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WENDY DIO Says The New Lineup Of The Officially Sanctioned DIO Tribute Band Will Hit The Road In The Fall Of 2026

In a new interview with Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the status of the officially sanctioned Dio tribute band DIO DISCIPLES. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I'm e...

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ARCHITECTS Singer SAM CARTER On Touring With METALLICA: 'We Got A Cake Delivered By JAMES HETFIELD'

In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, singer Sam Carter of chart-topping British metalcore icons ARCHITECTS named METALLICA and LINKIN PARK as two of his favorite bands to tour with. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "METALLICA really know how to treat bands… METALLICA, it's, like,...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Releases New Single 'Starless'

A PERFECT CIRCLE has returned with "Starless", a new single from Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan that signals a new dawn for the band, arriving days before they launch their first European tour in eight years. "Absolutely chuffed to debut this new track on stage in the U.K.," Keenan shares....

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Doesn't Rule Out Making Another 'Straight-Ahead Metal' Album

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined Mark Strigl on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38) yesterday, May 26, for an in-depth conversation covering everything from his upcoming tour plans to his legendary years with METALLICA and beyond. The interview featured discussion about Newsted and...

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ARMORED SAINT Is The Classic Metal Band That Doesn't Sound Like Classic Metal: 'We're A Band You Can't Pigeonhole'

By David E. Gehlke Logic would dictate that ARMORED SAINT's 1982 formation and subsequent first offerings of straight, no-frills, hard-edged, rough-and-ready, while clad-in-actual-armor metal would be something for them to rely upon as they release their ninth studio album, "Emotion Factory Reset"....

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RIVAL SONS Drummer MIKE MILEY On Next Album: 'We Want It To Be More Raw And Instinctual'

In a new interview with Rocking With Jam Man, RIVAL SONS drummer Mike Miley confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on a new album for a tentative 2027 release. Regarding how the vibe in the studio now compares to that for the last couple of LPs RIVAL SONS released, Mike said (as transcribed...

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Watch: METALLICA Covers ACCEPT's 'Fast As A Shark' In Frankfurt

During METALLICA's May 24 concert at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo performed a cover of the ACCEPT classic "Fast As A Shark". Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. METALLICA launched the "M72" world tour in Ams...

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FRANK HANNON Says TESLA's 'Lyrics About Heartfelt Emotion' Allowed The Band 'To Stand The Test Of Time'

In a new interview with host David Robinson of the 60MW podcast, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon spoke about how his band was unfairly categorized as an 1980s "hair metal" band by the music press. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we had loud guitars. And I think the whole era was lu...

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Watch: SOLITUDE AETURNUS Performs With Guest Vocalist JASON MCMASTER At 2026 MARYLAND DEATHFEST

Long-running Texas-based doom metallers SOLITUDE AETURNUS performed at this year's Maryland Deathfest on May 21 in Baltimore, Maryland. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Will Bozarth / VLOGJAMMIN'). SOLITUDE AETURNUS's lineup for this year's Maryland Deathfest included s...

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RICK ROZZ On LEFT TO DIE's Newly Recorded Versions Of Early DEATH And MANTAS Songs: 'There's So Much SLAYER And VENOM Influence, It's Crazy'

In a new interview with The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio, former DEATH/MASSACRE guitarist Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo spoke about LEFT TO DIE, his new band alongside fellow classic DEATH member Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY),plus GRUESOME foun...

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ANGRY ANDERSON: ROSE TATTOO Could Continue Writing, Recording And Releasing Music Beyond Band's 'Final' Year

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, ROSE TATTOO frontman Gary "Angry" Anderson discussed his previous announcement that the band, which formed in Sydney in 1976, will play its final live show at the end of this year. The 78-year-old Angry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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Watch: THE OFFSPRING Frontman DEXTER HOLLAND Delivers USC Dornsife Commencement Address

On May 15, THE OFFSPRING singer Bryan "Dexter" Holland — who holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, a master's degree, and a PhD in molecular biology from USC Dornsife — delivered an inspiring speech at the 2026 commencement ceremony at USC's Alumni Park on the University Park Campus in L...

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DEF LEPPARD Releases Pro-Shot Video Of 'Personal Jesus' Performance From 2026 Las Vegas Residency

DEF LEPPARD has shared professionally filmed video of the band's cover of DEPECHE MODE's "Personal Jesus", filmed during the group's third Las Vegas residency, "Def Leppard Live At Caesars Palace: The Las Vegas Residency", which was held this past February. The 12-show run followed sold-out residenc...

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Watch: METALLICA Covers TANKARD's Version Of Anthem Of German Football Club EINTRACHT FRANKFURT

During METALLICA's May 22 concert at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo performed a cover of "Schwarz-Weiß Wie Schnee" (English-language translation: "Black And White As Snow"),TANKARD's version of the anthem of the German football...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary Director Says IRON MAIDEN Members Didn't Want To Participate In The Making Of The Film: 'It Was A Massive Bummer'

Cleopatra Entertainment recently announced the theatrical release of the documentary film "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer" into U.K. cinemas at Birmingham's Mockingbird Cinema, followed by screenings in the U.K.'s Light Cinema chain. The film will also see its North American theatrical premiere...