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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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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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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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Drummer EMLEE JOHANSSON Exits THE GEMS: 'This Is One Of The Hardest Decisions I've Ever Made In My Life'

Drummer Emlee Johansson has announced her departure from THE GEMS. THE GEMS came together in February 2023 when it was announced that Johansson, Guernica Mancini (vocals) and Mona Lindgren (guitar) were exiting THUNDERMOTHER after a six-year run. THE GEMS have since released two studio albums via Na...

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VENOM Shares 'Kicked Outta Hell' Single From Upcoming 'Into Oblivion' Album

VENOM will release a new studio album, "Into Oblivion", on May 1 via Noise/BMG. The official Andy Pilkington-created music video for the LP's second single, "Kicked Outta Hell", can be seen below. Destined to be another crowd pleaser in the live arena, "Kicked Outta Hell" is without a doubt one of t...

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JON SCHAFFER Explains How His 'Relationship With Jesus Christ' Helped Him Navigate Through Aftermath Of His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot

During a three-hour appearance on the latest episode of the Iblis Manifestations podcast, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. In October 2024, Schaffer was sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of comm...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Believes He Can Help JON BON JOVI Get In Vocal Shape For 2026 Tour: 'I Don't Think The Right People Are Working With Him'

Jon Bon Jovi's vocals three months out from BON JOVI's return have been described as having "a long way to go" by a friend who has issued a public appeal for the superstar to accept his help. Steve Brown tells Hot Metal he first offered the now-64-year-old his assistance at the 50th-birthday party o...

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ANDREAS KISSER On His Post-SEPULTURA Plans: 'I'm Not Gonna Stop, Of Course, Doing Music'

In a new interview with France's Metal OBS, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was asked about his plans for after the completion of the band's ongoing farewell tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm not gonna stop, of course, doing music. I have so many ideas, but I didn't decide...

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LAST IN LINE Parts Ways With Singer ANDREW FREEMAN

LAST IN LINE, the band formed by original DIO members Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Vinny Appice (drums),has parted ways with singer Andrew Freeman. Freeman was an original member of LAST IN LINE, which he formed in 2012 with Appice, Campbell and bassist Jimmy Bain — Ronnie James Dio's co-conspirato...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN On His BON JOVI Tribute Band: 'I Have This Crazy Ability To Where My Voice Sounds Just Like JON BON JOVI At His Prime'

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, TRIXTER guitarist/singer, producer and songwriter Steve Brown spoke about his new BON JOVI tribute band ALWAYS JOVI which is scheduled to make its live debut on April 18 at BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's...

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A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis

Enigmatic standard bearers for Norwegian prog metal, GREEN CARNATION have been releasing classy and atmospheric music since the turn of the century. From early triumphs like 2001's one-song, conceptual masterclass "Light of Day, Day of Darkness", to 2020's post-hiatus comeback "Leaves of Yesteryear"...

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SEPULTURA Shares New Song 'Beyond The Dream' From Upcoming 'The Cloud Of Unknowing' Farewell EP

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA will release a new EP, "The Cloud Of Unknowing", on April 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. Described in a press release as "one of SEPULTURA's most diverse and emotionally resonant releases", the four-song "The Cloud Of Unknowing" EP "serves as a bittersweet farew...

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DISTURBED Guitarist DAN DONEGAN Puts Illinois Home On Market For $1.575 Million

DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan has put his home in Orland Park, Illinois on the market for $1.575 million. According to public records, the 57-year-old musician bought the 7,000-square-foot house in March 2023 for $1.3 million. On March 28, Dan shared a few photos of the house and he included the f...

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JAY BUCHANAN Wants Next RIVAL SONS Album To Be 'Really, Really Rough' And 'Really Unrefined'

In a new interview with SPIN Presents Lipps Service With Scott Lipps, RIVAL SONS singer Jay Buchanan, who released his debut solo album, "Weapons Of Beauty", in February, was asked if the band's next studio LP will be "heavier" after he took a turn to pursue a quieter direction with his solo materia...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases Music Video For OZZY OSBOURNE Tribute 'Ozzy's Song'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has released the official music video for "Ozzy's Song", a tribute to BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde's longtime bandmate, the iconic BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne. The clip, which was directed by Justin H. Reich of Three Thirty-three Creative, can be seen...