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Psalmus Mortis

Fans of technical death metal need to brace themselves. RETROMORPHOSIS are a new name in Swedish brutality, but the men behind "Psalmus Mortis" will be familiar to anyone who worshipped at SPAWN OF POSSESSION's feet. They were one of the genre's most influential bands, and an eternal benchmark for t...

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P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL: 'I Believe God Created Us For More Than Just This Temporary Life'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, P.O.D. frontman Paul "Sonny" Sandoval spoke about his upcoming book, "Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds", in which he talks about walking a unique path between being in a world-famous rock band and his long-held faith as a born-a...

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MOVEMENTS Share Visualizer For New Single 'Where I Lay'

MOVEMENTS have shared a brand new single, "Where I Lay". The song boasts the band's signature push-and-pull guitar tension, but there is a level of stunning refinement of the group's sonic hallmarks. It also finds MOVEMENTS exploring some territory it had stepped away from in the songwriting process...

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SCHMIER Fights Against Fascism And Misinformation On New DESTRUCTION Album, 'Birth Of Malice'

By David E. Gehlke The 2021 departure of founding member and guitarist Mike Sifringer has seemingly galvanized long-running, legendary German thrashers DESTRUCTION. It's not a reach to suggest that the band's modern era that began when vocalist/bassist Schmier Schirmer rejoined in 1999 has produced...

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BJÖRN 'SPEED' STRID Keeps The Nostalgia Coming With THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA

By David E. Gehlke Initially considered nothing more than the fun, AOR, 1970s-styled, retro side project of SOILWORK's Björn "Speed" Strid and David Andersson, along with ARCH ENEMY's Sharlee D'Angelo, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA has turned into a band that few can resist — even those within metal's...

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KITTIE Announces June 2025 European Tour Dates

Canadian metallers KITTIE have announced European headlining tour dates taking place in June 2025 alongside their summer festival run. The highly anticipated shows will be the band's first on that side of the world in over a decade, providing fans with an opportunity to celebrate their 2022 reunion...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL To Release Two New Singles Before The Summer

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for new music after issuing two singles in 2024 — "Anti-Droid" and "Technical Exorcism" — and a cover of RAMMSTEIN's "Du Hast" in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had...

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ROB DUKES Was As Surprised As Everyone Else When He Got The Call To Rejoin EXODUS

Rob Dukes says that he was "as surprised as" everyone else when he was asked to return to EXODUS after a decade-long absence. Last month it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with longtime singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and was being rejoined by Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 after previously...

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Black Noise

Jason Köhnen is one of the great eccentrics of experimental heavy music. Over the last few decades, he has released an absurd amount of music under various shadowy and unhinged guises, ranging from the mind-bending, surrealist jazz of THE MOUNT FUJI DOOMJAZZ CORPORATION and THE KILIMANJARO DARKJAZZ...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH Talks New Single 'Nod', Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Overdrive, RISE AGAINST lead vocalist and lyricist Tim McIlrath spoke about the band's latest single, "Nod", which marks RISE AGAINST's first new music in three years. The track will appear on RISE AGAINST's upcoming follow-up to 2021's "Nowhere Generation" a...

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CRADLE OF FILTH's DANI FILTH: 'I Owe It To My Brethren In Metal And Music Not To Have A F***ing SPOTIFY Account'

In a new interview with Sonic Perspectives contributor Jonathan Smith, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth once again spoke about the decline of the music industry as consumers value access over ownership and experiences over assets. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):"I owe it to my breth...

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GAVIN ROSSDALE On Upcoming BUSH Album 'I Beat Loneliness': 'I'm Very Excited About It'

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale confirmed that the band's upcoming album, "I Beat Loneliness", will include 12 songs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We did a few new songs [during the last session]. I did a fe...

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GARY HOLT: No New EXODUS Album Until 2026

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, EXODUS guitarist and main songwriter Gary Holt spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. Asked when fans can expect to hear new music from EXODUS, Gary said (as tran...

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UNDEROATH Announces New Album, 'The Place After This One'

UNDEROATH will release a new album, "The Place After This One", on March 28, 2025 via MNRK Heavy. Renowned for its ability to transform chaos into harmony and aggression into anthemic survival, the Florida-based group delivers a record that promises to redefine heavy music and expand their already m...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Shares 'Risk Machine' Music Video, Announces First Live Show

Eclectic hard rock band THE LUCID, which features former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (SPONGE),actor/guitarist Drew Fortier and drummer/producer Mike Heller, has just released the official video for its track "Risk Machine" from THE LUCID 2023 "Saddle Up And Ride" EP....