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Where Do We Go from Here?

ASKING ALEXANDRIA have undergone some different lineups and labels over the years, but the heart of who they are as a band, with their passionate British metalcore, hasn't changed. Now, ASKING ALEXANDRIA have returned with their eighth studio album, "Where Do We Go from Here?" , which features more...

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SEPULTURA To Celebrate 40th Anniversary In 2024 With New Live Album

In a new interview with Liselotte "Lilo" Hegt of HeadBangers LifeStyle, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced work on the follow-up to 2020's "Quadra" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not at all. We're working on a live album. W...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Is 'Pretty Much Ready To Record' Next Studio Album

In an interview with Ore Bihovsky of TotalRock's "Louder" radio show, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Atonement" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been demoing, writing. We'...

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FASTER PUSSYCAT's TAIME DOWNE Is Working On His Autobiography

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS), FASTER PUSSYCAT singer Taime Downe confirmed that he is working on a book with Rare Bird, the Los Angeles–based publi...

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PARADISE LOST Completes Re-Recording 'Icon' Album For 30th Anniversary

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their fourth album, "Icon", British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST recently re-recorded the LP for a special new release. There will also be "an extra special vinyl" version of the album. Last Thursday (August 17),PARADISE LOST shared photos from the vocal...

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ANVIL Completes Pre-Production Rehearsals For Next Studio Album

Canadian metal legends ANVIL have completed the pre-production rehearsals for their upcoming studio album. According to drummer Robb Reiner, the sessions have yielded "another 14 tracks crushing true to form". ANVIL was scheduled to fly from Canada to Germany on Sunday (August 20) to begin recording...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of PAUL DI'ANNO Performing Set Of IRON MAIDEN Classics In Cuiabá, Brazil

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno performed a set of MAIDEN classics at Cavernas Bar in Cuiabá, Brazil on February 18, 2023 during his "The Beast Resurrection" tour. HELLCITY TV has now uploaded professionally filmed video of the entire concert. Check it out below. According to Setlist.fm, Paul...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist ADAM DUTKIEWICZ Explains How His New Project With Ex-Singer HOWARD JONES Came Together

In an interview with Ore Bihovsky of TotalRock's "Louder" radio show, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz confirmed that he is working with the band's former singer Howard Jones on a collaborative new project. "Yeah, me and Howard are doing a project together," he said (as transcribed by BLA...

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New SIX FEET UNDER Album Will Be A 'Ripper', Says CHRIS BARNES

According to SIX FEET UNDER singer Chris Barnes, Jeff Hughell has finished recording the bass parts for the band's next studio album. Jeff "did an AMAZING job on these new Songs!" Chris wrote on social media. "Can't wait for you to all hear this Album .. it's a Ripper!!!" Last month, Chris sa...

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STITCHED UP HEART's ALECIA 'MIXI' DEMNER Explains How She Deals With Online Criticism

In a new interview with The Metal Mixtape, STITCHED UP HEART singer Alecia "Mixi" Demner spoke about how she deals with criticism in the age of social media. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I try to do meditations and pause, 'cause it is a rough industry. It's a cutthroat industry. I...

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OTEP SHAMAYA: 'Where We Are Now Politically Is We're Actually Fighting Fascism In America'

In a new interview with Heavy New YorkHeavy New York, OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya, who is also known as an outspoken advocate of gay rights, poet, illustrator, author and activist, talked about her approach to writing lyrics and having her songs occasionally misinterpreted by people from the opposi...

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ARCH ENEMY's DANIEL ERLANDSSON On Having Doubts About His Playing Ability: 'I Think That's An Ongoing Thing'

In a recent interview with Drumtalk, the video podcast by German drummer and videographer Philipp Koch, ARCH ENEMY drummer Daniel Erlandsson was asked if he ever had any doubts about his playing ability, and if so, how he overcame those doubts. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I t...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'The Cost Of Touring Is Absurd'

In a new interview with Robert Miguel of Uvalde Radio Rocks, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked how he and his bandmates have been able to has been able to adapt to the access-over-ownership business model of streaming music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think ST...

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New FIREWIND Album Is 'Finished'; Early 2024 Release Expected

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming tenth studio LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The new album is finished, actually. We've mixed it, mastered it, we deli...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says Response To KK'S PRIEST's First Few Shows Has Been 'Unbelievable'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about the fan response to the first few shows from KK'S PRIEST, his current band with another ex-PRIEST member, guitarist K.K. Downing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been unbelievable....