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DANCE GAVIN DANCE Announces New Album 'Pantheon'

Rock band DANCE GAVIN DANCE has announced its highly anticipated new album "Pantheon", set to be released on September 12 via Rise Records. Their first full-length release since 2022's "Jackpot Juicer" — which debuted at No. 8 in the Billboard Top 200 — "Pantheon" sees the band building on their sig...

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MARK KENDALL On New GREAT WHITE Music: 'We Made A Lot Of Demos'

In a new interview with Rev. Tom Brice of Sportzwire Radio, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall once again confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to 2017's "Full Circle" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We made a lot of demos. It shouldn't b...

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ERIC MARTIN On MR. BIG's Final Shows: 'It Kills Me That We Had To End It'

MR. BIG played the final show of its "The BIG Finale!" tour on February 25 at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Earlier that same month, the band played three other shows: on February 14 at the Bloomverse Festival in Meghālaya, India, on February 16 at the Bloomverse Express in Bengaluru, India, and o...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Says 'Censorship Is Worse Now Than It Was In The '80s', Calls DONALD TRUMP 'A Winner'

In a new interview with Mane Campos of Chile's Heavyfonía, Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P., whose single "Animal (F**k Like a Beast)", landed at No. 9 on the PMRC's (Parents' Music Resource Center) "Filthy Fifteen" 40 years ago, spoke about the importance of free speech. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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SAMMY HAGAR On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I Miss The Guy So Much'

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Sammy Hagar once again spoke about how he mended his relationship with the late Eddie Van Halen. Prior to the guitarist's October 2020 passing after a long battle with cancer, Sammy said that the two were fortunately able to reconnect thanks to the grea...

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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist NIGE ROCKETT 'Completely Lost' The Use Of His Arms For Six To Nine Months During Cancer Battle

In a new interview with Thunder Underground, ONSLAUGHT founding member and guitarist Nige Rockett discussed his recovery after a three-year absence from the road following a long battle with illness. His first appearance back was on the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise in January as ONSLAUGHT kicked off a...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES Releases New Song 'Shelter From The Storm' In Honor Of Parkinson's Awareness Month

Ten years ago, FOREIGNER's founding guitarist Mick Jones was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Despite the challenges, he continued to tour with FOREIGNER, finding joy in performing for fans around the world. Two years ago, the progression of the disease made it impossible for him to take the stag...

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CRYPTOPSY Announces New Album 'An Insatiable Violence'

More than 30 years into their storied career, Montreal death metal innovators CRYPTOPSY return with their ninth studio album, "An Insatiable Violence", set for release on June 20, 2025 via Season Of Mist. Revered in extreme metal circles for such groundbreaking classics as 1994's "Blasphemy Made Fle...

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OPETH Guitarist FREDRIK ÅKESSON On His Debut Solo Album: 'I'll Do My Best To Finish It As Quickly As Possible'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for his upcoming solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know who lea...

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BLACKHEART And SEEKER MUSIC Forge Partnership On JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS' Iconic Catalog of Music

Blackheart, the independent entertainment company founded over four decades ago by Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame artists Joan Jett, and her creative partner Kenny Laguna, together with Seeker Music, the songwriter-led music publishing and record company, has announced a groundbreaking partnership. Brin...

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Acclaimed Rock Cover Artist IOANNIS Dies; Has Worked With URIAH HEEP, FATES WARNING, BIOHAZARD, Others

Ioannis Vasilopoulos, known as just Ioannis, an internationally renowned artist and designer, has passed away. Born in Athens, Greece, Ioannis arrived in the U.S. in 1967 and grew up influenced by comic books, animation, fantasy art and music. Music inspired his admiration of album cover art, specif...

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JERRY CANTRELL Says 'I Want Blood' Is A 'Very Human' Album, Not A Political One

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke to Alejandrosis about his latest album, "I Want Blood", which came out last October via Double J Music. The LP, co-produced by Cantrell and Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MELVINS),was recorded at Barresi's JHOC Studio in Pasadena,...

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BRENDON SMALL Talks Inspiration For 'Metalocalypse': 'These Characters Were A Representation Of Celebrityism'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Brendon Small spoke about his inspiration for "Metalocalypse", the hit animated series he created on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It started out where these characters really were a...

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DON DOKKEN Predicts He Will Play His Final DOKKEN Concert 'Probably Within The Year'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken elaborated on his recent announcement that the band's latest album, 2023's "Heaven Comes Down", would likely be DOKKEN's final studio effort. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel after 50 years and 13 records, I figu...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals He Suffered Stroke That Left Him With Permanent Brain Damage

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has opened up about the health issues and physical challenges he has faced in the three and a half years since experiencing an aortic aneurysm and complete aortic dissection while performing at the 2021 Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. It took...