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LARS CHRISS Shares Why LION'S SHARE Continues To Defy Trends After Nearly 40 Years: 'We're A Heavy Metal Band. Period.'

By David E. Gehlke Sweden's LION's SHARE has remained one of the top practitioners of straight-ahead, hook-laden, mildly prog-tinged melodic metal since their 1987 inception. Although primarily a cult curiosity in the States, the Swedes made their hay in Europe and Scandinavia with their 1994 self-t...

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Ex-MY DYING BRIDE Frontman AARON STAINTHORPE Releases New HIGH PARASITE Single 'Drag Me Under'

HIGH PARASITE, the U.K. "death pop" outfit led by former MY DYING BRIDE frontman Aaron Stainthorpe, has released a new single, "Drag Me Under". Originally intended for HIGH PARASITE's debut album, "Forever We Burn", which came out in September 2024, the band decided to hold it back — until now. HIGH...

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ANVIL Announces June/July 2026 North American Tour

Canadian metal legends ANVIL will embark on a North American tour in June 2026. The trek, which will feature East Coast metal wolves MIDNITE HELLION as support, will kick off on June 3 in Rochester, New York and wrap up on July 11 in Toledo, Ohio. The "Pounding The Past 2026" tour will see ANVIL per...

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SCOTT IAN 'Can't Wait For People To Hear' New ANTHRAX Album: 'I'm So F***ing Excited'

In an interview with Andrew Slaidins of The Rockpit's "50 Shades Of Slaids", ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, which is tentatively due in May in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of t...

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CLAWFINGER's ZAK TELL: U.S. Presidents Are 'Still Starting Wars And Making Decisions That Are Based On Their Own Economical Well-Being'

In a new interview with Poland's MetalSide, vocalist Zak Tell of the long-running Swedish rap-metal combo CLAWFINGER spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's 2025 single "Scum". The track is a clear jab at U.S. president Donald Trump, with such lyrics as "a bad taste in my mouth, a sore si...

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BILLY SHEEHAN: 'I Don't Really Think Much Of Myself' As A Musician

In a new interview with John White of the Mind Behind The Music podcast, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who will celebrate his 73rd birthday this week, was asked if there was a specific moment that he really felt like he had discovered his own voice on the instrument. He responded in part (as tran...

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DETHKLOK's BRENDON SMALL: 'I'm Still Doing This Because I Love The Challenge Of This Thing'

On the latest episode of Interview Under Fire, Brendon Small, co-creator of "Metalocalypse", the hit animated series on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK, reflected on the show's 20th anniversary and the touring group's continued success, including on DETHKLOK's upcoming spring...

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MASTERPLAN Shares Music Video For 'Through The Storm' From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

Power metal veterans MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Through The Storm", can be seen below. The band commented:...

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DIO RULES, All-Star Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO Feat. ANDREW FREEMAN And MATT STARR, Announces July 2026 Shows

Panzyler Entertainment Group has announced the exclusive representation of DIO RULES, a powerful new live concert experience celebrating the music and legacy of legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio and the iconic bands that helped define an era — RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and DIO. Featuring a lineup of...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Has No Plans To Retire Anytime Soon: 'Somebody's Gonna Have To Drag Me Off Kicking And Screaming'

In a new interview with AJ Motts and RJ Stone of The AJ & RJ Show, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider's recent announcement that he was retiring from performing for health reasons. Asked if he has personally ever thought about calling it quits, Blackie...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Proposes To Girlfriend Underwater During Shark Dive: 'Thank You, God, For Putting Us Together'

Congratulations are in order for METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, who has announced his engagement to Adriana Gillett. Earlier today, the METALLICA social media shared an underwater photo of Hetfield and Gillett, with James holding up a sign with the text: "Adriana Gillett, will you marry me?" The...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT On MIKE LEVINE's Ability To Make Reunion Tour: 'There's An Open Spot For Him If He Can Claim It'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, and feature support...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says Original Idea For His Orchestral Metal Opus 'The Moth' Can Be Traced Back To His Childhood

In the video below, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend talks about the inspiration for his rock opera "The Moth". An album over a decade in the making, "The Moth" will finally arrive on May 29, 2026. This 24-track record began as a vague vision more than a decade ago....

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RICHIE FAULKNER On ELEGANT WEAPONS: 'If People Wanna Call It A Supergroup, Then So Be It'

In a new interview with Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about his ELEGANT WEAPONS side project, which will release its sophomore album "Evolution", on April 24, 2026 via Exciter Records. Regarding the fact that he previously described ELEGANT WEAPONS as "a m...

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GEOFF TATE Says 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Was 'Recorded All Over The World'

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will release the third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, on May 3. The LP's first single, "Power", will be made available on Friday, March 20. "Power" was written by Geoff and his guitarist/producer Kieran Robertson. It feat...