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Chasing The Hydra

Prog metal pioneers and '80s metal icons, CRIMSON GLORY have been criminally overlooked and consigned to the dusty cupboard of history by most metal commentators over the last 25 years. The band themselves are partly responsible for this regrettable state of affairs, however, due to an inexplicable...

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ANDI DERIS Is The MVP Of HELLOWEEN's Historic Reunion: 'It's Incredible What We've Achieved By Sticking Together'

By David E. Gehlke HELLOWEEN's expanded North American itinerary this spring is emblematic of how well their reunion with Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske is going. Sure, the septet is now an arena act in Asia, Europe and South America, territories that are far more generous toward their brand of power...

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Original TESLA Members BRIAN WHEAT And TOMMY SKEOCH Join Forces With CHRIS HOLMES And JOSEY SCOTT In New Band T3RMINAL

T3RMINAL, the new band featuring TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat, original TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and original SALIVA singer Josey Scott, is currently in the studio working on its debut full-length album, expected to be released later this...

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GOJIRA's CHRISTIAN ANDREU Partners With JACKSON For Pro Plus Series Signature Rhoads RR24 EVTN6 Guitar

Jackson has partnered with Christian Andreu, the guitarist of the metal act GOJIRA, to release a new iteration of his signature series available in black with white bevels: The Pro Plus Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6. Building upon his previous signature, the Pro Series Signatur...

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FEAR FACTORY Announces November 2026 U.S. Tour With DARKEST HOUR And BROTALITY

Industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY have announced a November 2026 U.S. tour with support from DARKEST HOUR and BROTALITY. The "Cybernetic Domination" trek will kick off immediately after FEAR FACTORY's upcoming co-headlining tour with Cleveland, Ohio-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD. FEAR...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE: 'We Always Lean Into Heavy Music, 'Cause That's Just What We Love'

In a new interview with the Nik Nocturnal Podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance (real name Zachary Baker) spoke about the band's musical evolution leading up to the group's latest album, 2023's "Life Is But A Dream...". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We always...

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THREE DAYS GRACE's Two-Singer Arrangement Is Working Out Amazingly Well, Says ADAM GONTIER

In a new interview with Justin Schlegel and Josh Spiegel of the Baltimore radio station 98 Rock, THREE DAYS GRACE singer Adam Gontier spoke about the band's ongoing tour in support of its latest album, "Alienation", which arrived in August via RCA Records. For the first time in over a decade, origin...

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DINO CAZARES Reveals First Details Of Long-Awaited New FEAR FACTORY Album: It Was 'Definitely A Huge Collaborative Effort Between All Of Us'

In a new interview with New Breed TV, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due later this year via Nuclear Blast. The LP will mark FEAR FACTORY's first release with the band's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete W...

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SLAYER, GODSMACK And PAPA ROACH To Headline 2026 ROCKLAHOMA Festival

The 20th anniversary of Rocklahoma is officially locked and loaded. Taking place September 4, 5, and 6, 2026 at the Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, Rocklahoma returns with one of the most explosive lineups in its two-decade history. The three-day Labor Day tradition continues to deliver t...

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TOMMY SKEOCH, BRIAN WHEAT And CHRIS HOLMES Are Putting Finishing Touches On Music For Collaborative Project TERMINAL

In a new interview with Robby Vegas of the "All Bets Are Off" podcast, original TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch discussed the recent announcement that he was teaming up with TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat in a new band called TERMINAL. Joining the duo in the new group are former W.A.S.P....

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GLENN HUGHES Cancels Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Due To 'Minor Health Issue'

Due to a "minor health issue" that requires his attention over the upcoming months, Glenn Hughes, the legendary former bassist and singer of DEEP PURPLE, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and current frontman of rock supergroup BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, has made the difficult decision to cancel his...

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MICK SWEDA Wanted To Get His Portion Of The BULLETBOYS Name Back Before Agreeing To Latest Reunion

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke about the latest reunion of the band's classic lineup, in which he is joined by members Marq Torien (vocals),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums). Regarding what changed in the six months...

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JIMMY D'ANDA On Latest Reunion Of BULLETBOYS' Original Lineup: 'We're In A Better Place Than We've All Been'

The original BULLETBOYS lineup consisting of Marq Torien (vocals),Mick Sweda (guitars),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums) — returned to the live stage for the first time in more than four years on December 19 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. The band also played on Decem...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Reflects On 'The Only Time' He Felt 'A Sense Of Competition' With Another Bay Area Thrash Band

In a new interview with Tone-Talk, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked about the "vibe between thrash bands in the mid-to-late '80s" and whether there was "major rivalry and competition among the bands or more camaraderie and encouragement". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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GLENN HUGHES On How Streaming Has Made Music Disposable: 'People Buy An Album, Listen To One Or Two Songs, And It's Done'

On a recent episode of TWISTED SISTER guitarist John "Jay Jay" French's "The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond The Music" podcast, Jay Jay was joined by legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, TRAPEZE). During the 44-minute chat, which can be seen below, these...