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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Joins ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN For 'Wasted Years' Performance In London

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson joined SMITH/KOTZEN, the collaborative project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, during the latter act's concert Saturday night (February 21) at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London, Uni...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Was Listening To THE HAUNTED, AT THE GATES And MESHUGGAH For Inspiration During Making Of 'Into Oblivion' Album

In a new interview with The Downbeat Podcast, hosted by STRAY FROM THE PATH drummer Craig Reynolds, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton spoke about the band's upcoming tenth studio album, "Into Oblivion", which will be released on March 13 via Epic. Asked if it was a conscious decision for him and his...

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ALEX VAN HALEN On VAN HALEN: 'We Did Our Best Work With DAVID LEE ROTH'

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was once again asked why he made the decision to end his "Brothers" book in 1984 and not cover any of the band's later years, including those with Sammy Hagar. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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ARCH ENEMY Recruits Ex-ONCE HUMAN Singer LAUREN HART, Shares 'To The Last Breath' Single

Swedish/American extreme metal powerhouse ARCH ENEMY are charging into a new chapter as they unveil the first new musical piece after their latest album cycle with "Blood Dynasty". The new single "To The Last Breath" is a testament to the band's legacy, and a step towards a new exciting era of ARCH...

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VOLBEAT Officially Welcomes FLEMMING C. LUND As 'Permanent' Lead Guitar Player

Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT have recruited their longtime touring guitarist Flemming C. Lund as a "permanent" replacement for Rob Caggiano. Earlier today (Thursday, February 19),VOLBEAT released the following statement via social media: "We're very happy to announce that after this past year of...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Parts Ways With Longtime Drummer LARRY HOWE Over His 'Personal Political Ambitions'

Veteran U.S. power metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have announced the departure of their longtime drummer Larry Howe. Earlier today (Wednesday, February 18),VICIOUS RUMORS shared the following statement via social media: "Important statement: After years of disagreement on the issue, VICIOUS RUMORS will n...

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BURTON C. BELL Explains Why He 'Won't Sign' Copies Of His Final FEAR FACTORY Album, 'Aggression Continuum'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Scandalous podcast, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell touched upon the band's latest album, "Aggression Continuum", which was released in June 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP, which was recorded primarily in 2017, features Bell and fel...

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Red Asphalt

Naturally, death metal and extreme music have branched out considerably since EXHUMED's infamous 1998 Relapse Records debut full-length, "Gore Metal". Tech death has reached dizzying heights, and on the opposite end, INCANTATION and IMMOLATION-worshipping bands — stylized as "cavernous" death metal,...

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DETHKLOK Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Headlining Shows

DETHKLOK has announced a series of spring headline dates, bringing the band's full live show to select cities across the West Coast and Midwest. In addition to DETHKLOK's upcoming co-headline tour with AMON AMARTH, these newly announced performances give fans the opportunity to experience DETHKLOK i...

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NEKROGOBLIKON Announces 'The Boiling Sea' EP, Shares Music Video For 'The Secret Elephant'

Goblin metal's least likely legends are back. After nearly two decades of chaos, cult stardom, and the viral mayhem of "No One Survives", NEKROGOBLIKON returns with "The Boiling Sea" — the feral new EP that ushers in a historic era for the band. It arrives on April 17. Today, the goblin metallers dr...

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See Video Recap Of EXTREME Guitarist NUNO BETTENCOURT's First-Ever 'Six String Sanctuary'

Dreamcatcher Events has shared a video recap of EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt's first-ever "Nuno Bettencourt's Six String Sanctuary", a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style, which took place January 16-20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check it...

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Legendary Extreme Metal Drummer NICK BARKER Is Working On His Autobiography

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, legendary extreme metal drummer Nick Barker (LOCK UP, BRUJERIA, DIMMU BORGIR, CRADLE OF FILTH) confirmed that he is working on his autobiography. "I'm in the middle of doing it right now," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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BEHEMOTH Cancels Concert In Bangalore, India Following 'Threats' From 'Religious Christian Groups'

Polish extreme metal titans BEHEMOTH have announced the cancelation of the band's scheduled performance on March 3 in Bangalore, India. BEHEMOTH was slated to stop by India as part of the group's "Chant Of The Eastern Lands" tour. The band was set to take the stage alongside metallers NIDHOGG at Pho...

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Split With ARCH ENEMY: 'It Was Definitely Difficult But Change Is Always A Wild Mix Of Fear And Excitement'

In a new interview with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, Alissa White-Gluz was asked how difficult it was for her to announce her departure from ARCH ENEMY last November after an 11-year tenure with the extreme metal titans. She responded: "It was definitely difficult but change is always a wild mix...

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BAD MARRIAGE, Featuring Former TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH, Releases 'Match Made In Hell' Music Video

BAD MARRIAGE, the band featuring former TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, will release its new album, "Match Made In Hell", on March 13 via Ron Keel's RFK Media label. The official music video for the LP's title track can be seen below. The clip is from the beautifully twisted creative genius of Grammy-...