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TESTAMENT Recruits NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN For 'Slower' Song On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming studio album. The LP will mark TESTAMENT's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation", which was co-produced by Juan Urteaga, who previously wor...

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Former CRO-MAGS Frontman JOHN JOSEPH Says He Will 'Never Be Involved' In Reunion Of Band's Classic Lineup

Former CRO-MAGS frontman John Joseph McGowan, a pioneer of the punk rock and New York hardcore (NYHC) music genre, says that he will "never" be involved in a reunion of the band's classic lineup. On Thursday (October 17),John took to his Facebook page to write: "2025 is the 40th anniversary of [CRO...

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Winter Storm

ENSIFERUM have always been a formidable force. As far back as their 2001 self-titled debut, the Finns had such faith and confidence in the greatness of their vision that they never really sounded like a new band foraging for attention. One of the biggest names to emerge from the folk metal splurge o...

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PAUL BOSTAPH Reflects On SLAYER's Two Reunion Shows: The Fans 'Were Hungry For It, And That Made It Special'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph reflected on the band's two reunion performances earlier this fall — on September 22 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10 at the Aftershock festival in Sacra...

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BRANDON SALLER Talks How 'Not Staying In Our Lane' Has Kept ATREYU On The Right Side Of Metal And Rock Fans

By David E. Gehlke ATREYU's new all-acoustic "The Pronoia Sessions" re-imagines six of the band's originals with two covers: AUDIOSLAVE's "Like A Stone" and Tom Petty's "Mary Jane's Last Dance". For a band that has routinely oscillated between the metal and rock sectors, the collection feels like a...

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POPPY Releases Two New Songs, 'The Cost Of Giving Up' And 'Crystallized'

Singer, songwriter, subversive performance artist, video director and purveyor of surrealist chaos Poppy has shared two more certified genre-bending bangers, the heady and fiery "The Cost Of Giving Up" and the luminous '80s synth-driven "Crystallized". The two songs join "They're All Around Us" and...

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SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Shares New Single 'Behelit'

Russian metal powerhouse SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL has released a new single, "Behelit". This track marks a significant evolution in the band's sound, showcasing their most dynamic and eclectic work to date while staying true to their trademark heaviness and ferocity. The song is accompanied by a video w...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Taking Care Of His Voice: 'A Lot Of It Is Just Common Sense'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was asked how he has managed to keep his voice going "just as strong" over the course of the band's 40-plus-year career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The truth is that the older you get,...

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ROB HALFORD Laments Political Polarization In America: 'It's So Difficult Now To Have A Simple Disagreement'

In a new interview with Los Angeles Times En Español, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford, who famously came out as a gay man during a 1998 chat with MTV, spoke about the fact that many of the band's fans hold different viewpoints on a variety of subjects, including LGBTQ rights. He said (as transcribed...

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JON BON JOVI Endorses KAMALA HARRIS And TIM WALZ: 'The Truth Matters'

Jon Bon Jovi has endorsed Kamala Harris for president by sharing his recent track "The People's House", featuring Michigan gospel and country duo THE WAR AND TREATY. In a post on Friday (October 11) on social media, the 62-year-old BON JOVI frontman wrote: "The People's House is a song that celebrat...

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Watch: SLAYER Plays Second Reunion Concert At Sacramento's AFTERSHOCK Festival

Legendary thrashers SLAYER played their second concert in five years Thursday night (October 10) at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. As was the case with the band's September 22 performance at the Riot Fest in Chicago, the band ran through a 20-song set that included opener "South...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'We're Not Even Worth Talking To For Some People' In The Music Industry

In a new interview with the Rebellious Remarks podcast, John Cooper of Christian rockers SKILLET, who regularly speaks about his faith in secular spaces and voices his opinions on hot-button social and political issues, said that he believes people from different ends of the political spectrum can c...

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VAN ZANT: 'If We Touch One Person With This Music, Our Mission For Jesus Christ Is Done'

Southern rock icons VAN ZANT have released the official music video for the song "Speak His Name" from their upcoming album, "Always Look Up", due November 22, 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl. VAN ZANT, made up of .38 SPECIAL co-founder Donnie Van Zant and LYNYRD SKYNYRD frontman Johnny Van Zant, has r...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Hopes His Upcoming 'Just Beyond The Light' Book Will Help Some People

Grand Central Publishing (GCP) has set a February 18, 2025 release date for "Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars Inside Our Head" by LAMB OF GOD frontman D. Randall "Randy" Blythe. In his gripping, best-selling debut memoir, "Dark Days", Blythe unflinchingly wrote about some of the mos...

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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON On New Drummer CHRIS DOVAS: 'He Brought Some Life Back'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the addition of drummer Chris Dovas (SEVEN SPIRES) after Dave Lombardo's short-lived return. Regarding how Dovas landed the gig, Peterson said (as transcri...