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TARJA TURUNEN Opens Up About Lyrical Inspiration For Her New Single 'At Sea'

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will release her brand new metal album, "Frisson Noir", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP is described in a press release as "the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging". Speaking about the album's first single,...

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DAVE MENIKETTI: New Music From Y&T Is 'Absolutely A Possibility'

In a new interview with Bill Kopp of Metro Silicon Valley, Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti was asked about the possibility of a follow-up to the band's latest album, "Facemelter", which came out in 2010. He responded: "Album releases don't mean what they used to mean. In the '70s and '80s, you made...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'The Most Important Thing For Me Is To Really Have That Authenticity'

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Noise11, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about the personal nature of the lyrics on the band's latest album, "I Beat Loneliness", and having to perform some of those songs live night after night. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The most impo...

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ADRIAN SMITH: 'Even People Who Don't Really Know About IRON MAIDEN Might Be Interested' In Upcoming Official Documentary

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke about the band's upcoming feature documentary, titled "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition", which will hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7, 2026. Asked how the idea came about to give t...

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KREATOR Releases 'The Crow'-Inspired Music Video For 'Loyal To The Grave'

German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR have released the official music video for the song "Loyal To The Grave". The track is taken from the band's sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which was made available in January via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP was recorded at Fasc...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Plays Another Snippet Of Brand New Song, Including Lead Vocals, In Adelaide, Australia

ANTHRAX played a snippet of a new song during the band's March 25 concert at Hindley St Music Hall in Adelaide, Australia. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. ANTHRAX launched its four-date Australian tour on March 23 at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane. They also performed in Mel...

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Watch: MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs Medley Of METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, OZZY OSBOURNE At Opening Game Of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball Season

On Friday, March 27, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed at Tokyo Dome for the opening game of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) season. Twelve teams across Japan's Central and Pacific Leagues took the field around the country, with the Tokyo Giants defeating last season's le...

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New Documentary 'Heavy Healing' Highlights Healing/Recuperative Powers Of Heavy, Aggressive Music

Fans of heavy metal, hardcore punk and the like have been told since forever, whether by their parents, teachers or religious leaders, that these genres are "not music," but noise. Each has been labeled as disorderly, violent and detrimental to the physical and mental health of young people. Be that...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE Is Still Hopeful KING DIAMOND Can Release Long-Awaited New Studio Album In 2026: 'That's Our Goal'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke about the status of the band's forthcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Asked if "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920" will still be released i...

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SUBLIME's New Album 'Until The Sun Explodes' To Include Guest Appearances By BAD BRAINS, PENNYWISE Members

After nearly three decades, SUBLIME returns with "Until The Sun Explodes", the band's first full-length album with Jakob Nowell as frontman, arriving June 12 on Atlantic Records. Featuring collaborations with H.R. of BAD BRAINS, Fletcher Dragge of PENNYWISE, G Love and more, the album stays rooted i...

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ANGEL Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Album; More 'Farewell' Tour Dates Announced

Legendary '70s rock band ANGEL is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, tentatively due later in the year via Cleopatra Records. The 12-song effort will mark ANGEL's third album on Cleopatra. ANGEL's 2026-2027 farewell tour will kick off on March 27 at Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville,...

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MIKE PORTNOY Rules Out Using A.I. During DREAM THEATER Songwriting Process: 'I Don't Think It Will Ever Come Into The Band'

In a new interview with Thailand's Overdrive Live, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he and his bandmates used artificial intelligence (A.I.) at all as a way of coming up with ideas for their latest album, "Parasomnia", which came out in February 2025 via InsideOut Music. He responded...

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MOONSPELL Announces Details Of New Album 'Far From God', Shares Title Track

Portuguese gothic metal pioneers MOONSPELL have released the first single and title track of their upcoming studio album "Far From God", offering a first glimpse into what promises to be one of the band's most defining offerings to date. "Far From God" will be released on July 3 via Napalm Records....

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Watch MAMMOTH Perform Acoustic Version Of 'The Spell' On APPLE MUSIC's 'Zane Lowe Show'

Video of MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, performing an acoustic version of the song "The Spell" for Apple Music's "Zane Lowe Show" can be seen below. In a recent interview with Cutter'...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: 'When I Step On Stage, I Am Performing The Show Like This Is The Last Show That I'm Going To Ever Play'

In a new interview with Mexico's Summa Inferno, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about how she and her bandmates manage to balance fearless experimentation with writing music rooted in their signature hard rock style. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think we ever stray to...