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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Performs In Sofia, Bulgaria During Fall 2026 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of DEEP PURPLE's September 29, 2026 concert at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria can be seen below (filmed and uploaded by Kalin Filipov). Featured tracks: 00:00 - Intro (Mars, the Bringer of War) 01:55 - Highway Star 08:19 - A Bit On The Side 12:05 - Into The Fire 21:45 - Arrogant Boy...

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WOLF HOFFMANN Says 'It's Sad' No Former ACCEPT Members 'Wanted To Have Anything To Do With' 50th-Anniversary Album

In a new interview with "The David Ellefson Show", hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT confirmed that several former ACCEPT members, including singer Udo Dirkschneider, were offered an opportunity to contribute to th...

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REPENTANCE Releases Tribute Video To SHAUN GLASS; 'Fade Into Silence' Out Now

Chicago-based metal act REPENTANCE has released a deeply personal tribute to the band's founding member Shaun Glass with a brand-new video for "Fade Into Silence". The official music video for the track, which is featured on the band's upcoming third studio album "Retaliate", is out now and you can...

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WOLF HOFFMANN: The 'Time Hasn't Come Yet' To Begin Working On All-New ACCEPT Studio Album

In a new interview with Anfetamina Y Rock, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT, who recently released their 50th-anniversary album "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026", spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's latest collection of all-new material, 2024's "Humanoid". H...

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JON SCHAFFER Shares Music Video For 'Jekyll Island' From SONS OF LIBERTY Project

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, has released the official music video for "Jekyll Island" from his recently issued reimagining of...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN On A.I.-Generated Music And Artwork: 'The Quality Is Just Overwhelming'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about artificial intelligence and its growing use in the music creation process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's scary, man. I think it's a necessary development, because we all k...

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Teutonic Titans 1976-2026

"Teutonic Titans 1976-2026" is a fairly novel idea from ACCEPT. They've rounded up 19 songs from their storied career (no "Midnight Mover"?) re-recorded them and brought along over a dozen guest performers. A long glance at the list of musicians and it's easy to reckon that this may be the most star...

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ANIKA NILLES On Nailing 'Tom Sawyer' Fill At Her First Show With RUSH: 'Five Seconds Before, I Was, Like, 'Don't F*** It Up.''

In an interview with Modern Drummer's David Frangioni, filmed in July 2026, Anika Nilles, the German fusion drummer who was selected to sit behind the drum kit for RUSH's 2026 and 2027 tours, spoke about the task of stepping in for the band's late drummer Neil Peart. Nilles, who toured with legendar...

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HELLOWEEN's KAI HANSEN Shares 'Wait And See' Single From Upcoming 'Born With A Hammer' Solo Album

With "Wait And See", Kai Hansen releases the third single from his upcoming solo album "Born With A Hammer". After the speed, freedom and rock 'n' roll spirit of "Welcome To Life", the new track turns towards the heavier side of the album and immediately feels darker, tighter and more intense. At it...

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WOLF HOFFMANN On Plans For ACCEPT's Next Studio Album: 'It's Gonna Happen Sooner Than Later'

In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann revealed that there are tentative plans for him and his bandmates to return to "the studio to make a new studio album next year or whenever possible. We will be," he said. "I don't wanna promise anything on...

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RUSH's ANIKA NILLES Partners With TAMA For Signature Snare Drum

TAMA has unveiled the new Anika Nilles signature snare drum. Over the course of more than two years of meticulous development and refinement, Anika focused on three things: deep low end, clear snare wire definition and a look inspired by her love of vintage snares. The result was a 14x6.5" 1.2mm Sea...

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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER Explains Why He Never Gets Tired Of Playing 'Smoke On The Water': 'I Listen To It From The Audience's Perspective'

In a new interview with the "Creativity: Something From Nothing" podcast, hosted by multi-platinum producer, songwriter, engineer and recording artist Michael Bradford, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover was asked if there are songs in the band's set that always feel like a new experience every time h...

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ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO On Importance Of Warming Up Before A Show: 'If I Just Go Out There All Guns Blazing Without Doing Any Vocal Exercises,' I'm 'Not Gonna Last'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Mark Tornillo was asked if it was difficult to become an active musician again — after not touring and recording for several years — in 2009 when he was asked by ACCEPT to join the band as the replacement for Udo Dirkschneider. He responded (as transcribe...

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JON SCHAFFER Doesn't Rule Out New ICED EARTH Music With Singer MATT BARLOW: 'Anything's Possible' But 'I Need To Be Really Inspired'

In a new interview with Spain's Metal DJ Phoenix, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if there is a chance that he could reform the band with former ICED EAR...

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Stories From The Verdant Vale

Simplifying matters here: MOB RULES's "Stories From The Verdant Vale" features five songs left over from last year's "Rise Of The Ruler" studio offering and another five cuts swiped from the band's 2014 "Timekeeper" 20th anniversary boxset. It's technically not a new studio album. Instead, it's an E...