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DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ: 'We Have Never Taken The Easy Way Out' And 'We Have Never Compromised'

In a new interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Sven "Silenoz" Kopperud spoke about the Norwegian symphonic black metal band's upcoming album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which will arrive on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. Asked about DIMMU BORGIR's mindset when it comes to...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Reflects On Experience Of Recording Backing Vocals For ACE FREHLEY's 'Trouble Walkin'' Album

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked about his guest appearance by Ace Frehley's 1989 solo album "Trouble Walkin'". Bolan, along with SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo and then-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach contributed backing vocals to the L...

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Watch: KREATOR Plays Intimate Kerrang! Pit Set At 2026 WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

This past Friday (May 8),German/Finnish/French thrashers KREATOR took part in an intimate Kerrang! Pit performance at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida as part of the magazine's flagship live series at The Pit Stop. You can watch video of KREATOR's set below, courtesy of t...

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Watch: METALLICA Surprises Fans With 'Zorba' Tribute At Athens Concert

METALLICA kicked off the 2026 leg of the "M72" world tour Saturday night (May 9) at the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) in Athens. Support at the gig came from GOJIRA and KNOCKED LOOSE. During the concert, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo performed "Zorba's Dance", the iconic comp...

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DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA On Upcoming Album 'Strike And Kill': 'People Are Gonna Love This Record'

In a new interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, DEVILDRIVER frontman and mastermind Dez Fafara talked about the band's upcoming eleventh full-length album, "Strike And Kill", which will arrive on July 10 via Napalm Records. Joining Dez in DEVILDRIVER's current lineup are the guitar duo of Alex Le...

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Watch: FOZZY Performs At 2026 WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

The IFM RAW channel on YouTube has uploaded video of FOZZY's May 7 performance at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. Check out the clips below. FOZZY is the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward. Late last month, FOZ...

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ANDREW FREEMAN On His Exit From LAST IN LINE: 'I Was Not Really Given Any Reason At All About What Happened'

In a new interview with MetalTalk editor Steve Ritchie, singer Andrew Freeman addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked about his current status with the group which was originally formed by original DIO members Appice, Vivian...

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SACRED REICH Is Mixing New Album 'Into The Abyss': 'It Sounds Incredible'

Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH are mixing their new album, "Into The Abyss", with legendary producer Bill Metoyer for a tentative late 2026 release via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2019's "Awakening" was recorded at The Focusrite Room in Mesa, Arizona, with John Aquilino and SAC...

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SEVENDUST's MORGAN ROSE Says Retirement Was 'Absolutely Discussed' Prior To Making Of 'One' Album: 'That's Just A Fact'

In a new interview with Damian FitzGerald of Ampocalypse, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose spoke about the band's upcoming first European headline tour in eight years. Fresh off an arena support slot with ALTER BRIDGE in March, the Atlanta quintet will return this winter for an extensive 16-date run ac...

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BRENT SMITH Says 'No A.I. Was Used In Making Of' SHINEDOWN's 'Ei8ht': 'We Want Music To Be Made By People With Souls And With A Consciousness'

In a new interview with Allison Hagendorf, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith confirmed that "no A.I. [artificial intelligence] was used in the making of" the band's upcoming eighth studio album, "Ei8ht". Brent explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For us, we're not into it. We want music to be...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: Everyone Thinks 'Smoke On The Water' Is 'A Heavy Metal Song. It's Not.'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Planet Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan spoke about the band's reputation for incorporating extensive, high-energy improvisation into its live concerts, with members often describing every show as unique. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you're do...

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L7 Announces 'The Last Hurrah' Final Tour

L7 has announced "The Last Hurrah Tour", detailing the first leg of the band's final world tour which will kick off in the U.S. on October 9. The legendary feminist rockers have commanded fans to their feet and their ballot box for four decades with an effortless blend of punk ethos, heavy grunge, m...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Announces New Album, 'Rats In The Temple'

American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will release their new album, "Rats In The Temple", on August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. The legends from Arizona have been a fixture of the metal scene for the better part of the last four decades. With modern renaissance records like "The End Of...

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See JASON NEWSTED Perform Acoustically For Animals At Florida's Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted recently visited the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida for a very special live music enrichment session. According to the Sanctuary, "Jason performed calming live music for several of our resident [animal] ambassadors, creating a uniq...

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In Somnolent Ruin

Major players in the world of ornate, gothic misery for the last 30 years, DRACONIAN have little to prove in 2026. The Swedish band's last two albums garnered some of the most effusive reviews they have ever received, and 2020's "Under a Godless Veil" appears to have been their most successful relea...