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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'I'm Not In Any Hurry To Depart This Planet'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was interviewed on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast. You can now listen to the show in the YouTube clip below. Addressing the fact that many people nowadays worry about their future, job prospects and the state of the world, leading to...

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METALLICA To Be Honored At 2026 'Red Cross Gala'

METALLICA will be honored at the 2026 Red Cross Gala, an annual volunteer-led, black-tie benefit that raises support for Red Cross preparedness, response and recovery programs in our community. Now celebrating its 31st year, the 2026 event — set to take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 — promises t...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On 'Goliath' Songwriting Process: 'We Write For An Audience Of Five. We Write To Make Ourselves Happy.'

In a new interview with Brando of the Appetite For Distortion podcast, guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS spoke about the band's upcoming twelfth studio album, "Goliath", which will arrive on March 20 via Napalm Records. Asked if he still feels excitement at th...

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BRENT SMITH On SHINEDOWN's Decision To Pull Out Of KID ROCK's 'Rock The Country' Festival: 'We Saw Infighting That We Had Never Seen Before'

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about the band's decision to pull out of this year's edition of Rock The Country, the country music festival launched in 2024 by headliner Kid Rock. He said: "We saw infighting that we had never seen before, and for us, it was our job to d...

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SCORPIONS Announce 2026 'Coming Home To Las Vegas' Residency With BUCKCHERRY

SCORPIONS, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, are returning to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in 2026 with a new headlining residency show. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas" will take place from...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Battles Dislike Of Touring As OPETH Remains At Height Of Band's Popularity

By David E. Gehlke OPETH has routinely played to packed houses since 2001's "Blackwater Park". They've headlined the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater. They've headlined the legendary Royal Albert Hall. And, more recently, they headlined two sold-out dates at the legendary Sydney Opera House. OPETH c...

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IRON MAIDEN Reveals Full Details Of 'Eddfest' Weekend At Knebworth For Band's 50th Anniversary

Last September when British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN announced their only U.K. show of 2026, on July 11 at Knebworth Park, they said they would be "turning it into as much of a 'MAIDEN world' as we can for all our fans to enjoy!" And true to form, they are now able to announce the full detail...

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SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN Is 'Happy' His Band Is Finally Starting To Crack U.S. Market

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, singer Joakim Brodén of Swedish metallers SABATON was asked how it feels for him and his bandmates to finally start to crack the American market. The 45-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm happy about it mostly, actua...

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LINKIN PARK's JOE HAHN Says It Was 'Very Natural' For EMILY ARMSTRONG And COLIN BRITTAIN To Be Part Of Creative Environment For 'From Zero' Album

In a new interview with Lollapalooza India, LINKIN PARK's longtime members, co-lead vocalist and producer Mike Shinoda and DJ and video director Joe Hahn, spoke about how the band's latest additions, singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, a songwriter and producer for G FLIP, ILLENIUM an...

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ARMORED SAINT To Film Music Video For New Single This Weekend

ARMORED SAINT will film a music video for an as-yet-undisclosed new song this coming Saturday, February 21 in the Los Angeles area. The track will appear on the band's long-awaited ninth studio album, tentatively due in April through Metal Blade Records. Earlier today, ARMORED SAINT shared the follo...

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See Video Recap Of EXTREME Guitarist NUNO BETTENCOURT's First-Ever 'Six String Sanctuary'

Dreamcatcher Events has shared a video recap of EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt's first-ever "Nuno Bettencourt's Six String Sanctuary", a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style, which took place January 16-20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check it...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Shares 'Lord' Single From Upcoming Solo Album 'The Master Plan'

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and frontman of Christian rock icons STRYPER, Michael Sweet recently announced his new album, "The Master Plan", his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet. Set for release on April 3, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl, this deeply worship‑inspired record marks...

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BEHEMOTH Cancels Concert In Bangalore, India Following 'Threats' From 'Religious Christian Groups'

Polish extreme metal titans BEHEMOTH have announced the cancelation of the band's scheduled performance on March 3 in Bangalore, India. BEHEMOTH was slated to stop by India as part of the group's "Chant Of The Eastern Lands" tour. The band was set to take the stage alongside metallers NIDHOGG at Pho...

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SEPULTURA's GREYSON NEKRUTMAN Talks Drumming Technique: 'I Figured Out What I Wanted To Play And How I Wanted To Play'

In a new interview with Drummer's Review presenter Ollie Winiberg, SEPULTURA drummer Greyson Nekrutman was asked if had any advice for other drummers who "want to climb the ladder in the way that" he has. Greyson responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's crazy. I mean, I still kind of st...

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Split With ARCH ENEMY: 'It Was Definitely Difficult But Change Is Always A Wild Mix Of Fear And Excitement'

In a new interview with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, Alissa White-Gluz was asked how difficult it was for her to announce her departure from ARCH ENEMY last November after an 11-year tenure with the extreme metal titans. She responded: "It was definitely difficult but change is always a wild mix...