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Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer MARC LOPES Releases New LET US PREY Single 'In Nameless Blood'

In the volatile landscape of modern heavy metal, few artists possess the resilience and creative velocity of Marc Lopes (ex-METAL CHURCH, ROSS THE BOSS). Following a high-profile 2025 departure from West Coast legends METAL CHURCH — a tenure highlighted by the worldwide, critically acclaimed chart-t...

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JON SCHAFFER: 'I Am Not Here To Please Everyone; Not With My Music, Nor With My Ideals And Principles'

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, returns with a powerful reimagining of his most unflinching work. Jon Schaffer's "Sons Of Liberty...

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DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA Hints At First New Music In Three Years

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara, who is promoting the band's July 2026 co-headlining tour of Australia with CRADLE OF FILTH, was asked if DEVILDRIVER fans can expect to hear some fresh music from the group following the release of the 2023 album "Dealing Wi...

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TERROR Announces 'Still Suffer' Album, Shares Title Track

24 years after its start, TERROR still reigns as one of the most influential bands in hardcore. Now TERROR has announced its tenth full-length record, "Still Suffer", due on April 24 through Flatspot Records. Working with producer (and former guitarist) Todd Jones, the band created ten fast, aggress...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD Releases Music Video For New Single 'Rain': 'It's Honest, It's Exposed And It's Real', Says WES SCANTLIN

PUDDLE OF MUDD has released the official music video for the band's latest single, "Rain", available now through LoudHit Records in partnership with Virgin Music Group. Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide — including four million in the United States — PUDDLE OF MUDD became one of t...

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RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY Teases New Solo Music With Snippet Of Song 'Drive' From Upcoming Album

Stephen Pearcy — the voice of RATT — has teased his upcoming sixth solo album by rolling out a snippet of the song "Drive". The track, which can be previewed on Stephen's Instagram, was written by Pearcy and features one of the album's many special guests on lead guitar — someone whose name will soo...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On State Of Modern Rock: 'I Think It's Perfectly Great Where It Is'

In a new interview with Special K of The Sound 228 and 97.9 WCPR Rocks, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked what he thinks modern rock needs more of. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I really don't know. I think there's room for every...

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CHRIS JERICHO Shares Hilarious OZZY OSBOURNE Stories: 'When Did You Ever Think OZZY Would Be The Voice Of Reason?'

In a new interview with Jon Mahon of Kerrang! Radio, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked to share stories about crossing paths with Ozzy Osbourne and his wife/manager Sharon Osbourne over the years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Ozzy] came and hosted WWE...

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See Highlights Of 2026 'Metal Hall Of Fame' Bash In West Hollywood

Rock stars, major music industry executives, corporate CEOs and fans throughout the world attended the 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame blowout bash on January 21, 2026 to honor the legacy of the Sunset Strip. The bash included all-star reunions and tributes across the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Roxy Theater a...

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JASON BITTNER On Upcoming SHADOWS FALL Album: 'It's Gonna Be Definitely Well Worth The Wait'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner spoke about the status of the recording sessions for the remainder of the songs for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2012 album "Fire From The Sky". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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TONY DOLAN Doesn't Have Any Problem With Three Different Bands Using Variations Of VENOM Name: 'I Think It's All Very Positive'

In a new interview with Chile's Rock A La Vena, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan spoke about the fact that there are now three different bands using variations of the VENOM name for their live shows. In addition to the new collaboration between Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and Anthony "...

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GEORGE LYNCH On DON DOKKEN: 'He Has The Same Exact Personality Traits And Character As DONALD TRUMP, Except TRUMP's A Better Singer'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The SDR Show, legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch was asked how he first met Don Dokken. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[My pre-DOKKEN band was] already bouncing around L.A. We were playing all the clubs, along with everybody els...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Announces Initial Dates For 2026 'The Undercover Tour', Including Shows With WARREN DEMARTINI

As he continues to lay down tracks for his upcoming sixth solo album, Stephen Pearcy — the voice of RATT — has announced his initial tour dates for 2026. Billed as "The Undercover Tour", the itinerary will be highlighted by performances with guitarist extraordinaire Warren DeMartini — his longtime b...

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IN FLAMES Begins Recording Fifteenth Studio Album

Swedish/American metallers IN FLAMES have entered a Los Angeles studio to begin recording their fifteenth studio album. The band is once again working with Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson — who has previously worked with MOTÖRHEAD, BODY COUNT and SEPULTURA, among others — as well as engineer...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. 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....