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STATUS QUO's FRANCIS ROSSI Announces 'The Way We Were Vol. 2' Collection Of Demo Recordings

Following the critical and commercial success of "The Way We Were Vol. 1" and the acclaimed studio album "The Accidental", Francis Rossi returns to his personal archive with "The Way We Were Vol. 2". Released on September 25, 2026, on CD, 2LP and digital formats, the collection features 17 previousl...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Headlines 'Metal Fest 2026' In 'World Of Tanks Modern Armor'

Metal Fest 2026 storms into World Of Tanks Modern Armor as part of the new Masters Of Mayhem season. The fan-favorite event returns with two explosive new Acts, each featuring a headlining artist, challenges, earnable discounts, and rewards, while also bringing back content from four previous Metal...

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BELPHEGOR Completes Work On 13th Studio Album, Set For Release In 2027

Black death metal force BELPHEGOR has finished work on its 13th studio album, scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The forthcoming record will mark the next chapter in BELPHEGOR's uncompromising legacy, continuing the band's relentless exploration of black d...

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GEOFF TATE 'Would Like To Learn How To Cook More': 'I Love Food. I Love To Eat.'

During a recent appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if there are things on his "to-do list" creatively that he hasn't had a chance to get to that he would like to pursue if suddenly there was free time and he was h...

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Eclipse

Symphonic metal has been quietly evolving over the last few years as more and more bands decide to step away from the genre's established formula to embrace new and often more modern elements. But as essential as that liberated outlook has become, it is reassuring to hear a band that are sticking to...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'We Feel Privileged And Lucky To Still Be Here Writing Music'

In a new interview with Poland's Mystic Festival, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked how he manages to still be passionate about music nearly 50 years into his career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we love what we do, for starters. We love what we do, and we love writi...

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JOHN BUSH To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX In Europe In Summer 2027: 'Now It's Time To Bring That Material Over The Pond'

Last December, legendary vocalist John Bush played three live concerts in the U.S. showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX, and followed it up with a June 2026 appearance at the Milwaukee Metalfest. At all four gigs, Bush performed songs spanning all...

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POSSESSED Hopes To Begin Recording New Album In September 2026: 'I'm Fine-Tuning The Songs', Says JEFF BECERRA

POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra has taken to social media to offer an update on the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" album. In a video message shared on Friday (July 31),he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hey,...

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PRONG Shares New Single 'The Banner' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

Following the announcement of their forthcoming self-titled Napalm Records debut, out November 6, New York alternative metal veterans PRONG return to give fans their first taste of blood off the new record with "The Banner". The incendiary album opener takes off at full throttle, with machine tight...

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ADRIAN BELEW, STEVE VAI, TONY LEVIN And TERRY BOZZIO Announce Fall 2026 BEAT U.S. Tour

KING CRIMSON members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, alongside Steve Vai and Terry Bozzio approach the next chapter of BEAT. The quartet has announced a tour of the U.S. that will stage 40 appearances. The general on-sale is set for Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets and VIP experiences wi...

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NORTHLANE Announces New Album 'Anemoia', Shares 'CUT_it' Single

Australian heavy music trailblazers NORTHLANE have announced their seventh studio album, "Anemoia", due out everywhere October 30 via independent release. Furthermore, they've treated fans to their visceral new single "CUT_it", out now. "Anemoia"'s second suffocating track "CUT_it" encapsulates the...

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MELVINS, BUTTHOLE SURFERS, BIG BUSINESS And MR. PHYLZZZ Members Launch New Band GATTA MORTA

Buzz Osborne didn't need another band. JD Pinkus didn't need another band. Coady Willis didn't need another band. Together with Clinton Jacob, they started one anyway. Meet GATTA MORTA. The quartet makes its debut today with "Burn Witch Burn", a four-song EP, available now via Amphetamine Reptile Re...

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TOMMY THAYER And DORO PESCH To Appear At '50 Years Of Kiss In Germany' Official KISS Fan Celebration

The "50 Years Of Kiss In Germany: Official Fan Celebration" will take place on October 30, 2026 at Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will appear as the event's featured special guest, joining the KISS tribute act KISS FOREVER BAND during its live set....

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PLUSH Announces New Single 'Animalistic' And Album 'Mass Hysteria'

PLUSH will release a new single, "Animalistic", on August 14, 2026 via Pavement Entertainment on all major streaming platforms. The track was written by singer/guitarist Moriah Formica, Blair Daly and Zac Maloy. Produced by Kile O'Dell and Formica, "Animalistic" serves as the first introduction to P...

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MAURIZIO IACONO Talks KATAKLYSM's Evolution After 35 Years In Death Metal: 'We Always Thought Outside The Box'

By David E. Gehlke KATAKLYSM's 1995 "Sorcery" and 1996 "Temple Of Knowledge (Kataklysm Part III)" studio albums remain near the peak of death metal extremity and uncontrolled chaos. At the time, the Canadians were fronted by Sylvain Houde, a man whose vocal style bordered on insanity — he had no rh...