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POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY On Writing About His Personal Struggles On 'What Remains': 'It Just Felt So Right'

In a new interview with Adam Roach of the Land Of Music podcast, vocalist Leigh Kakaty of Michigan rockers POP EVIL spoke about the band's eighth album, "What Remains", which was released in March via MNRK. Regarding how POP EVIL's approach to writing and recording was different this time around, he...

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HATEBREED's WAYNE LOZINAK Diagnosed With Noncancerous Brain Tumor

HATEBREED guitarist Wayne Lozinak has left the band's European tour after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Earlier today, the veteran Connecticut-based hardcore/metal act released the following message via social media: "Send Wayne Lozinak some love! "On the night of June 14th, while at Download...

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Watch: FIREHOUSE Performs New Single 'Mighty Fine Lady' At Minnesota's BENAFEST

Fan-filmed video of FIREHOUSE performing the band's latest single, "Mighty Fine Lady", live on June 14 at the BenaFest in Bena, Minnesota can be seen below (video uploaded by the Christine Zemien-Martin channel on YouTube). "Mighty Fine Lady" marks FIREHOUSE's first release with the band's new lead...

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TOM ANGELRIPPER Readies For SODOM's Touring Hiatus: 'I'll Miss The Stage. I'll Miss The Band'

By David E. Gehlke SODOM bassist/vocalist Tom "Angelripper" Such certainly knows how to make good use of an album press cycle. The legendary German thrashers are on the run-up to the release of their 17th studio album, "The Arsonist", a long player that found the band recording drums live on tape, h...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Miss' DAVE MUSTAINE

In a new interview with The Delz Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his current relationship with the band's leader Dave Mustaine. After show host Delz said that he misses seeing Ellefson and Mustaine playing together, David said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I miss Da...

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MIKE MANGINI Looks Back On His DREAM THEATER Audition: 'I Did My Homework' And 'I Was Prepared'

In a new interview with Melody House, Mike Mangini reflected on how he joined DREAM THEATER in late 2010 through a widely publicized audition following the departure of longtime drummer Mike Portnoy. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The first thing is that because of my schooling, [in...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's 'Risk': It Is 'Probably The Most Controversial Album In The Catalog'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again defended the band's "Risk" album, saying that the LP served as a gateway for a lot of fans into the world of MEGADETH. Issued in 1999, "Risk" received a mixed response from critics and alienated hardcore MEGADETH fans due to its departure from th...

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AVATAR Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Captain Goat' Music Video

Swedish metallers AVATAR have released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for the band's latest single, "Captain Goat". Check it out below. In a recent interview with Nic and Big J of the Boise, Idaho radio station 100.3 The X Rocks, AVATAR vocalist Johannes Eckers...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Recruit Drummer BRENT FITZ For June 2025 European Tour

Brent Fitz (SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS) will sit behind the drum kit for THE DEAD DAISIES when the band embarks on a 10-date European tour later this month. He will be filling in for THE DEAD DAISIES' most recent drummer Tommy Clufetos, who is unable to make the shows for r...

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HELLOWEEN Shares Music Video For 'This Is Tokyo' Single From Upcoming 'Giants & Monsters' Album

German metal veterans HELLOWEEN will release their highly anticipated new album, "Giants & Monsters", on August 29 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The LP, now available for pre-order, follows HELLOWEEN's self-titled No. 1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of...

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MEGADETH And HALF SUMO Collaborate On 'Killing Is My Business…' 40th-Anniversary Fightwear Capsule

Half Sumo, the Brooklyn-born art collective that blends the ferocity of combat sports with the rebellious spirit of streetwear, today announced a landmark collaboration with thrash metal architects MEGADETH. This ground-breaking partnership celebrates the 40th anniversary of the band's genre-definin...

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MOTÖRHEAD Releases Video For New Single 'Leavin' Here' From 'Lost' Album 'The Manticore Tapes'

MOTÖRHEAD has released "Leavin' Here", the second single and its accompanying music video from the forthcoming album "The Manticore Tapes", which is due on June 27. The music video for "Leavin' Here" is an explosively raucous mixed media visual combining unique model characters and set pieces with a...

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NIRVANA's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Video Surpasses Two Billion Views On YouTube

NIRVANA's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video has surpassed two billion views on YouTube. The clip, which was uploaded to the Google-owned video platform in June 2009, previously hit one billion views in 2019. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" opened NIRVANA's breakthrough release "Nevermind" (Geffen/UMe)...

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See IRON MAIDEN's Entire Concert In Stavanger, Norway As Part Of 2025 'Run For Your Lives' Tour

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN performed on June 7 at SR-Bank Arena in Stavanger, Norway as part of their "Run For Your Lives" tour, celebrating 50 years since the band's formation. The concert marked MAIDEN's sixth live appearance with new drummer Simon Dawson, who replaced longtime drumme...

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BURNING WITCHES Announce Sixth Studio Album, 'Inquisition'

Swiss/Dutch/American heavy metal powerhouse BURNING WITCHES will release a new studio album, "Inquisition", on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records. On BURNING WITCHES' sixth studio album, the band returns with a darker, more thunderous brew — diving headfirst into the themes of medieval persecution,...