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Swedish Gothic Doom Metal Band DRACONIAN Announces Eighth Studio Album, 'In Somnolent Ruin'

Swedish gothic doom metallers DRACONIAN will release their new studio album, "In Somnolent Ruin", on May 8, 2026 via Napalm Records. This promises to be one of the most personal records in the band's discography, revealed through a dreamlike journey across nine tracks and the poetic lyricism of voca...

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SOILWORK Has More Than One Album's Worth Of New Material Written

In a new interview with Metal Anthology, SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to "Övergivenheten" album, which came out in 2022. Regarding how the writing process has changed since the passing of SOILWORK guitarist David...

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JOHN FOGERTY To Receive 'Johnny Mercer Award' At 2026 'Songwriters Hall Of Fame' Gala

The Songwriters Hall Of Fame announced today that John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction and awards gala slated for Thursday, June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The Johnny Mercer Award, the highest ho...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Release Music Video For Debut STANLEY SIMMONS Single 'Body Down'

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has released the official music video for its debut single, "Body Down". The clip was directed by Kuya Allen and Shey Allen of Downhaus and can be seen below...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL To Release Solo LP This Year: 'I've Never Been Prouder Of An Album Than I Am Right Now'

In a new interview with Roppongi Rocks' Stefan Nilsson, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall confirmed that his new solo album will arrive before the end of 2026. He worked on the LP with his producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate Jona Tee. Erik said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can't say...

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DEEP PURPLE To Release New Album In June: 'It's About The Metamorphosis Of Humanity Into A Metaphysical State', Says IAN GILLAN

In a new interview with Songwriting For Songwriters, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan confirmed that the legendary rock band is putting the finishing touches on a new album for a tentative June 2026 release. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to "=1", which came out in July 2024 via earMUSIC. As...

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CARNIVORE A.D. Releases First Single 'Social Decomposition' From Upcoming 'Transmutation' EP

CARNIVORE A.D., featuring bassist/vocalist Baron Misuraca (SHEER TERROR, DARKSIDE NYC),guitarist Chuck Lenihan (CRUMBSUCKERS, CHRISTIAN DEATH) and drummer Joe Cangelosi (KREATOR, MASSACRE, WHIPLASH),will release its first-ever studio EP, "Transmutation", on March 27, 2026 via Apostasy Records. Ded...

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IRON MAIDEN's 'Killers' Celebrated With JIM DUNLOP 'Cry Baby' Wah

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have been honored with a signature Jim Dunlop Cry Baby wah, a special "Killers" edition of the iconic pedal paying homage to the band's early years. Emerging from the rough-and-gritty streets of late-'70s London, IRON MAIDEN met the world with galloping rhythm...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says Playing Music Is 'The Best Job In The World': 'That's Why I Hate When People Call This Work'

In a new interview with Carlos Alberto Velazquez, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he ever feels "uncomfortable" when he gets approached by fans, either for a picture or a quick chat, while attending other artists' concerts. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I th...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Explain Why They Chose To Name Their Collaborative Project STANLEY SIMMONS

In the latest episode of the Caught On The Mike podcast, hosted by former Midwestern musician Michael Clark, Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — spoke about their recently released collaborative single, "Body Down", and their upcoming debu...

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ADRIAN SMITH On NICKO MCBRAIN's Departure From IRON MAIDEN: 'We Had To Make The Change For The Band To Continue'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer España, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith shared his views on the December 2024 departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup change in 25 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I think the MAIDEN drumming gig is one of the toughest,...

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MAX CAVALERA Says He Is 'A 17-Year-Old Trapped In A 56-Year-Old Body': 'I Haven't Really Changed Much'

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked if there is a music project he has always wanted to do but that has never happened, for whatever reason. He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I was thinking about...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT: 'PAUL RODGERS Is Indeed One Of The Greatest Rock Vocalists Of All Time'

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott and Phil Collen are among the musicians who appear on "Can't Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company" — the first-ever official BAD COMPANY tribute album, honoring one of rock's most iconic bands as they celebrate their long-overdue induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fam...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Shares Update On His Papillary Thyroid Cancer Battle: 'Surgery Is More Risky Than The Nodule Itself'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has shared an update on his recent revelation that he has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type of thyroid cancer. The diagnosis came less than a month after he underwent a biopsy of a nodule in the right lobe of his thyroid. On Wednesday (...

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ADRIAN SMITH Is 'Sad' About DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement: 'When Your Main Thing Is Your Voice And You're 80 Years Old, It's Time To Stop'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he can ever see himself retiring completely from music, like David Coverdale apparently has, or if he considers himself a "lifer in a way that music is kind of everything" to him. The 68-year-old musician re...