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UGLY KID JOE's WHITFIELD CRANE Looks Back On His Friendship With LEMMY: 'I Really Appreciated His Wisdom A Lot'

In a new interview with Rocklahoma Live, UGLY KID JOE singer Whitfield Crane reflected on his longtime friendship with MOTÖRHEAD leader Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Asked how he connected with Lemmy in the first place, Whitfield said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, basically, when UGLY KID JO...

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PRONG To Release New, Self-Titled Album In November

In their nearly four decades of domination, New York alternative metal legends PRONG have remained a respected force in the scene, gigging doggedly around the world — becoming mainstays at seminal festivals like Wacken Open Air, Alcatraz and Brutal Assault — and unleashing a steady stream of classic...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE On 'Bring Me To Life': 'My Biggest Fear Was That We Were Gonna Be A One-Hit Wonder'

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee once again spoke about how the band's original record label Wind Up threatened not to release the group's debut album, "Fallen", if she and her bandmates didn't add a male voice to lead single "Bring...

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LEFT TO DIE, Featuring Former DEATH Members RICK ROZZ And TERRY BUTLER, Releases 'Legion Of Doom' Single

LEFT TO DIE will release its debut full-length album, "Initium Mortis", on July 17 via Relapse Records. The LP's third single, "Legion Of Doom", can now be streamed below. LEFT TO DIE is the band featuring classic DEATH members Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY) and F...

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ASIA Announces New Album 'Indigo'

Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA will release its new studio album, "Indigo", on November 6, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP features ASIA's current lineup consisting of Geoff Downes (keyboards),Virgil Donati (drums),John Mitchell (guitar) and Harry Whitley (bass, vocals),To mark the o...

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Influential Independent Label FERRET MUSIC Returns, Announces New Signings

Ferret Music, the influential independent label known for shaping the landscape of 2000's metalcore, born of a love for punk, hardcore and metal, has officially made its return — marking one of the most anticipated revivals in the heavy music world. At its peak, the label served as a launching pad f...

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JACK OWEN Says He Had A 'Rough Time' Trying To Write Music For DEICIDE: 'I Always Viewed Them As Kind Of A SLAYER-Influenced Band'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former DEICIDE and current SIX FEET UNDER guitarist Jack Owen spoke about the differences between writing music for each of the two bands. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it kind of went from 0% [when I was in DEICIDE] to 100% [now th...

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ELIAS SORIANO On 'The Last Word' Album: 'This Is My Favorite NONPOINT Record, Hands Down'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, NONPOINT frontman Elias Soriano was asked if the title of the band's upcoming eleventh studio album, "The Last Word", is meant either as "a statement" or "a warning". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it...

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CANDLEBOX Has Written Three New Songs Which Are 'Very Reminiscent' Of Band's Debut Album: 'They Have That Kind Of Young Energy'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin once again explained why he decided to back out of his plans to retire from touring, despite the fact that he and his bandmates announced their "farewell" tour, "The Long Goodbye", and released wha...

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Watch: KERRY KING Returns To Live Stage For First Time In Nine Months

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band performed live for the first time in nine months Saturday night (July 4) at the Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. King headlined the Miller Lite Oasis stage at the event as the replacement headliner for MEGADETH, which dropped out of Summerfest in Apri...

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SVEN DIRKSCHNEIDER On Upcoming U.D.O. Album: 'This Was The First Time That We Wrote Music With' Ex-ACCEPT Bassist PETER BALTES

In a new interview with Dane Campbell of the Drum For The Song podcast, U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER drummer Sven Dirkschneider — son of legendary frontman Udo Dirkschneider — spoke about the U.D.O. songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Usually we collect ideas from the gui...

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Watch: All-Star BATHORY Tribute BLOOD FIRE DEATH Performs In Lithuania

The MetalAlive channel on YouTube has uploaded video of BLOOD FIRE DEATH's June 26 performance at the Kilkim Žaibu festival in Ukmergė, Lithuania. You can now see the footage below. In the summer of 2004, Thomas Börje Forsberg — better known as Quorthon — passed into eternity, leaving behind the imm...

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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Releases America's 250th-Anniversary Anthem 'The Winds Of Freedom'

Legendary songwriter, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and JOURNEY bandmember Jonathan Cain has released "The Winds Of Freedom: A Salute To America" at digital and streaming outlets across the nation from The Fuel Music. As a proud American patriot, this prolific songwriter crafted the song in ce...

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RIOT V's DONNIE VAN STAVERN On New Touring Singer VALENTINO FRANCAVILLA: He's 'Doing A Great Job'

In a new interview from Chile's PowerOfMetal.cl, RIOT V bassist Donnie Van Stavern spoke about the band's recent split with singer Todd Michael Hall and addition of Italian musician Valentino Francavilla (WHITE SKULL). He said  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, what happened was we got hi...

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JON SCHAFFER: 'My Soul Is Telling Me I Need To Do Another SONS OF LIBERTY Record That Will Show Where My Head Is Now'

In a new interview with Mexico's Metalópolis podcast, Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind the heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS and SONS OF LIBERTY, was asked if SONS OF LIBERTY is just a "studio project" for him or of there are plans to take the ban...