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JOACIM CANS On Why HAMMERFALL Remains Committed To True Metal: 'I Play Music That I Want To Play'

By David E. Gehlke Widely credited for the late 1990s traditional metal revival that has shown few signs of slowing down, Sweden's HAMMERFALL now finds itself back on the label where it all started: Germany's Nuclear Blast Records. Amidst the upward trajectory of parallel signees DIMMU BORGIR, HYPOC...

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LITA FORD Says Her Upcoming Album Is 'A Concept Record': 'There's A Big Story Behind It'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar play...

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Watch: SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER Performs 'Territory' With MR. BUNGLE At France's HELLFEST

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser joined MR. BUNGLE on stage during the latter band's June 29 set at Hellfest in Clisson, France to perform the SEPULTURA classic "Territory". Video of his appearance can be seen below. MR. BUNGLE's current lineup consists of original members Trevor Dunn, Mike Patton...

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MYLES KENNEDY Says His Upcoming 'The Art Of Letting Go' Solo Album Is More Of A 'Riff-Based Record' Than Previous LPs

In a new interview with the I-Rock 93.5 radio station, Myles Kennedy — known for his work with rockers ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS — spoke about his upcoming third solo album, "The Art Of Letting Go". The LP marks the return of Myles, backed by his band comp...

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JOHN BONHAM's Grandson JAGER HENRY Announces Debut EP, 'Heart Of Thorns'

Stepping out from the shadows of family history is always a challenge, but when your surname is that of two of the most famous drummers in musical history, the task can be even more daunting. For Jager Henry — son of powerhouse drummer Jason Bonham and the grandson of LED ZEPPELIN drum icon John Bon...

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JINJER Completes Recording Fifth Studio Album

Ukrainian modern metal frontrunners JINJER have completed recording the follow-up to their 2021 album "Wallflowers". Earlier today, JINJER shared a photo of the band from the recording studio and included the following message: "We are happy to announce that our fifth studio album is fully recorded"...

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Watch: APOCALYPTICA Gifts METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD A Pair Of Custom Skis

Earlier this month, Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA gifted METALLICA frontman James Hetfield with a pair of their custom skis made in collaboration with PUSU. Loska Apocalyptica is based on the award-winning PUSU Loska ski, featuring striking smoked oak top sheet and the majestic APOCALYPTICA log...

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MR. BIG Share Music Video For New Single 'Up On You' From Upcoming 'Ten' Album

MR. BIG will release its tenth studio album, "Ten", on Friday, July 12 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP features 11 new original tracks written by singer Eric Martin and guitarist Paul Gilbert, along with André Pessis and Tony Fanucchi. In a tribute to their late drummer Pat Torpey, Martin, Gilbert a...

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ENSIFERUM Announces 'Winter Storm' Album

ENSIFERUM will release its new studio album, "Winter Storm", on October 18 through Metal Blade Records. The Finnish folk-metal melodeath sensation has maintained a prolific release schedule since their first demo in 1997, gradually increasing in stature until eighth album, "Thalassic", crowned their...

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Knowing when to quit is an underrated skill. Although KITTIE never official split up, their decision to disappear into the shadows after 2011's solid but unremarkable "I've Failed You" now seems like an inspired one. Never the snuggest fit in the nu-metal scene with which they are generally associat...

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GWAR Announces 'The Stoned Age' Fall 2024 Tour With DARK FUNERAL, SQUID PISSER And CANCER BATS

Shock rock legends GWAR will embark on "The Stoned Age Tour" this fall in support of their most recent album, "The New Dark Ages". The trek will launch on October 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada at House Of Blues and then wrap up the tour on November 20 in Nashville, Tennessee at the Brooklyn Bowl. The tour...

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ANNIHILATOR Founder JEFF WATERS Releases New Single From AMERIKAN KAOS Project

In May, Metal Department released the debut album from AMERIKAN KAOS, "Armageddon Boogie". AMERIKAN KAOS is described in a press release as "the secret love child" of guitar virtuoso Jeff Waters, best known as the founder and leader of Canadian thrash metal pioneers ANNIHILATOR. AMERIKAN KAOS was bo...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK On Still Releasing Full-Length Albums: 'I Think It's A Case-By-Case Thing'

During an appearance on "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", BLACK VEIL BRIDES singer Andy Biersack, who is promoting the band's upcoming "Bleeders" EP, spoke about the importance of still releasing full-length albums instead of focusing exclusively on singles. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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JINJER Announces Fall 2024 North American Tour With HANABIE And BORN OF OSIRIS

Ukrainian modern metallers JINJER will embark on a North American tour in the fall. Support on the trek will come from fast-rising Japanese metalcore unit HANABIE and progressive metalcore mainstays BORN OF OSIRIS. As JINJER is currently in the studio recording its fifth studio album, fans can expec...

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APOCALYPTICA Announces February/March 2025 North American Tour With NITA STRAUSS

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA have announced the "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2" North American tour, featuring support from guitar virtuoso Nita Strauss. The trek will kick off on February 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and will visit major cities across North America before concluding on...