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1. IRON MAIDEN To Enforce Phone-Free Standing Area At Paris Concert For 'Run For Your Lives' Tour Film

   
   IRON MAIDEN's June 22 concert at La Défense Arena in Paris, France will be professionally filmed and recorded for the British heavy metal legends' upcoming "Run For Your Lives" tour concert film. For this special gig, MAIDEN will enforce a phone-free standing area using Yondr pouches — the lockable...

2. Watch DOWN Perform At Poland's MYSTIC FESTIVAL 2026

   
   The MrTime2Travel channel on YouTube has uploaded video of DOWN's June 5 performance at the Mystic Festival in Gdańsk, Poland. Check it out below. DOWN, the long-running heavy metal supergroup featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and...

3. Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Discusses His Guitar Collection, Jams With ROBERT TRUJILLO At Dublin Book Event

   
   Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time-Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, took part in a "The Collection: Live - A Conversation With Kirk Hammett" book event on June 20 at Academy in Dublin, Ireland. The intimate, live discussion with The Irish Times...

4. DEEP PURPLE Is Already Talking About Making Another Studio Album In 2027: 'If You Have Ideas, Making A Record's Easy'

   
   In a new interview with the Rockonteurs podcast, DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Splat!", which will arrive on July 3 via earMUSIC. It is the band's sixth collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin, who has helmed every DEEP PURPLE album since 2013's "Now What?!". Af...

5. SWEET Guitarist ANDY SCOTT: I 'Will Continue Until Somebody Says To Me, 'You Need To Stop Now. You Can't Play Anymore.''

   
   In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, guitarist Andy Scott of the legendary rock band SWEET was asked if he still gets the "same thrill" as he always did when the curtain comes up and he sees the audience at the group's concerts. Andy responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

6. GAVIN ROSSDALE Is 'In The Middle' Of Making BUSH's Eleventh Album: 'I Want It To Be Brilliant, Or Else There's Really No Point'

   
   On June 13 at the Download festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, United Kingdom, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked by TotalRock's "Hobo On The Radio" show about how his songwriting process has changed over the years. Gavin said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I just love...

7. Watch DOKKEN Perform Set Of Classics At Legendary Whisky A Go Go

   
   Videographer Dan Petry has uploaded video of DOKKEN's entire June 20 concert at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. You can watch the footage below. Last November, DOKKEN leader Don Dokken spoke to Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock about the complications from his November...

8. I PREVAIL Is Preparing To Release New Song 'Paradise': 'There's Something Cool We Did With It', Says ERIC VANLERBERGHE

   
   In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, I PREVAIL vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe confirmed that he and his bandmates are preparing to release a new single called "Paradise". Eric stated about the track (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's got some singing. It's got some screaming. It's...

9. Ex-GODSMACK Drummer SHANNON LARKIN Defends Band's Decision To Hire 'Overqualified' MIKE MANGINI For Current Tour

   
   Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has defended the band's decision to hire ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for GODSMACK's current tour. Mangini joined GODSMACK in early June following the abrupt departure of Wade Murff, who had played with the band for less than a mo...

10. TRIUMPH's Upcoming Second Documentary Will Focus On Band's 2026 Comeback Tour: 'It's Gonna Be Totally Different Than The First Documentary'

    
    In a recent interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, TRIUMPH drummer/vocalist Gil Moore confirmed that the band is working on a new documentary about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently completed first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Moore and si...

11. NIGHTWISH Singer FLOOR JANSEN To Release New Solo Single 'Run' On Friday

    
    NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen will release a new solo single, "Run", on Friday, June 26. The track is the first taste of Floor's new solo music following the arrival of her debut album, "Paragon", which came out in March 2023. That LP showcased the Dutch-born singer's impressive vocal range and powe...

12. CHARLIE BENANTE To Sit Out Nearly A Dozen ANTHRAX Shows In Europe After Injuring His Right Hand; Temporary Replacement Announced

    
    ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante will sit out nearly a dozen of the band's shows in Europe in the next couple of weeks after injuring his right hand. Filling in for Charlie is acclaimed U.K.-based session drummer Darby Todd, who previously sat behind the kit for ANTHRAX's May 23 concert at the Olympi...

13. METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Falls Off Stage During Dublin Concert, Laughs Off Incident As 'Slip & Destroy'

    
    METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett fell from the stage during the band's concert in Dublin, Ireland. The 63-year-old musician took a tumble while performing at the Aviva Stadium Friday night (June 19) in front of an estimated 40,000 fans. Fan-filmed video of the incident shared online (see below) show...

14. RICHARD PATRICK Says New FILTER Album 'The Antidote' Will 'Hopefully' Come Out In Early 2027: 'I'm Really Proud Of It'

    
    In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, FILTER leader Richard Patrick talked about the evolution of the band's sound over the course of the last three decades. Patrick said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "FILTER is the most fun [of all my projects]...

15. See Pro-Shot Video Of Ex-WHITESNAKE Members DINO JELUSICK, DOUG ALDRICH And MARCO MENDOZA Performing 'Crying In The Rain'

    
    David Z Foundation, which helps provide music education and opportunities for future artists, has uploaded professionally filmed video of Dino "Jelusick" Jelusić (vocals), Doug Aldrich (guitar), Marco Mendoza (bass), Mike Mangan (keyboards) and Joe Travers (drums) performing the WHITESNAKE classic "...