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1. ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA: 'I've Considered Every Single Record A Reset'

   
   In a new interview with Metal Roos, ARMORED SAINT bassist and producer Joey Vera spoke about the band's upcoming full-length album, "Emotion Factory Reset", which is due on May 22 through Metal Blade Records. After the interviewer noted that ARMORED SAINT has only released nine albums since the band...

2. KORN's RAY LUZIER: I Lost Gigs With Two 'Hugely Famous' Bands Because I Didn't Do Drugs

   
   On April 18, KORN drummer and Musicians Institute (MI) graduate Ray Luzier joined Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California for "Pearl Day", sharing performance, insight, and real-world experience with the next generation of drummers. Luzier, who was raised in West Newton, Pennsylvania, a small t...

3. JASON NEWSTED: How I Was Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

   
   On the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted opened about up about his revelation that he has been undergoing medical treatment for throat cancer. Asked by Delray what symptoms he had that led to him being diagnosed with the type of cance...

4. SNOT Is 'Eight Songs' Into New Album: 'We're Definitely Confident We're Gonna Come Out Swinging'

   
   In a new interview with SWOMP, SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling and bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock spoke about the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's long-awaited new studio album. The upcoming effort is being recorded with producer, engineer and mixer Chris Collier and will mark S...

5. SHEER TERROR Releases New Song 'Squat Diddler' From Upcoming Mini-LP 'Let These Be Our Troubles'

   
   On the eve on their May 2026 European tour, New York hardcore juggernauts SHEER TERROR have released "Squat Diddler", a brand new track from the band's upcoming TKO Records mini-LP, "Let These Be Our Troubles". According to a press release, "this new song will serve to confirm that the years have do...

6. FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: 'We're Gonna Be Coming Out With A New Single Really Soon'

   
   In a new interview with Jaimunji of Metal On Tap, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due before the end of the year via Nuclear Blast. The LP will mark FEAR FACTORY's first release with the band's latest additions, singer Milo Silve...

7. SEX PISTOLS Bassist GLEN MATLOCK's Autobiographical Documentary 'I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol' Set For Digital Release

   
   VMI Worldwide has announced that the music documentary "I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol" will be available to buy or rent on digital platforms in the U.S. starting Tuesday, May 26, with pre-orders beginning Tuesday, May 12 on Apple TV. Based on the acclaimed tell-all memoir by the SEX PISTOLS'...

8. PHIL MOGG Once Again Rules Out More UFO Live Shows: 'I Don't Think You Can Go Back To Things Like That'

   
   During an April 30 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", UFO frontman Phil Mogg was asked for an update on his health. The now-78-year-old British-born musician, who suffered a heart attack in August 2022, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[My health is] pretty good. I...

9. PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES Doesn't Party On The Road Anymore: 'The Only Thing That Matters Is The Show'

   
   In a new interview with the Slowhands Rock Talk Show, vocalist Nick Holmes of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST was asked how he takes care of his singing voice now compared to, for example, 30 years ago. Nick responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm taking way more care now, '...

10. RAY ALDER Doesn't Rule Out Future FATES WARNING Live Shows: 'We Need To Work The Logistics Out Correctly'

    
    During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, singer Ray Alder spoke about the current status of FATES WARNING, the progressive metal band he has been a member of for nearly four decades. He said (as...

11. IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON On 'Burning Ambition' Documentary: 'We Didn't Want To Be Involved In It In Terms Of Editorial'

    
    In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the band's upcoming feature documentary, titled "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition", which will hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7, 2026. The film is said to trace the British heavy metal legends'...

12. BRUCE KULICK On His Post-Heart Surgery Recovery: 'I Have Much More Music And Many More Moments To Experience In My Life'

    
    Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has offered an update on his recovery, less than two weeks after undergoing "heart valve surgery". The 72-year-old musician, who also played with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, took to his social media on Sunday (May 3) — the twelfth day after his operation — to write: "My r...

13. Watch: SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Delivers 'Drivers, Start Your Engines' Command For 'Würth 400' At Texas Motor Speedway

    
    Tom Araya, lead vocalist and bassist for the legendary thrash metal band SLAYER, served as the Grand Marshal of today's (Sunday, May 3) Würth 400 presented by Liqui Moly at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. As part of his role, Araya delivered the "Drivers, start your engines" command ahead...

14. Watch: MIKE TRAMP's WHITE LION Performs At 2026 Edition Of M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

    
    Fan-filmed video of WHITE LION's entire performance at the 2026 edition of the M3 Rock Festival, which took place on May 2 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers). Joining frontman Mike Tramp in the current touring lineup of WHITE LION are...

15. SOCIAL DISTORTION's MIKE NESS: 'We Plan To Shock Everybody And Put Out Another Studio Album In A Timely Manner'

    
    In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Noise11, Mike Ness of punk rock legends SOCIAL DISTORTION spoke about the band's long-awaited eighth album, "Born To Kill". Due on May 8 via Epitaph, "Born To Kill" is SOCIAL DISTORTION's eighth album, first in 15 years, and first since Ness successfully unde...