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NICKO MCBRAIN: 'Maybe I'll Be Asked To Do A Couple Of Songs' On Next IRON MAIDEN Studio Album

In a new interview with Jason Green of Waste Some Time With Jason Green, Nicko McBrain confirmed that he is still technically a member of IRON MAIDEN despite having retired from touring with the band nearly a year ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm still a member of the band, bu...

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New SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Album To Be Mixed In January 2026

During an October 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the new album from his long-running project SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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FOO FIGHTERS Share New Song 'Asking For A Friend', Announce 2026 North American Tour With QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

FOO FIGHTERS have confirmed their first stadium tour since the massive 2023-2024 "Everything Or Nothing At All" run that sold out football and baseball fields the world over. Kicking off August 4 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, the new tour will see FOO FIGHTERS bringing the maximum volume euphoria of...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'MEGADETH Music, Out Of Everybody In The Thrash Genre, Is Probably The Most Timeless'

On October 21, two former members of thrash pioneers MEGADETH, bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young, were guests in the studio of Fox Rochester's "ARC Rochester" to promote a show in Rochester, New York from their new band KINGS OF THRASH. Speaking about MEGADETH's enduring musical influe...

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Hear TESTAMENT's Cover Of METALLICA's 'Seek & Destroy' From Upcoming 'Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All'

Silver Lining Music will release "No Life 'Til Leather - A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All" on November 14. The third single from the all-star compilation is TESTAMENT's cover of METALLICA's "Seek & Destroy". "We had fun covering METALLICA's song 'Seek & Destroy'," comments TESTAMENT voc...

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BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI: 'We're Like ROCKY BALBOA. We Shine Best When People Count Us Out'

By David E. Gehlke Seminal Brooklyn, NY metallic hardcore veterans BIOHAZARD announced the reformation of their classic lineup of Evan Seinfeld (vocals/bass),Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar),Bobby Hambel (guitar) and Danny Schuler (drums) in 2022, which was subsequently followed by a run of dates i...

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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA: EMILY ARMSTRONG Is 'A Total Phenomenon' And A 'Once-In-A-Generation Voice'

In a new interview with Chile's Futuro, LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda spoke about how fans have been reacting to singer Emily Armstrong joining the band in 2024, seven years after Chester Bennington's death in 2017. The band went on hiatus shortly after. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " ...

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DAVE MCCLAIN Says He 'Decided To Move On' From SACRED REICH

Drummer Dave McClain has commented on his latest exit from Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH. Earlier today (Tuesday, October 21),McClain released the following message via his social media: "Hey everyone! As I'm sure you've heard, I'm no longer with SACRED REICH. "Since rejoining in 2018...

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SLAYER To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 'Reign In Blood' At Inaugural SICK NEW WORLD TEXAS In October 2026

California thrash metal legends SLAYER will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic third album, "Reign In Blood", at the inaugural Sick New World Texas, set to take place October 24, 2026 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Also scheduled to appear are SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTON...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH On Replacing NICKO MCBRAIN With SIMON DAWSON: 'It Was Never Gonna Be The Same'

IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke to Germany's Metal Hammer about the newly released book "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History". Available now via Thames & Hudson, "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" is described in a press release as "a mag...

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MANOWAR's JOEY DEMAIO Explains Delay In Releasing Re-Recorded 'Sign Of The Hammer' Album

MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio has offered an update on the studio sessions for the upcoming re-recorded version of the band's fourth studio album, "Sign Of The Hammer", which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. Writing on his official web site, Joey said: "Manowarriors, We just celebrated the ann...

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SACRED REICH Parts Ways With Drummer DAVE MCCLAIN, Announces New Album

Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH have parted ways with longtime drummer Dave McClain. Replacing him for SACRED REICH's European shows in November with HATEBREED will be Eduardo Baldo, the Brazilian drummer who most recently played with the Los Angeles-based band RED DEVIL VORTEX. Earlier t...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Is Selling U.K. Estate, Studio, Guitar And Pedal Collection

ANNIHILATOR leader Jeff Waters, who moved to the United Kingdom from his native Canada back in 2018, and his business partner, entrepreneur and wife Angie are selling their Durham, U.K. estate/house, studio building/loft, all studio equipment as well as Jeff's extensive guitar and equipment collecti...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'It Would Be Nice If Things Between Me And DAVE MUSTAINE Didn't End On A Sour Note'

On the "Remembering Ace Frehley" special episode of "The David Ellefson Show",  former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked by co-host Joshua Toomey if the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley make him want to pick up the phone and call Dave Mustaine after not being in touch with the...

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Watch: DAVE GROHL Honored For His Community Volunteer Work At 'Hope In The City Of Angels' Gala

Former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl was honored for his community volunteer work at a Hope The Mission gala event, "Hope In The City Of Angels", on Saturday, October 18 at BMO stadium in Los Angeles. Dave, who has donated his time and BBQ skills multiple times for Hop...