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OBITUARY's TERRY BUTLER: 'We've Been Talking About Potentially Throwing Around Some Ideas' For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum,, OBITUARY bassist Terry Butler was asked about the possibility of a new studio album from the veteran Florida death metallers. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't have a timeline, and I can't actually pinpoint any kin...

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IAN GILLAN Rejects 'Heavy Metal' Label For DEEP PURPLE: 'That Isn't Really Our Bag'

In a new interview with The Chap, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked if he prefers the term "heavy rock" or "hard rock" for his band. Ian responded: "If you want to pick a genre, then I would prefer hard rock. Only because heavy rock was the next step into heavy metal. "I've turned down awards...

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ALICE COOPER Joins LITTLE STEVEN's Underground Garage With New Weekly SiriusXM Show

Alice Cooper is joining Little Steven's Underground Garage. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer will launch his own weekly show on SiriusXM's Little Steven's Underground Garage (Channel 21) beginning Saturday, October 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET, bringing his music, stories and unmistakable perspective to the ch...

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The Battle Between Metal And Orchestra Still Goes On For SEPTICFLESH

By David E. Gehlke SEPTICFLESH and an orchestra are now inseparable. The long-running Greek extreme metal outfit has taken a union that was originally popularized by the likes of CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR and even METALLICA, via 1999's "S&M", making it such an integral part of their core sound t...

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TESTAMENT Singer CHUCK BILLY Announces Book Appearances For Upcoming Memoir 'Holding My Breath'

TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy's memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Co-written with Dave Erickson, "Holding My Breath" features a foreword by Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) and an afterword by Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD) — two of...

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CHERIE CURRIE Returns With Collection Of Rarities, 'The Cleopatra Sessions'

Cherie Currie, Cleopatra's own Queen Of Noise, is poised for the release of a unique new album, the strictly limited, white label vinyl "The Cleopatra Sessions". Delving deep into the original Cherry Bomb's 30-year relationship with Cleopatra Records, this stunning purple marble LP features nine tra...

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PHIL COLLEN On Upcoming Official DEF LEPPARD Documentary: The Stuff The Director Has 'Captured Is Mind-Blowing'

In a new interview with the Plus One: A Rock And Roll Podcast, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke about "Long Live Def Leppard", the first-ever authorized feature-length doc about the legendary metal band. The film was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, who previously made "The Devil And Daniel Johnst...

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CHUCK BILLY On TESTAMENT's Musical Evolution Over Last Four Decades: 'It's Totally A Different Universe, That's For Sure'

In a new interview with the She Shreds With Rasan podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's musical evolution, from TESTAMENT's debut album, 1987's "The Legacy" to the group's latest effort, "Para Bellum", which came out in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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GWAR Pays Tribute To Founding Member CHUCK VARGA: He 'Brought An Unforgettable Presence To The Stage'

GWAR has paid tribute to Chuck Varga, the band's founding member, who died last week following a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. On Sunday, September 27, GWAR shared the following message via social media: "There are some losses that hit harder than others. "The world lost Chuck Varga a few...

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NIRVANA's Surviving Members Reunite To Accept 'Video Vanguard Award' At 2026 MTV VMAs

The surviving members of NIRVANA — Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear — were honored with MTV's Video Vanguard Award on Sunday, September 27 at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. PUBLIC ENEMY's Chuck D presented the award — which recognizes artists' legacie...

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GWAR Founding Member CHUCK VARGA Dies After Battle With Cancer

Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and the man behind The Sexecutioner from 1985 to 2022, has died after a battle with cancer. Varga's death was announced Friday night (September 25) in a social media post shared by Beefcake The Mighty, also known as Casey Orr, the bassist for the heavily costum...

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MADBALL's FREDDY CRICIEN On Making Of 'Not Your Kingdom' Album: 'We Know Who We Are As A Band, For Better Or Worse'

In a new interview with Emilee Capogni, vocalist Freddy Cricien of New York hardcore veterans MADBALL spoke about the band's tenth studio album, "Not Your Kingdom", which was released on July 24 via Nuclear Blast. Regarding how the songwriting and recording process has changed for MADBALL since the...

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Watch: SEPULTURA Joined By Members Of TITÃS For 'Polícia' Performance On TV GLOBO's 'Altas Horas'

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA were joined by members of TITÃS, considered the biggest rock band in Brazil, for a performance of the TITÃS classic "Polícia" on last night's (Saturday, September 19) episode of the long-running Brazilian TV program "Altas Horas", which airs on TV Globo. Video...

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MORTAL SIN's MAT MAURER Is '95 Percent' Sure There Will Be New Music From Reunited Australian Thrashers

In a new interview with Heavy, vocalist Mat Maurer of Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN spoke about the reunited band's plans for the coming months, after their return to the stage earlier this year, nearly 15 years since their last tour on the 2011 "Thrashfest Classics" European run. MORT...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says Remixed Version Of 1990's 'Souls Of Black' Album Will Arrive In 2027: 'It Sounds So Good, Really Modern And Raw'

In a new interview with Stig Gøran Nordahl of Norway's Metal Express Radio, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy confirmed that there are plans for him and his bandmates to release a remixed version of their fourth album, 1990's "Souls Of Black". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and [TESTAM...