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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Her Collaboration With DRAGONFORCE: 'I'm Able To Express A Side Of My Voice That I've Been Wanting To Express For A While'

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at last weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, former ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz spoke about the three music projects which are currently keeping her very busy: her upcoming solo album, "Alissa"; her brand new, all-w...

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MERCYFUL FATE Announces First Live Show In More Than Three Years

MERCYFUL FATE has announced its first live show in more than three years. The legendary heavy metal act, which last performed at Brazil's Summer Breeze festival in April 2024, will play at next year's Leyendas Del Rock festival, set to take place August 11-14, 2027 in Villena, Alicante, Spain. MERCY...

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Watch: GUNS N' ROSES Joined By CHRIS STAPLETON For 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' Performance In Toronto

Chris Stapleton made a surprise guest appearance with GUNS N' ROSES on August 5, 2026, at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Ontario Canada. The country music star joined the iconic rock band on stage to perform a live rendition of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door". Fan-filmed video of his appearance...

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ANTHRAX Shares Music Video For 'Everybody's Got A Plan' From Upcoming 'Cursum Perficio' Album

ANTHRAX has released the official music video for "Everybody's Got A Plan", the third single from the band's upcoming " Cursum Perficio" album. The clip, which premiered via Revolver, includes footage of ANTHRAX's recent performance at Lisbon, Portugal's Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica as the supp...

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JOAN JETT Cancels Shows After Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery On A Fractured Vertebra

Rock legend Joan Jett has been forced to cancel a couple of shows in September in order to allow sufficient time for recovery after a recent surgical procedure. On Wednesday, August 5, Joan's social media was updated with the following message: "Following a recent injury, Joan Jett has undergone ort...

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THE KOVENANT Has Eight Songs Written For First Studio Album In More Than 20 Years

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen of THE KOVENANT spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's first studio album in more than 20 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this [THE KOVENANT reunion...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Announces 'Hell Or High Water' Album, Shares 'Now Or Never' Single

One of the world's most captivating guitarists, Yngwie Malmsteen has announced his new studio album, "Hell Or High Water", which will be released on November 13 via Music Theories Recordings/Artone Label Group. To whet your appetite, the Swedish-born musician has also revealed the first single from...

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Chilean Progressive Death Metal Band DECESSUS, Featuring 'Miss World Chile 2025' IGNACIA FERNÁNDEZ, Signs With BLKIIBLK

Chilean progressive death metal band DECESSUS, which is fronted by Ignacia Fernández, the 28-year-old model who was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during last year's finals of the talent competition, has signed with BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Grou...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: GOJIRA 'Brought Something New To Guitar Riffing And Guitar Playing' In Metal

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this past weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked what, in his opinion, constitutes a great riff. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a hard one. Definitel...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Headlines 'Metal Fest 2026' In 'World Of Tanks Modern Armor'

Metal Fest 2026 storms into World Of Tanks Modern Armor as part of the new Masters Of Mayhem season. The fan-favorite event returns with two explosive new Acts, each featuring a headlining artist, challenges, earnable discounts, and rewards, while also bringing back content from four previous Metal...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'We Feel Privileged And Lucky To Still Be Here Writing Music'

In a new interview with Poland's Mystic Festival, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked how he manages to still be passionate about music nearly 50 years into his career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we love what we do, for starters. We love what we do, and we love writi...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'We Really Sing' Live. 'A Lot Of Bands Don't Really Do That.'

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this past weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, DEF LEPPARD guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell were asked how they manage to keep such an "insane level of craftsmanship" in their live performance after so many yea...

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JOHN BUSH To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX In Europe In Summer 2027: 'Now It's Time To Bring That Material Over The Pond'

Last December, legendary vocalist John Bush played three live concerts in the U.S. showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX, and followed it up with a June 2026 appearance at the Milwaukee Metalfest. At all four gigs, Bush performed songs spanning all...

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Report: SID WILSON's Exit From SLIPKNOT Was 'A Long Time Coming'

TMZ has revealed more information about the apparent firing of longtime SLIPKNOT member Sid Wilson. On Friday, July 31, TMZ reported that DJ and keyboardist Wilson, 49, had been permanently removed from SLIPKNOT earlier that day, ending his 28-year run with the Iowa-based metallers. The outlet cited...

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BRUCE DICKINSON To Perform With Beethoven Academy Orchestra In Poland In January 2027

The January 30, 2027 edition of "The Legend Of Rock Symphonic" at the Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland will feature a unique collaboration between the Beethoven Academy Orchestra and special guest Bruce Dickinson. The legendary IRON MAIDEN frontman will perform his works in original symphonic arrang...