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JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Doesn't Rule Out New Music From His Band Featuring Fellow VENOM Co-Founder ANTONY 'ABADDON' BRAY

In a new interview with "The Tampa Morgue" podcast, Jeff "Mantas" Dunn spoke about some of the recent shows he has played with fellow VENOM co-founder Antony "Abaddon" Bray to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the pioneering black metal band's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell". When the...

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VENOM Is 'A Team Effort. It's Not Just The CRONOS Band'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, VENOM guitarist Rage (a.k.a. Stuart Dixon) and drummer Danté (a.k.a. Danny Needham) spoke about the band's latest studio album, "Into Oblivion", which came out in May via Noise/BMG. Asked about the perception from some fans that VENOM is larg...

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See VOIVOD Perform With ERIC FORREST In Budapest During Summer 2026 European Tour

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger is sitting out the band's European tour this summer in order to "attend to a family matter". He is being temporarily replaced by former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest. Forrest played his fourth show of VOIVOD's summer 2026 tour on July...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Teams Up With DAN REED In New Band SHOGUN MOJO

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of SHOGUN MOJO, an exciting new collaboration between legendary KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Reed of DAN REED NETWORK fame. Thayer comments: "I'm incredibly excited to be joining forces with Frontiers Music for the rele...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG 'Deserves A Lot More Credit' For Being 'A Really Fantastic Musician'

In a new interview with Rad Jet, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, who is known as a composer and improviser of a multitude of styles, particularly metal and jazz guitar, spoke about some of his earliest influences. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Going back, when I first started pla...

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MASTODON Announces 'Marrow Deep' Album, Shares 'Snakes For Dinner' Single Featuring JOSH HOMME

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON will release their long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The news is paired with the release of blistering new single "Snakes For Dinner" featuring a guest vocal appearance by QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme,...

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FRANK FERRER On His Exit From GUNS N' ROSES: 'Everything Comes To An End'

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Frank Ferrer spoke to Brian Hiatt of Rolling Stone magazine about his 19-year run with the band and his surprising March 2025 departure. Asked about the circumstances regarding his exit from the Axl Rose-fronted outfit, Frank said: "Everything comes to an end. Everything...

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Watch: VOIVOD Reunites With ERIC FORREST At First Show Of Summer 2026 European Tour

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger is sitting out the band's European tour this summer in order to "attend to a family matter". He is being temporarily replaced by former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest. Forrest played his first show of VOIVOD's summer 2026 tour last ni...

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AUTOPSY: 'Mental Funeral' Special 35th-Anniversary Editions Due In August

"Mental Funeral" was AUTOPSY's second studio album, originally released back in 1991, and is rightly hailed as one of the greatest death metal albums of all time with its unhinged and uncompromising collection of odes to brutality and depravity, wrapped up in its highly distinctive raw, organic prod...

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GIL MOORE Says Fan Response To TRIUMPH's Comeback Tour Was 'Unbelievable': 'It Was 99.99% Positive'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, TRIUMPH drummer/vocalist Gil Moore spoke about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently completed first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Moore and singer/guitarist Rik Emmett were joined by guitar...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK Releases 'Jazz-Rock Guitar Improvisation' Book Via HAL LEONARD

Hal Leonard had announced the release of "Jazz-Rock Guitar Improvisation: Modal Systems, Modern Chords, And Musical Freedom", an inspiring new instructional guide from acclaimed TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick and renowned educator Dave Rubin. Combining Skolnick's distinctive blend of jazz sophist...

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STICK MEN Pay Homage To KING CRIMSON's 'Thrak' On First New Studio Album In A Decade, 'Let's Thrak Again'

STICK MEN, the progressive powerhouse featuring KING CRIMSON's Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto with multi-instrumentalist and composer Markus Reuter, returns with its first new album in over a decade, "Let's Thrak Again", a Robert Fripp-sanctioned homage to KING CRIMSON's eleventh studio album, "Thrak...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Peform At Finland's TUSKA And PROVINSSI Festivals In 2027

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will co-headline the 2027 edition the Tuska festival, set to take place July 2-4, 2027 in Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland. They will also perform at Provinssi, which will be held July 1-3, 2027 in Seinajoki, Finland. Tuska 2027 limited early crow three-day tickets wi...

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Canadian Death/Thrash/Crossover Pioneers SLAUGHTER Have Been 'Reborn'; 'Incinerator' Rehearsal Video Now Available

Forty years have passed since the last time the three original members of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada's death/thrash/crossover pioneers SLAUGHTER stood beside each other and made a hell of a noise. On June 3, 2026, drummer/chainsaw/percussionist Ron Sumners traveled back to Toronto and met with bas...

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VOIVOD Recruits ERIC FORREST For Summer 2026 European Tour After 'Family Matter' Forces SNAKE To Sit Out Shows

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger will sit out the band's European tour this summer in order to "attend to a family matter". He will be temporarily replaced by former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest. Earlier today, VOIVOD released the following statement via social med...