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BILLY IDOL To Receive 'Lifetime Achievement Award' At 52nd AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP),the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that rock legend and 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Billy Idol will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music Awards (AM...

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'...And Justice For Art: Stories About Heavy Metal Album Covers' Ultimate Edition Hardcover Book Out Now

The new hardcover book "...And Justice For Art: Stories About Heavy Metal Album Covers - Ultimate Edition" is now available. "...And Justice For Art: Stories About Heavy Metal Album Covers - Ultimate Edition" includes 372 color pages, 700 graphics, and more than 120 exclusive interviews about the ma...

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REPENTANCE Announces New Album 'Retaliate', Shares Title Track

Chicago metal outfit REPENTANCE will release its third full-length album, "Retaliate", on July 17, 2026 via Noble Demon. Alongside the announcement, the band has unleashed the record's title track as the first single, offering an intense glimpse into what promises to be their most hard-hitting and f...

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ADEMA Is Putting Finishing Touches On Long-Awaited Fifth Album, 'Cruel Machine'

Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG) has officially signed veteran rock band ADEMA to its roster. ADEMA, consisting of Tim Fluckey (lead vocals, guitar),Mike Ransom (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Dave DeRoo (bass guitar, backing vocals) has been recording its long-awaited fifth album, "Cruel Mach...

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KORN's JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER: 'We've Written Probably Almost 40 Songs' For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2022's "Requiem" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's taking a fucking long...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN: 'To Me, DAVE MUSTAINE Is The Guy Who Invented Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Brazil's TV Braba, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked what his reaction was when he was first asked to play with the Dave Mustaine-fronted band a decade ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Laughs]  I didn't believe it. [Laughs] My first reaction,...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'Young People Need To Become Politically Aware, Politically Engaged In The Process'

In a recent interview with Chile's Rockaxis TV, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked if the current state of the world inspired the lyrics on the band's latest album, "Into Oblivion", which came out on March 13 via Epic in the U.S. and Century Media in Europe. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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DROWNING POOL's May 2026 South American Tour Canceled Due To 'Low Ticket Sales'

DROWNING POOL's South American tour, which was scheduled to kick off on May 20 in Bogota, Colombia, has been canceled. According to an official statement released by the tour organizers, the decision to scrap the trek "was made jointly by all local promoters involved due to low ticket sales recorded...

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Watch: BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Joins Push To Rehome Beagles From Ridglan Farms In Wisconsin

The Center For A Humane Economy announced on Tuesday (May 12) that, with its rescue partners, it will remove another 500 beagles this week in Wisconsin from Ridglan Farms. When complete, this will conclude a 14-day process of removing 1,500 dogs from the laboratory animal supplier. These actions are...

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JASON NEWSTED Says METALLICA's Residency At Las Vegas's Sphere Is 'An Incredible Opportunity': 'I'm Very Happy For Them'

During a May 12 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about the band's upcoming residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Asked if he has any shows at the venue yet and whether he would be interested in seeing his former band play at the Spher...

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GEOFF TATE's Everett, Washington Concert To Be Livestreamed Globally

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate returns to the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime global livestream event — "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" — broadcast live on May 23, 2026 from the historic Everett Theater in Everett, Washington. For fans who can't attend the concert in person, Lounges.tv i...

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JOHN BUSH: ARMORED SAINT's Writing And Recording Process Today 'Is Not That Different From What We Did In The '80s'

In a new interview with Mind Behind The Music, the podcast hosted by John White, an American guitarist and composer from Albany, New York, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush spoke about the band's upcoming full-length album, "Emotion Factory Reset", which will arrive on May 22 via Metal Blade Records. A...

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DEEP PURPLE Releases Music Video For 'Arrogant Boy', First Single From Upcoming 'Splat!' Album

Hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have released the official music video for the song "Arrogant Boy". The track is the first single from the band's upcoming studio album, "Splat!", which will arrive on July 3 via earMUSIC. DEEP PURPLE is currently featured on the cover of Classic Rock Germany, where the...

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Legendary Rock Producer JACK DOUGLAS, Who Worked With AEROSMITH And CHEAP TRICK, Dead At 80

Legendary rock producer Jack Douglas has died at the age of 80. According to a statement from his family, he passed away peacefully on Monday night, May 11. Douglas's daughter, Sarah, also confirmed her father's death to Rolling Stone, adding he died from complications from lymphoma. "He most enjoye...

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ALL SHALL PERISH Announces North American Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'The Price Of Existence'

Northern California extreme metallers ALL SHALL PERISH will embark on "The Price Of Existence 20 Year Anniversary" tour in late summer. The trek, which will launch on September 4 in Fresno, California and conclude on October 3 in San Jose, California, will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of ALL...