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MATT BARLOW Is Ready To Carry The Flag For ICED EARTH With ASHES OF ARES: 'We're Going To Honor The Music And Fans'

By David E. Gehlke Not to discredit the excellent Stu Block, but Matt Barlow has earned the distinction of being the voice of ICED EARTH. Casting aside founder and leader Jon Schaffer's legal travails, the long-running American melodic metal band remains popular on both sides of the pond, particular...

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MY DYING BRIDE's ANDREW CRAIGHAN Says AARON STAINTHORPE Has 'Distanced Himself From The Band'

In a new interview with Metalirium, MY DYING BRIDE guitarist Andrew Craighan spoke about the band's decision to recruit vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN) to front MY DYING BRIDE for its live appearances in 2025 after an apparent dispute with MY DYING BRIDE's founding singer Aaron Stainthorpe...

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GENE HOGLAN Is 'Really Confident' Fans Will Think New DARK ANGEL Album 'Extinction Level Event' Is 'Killer'

In a new interview with Altars Of Metal, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke about the reunited California thrash metal pioneers' upcoming first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", which is due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. Asked what his and his bandmates' expectations are for t...

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KITTIE's MORGAN LANDER: The 'Nu Metal' Label Is 'Not Representative Of Our Music Anymore'

In a new interview with Metalshop TV, KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander was asked why she and her bandmates no longer like to be labeled a "nu metal" act. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, because I think the label is not representative of our music anymore. I think fo...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT's 'Ghost Notes' Memoir Pushed Back To October

In a new interview with Mike Palm of TribLive, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Ghost Notes", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. He said: "It was supposed to come out in July. Now they [Rare Bird Books] pushed it back to October, mainly...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains How MÖTLEY CRÜE's Collaboration With DOLLY PARTON Came About

In a new interview with Steve Baltin of Forbes, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx confirmed that the band's collaboration with globally beloved superstar Dolly Parton on a fresh version of CRÜE's 1985 power ballad "Home Sweet Home" came about as a result of his involvement with Parton's "Rockstar" albu...

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Watch: FLOOR JANSEN Performs NIGHTWISH, REVAMP And AFTER FOREVER Songs At Czech Republic's MASTERS OF ROCK

Fan-filmed video of NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen's July 12 solo concert at the Masters Of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, Floor's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Wolf And Dog (REVAMP song) 02. Noise (NIGHTWISH song) 03. Invincible 04. S...

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VIMIC Recruits CRYPTA Drummer LUANA DAMETTO For Reunion Show Honoring JOEY JORDISON

VIMIC has recruited Luana Dametto (CRYPTA) to sit behind the kit for the upcoming event reuniting the surviving members of the band and honoring Joey Jordison. Taking place in Los Angeles on October 3 at Teragram Ballroom, the Joey Jordison Charitable Fund-presented concert will not only honor Jordi...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Announces August 2025 Florida Tour Celebrating RONNIE JAMES DIO

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna and his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio has announced a four-date tour of Florida for next month. The group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Rob Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is performing music from DIO, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW....

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Recalls Meeting His Boxing Hero FLOYD MAYWEATHER

Josh Todd from BUCKCHERRY appeared on Side Jams With Bryan Reesman to talk about becoming a phlebotomist during the pandemic, taking up tennis and boxing, his love for true crime, and taking online college courses to pursue his degree in self, society and the humanities. The singer recalled the time...

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Watch: Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of 'The Black Halo' Album In Brazil

On July 5, former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan took the stage at Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, Brazil for a one-night-only performance celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's "The Black Halo" album. Originally released in 2005, the LP remains a landmark in metal history, featuring iconic tracks...

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OVERKILL Bassist To Release Second Album From D.D. VERNI & THE CADILLAC BAND, 'Buckle Up'

D.D. VERNI & THE CADILLAC BAND will release its second album, "Buckle Up", in September. The follow-up to 2021's "Let's Rattle" picks up (and goes further) than the debut. With the success of the last record, the OVERKILL bassist was able to recruit some of the genres top players to record on t...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album In Poland

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST performed at Atlas Arena in Łódź, Poland on Monday, July 7. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. As part of JUDAS PRIEST's "Shield Of Pain", the band's setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which is celebrating its...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Joins DAUGHTRY On Stage In Syracuse To Sing Cover Of JOURNEY's 'Separate Ways'

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna joined DAUGHTRY on stage yesterday (Friday, July 11) at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater At Lakeview in Syracuse, New York to perform the JOURNEY classic "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. A couple of hours la...

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GOLDFINGER Releases 'Freaking Out A Bit' Feat. BLINK-182's MARK HOPPUS

Iconic ska-punk band GOLDFINGER has released a high-energy pop-punk track, "Freaking Out A Bit", featuring BLINK-182 frontman Mark Hoppus. Out now via Big Noise, the summer anthem explores themes of anxiety, digital-age burnout, and nostalgia delivered with a perfect blend of GOLDFINGER and BLINK-18...