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MARC LOPES Has No Regrets About His Time In METAL CHURCH, But Still Harbors 'Animosity' Over The Way His Exit Was Handled

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, singer Marc Lopes once again opened up about his departure from METAL CHURCH after recording just one album with the veteran metal band, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation". Lopes joined METAL CHURCH in the summer of 2022 as the repl...

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JOE BONAMASSA Announces 'The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork', Capturing Performance Celebrating RORY GALLAGHER's Legacy 

Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of "The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork", a powerful live album and film capturing his deeply personal tribute to Irish blues guitar legend Rory Gallagher, recorded during a series of sold-out performances in Gallagher's hometown of Cork, Ireland last s...

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HYPOCRISY And PAIN's PETER TÄGTGREN Is 'Not Interested' In Using A.I. For Songwriting: 'I Don't Need To; I Have Ideas'

In a new interview with Poland's Noise Magazine, Swedish producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN) weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Recruits ROB HALFORD For Reimagined Version Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'You've Got Another Thing Comin''

Legendary actor, cultural icon, and recording artist William Shatner is proving once again that age is no barrier to creativity. At 95 years of age, Shatner is continuing work on his highly anticipated heavy metal project — and has just announced a major collaboration that is sure to electrify fans...

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EDDIE OJEDA: SEBASTIAN BACH Is 'Probably The Only Person' Who Could Step In For DEE SNIDER In TWISTED SISTER

Eddie Ojeda says that Sebastian Bach is "probably the only person" who could step in for Dee Snider as the lead singer for TWISTED SISTER. Bach ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the band's fall 2026 shows after Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". Speaking to th...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: 'When I Step On Stage, I Am Performing The Show Like This Is The Last Show That I'm Going To Ever Play'

In a new interview with Mexico's Summa Inferno, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about how she and her bandmates manage to balance fearless experimentation with writing music rooted in their signature hard rock style. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think we ever stray to...

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KURDT VANDERHOOF On New METAL CHURCH Lineup: 'It's Really Nice To Be Working With People That Are On The Same Page'

In a new interview with V and Jason Clarke of the Creativity Talkin podcast, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND J...

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CARNIVORE A.D. Releases Second Single 'I Stand Alone' From Upcoming 'Transmutation' EP

CARNIVORE A.D., featuring bassist/vocalist Baron Misuraca (SHEER TERROR, DARKSIDE NYC),guitarist Chuck Lenihan (CRUMBSUCKERS, CHRISTIAN DEATH) and drummer Joe Cangelosi (KREATOR, MASSACRE, WHIPLASH),will release its first-ever studio EP, "Transmutation", on March 27, 2026 via Apostasy Records. The o...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's 'In My Darkest Hour' Memoir Gets Official Release Date; Book Cover Unveiled

Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo imprint has set a September 8, 2026 release date for MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's next memoir, "In My Darkest Hour". The book will detail Mustaine's "gnarly" treatment after he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma at the back of his tong...

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DEE SNIDER On His Decision To Back Out Of TWISTED SISTER's Reunion Tour: 'My Kids Sat Me Down And Said, 'Please Stop''

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Jasta Show", hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider opened up about the "health challenges" that forced him to back out of taking part in the band's 50th-anniversary reunion tour in 2026. He said in part (as trans...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Recruits JOE LYNN TURNER, PAT TRAVERS, ALAN DAVEY And SHAWN DROVER For NUCLEAR MESSIAH Single 'For Mad Men Only'

NUCLEAR MESSIAH — the project built around the visionary mastery of ex-MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland — has released a new single, "For Mad Men Only". Joining Poland for this roaring metal cover of the '70s MAY BLITZ tune "For Mad Men Only" is the inimitable Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) o...

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IN FLAMES Completes Recording Fifteenth Studio Album

Swedish/American metallers IN FLAMES have completed recording their fifteenth studio album. The band once again worked at the Los Angeles studio of Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson — who has previously worked with MOTÖRHEAD, BODY COUNT and SEPULTURA, among others — as well as engineer Mike Pl...

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CACTUS Recruits DEE SNIDER And TRACII GUNS For 'The Little Red Rooster' From Upcoming 'Temple Of Blues II' Album

It's been two years since drum legend Carmine Appice and his reformed CACTUS — singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon and bassist James Caputo — first unbarred the doors to the "Temple Of Blues - Influences And Friends", a 15-track slab of headbanging, hip-swinging heavy blues rock whose subtitle r...

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FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Releases New Song 'The Wretch'

No rest for the wicked. Since the release of their latest full-length, "The Nothing That Is", a year and a half ago, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY has remained in constant motion. Today, the band marks the kickoff of its massive U.S. tour alongside headliners LAMB OF GOD by unleashing a brand-new standalone si...

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PETER FRAMPTON Announces First Original Album In 16 Years, 'Carry The Light'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will release "Carry The Light", his first album of all-new rock material in 16 years, on May 15 via UMe. Co-written and produced with his son Julian Frampton, the collection features guest appearances from Sheryl C...