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PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary Director WES ORSHOSKI: IRON MAIDEN Was 'Super Cool' During Making Of Film

On the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show", hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and David's co-host Joshua Toomey, director Wes Orshoski spoke about his new documentary film "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer" which chronicles how two IRON MAIDEN fans encounter the band's forme...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman PHIL LABONTE Doubles Down On His 'Therapy Is For Women' Claim

ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte has doubled down on his claim that "therapy is for women" and that "men don't solve their problems by talking." Labonte made his original controversial comments earlier this month while speaking to Bill Bailey of Today's Boondoggle Podcast about Phil's 2024 op-...

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TRIUMPH's Upcoming Second Documentary Will Focus On Band's 2026 Comeback Tour: 'It's Gonna Be Totally Different Than The First Documentary'

In a recent interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, TRIUMPH drummer/vocalist Gil Moore confirmed that the band is working on a new documentary about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently completed first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Moore and si...

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RICHARD PATRICK Says New FILTER Album 'The Antidote' Will 'Hopefully' Come Out In Early 2027: 'I'm Really Proud Of It'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, FILTER leader Richard Patrick talked about the evolution of the band's sound over the course of the last three decades. Patrick said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "FILTER is the most fun [of all my projects] because it is...

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SAXON Announces 2027 'Gods Of Thunder' U.K. And Ireland Tour

British heavy metal legends SAXON have announced the first UK and Ireland leg of their "Gods Of Thunder" world tour, with further international dates set to be revealed in the coming months. Adding to the excitement, the band will revive its legendary 30-foot mechanized Eagle for all U.K. and Irelan...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Lands First-Ever Gold Single In U.S. With 'I Don't Wanna Be Me'

On June 15, TYPE O NEGATIVE's "I Don't Wanna Be Me" single was certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for accumulating 500,000 certified units. According to the RIAA, one equivalent song unit is equal to a single digital song sale, or 150 on-demand audio and/or video...

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BILL GOULD Confirms FAITH NO MORE's Return To Live Activity: 'We're Gonna Play' And 'I Think That We Can Do It For A Few More Years'

FAITH NO MORE bassist Bill Gould has confirmed to Rock Talk, the newly launched podcast from longtime Serbian hard rock/heavy metal journalist Jadranka Janković Nešić, that the influential California alt-metal act will return to live activity in 2027. Asked about a rumor of the band's possible comeb...

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SKILLET's 'Monster' Surpasses Four Billion Streams

Multi-platinum rock band SKILLET continues to reach new heights in 2026 as its six-times-platinum anthem "Monster" surpasses four billion streams, earns a place in Spotify's Billions Club, and solidifies its status as one of the most-streamed rock songs of all time. The milestone arrives on the heel...

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FAITH NO MORE Teases 2027 Return To Live Stage, Inks Global Touring Deal With Brazil's 30E

FAITH NO MORE is teasing a possible return to the live stage for next year. Earlier today (Tuesday, June 16),the California influential alt-metal act shared an image to its social media channels featuring the FAITH NO MORE eight-pointed star logo and "2027" super-imposed over a picture of a live cr...

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FRANCIS ROSSI: 'Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future' Tour Extended Into 2027

Francis Rossi's "Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future" tour has been extended into 2027, with a further 31 shows from one of Britain's most loved and influential musicians running March to May, in addition to the 30 already announced for winter 2026. These additional shows will go on sale on Friday...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE: 'Nobody Knows' When The Long-Awaited New KING DIAMOND Album 'Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920' Will Arrive

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke about the status of the band's forthcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Asked what is happening with "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920" now, Andy said (a...

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'Right-Winger' ALL THAT REMAINS Singer PHIL LABONTE: 'Therapy Is For Women. Men Don't Solve Their Problems By Talking.'

In a new interview with Bill Bailey of Today's Boondoggle Podcast, Philip Labonte, founder and lead singer of ALL THAT REMAINS, spoke about his 2024 op-ed, "The Silent Crisis: Why Society Is Failing Men And Boys", in which he highlighted rising male disengagement from education, work, and community,...

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SABATON Announces 21-Show Arena Tour Of Sweden For January/February 2027

Swedish metallers SABATON have announced a 21-date arena tour of their home country for January/February 2027. The band states: "After the unforgettable nights we shared together at Sweden Rock Festival and our huge shows in Stockholm and Gothenburg last year, we're excited to announce our return in...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL Reflects On Rise Of 'Grunge' In Early 1990s

During an appearance on Talk Is Jericho, the podcast hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil, who is promoting his new memoir, "A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond", spoke about how the rise of grunge — led by b...

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DEATH ANGEL Guitarist TED AGUILAR Reveals His 'Gripe About Today's Metal' Bands

In a new interview with Pipeman, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar talked about how early San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal bands all carved out their distinct sounds by blending complex guitar work, New Wave Of British Heavy Metal melodies, and progressive structures to differentiate themselves f...