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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA: 'I've Considered Every Single Record A Reset'

In a new interview with Metal Roos, ARMORED SAINT bassist and producer Joey Vera spoke about the band's upcoming full-length album, "Emotion Factory Reset", which is due on May 22 through Metal Blade Records. After the interviewer noted that ARMORED SAINT has only released nine albums since the band...

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PHIL MOGG Once Again Rules Out More UFO Live Shows: 'I Don't Think You Can Go Back To Things Like That'

During an April 30 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", UFO frontman Phil Mogg was asked for an update on his health. The now-78-year-old British-born musician, who suffered a heart attack in August 2022, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[My health is] pretty good. I...

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RAY ALDER Doesn't Rule Out Future FATES WARNING Live Shows: 'We Need To Work The Logistics Out Correctly'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, singer Ray Alder spoke about the current status of FATES WARNING, the progressive metal band he has been a member of for nearly four decades. He said (as tra...

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VENOM Explains Lack Of U.S. Shows: Getting Visas Is 'Really Expensive' And 'So Difficult'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, VENOM guitarist Rage (a.k.a. Stuart Dixon) was asked if there are any plans for the pioneering British black metal band to tour the U.S. in support of its latest studio album, "Into Oblivion", which arrived on May 1 via Noise/BMG...

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Watch: ACCEPT Plays First Concert With Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER

Former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover joined ACCEPT as a "special guest artist" at the German/American metallers' first 50th-anniversary concert of 2026 on May 1 at the Karmøygeddon Metal Festival in Kopervik, Norway. Video of the show can be seen below. Drover will also play the following concerts w...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On JUDAS PRIEST's In-Progress New Studio Album: 'It's Sounding Really Cool'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Invincible Shield" album, which came out in March 2024. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We got t...

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SHANNON LARKIN Says SULLY ERNA 'Understood' His Reasons For Leaving GODSMACK: 'It Ended Beautifully, And There Was No Hard Feelings'

During a May 1 livestream on his official YouTube channel, former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin addressed his decision to retire a year and a half ago following the tour supporting the band's "Lighting Up The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With the GODSMACK thing, I tel...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Releases Music Video For 'Praying For A Miracle' Single From Upcoming 'Bad Bones' Solo Album

Following the strong response to his recent singles "Bad Bones" and "Born To Break", Swedish vocalist Erik Grönwall — best known for his two-year stint with SKID ROW — now releases the third single from his upcoming solo album "Bad Bones", the powerful and deeply personal "Praying For A Miracle". Ou...

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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD Releases New Single 'All My Friends' Featuring JERIS JOHNSON

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD returns today with "All My Friends", featuring Jeris Johnson, a venomous new single that slams the band's signature rap-rock attack into a world of monsters, spectacle, pressure, and consequence. Out now via Sumerian Records, the track is another major anthem built for the Undead Ar...

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SOLITUDE AETURNUS Parts Ways With Vocalist ROBERT LOWE, Enlists JASON MCMASTER For MARYLAND DEATHFEST Performance

Long-running Texas-based doom metallers SOLITUDE AETURNUS have parted ways with vocalist Robert Lowe. The band, which returned to activity in 2024, has played sporadic live shows in the last couple of years, including at the Up The Hammers festival in Greece this past March. On April 28, SOLITUDE AE...

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SHARON And JACK OSBOURNE To Discuss OZZY OSBOURNE's Legacy And Future Of OSBOURNE Brand At LICENSING EXPO 2026

Informa Markets' Licensing Expo, the world's most influential event for licensing, brand extension, and IP collaboration, today announced that Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne will appear for an exclusive fireside chat at Licensing Expo 2026, taking place May 19 through 21 at the Mandalay Bay Conve...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On His Next Solo Album: 'We Did 16 Tracks In 21 Days, All 100 Percent Live'

IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson has revealed that he recorded 16 songs for his new solo album over a three-week period earlier this year. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG. Dickinson's eighth so...

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GHOST Wins Swedish GRAMMIS 'Best Hard Rock/Metal' Award For 'Skeletá'

GHOST was honored in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category at this year's edition of the Swedish Grammis awards (Swedish Grammy equivalent),which was held Wednesday night (April 29) at Annexet in Stockholm. GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge was joined by his songwriting team of Max Grahn, Vincent Pontare...

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MORGAN ROSE Says SEVENDUST Is No Longer 'Too Abrasive' For CREED Crowd

In a new interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT FM 's Cameron Buchholtz, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose spoke about his band's friendship with the members of CREED and ALTER BRIDGE. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The CREED guys and ALTER BRIDGE, those are two of our closest people. Well,...

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VOLBEAT Scores Record-Setting 13th No. 1 On Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart With 'Demonic Depression'

VOLBEAT's latest single, "Demonic Depression", has become the band's thirteenth No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream chart. The Danish band still holds tight to the record for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart by an artist originating outside of North America. VOLBEAT notche...