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JOEL HOEKSTRA Says Upcoming WHITESNAKE EXPERIENCE Concert Will Be 'An Isolated Show And Nothing More'

Joel Hoekstra says that the upcoming concert by members of WHITESNAKE in Serbia will be "an isolated show and nothing more." A press conference was held last week in Belgrade, Serbia to announce the participants of the 58th Guitar Festival in Zaječar, scheduled to take place from August 28 to 30 at...

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BATTLE BEAST Announces New Album 'Steelbound'

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST will release their seventh studio album, "Steelbound", in October via Nuclear Blast. The official music video for the LP's title track can be seen below. BATTLE BEAST keyboardist, producer and "Steelbound" title track composer Janne Björkroth states: "'Steelbound' is a...

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JONAS RENKSE Takes KATATONIA Down The 'Least Expected Path' On 'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State'

By David E. Gehlke Swedish masters of dark progressive metal KATATONIA have long enjoyed the latitude to do as they please, which in this case, circa 2025, is continuing down the path started on 2020's "City Burials". Originally slated as a solo album for frontman Jonas Renkse, "City Burials" opened...

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SODOM Releases Lyric Video For New Song 'Taphephobia'

German thrash metal veterans SODOM have released a lyric video for their new song "Taphephobia". The track will appear on the band's upcoming studio album "The Arsonist", which will arrive on June 27 worldwide through SPV/Steamhammer. SODOM frontman Thomas "Angelripper" Such says: "Taphephobia is an...

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SEETHER And DAUGHTRY Announce Fall 2025 U.S. Tour With P.O.D.

SEETHER and DAUGHTRY will join forces for a U.S. co-headlining tour this fall. Support on the trek, which will kick off on October 1 in Virginia Beach and conclude on November 15 in Fort Lauderdale, will come from P.O.D. and Kami Kehoe. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time...

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BRIAN TATLER Is 'Not Craving To Do DIAMOND HEAD Again': 'I'm Really Enjoying Being In SAXON'

In a new interview with Metal Journal, DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler, who has been playing with SAXON since early 2023, was asked if there are any plans for DIAMOND HEAD activities beyond the release of a new live album, "Live And Electric", on July 11 via Silver Lining Music. He responded (as...

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A DAY TO REMEMBER And YELLOWCARD Announce 'Maximum Fun Tour'

Multi-platinum-selling rock powerhouses A DAY TO REMEMBER and YELLOWCARD have announced they're teaming up for a massive North American outing this fall — the "Maximum Fun Tour". Special guests include STATE CHAMPS and THE WONDER YEARS across various shows. Shows will kick off with performances from...

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BRANDON SALLER On ATREYU's Live Shows: 'There's No One In The Crowd That Can Be, Like, 'That Sucked''

In a new interview with Angela Croudace of Australia's Sense Music Media, ATREYU's former drummer Brandon Saller, who is now focusing completely on singing after previously sharing lead vocals with Alex Varkatzas for most of the band's nearly three-decade existence, reflected on the lineup change mo...

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SABATON Announces 'Hordes Of Khan' Single, Shares 33-Minute Documentary About Making Of Official Music Video

Swedish metallers SABATON will release a new single, "Hordes Of Khan", on June 6 via Better Noise Music. Regarding the lyrical inspiration for "Hordes Of Khan", SABATON said: "SABATON fans are always sharing topics they'd love to hear songs about, and Genghis Khan — one of history's most legendary c...

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KATATONIA's JONAS RENKSE On Split With Founding Guitarist ANDERS NYSTRÖM: 'It Wasn't Really A Surprise At All'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, KATATONIA vocalist Jonas Renkse spoke about the Swedish band's recent split with founding guitarist Anders Nyström. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been on our radar for quite some time, and to us it wasn't really a...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Recalls Being Approached To Audition For KISS And DAVID LEE ROTH's Band

In a new interview with Guitar Player contributor Jonathan Graham, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about some of the offers he had received over the years to join established bands or collaborate with well-known musicians. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it de...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH: 'The Rights Of An Undocumented Immigrant In 2025 Are Connected To Your Rights As Well'

Tim McIlrath — the frontman of punk band RISE AGAINST — recently joined Zach Sang Show in the studio for the first time to give the listeners the scoop on RISE AGAINST's upcoming tenth album, "Ricochet", due out August 15 via Loma Vista. Formed in the politically charged punk scene of early-2000s Ch...

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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY Will 'Absolutely' Write About His 'Journey With Christ' On Band's Next Album

During an appearance on the Man Up God's Way podcast with host Jody Burkeen, SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery once again spoke about his recent revelation that he has just completed his first tour as a "saved Christian." Regarding how he came to be in a relationship with Jesus Christ, Clint said (as...

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PARADISE LOST Welcomes Back Drummer JEFF SINGER

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have been rejoined by drummer Jeff Singer. Jeff previously played with the band between 2004 and 2008 and appeared on the albums "Paradise Lost" (2005) and "In Requiem" (2007). Earlier today (Saturday, May 31),Singer released the following statement via s...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS: No Plans For W.A.S.P. Acoustic Album But 'Never Say Never'

In a new interview with Andy Dax of Streetteam Berlin, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was asked if there are any plans for the band to release an album of "acoustic" versions of some of W.A.S.P.'s most popular tracks. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, first and foremost, w...