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JON OLIVA On New SAVATAGE Music: 'I Basically Have An Album Ready'

After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE is preparing to return to the stage. The American metal band, known for its fusion of heavy, progressive, and power metal, has been largely inactive in the live scene since 2002, with their last full performance taking place at Wacken Open...

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70000 TONS OF METAL: First Details Revealed For 2026 Edition Of World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise

The organizers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal festival have announced the first details of the 2026 edition of the world's original and biggest heavy metal cruise. Don't miss out on this epic journey from Miami, Florida to Labadee, Haiti and back, taking place from January 29, 2026 to February 2, 2026....

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SLIPKNOT's ELOY CASAGRANDE Shares 'Eyeless' Drum-Cam Video From London Concert

SLIPKNOT's Eloy Casagrande has shared drum-cam video of him and his bandmates performing the song "Eyeless" on December 21, 2024 at The O2 Arena in London, England. Check it out below. In an interview for the cover story of the January 2025 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, Casagrande was asked for...

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JAMES LABRIE Says MIKE MANGINI Was 'Very Professional' About Being Dismissed From DREAM THEATER: 'He Took It In Style And Class'

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie discussed the band's decision to reunite with Mike Portnoy in October 2023, 13 years after the drummer first left the progressive metal titans. Asked what it was like to work with Portnoy again on the band's upcoming album, "Par...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On METAL ALLEGIANCE: 'We've Got Some New Material That We're Working On Now'

In a new interview with Musicfrenzy, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the possibility of METAL ALLEGIANCE writing and recording a third album as the follow-up to 2018's "Volume II: Power Drunk Majesty". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "METAL ALLEGIANCE, look, we're no...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Says He Was 'Weeping Uncontrollably' At His 'First Sober Show' More Than 14 Years Ago

During an appearance on "The New Man" podcast with Tripp Lanier, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about being 14 years sober. Asked about how he got over the notion that really creative people, including great writers, need alcohol or drugs to find their best ideas or perform to the best of t...

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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA Says She Was 'Almost Afraid' To Meet DAVE MUSTAINE, But 'He Was A Sweetheart'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia reflected on her guest appearance on MEGADETH's reworked version of the song "À Tout Le Monde", retitled "À Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)", which was included on the latter band's 2007 album "United Abominations". Sh...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Frontman BURTON C. BELL: 'I've Got Some New Music On The Horizon Very Soon'

In an interview with Metal Magnitude at last month's Metal Hall Of Fame in Anaheim, California, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've released three singles in the past year and a half. I'm doing o...

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DISCIPLES OF VERITY, Featuring LIVING COLOUR, GOD FORBID Members, Releases 'Thread The Needle' Single

DISCIPLES OF VERITY, which is fronted by Corey Glover of LIVING COLOUR, has unveiled its latest single, "Thread The Needle", through TLG|ZOID and distributed by Virgin Music Group. The song is taken from DISCIPLES OF VERITY's upcoming sophomore album, "Nexus", which was produced by George Pond and c...

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Watch: LINKIN PARK Kicks Off 2025 'From Zero' World Tour In Mexico City

LINKIN PARK kicked off the 2025 leg of its "From Zero" world tour Friday night (January 31) at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, Mexico. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Somewhere I Belong 02. Crawling 03. New Divide 04. The Emptiness Machine Act II 05. The Catalyst...

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CHUCK BILLY On Upcoming TESTAMENT Album: We 'Came Up With Some Killer Stuff'

In a recent interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked when fans can expect to see the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We don't have a date yet, but we're hoping the end of the first quarter,...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Frontman BURTON C. BELL Says His Next Solo Single Is 'A Banger'

In a new interview with Reality Check TV conducted on January 24 at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've got new music coming on the horizon und...

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Watch: Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Takes Part In In-Store Performance And Signing At U.K. Tattoo Shop

On January 11, former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg took part in an in-store performance and signing at the Nowhere tattoo shop in Brighton, United Kingdom. Video of his appearance, courtesy of Avedis Zildjian Company, can be found below. During an appearance on a Jul...

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POWER TRIP Is In No Rush To Work On New Music

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, POWER TRIP guitarist Blake Ibanez spoke about the Texas thrashers' recent return to the live stage for their first full performances since the tragic passing of frontman Riley Gale. POWER TRIP's longtime friend and collaborator Seth Gilmore has stepped in...

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GEOFF TATE Says His Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Will Explain More Of 'What Is Happening Within The Story'

In a new interview with 96.1 KLPX afternoon jock Larry Mac, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The U.S. leg of the trek, which will kick off on March 18, 2025 in Tucson, will see the 66-year-old vocalist perform the band's class...