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UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS Reignite Retro Metal On 'Shapes Of Midnight'

By David E. Gehlke The alternative universe created by UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS guitarist / vocalist Kevin Starrs for the band's new (and seventh) studio album, "Shapes Of Midnight", doesn't feel all that far-fetched when considering the current state of the world's affairs. Reminiscent of Edgar...

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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST Still Loves Performing 'The Final Countdown': 'It Is 'A Great Song' To Play Live. It Is Fantastic.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, vocalist Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE was asked if he ever gets tired of performing "The Final Countdown", which has proven to be a far more enduring song than any of the band's other tracks. He responded (as transc...

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JOE PERRY: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Are 'Talking About Doing Another Album' In 2027

In a new interview with InBoston magazine's Francesca LaMontagne, Joe Perry spoke about his HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES supergroup, which also features shock rock icon Alice Cooper and Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp. Regarding the possibility of a follow-up to HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES' sophomore album, "Rise", wh...

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SLIPKNOT Announces Summer 2027 Worldwide '(Sic)est Stadium Tour'

SLIPKNOT has announced its "(sic)est Stadium Tour", crossing the globe summer 2027. The tour, produced by Live Nation, launches July 3 at London's historic Wembley Stadium, in a Europe exclusive. On July 16, SLIPKNOT touch down in D.C.'s Nationals Park to kick off their North American jaunt, which i...

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LITTLE ANGELS To Release 'Big Bad & Back EP' In November, The Band's First New Material In 32 Years

Legendary U.K. hard rock band LITTLE ANGELS — featuring the full original lineup of vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, keyboardist Jim Dickinson, bassist Mark Plunkett and drummer Mark Richardson — will release the "Big Bad & Back EP" on November 6. It will mark the group's first n...

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ARCH ENEMY Releases Official 2026 Live Video For 'Nemesis', Featuring New Singer LAUREN HART

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have released the official live video for the song "Nemesis", shot during the band's summer 2026 European tour. The clip, which was filmed and edited by Ben Alexis, with audio mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, can be seen below. ARCH ENEMY commented: "...

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BATTLE BEAST Didn't Consider Any Other Singers Before Recruiting MARINA LA TORRACA To Replace NOORA LOUHIMO

In an interview with SDTV – Stonedead Festival, BATTLE BEAST bassist and founding member Eero Sipilä and new singer Marina La Torraca spoke about the recent departure of longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo and the addition of La Torraca. Regarding how it feels for her to come into the ban...

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DANIEL 'CHEWY' MONGRAIN: VOIVOD Has Eight Songs Already In The Works For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Geoff of the Gas Masks & Hand Grenades podcast, Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain of Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's next studio album. The 50-year-old guitarist, who also teaches...

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FORBIDDEN's CRAIG LOCICERO Explains Lineup Changes For Fall 2026 Tour: MATT CAMACHO And CHRIS KONTOS 'Have Real-Life S*** To Deal With'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero discussed the band's recent announcement that FORBIDDEN bassist Matt Camacho and drummer Chris Kontos would sit out the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' fall 2026 U.S. tour with HEATHEN and VOID due to "pe...

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AMON AMARTH's JOHAN HEGG: 'We Never Really Write Music That We Don't Feel Is Gonna End Up On The Album'

In a new interview with Thomas Moser of Germany's Rock Antenne, AMON AMARTH vocalist Johan Hegg spoke about the band's upcoming album "The Allfather Awakens", which will arrive on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. Asked if he still gets nervous when it's time to release new music to the record-buyi...

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LENG TCH'E Releases First New Single In Nearly A Decade, 'Hammered Into Collapse'

Belgian razorgrind band LENG TCH'E has released its first single in nearly a decade. "Hammered Into Collapse" sets the tone for LENG TCH'E's upcoming two-song EP, which includes another new song in "Voided". The two-song "Hammered Into Collapse" EP will come out on all digital platforms October 23,...

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FEARLESS V, Featuring Former PRIMAL FEAR Members, Announces Debut Album, Shares 'Fearless V' Single

Following their departure from PRIMAL FEAR in 2024, Tom Naumann (guitar),Alex Beyrodt (guitar),Alex Jansen (bass) and Michael Ehré (drums) return with their new band FEARLESS V, joined by Italian vocalist Gianbattista "Jan" Manenti (THE UNITY). FEARLESS V's debut album, "Circus Life", is set for r...

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Watch: PEARL JAM Plays Surprise Set With Drummer ABE LABORIEL JR. At OHANA FESTIVAL

PEARL JAM played a surprise set at Ohana Festival Friday night (September 25) in Dana Point, California. The performance took place during PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder's headlining set, billed as "Eddie Vedder and Friends", when he was joined by Mike McCready and Stone Gossard on guitars, Jeff Amen...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of SAVATAGE's Performance At 2026 WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Wacken TV has uploaded professionally filmed video of SAVATAGE's July 30, 2026 performance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. You can now watch the footage below. Featured songs: 00:00 Gutter Ballet 06:46 Edge Of Thorns 13:03 Hall Of The Mountain King On July 27, the acclaim...

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CRYPTA Shares New Single 'A Portrait Of Decay'

Brazilian death metal force CRYPTA enters a new era with "A Portrait Of Decay", the first track to showcase the band's new lineup and offer a glimpse into what fans can expect from their future sound. After announcing Victoria Villarreal as their new permanent guitarist in April this year, completin...