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ANDY LA ROCQUE Says LEX LEGION Doesn't Include Any 'Leftovers From The KING DIAMOND Songwriting': 'It's Two Very Different And Separate Things'

In an interview with The Metal Crypt, Andy La Rocque spoke about LEX LEGION, the new band featuring four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late '80s lineup, which recently released the official music video for its debut single, "Sleep Eternally". The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of the rEvolve...

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PAUL BOSTAPH On Joining SLAYER More Than Three Decades Ago: 'I Didn't Have To Try To Be DAVE LOMBARDO'

In an interview with Drumtalk, the video podcast by German drummer and videographer Philipp Koch, SLAYER and KERRY KING drummer Paul Bostaph was asked how he developed his signature "relentless tom-and-snare rolls" which were first audible on his debut SLAYER studio album, 1994's "Divine Interventio...

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METALLICA Pays Tribute To SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY Collaborator MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS: 'He Will Be Sorely Missed'

METALLICA has paid tribute to conductor, composer and educator Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT),who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years. Thomas died on Wednesday, April 22, nearly five years after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor that doctors later identified as glioblastoma multiforme, at hi...

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DIMMU BORGIR Shares 'Ascent' Single From Upcoming 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album

Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have released "Ascent", the second single from their upcoming album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which will arrive on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. Striking like lightning across a frozen northern sky, the song is a ferocious statement of intent — agg...

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Exuvia

When they released their debut, self-titled album in 2022, it wasn't entirely clear whether CAGE FIGHT were a major new force or merely a smartly conceived side project. Led by guitarist James Monteith, who was usually to be found delving into complex, cerebral realms with TESSERACT, and former ETHS...

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Into Oblivion

VENOM is inarguably one of the most important bands in heavy metal history, having influenced the likes of SLAYER, METALLICA and NAPALM DEATH, to name but a few. A lot has happened since their seminal early days. Now, with mainman Cronos's long-running lineup, VENOM returns with their 16th album, "I...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED And His THE CHOPHOUSE BAND Announce First-Ever North American Headlining Tour

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and his THE CHOPHOUSE BAND will embark on their first-ever North American headlining tour this summer. JASON NEWSTED & THE CHOPHOUSE BAND will play eight headlining dates in cities including Northampton, Albany, Alexandria, Grand Rapids, Knoxville and more...

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ANDREAS KISSER Doesn't Rule Out Future SEPULTURA Shows After Completion Of 'Farewell' Tour: 'Possibilities Are Always Open'

In a new interview with Jaimunji of Metal On Tap, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked if he would rule out a reunion show for him and his bandmates a few years after the completion of their ongoing "farewell" tour. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Dude, I don't ru...

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Ex-ACCEPT Singer DAVID REECE 'Would Love To' Play Some 50th-Anniversary Shows With The Band

David Reece, who fronted ACCEPT in the late '80s, says that he "would love to" play some reunion shows with the band to celebrate the Wolf Hoffmann-led group's 50th anniversary. The American vocalist was recruited for ACCEPT's "Eat The Heat" LP in 1989 following the departure of Udo Dirkschneider. R...

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DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ On Upcoming 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album: We've Come Up With 'A Collection Of Great Songs Without Compromising'

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, guitarist Sven "Silenoz" Kopperud of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which will arrive on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. Regarding his expectations for the effort...

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EXODUS And SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT: 'ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Is F***ing Lame'

In a recent interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt was asked if he thinks it's important for a band like IRON MAIDEN to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in order to give the heavy metal genre the respect that it deserves. Gary responded (as t...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Is Still Working On New Music: 'There's A Ton Of Songs That I Have To Write Lyrics And Melodies For', Says TODD LA TORRE

During an April 16 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre and guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. Todd said (as transcribed by BLA...

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VOIVOD Announces New Live Album 'Symphonique' Featuring Quebec Symphony Orchestra

Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will release "Symphonique", a special live collaboration with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre Symphonique De Québec),on June 5, 2026 worldwide via Century Media Records. "Symphonique", which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcas...

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IRON MAIDEN Won't Attend ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony: 'The Band Will Be On Tour In Australia'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have confirmed that they will not attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. The 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony will take place on November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. At the time of the event, IRON...

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DEVILDRIVER Announces New Album 'Strike And Kill', Shares Lead Single 'Dig Your Own Grave'

Groove metal veterans DEVILDRIVER will release their eleventh full-length album, "Strike And Kill", on July 10 via Napalm Records. With the all-star lineup of frontman and mastermind Dez Fafara, virtuoso guitar duo of Alex Lee and Gabe Mangold, eruptive drummer Davier Ortega Perez, and the return of...