at the Sphere yet, Phil said (as transcribed by B...

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VOIVOD's New Concept Album Tentatively Due In Late 2027: 'It's Gonna Sound A Bit Like A Movie Soundtrack'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, VOIVOD's drummer and founding member Michel "Away" Langevin spoke about how the band's "Symphonique" live album, a special collaboration with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre Symphonique De Québec),inspired the songwriting process for n...

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EUROPE Shares Music Video For New Single 'The Cult Of Ignorance' From Upcoming 'Come This Madness' Album

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE have released the hook-laden new single "The Cult Of Ignorance", the second track unveiled from their highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, "Come This Madness", due on September 25 via Silver Lining Music. Driven by an instantly memorable hook and an anthemic...

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SYMPHONY X's RUSSELL ALLEN Is The Progressive Metal Powerhouse Vocalist With A Vulnerable Side

By David E. Gehlke SYMPHONY X's 2002 "The Odyssey" is anchored by its 25-minute epic title track. Based on Homer's "Odyssey", which details the trials and tribulations of the ancient Greek hero Odysseus, SYMPHONY X's "The Odyssey" was a seven-part drama spun through the lens of sublimely epic progre...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Says A Growing Number Of TRUMP Supporters Are Experiencing 'Buyer's Remorse'

In a recent interview with Hakos Pervanidis of the Metal Hammer Greece TV program TV War, QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Todd La Torre defended his right to speak out on political issues, explaining that he has "every right" to share his views publicly. After Pervanidis noted that he always thought of QUEENSR...

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XANDRIA Releases 'Colours' Single From Upcoming 'Eclipse' Album

German symphonic metallers XANDRIA will release their new studio album, "Eclipse", on August 7, 2026, via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Colours", can be seen below. "Colours" is another highlight in XANDRIA's 30-year-spanning career. Throughout the song, a lar...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT: 'A Sense Of Humor Has Kept This Band Together'

Issue 56 of Rock Candy magazine takes on a forensic examination of DEF LEPPARD's almost 50 years of playing live. From the tiny gigs to the stadium straddling monster tours, LEPPARD has played them all... many of them "In The Round". Rock Candy editor Howard Johnson spoke to every member of the band...

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STEVE LUKATHER On EDDIE VAN HALEN Album He Is Working On With ALEX VAN HALEN: 'This Is Not Throwaway S***'

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Guitar Player magazine, TOTO's Steve Lukather spoke about the album he is working on with Alex Van Halen, the legendary drummer from VAN HALEN. The LP will reportedly include previously unreleased and unfinished recordings from the VAN HALEN vault. Both Van Hal...

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QUICKSAND Announces Summer 2026 North American Tour With BANE

New York City post-hardcore legends QUICKSAND have announced a summer 2026 headlining tour. Kicking off on Monday, August 3 at The Annex in Norfolk, Virginia, the trek will span August and early September, culminating in a performance at Royale in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday, September 3. Supp...

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ARCHITECTS Singer SAM CARTER On Touring With METALLICA: 'We Got A Cake Delivered By JAMES HETFIELD'

In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, singer Sam Carter of chart-topping British metalcore icons ARCHITECTS named METALLICA and LINKIN PARK as two of his favorite bands to tour with. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "METALLICA really know how to treat bands… METALLICA, it's, like,...

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ARMORED SAINT And METAL CHURCH Announce November 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour

ARMORED SAINT will join METAL CHURCH for a North American co-headlining tour this fall. "The Metal Saint Tour 2026" will commence on November 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California and run through November 21 in Agoura Hills, California. Additional support will be provided by LIVEKILL. Comments ARMORE...

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WARRANT's ROBERT MASON Reflects On His Mid-1990s Secret Stint As OZZY OSBOURNE's Background Singer: 'That Was Such A Fun Gig'

In a recent interview with Jamie Guida of The Mixdown podcast, WARRANT frontman Robert Mason reflected on his secret role as a background singer for Ozzy Osbourne during the 1995-1996 "Ozzmosis" tour. Ozzy had just released his latest album, "Ozzmosis", in October 1995 and was touring in support of...

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AVATAR Announces November/December 2026 European Tour

Following a monumental summer that sees AVATAR supporting METALLICA on their global juggernaut and lighting up some of Europe's most iconic festival stages before heading Down Under to Australia, the Swedish theatrical metal titans are ready to end the year on their own terms. AVATAR are thrilled to...

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BILLY CORGAN Says SMASHING PUMPKINS Are 'Absolutely' Interested In Playing At Sphere In Vegas: 'It's A No-Doubter For Us'

In a new interview with the "Klein. Ally. Show." on the Los Angeles radio station KROQ, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked if he and his bandmates would be interested in doing a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutel...

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NOFX To Release Official Soundtrack + Original Score Of Career-Spanning Documentary '40 Years Of F***in' Up'

Punk rock legends NOFX have announced the release of "40 Years of Fuckin' Up: Soundtrack + Score", the official soundtrack and original score companion to the band's acclaimed documentary film "40 Years Of Fuckin' Up", arriving everywhere on August 28, 2026. The expansive double LP release accompani...