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1. GENE HOGLAN On DEATH TO ALL's Live Performances: 'People Say This Is A Magical Evening'

   
   In a new interview with muSiK, hosted by the husband-and-wife duo of Jillian and Jeremy, Gene Hoglan spoke about his involvement with DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL includes Hoglan (al...

2. MAX CAVALERA Still Doesn't Like Writing Song Lyrics: 'It Feels Like Homework. It's Tedious'

   
   In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked if writing lyrics is still his least favorite part of the record-making process. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I like singing them. I enjoy singing,...

3. TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: 'I Don't Wanna Sound Like Somebody That Listens To Too Much ALLAN HOLDSWORTH Playing Over A Metal Song'

   
   In a new interview with And Now The Band, Alex Skolnick, a world-renowned lead guitarist and founding member of TESTAMENT, was asked how being fluent in a multitude of styles, from blues to funk to flamenco-inspired acoustic and jazz, has shaped his metal playing. He responded (as transcribed by BLA...

4. DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: 'We've Been Having A Lot Of Fun Playing All' Of 'Parasomnia' Album

   
   In a new interview with Mexico's Monterrey Rock, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke about the band's upcoming spring 2026 tour of Latin America. The progressive metal giants are continuing their "An Evening With Dream Theater" run that celebrates DREAM THEATER's latest album, "Parasomnia"...

5. WITHIN TEMPTATION Shares Newly Recorded Acoustic Version Of Breakthrough Song 'Ice Queen'

   
   Dutch symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their second album, 2000's "Mother Earth", over the coming months. The "very first chapter of this journey" is a newly recorded acoustic version of "Ice Queen", the original LP's second single, which was the band's co...

6. AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's Band CLOSE ENEMIES To Release Debut Album In March 2026

   
   CLOSE ENEMIES — the all-star band featuring Tom Hamilton (AEROSMITH), Tony Brock (THE BABYS), Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow), Trace Foster (AC/DC's tech guru) and Chasen Hampton — will release its debut full-length album in March 2026 through TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group. A limited n...

7. GHOST Partners With FEEDLA And SERVE ROBOTICS To Distribute Food In L.A. Neighborhood Of Inglewood

   
   Capping off a year that has given them a wildly successful arena tour and No. 1 album here in the U.S., Sweden's foremost theatrical rock ambassadors GHOST will be giving back to a community they'll soon be visiting: Today — Friday, December 19, 2025 — GHOST's Skele-Bot will assist FeedLA in making...

8. Listen: METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Reads 'A Visit From St. Nicholas'

   
   METALLICA has released a recording of James Hetfield reading "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (often called "The Night Before Christmas" and "'Twas The Night Before Christmas", from its first line), a poem first published anonymously under the title "Account Of A Visit From St. Nicholas", in 1823. Author...

9. TERA WRAY STATIC's Former Roommate Issues Statement In Support Of MATT ZANE's Unauthorized WAYNE STATIC Documentary

   
   Jay'e Jones, a Joshua Tree–based tattoo artist and former roommate of the late Tera Wray Static, widow of STATIC-X frontman and founder Wayne Static, has released a public statement addressing Matt Zane's controversial and unauthorized documentary project. The statement, originally shared publicly b...

10. MEGADETH Shares Music Video For 'Let There Be Shred' From Upcoming Final Album

    
    As anticipation continues to build for MEGADETH's final studio album, the metal titans have today (December 19) released the latest single and video for "Let There Be Shred". The track is a rapid-fire manifesto with jaw-dropping riffs and "a tsunami of sound," to quote a lyric from the song. Directe...

11. AXE DRAGGER, Featuring Ex-PANTERA Singer And FU MANCHU Guitarist, To Release Debut Album In March

    
    Heavy metal supergroup AXE DRAGGER, featuring current members of FU MANCHU and DARK FUNERAL and former members of PANTERA and PENTAGRAM, will release its self-titled debut album on March 6, 2026 via Ripple Music. The official lyric video for the LP's first single, the eponymous title track, created...

12. Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Releases Music Video For 'Still You Keep Haunting My Dreams'

    
    Original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans has released the official music video for his song "Still You Keep Haunting My Dreams". The clip was filmed in the famous and sacred José María Azaél Franco municipal cemetery (a.k.a. the "Park of Memories") in Tulcán, Ecuador and in the surrounding mountains next...

13. AMORPHIS Shares New Single 'Crowned In Crimson' From Upcoming 'Son Of Revenge - The Story Of Kalevala' Movie

    
    Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS have released "Crowned In Crimson", a powerful and emotionally charged new single which also serves as the main theme song for the upcoming action feature "Son Of Revenge - The Story Of Kalevala", premiering in Finland on January 16, 2026. A strikin...

14. TRIUMPH's MIKE LEVINE: 'I Have A Problem With My Hand That Precludes Me From Being Able To Really Play Well'

    
    This week on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38), host Mark Strigl spoke with Mike Levine, founding member and bassist of the legendary Canadian rock band TRIUMPH. The conversation was recorded in New York, New York, with Levine joining remotely. During the interview, Strigl and Levine discussed...

15. Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Executive Produces 'Theory Of Mind' Movie, Shares Trailer

    
    Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who is best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has shared a trailer for the upcoming film "Theory Of Mind", which he executive produced. Kiko is also responsible for the movie's soundtrack. Movie synopsis: Seven influencers from around the world (rivals an...