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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: Under 'A Fascist Government Or A Dictatorship, The First One To Suffer Are Arts: Movie Theaters, Music, Paintings, Poems, Newspapers'

In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about how authoritarian governments have learned that controlling art is a shortcut to controlling perception. Addressing the fact that authoritarians have always tried to control the creative community and r...

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Los Angeles Metal Band STRYFE To Release 'Breathe' Single Through CANDLEPOWER RECORDS

Candlepower Records and ElectraCast Media have announced a distribution agreement with Southern California progressive metal band STRYFE. "Breathe", the first single from STRYFE on Candlepower, drops August 22. STRYFE is a Los Angeles-based metal band known for its dynamic blend of heavy rock, progr...

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PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES: 'We Still Have No Problem Calling Ourselves' A 'Gothic Metal' Band

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, Nick Holmes of PARADISE LOST was asked how he feels about being considered one of the pioneers of the so-called "gothic" metal movement. The singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know. We kind of came up with th...

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BLACK SABBATH Legend TONY IOMMI To Discuss His Remarkable Career At Royal Birmingham Conservatoire In September

On Thursday, September 17, legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is coming to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire stage in Birmingham, United Kingdom for one night only to talk about his remarkable career in music and the city that started it all. With more than 45 albums to his name, Tony is...

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MASTODON Shares Music Video For 'In The Ruins' From Upcoming 'Marrow Deep' Album

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have released the official music video for the song "In The Ruins". The track is taken from the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP marks MASTODON's first full-length effort without foun...

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CHRIS JERICHO: FOZZY Is 'Very Proud' Of Having A Song Like 'Judas' That All Rock Fans Know

In an interview with Tyler D of the Delaware radio station 93.5 The Beach, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho reflected on the extraordinary success of the band's 2017 breakout hit "Judas". "Judas", which reached the Top 5 on the U.S. rock chart and boasts 75 million views on YouTube for the music video,...

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ROB ZOMBIE's 'Firefly Trilogy' To Receive 4K Ultra HD Eight-Disc Release

Lionsgate will release Rob Zombie's "Firefly Trilogy" as an eight-disc collector's set on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and digital on October 13, 2026. The collection brings together "House Of 1000 Corpses", "The Devil's Rejects" and "3 From Hell", marking the first time "House Of 1000 Corpses" will be avai...

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TROY SANDERS On MASTODON's New Five-Piece Lineup: 'Everyone Is Very Actively Collaborating, Contributing And Writing'

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, MASTODON singer/bassist Troy Sanders spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP marks MASTODON's first full-length to feature guitarist Nick Johnston alongside s...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON: 'You Can Either Fight A.I. Or You Can Learn How To Use It'

In a new interview with Tomasz Michalski of Poland's MetalSide, vocalist Eric "A.K." Knutson of veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artific...

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MASTODON On Personal Tragedies Which Inspired Lyrics On 'Marrow Deep': It 'Made Sense' To 'Turn These Dark Things' Into Something Bright And Beautiful'

During an August 6 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MASTODON singer/bassist Troy Sanders, drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor and guitarist Bill Kelliher spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL: 'Against PHIL LABONTE From ALL THAT REMAINS's Advice, I Actually Go To Therapy'

During the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, Kael addressed ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte's recent claim that "therapy is for women" and that "men don't solve their problems by talking." Noting...

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MERCYFUL FATE, ELECTRIC CALLBOY And MOTIONLESS IN WHITE To Headline 2027 Edition Of U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK

With Bloodstock 2026 underway and on target for another record-breaking year, festival HQ have just revealed the first bands for 2027, unveiling them at the Ronnie James Dio stage right after MUNICIPAL WASTE's face-melting set. Mark your calendar now and start planning for August 5-8, 2027 at Catton...

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ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON Explains Why It's 'So Hard' For FLOTSAM AND JETSAM To Tour In U.S.: 'We Do So Much Better In Europe'

In a new interview with Dimitris Kontogeorgakos of Metal Kaoz, vocalist Eric "A.K." Knutson of veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM was asked about the possibility of him and his bandmates embarking on a U.S. tour in support of their upcoming album, "Rats In The Temple", which is due on Augu...

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PHIL RIND On Upcoming SACRED REICH Album 'Into The Abyss': 'It Is Much Faster And Heavier'

In a new interview with Dionysis Metallourgos of Metalourgio, bassist/vocalist Phil Rind of Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Into The Abyss", which will be released via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2019's "Awakening" was recorded at The Focu...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: GOJIRA 'Brought Something New To Guitar Riffing And Guitar Playing' In Metal

In an interview with Paolo Phoenix of Magenta TV conducted at this past weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked what, in his opinion, constitutes a great riff. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a hard one. Definitel...